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Cracker, a slur aimed at white people, carries a complex history. Here's what we know about the decades old derogatory term. The post Is Cracker A Racial Slur? Breaking Down The Bigotry appeared first on NewsOne.

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Congress allocated increased amounts of money to the Child Care and Development Block Grant, but more funding is needed. The post Increases To The Child Care And Development Block Grant Were Helpful, But Consistent Funding Is Needed appeared first on NewsOne.

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CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer was shot and killed overnight. The Chicago Police Department said the 30-year-old officer was returning home after his shift when he was shot multiple times. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he died. A police spokesman said the officer was a six-year veteran of the […] The post Chicago Police Officer Shot & Killed on His Way Home appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate will vote next week on a foreign aid package that would provide military support to Ukraine. The House on Saturday passed a 95-billion-dollar legislative package that would provide security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, over the objections of some Republicans. The bill now heads to the Senate, where preliminary […] The post U.S. House Passes 95-Billion-Dollar Foreign Aid Bill, Heads to Senate Next appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Laithan Dickerson is breaking barriers in bull riding. The post Black History: 7-Year-Old Laithan Dickerson Becomes Youngest Black Female Bull Rider In Arkansas appeared first on NewsOne.

As we've completed the first quarter of 2024 and begin Black Women History Month Black, here are a few Black women who have made positive monumental moments in history around the world so far this year!

A racist kidney transplant test caused delays in Black patients receiving the transplants that they needed. Now, that's being corrected. The post More Than 14,000 Black Patients Moved Up Kidney Transplant List After Racist Medical Test Stalled Them appeared first on NewsOne.

America is a melting pot. So why haven’t we embraced the people who’ve represented that even before this country’s beginning?   The post History Of The Melungeons: The Forgotten Tribe Of Appalachia appeared first on NewsOne.

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We hope these select short and rare clips of Malcolm X speaking will inspire you just as they continue to inspire many of us. The post Malcolm X In His Own Words: Rare Videos Of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz That Are Still Relevant appeared first on NewsOne.

me too. International announced the launch of its new initiative "Love Letters," which will focus on supporting survivors of sexual violence.  The post me too. Launches ‘Love Letters’ Campaign With Heartfelt Message To Black Men appeared first on NewsOne.

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When it comes to the holidays, Black folks just seem to do things, er, a bit different from other families. On Thanksgiving, that fact gets magnified exponentially. The post Dozens Of The Most Hilarious ‘Thanksgiving With Black Families’ Memes And Gifs appeared first on NewsOne.

Chronic stress can have a disproportionate impact on the health of Black individuals. The post The Silent Strain: How Chronic Stress Impacts Black People’s Health appeared first on NewsOne.