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Ben Crump Built A Career Demanding Justice. Nolan Wells’ Death Has Put His Mission — And Methods — Back Under A Microscope
Ben Crump's advocacy for Nolan Wells' grieving family has thrust the civil rights attorney back into the spotlight, reigniting debate over his methods. From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, Crump's media-driven pursuit of justice for Black families has earned him both the title "Black America's attorney general" and accusations of profiteering and stoking racial division.
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Seattle Native Mari-Yona Shannon Eyes The Next Chapter Of Her Tennis Career
Seventeen-year-old Mari-Yona Shannon recently returned to her hometown of Seattle to compete in the Washington State Open, her first adult tennis tournament. Shannon, who moved with her family to Ohio in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic and following the death of her mother, first picked up a tennis racket at age 4 and has been competing ever since.
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Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario To ‘Lake America’ In U.S. Searches
Anyone in the United States looking to navigate to Lake Ontario on Google Maps can no longer find it as of this weekend.
Best Emerging Community Leader: Keisha Credit Is Turning Influence Into Impact
Keisha Credit has been recognized as Best Emerging Community Leader and Best Social Media Influencer at The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards. This acknowledgment highlights her significant contributions to celebrating Black culture and fostering community connections through digital platforms.
African-American Studies Is The Foundation Of Democratic Movements And A Guide To Resistance
Marc Morial warns that African-American studies programs face elimination amid federal budget cuts and anti-diversity executive orders, with universities like Texas, Iowa, and Kansas reducing offerings. He argues this field, exemplified by Du Bois's scholarship, teaches vital lessons about democracy, resistance, and history essential to preventing America from repeating past injustices and systemic inequities.
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Podcast: Navy’s Bid To Rename USS Doris Miller Sparks Outcry Over Black History
The Navy may strip Doris Miller's name from aircraft carrier CVN-81, potentially replacing it with President Trump's. Retired Navy Captain Tony Barnes talks about Miller's legacy, the ship's historic significance as the first carrier named for a Black American, and concerns over recognition of Black military heroes.
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