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2d ago

Calls for justice grow in death of Black man outside Milwaukee hotel as GOP convention approaches

D’Vontaye Mitchell's cousin said the family changed his funeral from Saturday to Thursday so its significance would not be overshadowed by the convention.
D'Vontaye Mitchell, left, with his sister Nayish Mitchell and cousin Samantha Mitchell.
D'Vontaye Mitchell, left, with his sister Nayish Mitchell and cousin Samantha Mitchell.
2d ago

Mom of American missing in Bahamas shielded daughter's trans identity over fear it may impact search

Taylor Casey’s mother said that detail wasn’t initially publicized because she feared it would hurt the search for her daughter, who was on a yoga retreat when she was last seen June 19.
chicago resident Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas
chicago resident Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas
3d ago

Trevor Project announces new CEO, Jaymes Black, to helm the LGBTQ suicide prevention nonprofit

Black, who was previously the CEO of Family Equality, said they will lead with their experience as a Black LGBTQ youth in Texas.
new ceo trevor project Jaymes Black
new ceo trevor project Jaymes Black

A hurdler qualified for Paris wearing an outfit by an indie Black designer

Forget Nike and New Balance. Alaysha Johnson finished second in the 100-meter hurdles and qualified for the Paris Olympics, while wearing a Black designer's outfit.
Grace Stark, Alaysha Johnson, and Masai Russell holding their medals after competing in the women's 100 meter hurdles final
Grace Stark, Alaysha Johnson, and Masai Russell holding their medals after competing in the women's 100 meter hurdles final
4d ago

Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are officially divorced

Bonet and Momoa were married for more than seven years and were a couple for 12 years before they wed.
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are officially divorced
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are officially divorced
5d ago

Black lawmakers are a key line of defense for Biden as he fights to save his campaign

The Congressional Black Caucus is set to hold a virtual meeting with Biden on Monday night.
Steven Horsford speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill
Steven Horsford speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill
5d ago

Death of Black man pinned to ground by Milwaukee hotel security draws George Floyd comparisons 

Dvontaye Mitchell, 43, was pronounced dead after police got to the scene on June 30. His preliminary manner of death was listed as homicide.
D'vontaye Mitchell.
D'vontaye Mitchell.

U.S. runner Weini Kelati's Olympic journey is a childhood dream in the making

Kelati, who sought asylum in the U.S. 10 years ago after traveling to Eugene, Oregon, to compete, will now represent the country in the Paris Games.
Weini Kelati
Weini Kelati

Discriminatory past shapes heat waves in communities of color

Mortality records from cities across the country have shown that heat waves kill along socioeconomic and racial lines.
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8d ago

Trump’s pledge to reinstate ‘stop and frisk’ puts some of the Black voters he’s courting on edge

More than 2 million Black men have been stopped and frisked by police before the practice was deemed unconstitutional.
Photo Illustration: Archival images of Black men being searched by police officers; an image of Donald Trump
Photo Illustration: Archival images of Black men being searched by police officers; an image of Donald Trump
8d ago

Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC after using racial slurs in livestream

The boxer repeatedly used slurs against Black people and made anti-Muslim remarks in comments livestreamed on social media.
Ryan Garcia at World Class Boxing Gym in Dallas
Ryan Garcia at World Class Boxing Gym in Dallas

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