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Solidarity in translation: Anti-Blackness from the U.S to France

We must create real international black solidarity and build the political, economic, social and cultural autonomy of the Black Atlantic.

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How Black Muslimas are transforming our communities and futures

‘How We Fight White Supremacy’ honors the many ways Black folks resist

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To parents of the revolution: Intentional time given to our children is important too

Columbus activist Amber Evans is still missing over a month after her disappearance

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Black man finessed his way into the presidency of a neo-Nazi group, now vows to destroy it

Sweeping gun control bill passes House, but threatens undocumented migrants

Ole Miss basketball players kneel before game in protest of confederate rally in Oxford

Sudanese president declares state of emergency amid widespread protests

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11-year-old arrested at Florida school after refusing to stand for pledge of allegiance defends himself

NFL to settle collusion case with Colin Kaepernick

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Brooklyn jail facing protests after freezing temperatures made prisoners sick

Prominent Saudi Arabian women’s activist’s family says she is being tortured after arrest

After Israeli police kill Ethiopian woman, community rallies to protest anti-Blackness & police brutality

Houston police union president threatens to track civilian anti-police rhetoric after cops shot

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