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Michael Henderson, singer, and musician most known for his vocals on the Norman Connors track “You Are My Starship" has passed away.
According to the family's lawyer, one of the little girls snubbed by the Rosita performer at Sesame Place has been traumatized by the incident. They are now seeking therapy for the young girl. The post Family Seeks Therapy For Young Black Girl Traumatized By Sesame Place Character appeared first on NewsOne.
Nearly 100 faith leaders signed an open letter to officials with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Prison and United States Parole Commission requesting the dying elder's release. Calling for government officials to recognize the values of redemption and salvation, the faith coalition said that keeping Shakur locked up serves no valid public purpose. The post Exclusive: National Faith Coalition Urges Federal Officials Release Dying Movement Elder Mutulu Shakur appeared first on NewsOne.
A new lawsuit suggests that we've been putting our health at risk by eating Skittles due to the use of titanium dioxide as a food additive.
If people want to be upset about comparison points during slavery, they don’t have to look any further than Justice Samuel Alito’s majority opinion in Dobbs. The post Commentary: Anti-Abortion Proponents Have Their Roots In Pre-Emancipation Era White Supremacy And Efforts To Control Black Bodies appeared first on NewsOne.
The Sesame Street-themed amusement park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, is now under even more fire after a viral video showed a costumed character from the beloved show ignoring two young Black girls during a parade. The post Sesame Place Vows Bias Training As More Racist Videos Surface appeared first on NewsOne.
The gospel singer recently had some telling words at church. The post Notable Black Anti-Vaxxers Who Won’t Endorse The COVID-19 Vaccine appeared first on NewsOne.
Black people are far less likely to be able to take on the role of a "good guy with a gun" without the risk of being shot by the police. The post ‘Good Guy With A Gun’: Indiana Mall Shooting Sparks Racially Selective Narrative appeared first on NewsOne.
The Mississippi attorney general's office said Carolyn Bryant Donham's memoir and arrest warrant aren't enough "new evidence" to reopen Emmett Till's case. The post Carolyn Bryant Donham’s Leaked Memoir, Arrest Warrant Aren’t Enough ‘New’ Emmett Till Evidence, Mississippi AG Says appeared first on NewsOne.
Sesame Place has come under fire after a viral video shows one of its employees dressed as the Rosita character blowing off two little Black girls. The post Sesame Place Defends Employee After Racist Snubbing Of Little Black Girls Alleged In Viral Video appeared first on NewsOne.
To celebrate what would have been Nelson Mandela's 104th birthday. Here are some of his most memorable quotes The post Happy Birthday, Nelson Mandela! 5 Quotes Madiba Said That Still Ring True Today appeared first on NewsOne.
In addition to reaffirming its commitment to supporting teachers, students and families, the union made space to address pressing issues such as the fights for reproductive rights and Democracy. The post Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III Calls Teachers ‘Forgers Of A Moral Imagination For This Democracy’ At 2022 AFT Convention appeared first on NewsOne.