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  • U.S. President Barack Obama walks out of the White House before boarding Marine One and departing to Louisiana August 23, 2016, in Washington, DC. Obama will survey historic flooding that has damaged more almost 70,000 homes and killed at least 13 people.

    President Obama Commutes More Sentences, Twitter Says #FreeEmAll

    Will the president use his last days in office to free all political prisoners?

    Kenrya Rankin Jan 18, 2017 3:29PM EST
    Jamila Woods with light-blue face paint in brown room

    Jamila Woods Salutes Assata Shakur, Rosa Parks and #BlackGirlMagic in Powerful 'Blk Girl Soldier' Video

    The singer, songwriter and poet’s solo debut, “Heavn,” drops later this month.

    Sameer Rao Jun 9, 2016 12:44PM EDT

    Happy 100th Birthday to the Notable, Quotable Black Feminist Flo Kennedy!

    Razor-tongued Black feminist lawyer and activist Florynce “Flo” Kennedy would have turned 100 years old today. To celebrate, we offer you some of her powerful, witty and sometimes profane words.

    Sherie M. Randolph Feb 11, 2016 12:33PM EST

    Chris Christie Wants Flights to Cuba Banned Until Assata Shakur is Extradited

    The presidential hopeful on Shakur: “I will not tolerate rewarding the Cuban government for continuing to harbor a fugitive.”

    Kenrya Rankin Oct 22, 2015 5:17PM EDT

    10 Assata Shakur Quotes to Celebrate Her 68th Birthday

    Assata Shakur has had an indelible influence on contemporary anti-racist activism. (#AssataTaughtMe, anyone?)

    Sameer Rao Jul 16, 2015 5:34PM EDT

    Common Addresses the Latest Flap Over "Song for Assata"

    Kean University cancelled his commencement speech after protest by New Jersey State Troopers, but the artist stands by the song. 

    Qimmah Saafir May 7, 2015 12:25PM EDT
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