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“The Bachelor” fallout after host’s comments

The Hosts of the “2 Black Girls, 1 Rose” podcast discuss the significance of ‘Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison’s remarks defending a contestant’s allegedly racist actions….

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Plan B BRZ Pt 14 – Painting The Plan B

In tonight’s episode it’s a tribute to the guys that inspired all of this, Mighty Car Mods. We paint the BRZ with our take on…

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Disparity in police response: Black Lives Matter protests and Capitol riot l ABC News

The difference in law enforcement responses has shed light on what some see as a historically Black and white issue of policing. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3aMCjXK…

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What the future of ‘Chocolate City’ will look like after demographic changes

A look at the spirit and soul of Washington, D.C.,’s Black community. source

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NASA names DC headquarters after Mary W. Jackson

NASA held a ceremony on Friday to rename its headquarters in Washington, D.C., after Mary W. Jackson, the agency’s first Black woman engineer. source

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Entrepreneur Sheila Johnson’s trailblazing success

ABC News’ Kyra Phillips sits down with the first Black female billionaire, Sheila Johnson, to discuss the importance of investing in people, community and culture….

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John Legend on how art can be a tool for change

The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards winner spoke about his song “Never Break,” his production company Get Lifted, and why making unapologetically Black content…

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A Black Capitol Police officer’s story of the Jan. 6 riot

Sgt. Harry Dunn found himself at the heart of the insurrection at the Capitol. Watch full episodes from #SoulofaNation on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3rYKZ3d SUBSCRIBE to ABC…

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How Black residents in America’s 1st city to fund reparations proved they were owed

The city of Evanston has committed $10 million over the next decade in an attempt to repay Black residents for the wrongs and accumulated losses…

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Once ravaged, Black-owned businesses are making a comeback and hoping to build wealth | Nightline

Josephine Bolling McCall says her father was killed by white men in 1947 because they envied his success. In Virginia, the Jackson Ward Collective is…

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How the 1st US city to fund reparations pulled it off

Evanston, Illinois, has a rich Black history. Records show generations of insidious racism and redlining in the Chicago suburb. Watch full episodes from #SoulofaNation on…

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In the kitchen with Angela Rye, Sterling K. Brown, Baratunde Thurston, Sunny Hostin

ABC News’ Sunny Hostin, attorney Angela Rye, actor Sterling K. Brown and writer Baratunde Thurston discuss Black patriotism and the moment they realized they were…

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Exploring the evolution of sneaker culture

“Kicks” have come a long way, from the basketball court to the cover of Vogue, becoming a symbol of status and culture in the Black…

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Are Black creators on TikTok getting credit for their creative work? | Nightline

Jalaiah Harmon was 14 when she started “the Renegade challenge” on TikTok, but for a long time, she didn’t get the credit for its creation….

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Derek Chauvin on trial for George Floyd’s killing | WNT

Chauvin, a former police officer, was seen with his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes. He pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder…

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Myanmar, Silent March for Justice and COVID-19: World in Photos, March 9

A look at the top photos from around the globe. source

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First juror seated in George Floyd murder trial

Jury selection is underway after a delay in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. source

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In the kitchen with Patrisse Cullors, Tianna Arata, Chi Osse

The activists joined ABC News’ Sunny Hostin in a discussion about Black Twitter and activism across generations. Watch #SoulofaNation, now streaming on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3ck0uMt source

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ABC News Live Update: Merrick Garland confirmed as US attorney general

Plus, a Minneapolis judge grants motion to reinstate a third-degree murder charge in the Chauvin trial, and how one organization is making sure leftover vaccine…

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Criticism grows against Wisconsin senator’s comments about Capitol rioters l GMA

GOP Sen. Ron Johnson is also facing backlash for comments about the Black Lives Matter movement, which some have called racist. READ MORE: GOP Sen….

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