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Meet the ‘race fakers’ — and the people tracking them down

When Rachel Dolezal was revealed to be white in 2015, it seemed like she was an isolated — and bizarre — case. But now Dolezal has a podcast, ‘transracialism’ has a following, and the ‘Alleged Pretendians List’ is revealing fake Natives everywhere from Hollywood to academia. Holly Baxter reports

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Minneapolis NAACP sues city over police spying allegations

The Minneapolis NAACP is suing the city of Minneapolis over allegations that police officers used phony social media accounts to spy on activists without a legitimate public safety purpose

The Independent UK

The NAACP is suing Mississippi over an expanded role for state-run police in Jackson

The NAACP says "separate and unequal policing" will return to Mississippi's majority-Black capital under a state-run police department.

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NAACP sues Mississippi over 'separate and unequal policing'

The NAACP warns that “separate and unequal policing” will return to Mississippi’s majority-Black capital under a state-run police department

The Independent UK

Mississippi OKs more state policing in mostly Black city

Mississippi's Republican governor has signed a bill to expand the territory of a state-run police department inside the majority-Black capital city of Jackson

The Independent UK

Ralph Yarl's mom: 'Buckets of tear,' but he's coping well

The mother of Ralph Yarl, the Black teenager shot when he mistakenly went to the wrong Kansas City, Missouri, home to pick up his younger brothers, says her son is crying “buckets of tears” as he comes to grips with what happened to him

The Independent UK

LGBTQ+ group issues Fla. travel warning

"Travel to all areas of Florida should be done with extreme caution as it can be unsafe for people of color"

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Trump says he’s been indicted again: Here are all of the major lawsuits and investigations he is facing

Former president has fumed that the investigations – and now his criminal indictment – are politically motivated

The Independent UK

Trump has been indicted: Here’s the other major lawsuits and investigations he is also facing

Former president has fumed that the investigations – and now his criminal indictment – are politically motivated

The Independent UK

In 2020, CBS made a landmark deal with the NAACP. So where are the TV shows?

LOS ANGELES — The 2020 murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police horrified the country, sparking massive protests and propelling the Black Lives Matter movement demanding justice for Black people in the face of systemic racism and violence.

Los Angeles Times

NAACP calls for Texas principal’s resignation after ‘racist video’ shared online

DALLAS — Grand Prairie NAACP is calling for the resignation of John Dubiski Career High School’s principal, pointing to what the organization’s president described as a “toxic” culture of racism that has been ignored by administrators.

Tribune News Service

Cert. Petition on the First Amendment and Coercive Government Threats in NRA v. Vullo

William Brewer, Sarah Rogers & Noah Peters of Brewer Attorneys & Counselors and I filed a petition earlier this month asking the Supreme Court to review the Second Circuit decision in NRA v. Vullo; I think many of our readers will find it interesting (my apologies for the delay in…

Reason

District promises action after California students post racist video on social media

LOS ANGELES — Santa Clarita school district officials have promised to take action after a video posted on social media shows students driving around a school parking lot and singing a song that includes a racist slur.

Los Angeles Times

Atlanta’s Black community raises voice against ‘Cop City’ police base

Protesters ask ‘Mayor Andre Dickens – is this enough Black folks for you?’ in demonstration against $90m training center

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Emmett Till's murder is remembered as one of the defining moments of the civil rights movement in this historical drama

After her son was murdered, Emmett Till's mother, Mamie, made a decision that would change the course of history and propel the civil rights movement forward.

Daily Mirror

10 arrested after 200 students and parents enter massive brawl across school campus

The school campus became a 'war-zone' with multiple violent fights taking place simultaneously on Wednesday, and authorities are now working to determine the cause

The Independent UK

Atlanta hospital closure inquiry sought by Georgia Democrats

Democratic Georgia lawmakers, local officials and the NAACP are asking federal officials to investigate a health care system that closed hospitals in downtown Atlanta and a southern suburb

Fortune

Corporations are staying silent on voting rights protections

Corporations aren't weighing in on legislation to restore voting rights protections.

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Let’s give thanks to the "Dilbert" guy

In a single YouTube rant, Scott Adams put the lie to reverse racism

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Murder charges dropped against Georgia sharecropper in historic court hearing

CARROLLTON, Ga. — On the afternoon of Jan. 30, 1950, Clarence Henderson sat in the witness box in a cavernous courtroom in Carrollton and pleaded for his life.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith gives first awards acceptance speech since Oscars controversy

LOS ANGELES — Will Smith delivered his first acceptance speech since the 2022 Oscars after he received the Beacon Award on Wednesday at the African American Film Critics Association Awards.

The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan’s foundation honours civil rights activist

Nabiha Syed, CEO of The Markup, won the 2023 award for her work on race and technology.

WEKU

Brittney Griner urges the return of U.S. detainees abroad at NAACP Image Awards

In one of her first public appearances since her release from a Russian prison, Griner took the stage to thank everyone for their support and to remind the audience of those still detained abroad.

Chicago Sun-Times

Serena Williams to be honored at NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP announced Thursday that Williams will receive the Jackie Robinson Sports Award during the ceremony, which will air live Saturday on BET.

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Serena Williams to Receive Honor at NAACP Image Awards

Serena Williams will be honored for her tennis achievements, business success and efforts to uplift the community at the NAACP Image Awards this weekend. The NAACP announced Thursday that Williams will receive the Jackie Robinson Sports award during the ceremony, which will air live Saturday on BET. The award recognizes…

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