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Alexander Mattison, Vikings, NFL address racist messages from fans following Eagles TNF loss
The Vikings’ running back revealed the racially abusive messages he received from fans after losing a fumble on Thursday Night Football against the Eagles.
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Jacksonville shooting victim planned to spend Saturday with his daughter. He was killed before he could.
Jerrald Gallion planned to spend the weekend with his 4-year-old daughter but the devoted father was instead one of three Black people gunned down at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Three teens to face criminal charges after racist, vulgar messages sprayed on 17 cars in Arlington
Three Arlington teenagers will face criminal charges for racist and vulgar graffiti left on 17 vehicles over the weekend, police say.
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Jason Aldean responds to ‘pro-lynching' accusations in song ‘Try That In a Small Town'
Country artist Jason Aldean was accused of sharing racist messaging in the lyrics and music video for “Try That In A Small Town.” He responded to the “meritless” claims on social media.
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Mississippi discriminates against Black residents with appointed judges, Justice Department says
The Justice Department says a new Mississippi law discriminates against residents of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson.
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Racist message and dead raccoon left for Oregon mayor, Black city council member
Authorities say someone left a dead raccoon and a sign with “intimidating language” outside an Oregon city mayor’s law office.
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Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse by fans over last decade
Kevin-Prince Boateng set soccer on a path toward tougher sanctions in cases of discrimination when he walked off the field to protest racial abuse by an opposing team’s fans a decade ago.
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Why Do So Many Black Women Die in Pregnancy? One Reason: Doctors Don't Take Them Seriously
Black Americans endure medical racism, bias and inattentive care and are far more likely to get sick and die from common ailments.
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Oklahoma County Commissioner Who Discussed Killing Reporters Resigns, Plans Statement
A county commissioner in far southeast Oklahoma who was apparently caught on tape discussing killing reporters and lynching Black people has resigned from office, Gov. Kevin Stitt’s office confirmed Wednesday.
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As Resignation Calls Swirl Around Okla. Sheriff Caught on Disturbing Audio, His Office Pushes Back
The McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office addressed the audio, which appears to be of the Sheriff and other officials in conversation about killing journalists and hanging Black people, by alleging it was recorded illegally and had been altered.
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McCurtain County Sheriff and Others Embroiled in Controversy
Popular Oklahoma tourist destination McCurtain County is embroiled in controversy. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey reports the Oklahoma governor and local residents are calling for the sheriff and others to resign after racist and threatening audio recordings were published by the local newspaper.
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Audio Recordings Capture Oklahoma County Leaders Talking About Killing Reporters, Hanging Black People
Oklahoma’s governor is seeking the resignation of four county officials after a newspaper’s audio recording apparently captured some of them complaining about two of the paper’s journalists and knowing hit men and where two holes are dug.
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Black Couple Says Texas Authorities Took Away Their Baby Just Because They Had a Home Birth
“Instantly, I felt like they had stolen my baby,” the mom said.
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Florida Elementary School Temporarily Bars ‘Ruby Bridges' Film Following Parent's Complaint
A parent at North Shore Elementary complained that the film might teach students about white people hating Black people.
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Video of Racial Slurs at Grand Prairie ISD School Ignite Outcry and Calls for Discipline
Activists demanded action Tuesday over a video shared online that shows students in a classroom at Grand Prairie Dubiski Career High School chanting letters of a racial slur.
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Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Parent Wants Action After Racist, Threatening Messages Found at Two Schools
An Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD parent said she is hoping changes will be made after racist and threatening messages were found spray-painted at two school campuses in Fort Worth this week.
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Racist, Threatening Messages Spray Painted on Two EMS ISD Schools in Fort Worth
Police are investigating after a number of racist and threatening messages were spray painted on two Fort Worth schools in the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD over the weekend.
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Media Drop Dilbert After Creator's Black ‘Hate Group' Remark
Some prominent media publishers are dropping the comic strip Dilbert after its creator referred to people who are Black as members of “a hate group” and urged white people to “get away” from them. The backlash against Dilbert began after a YouTube video released this past week by comic strip creator Scott Adams. Among those dropping Dilbert are the USA...
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US Deportation Law Based on Anti-Latino Racism Fuels Immigration Fight
A Nevada case shined a light on a U.S. immigration law and its little-known history after a federal judge called the rule racist and struck it down.
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‘Great British Bake Off' Hosts With History of Performing Blackface Don Ponchos for ‘Mexico Week'
During the episode, the pair even acknowledge that their “joke” may be inappropriate but do it anyway.