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Sunny talks about Black Twitter being therapeutic

Sunny Hostin takes you “in the kitchen” on Soul of a Nation to talk about Black Twitter as a place you can go when “you…

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Nick Cannon on making amends after anti-Semitic comments

Since facing backlash last summer, Cannon says he’s made an effort to educate himself on where he went wrong. source

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In the kitchen with Charles Blow, Rizza Islam and Bishop Vashti McKenzie

ABC News’ Sunny Hostin discusses the differences between hope and faith, and their impact on the Black community, with author Charles Blow and faith leaders…

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Black Christians unified in their faith but divided by their stances on abortion

Cherilyn Holloway is anti-abortion and says she believes in life from “the womb to the tomb.” Kawanna Shannon runs Missouri’s only abortion clinic and also…

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After so many racial atrocities, is the Black community ready to forgive?

Forgiveness has long been a key tenet in many faiths. Botham Jean’s brother and survivors of the Emanuel AME Church shooting say it’s helped them…

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In the kitchen with comedians Michelle Buteau and Erin Jackson

ABC News’ Sunny Hostin talks to the two comedians about being a Black woman in their line of work and how they’ve fared during the…

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Black artists’ creativity during pandemic follows history of turning pain into joy

From Verzuz battles on Instagram to Dave Chappelle’s stand-up on a farm, Black creators have a history of sparking joy during hard times. Comedian Michael…

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How Black comics have turned hardships into laughter through sketch comedy

From “The Richard Pryor Show” to “Key and Peele” and beyond, sketch comedy has long been a beacon of light while at times also defining…

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Derek Chauvin trial begins next week

What to expect in the highly anticipated trial. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC…

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Aaron Appelhans becomes Wyoming’s 1st Black sheriff

Aaron Appelhans, the first Black man to become sheriff in the state of Wyoming, discusses how his personal experiences shape him professionally. ABC News Live…

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Boulder mourns, Australia drowns, Boston gets a new mayor: World in Photos, March 25

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

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What to expect in Day 1 of Derek Chauvin’s trial

Derek Chauvin is facing three charges, including third-degree murder. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on…

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Day 2 of the Derek Chauvin trial: What to expect

The trial of the former police officer, who is accused of killing George Floyd, continues. source

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Derek Chauvin’s trial: Key moments

Legal analyst Terri Austin breaks down the opening statements from yesterday and what to expect in court today. source

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9-year-old testifies for prosecution in Derek Chauvin trial

The third grader said she was “sad and kind of mad” when she witnessed Chauvin with his knee pressed into George Floyd’s neck. Due to…

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ABC News Live Update: Day 2 of the Derek Chauvin trial

Plus, more than 550,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the United States and the Final Four is nearly set for both men’s and women’s…

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How Black sports in film have made important social statements

What have films like “Any Given Sunday,” “He Got Game,” “Hoop Dreams” and “Blue Chips” taught us about being a Black athlete in America? Watch…

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In the kitchen with Black sports journalists Maria Taylor, Lisa Salters, Marc Spears

ABC News’ Sunny Hostin speaks with Taylor, Salters and Spears on being Black in the industry and paving the way for others. Watch the full…

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Basketball stars Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony discuss line between sports and activism

In recent years, activism in sports has taken center stage, especially in the movement for racial equality. Anthony and Paul speak with ESPN’s Mike Wilbon….

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What to expect on Day 3 of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial

More witnesses are expected to take the stand. source

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