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  • Lyft. Black woman with short dark hair wearing white Tee holding Black baby boy wearing maroon shirt.

    Lyft to Donate 1.5 Million Rides for Hard-Hit Black Communities

    “The need for a focus on Black communities cannot be overstated,” Anthony Foxx, Lyft’s chief policy officer said.
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Aug 11, 2020 1:19PM EDT
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    President Obama Holds Virtual Town Hall on Police Brutality and Protests

    “To bring about real change, we both have to highlight a problem and make people in power uncomfortable,” said Obama.
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jun 4, 2020 1:15PM EDT
    Five smiling Black boys walking

    REPORT: Which U.S. Cities Are Investing in the Success of Black Men and Boys?

    A new analysis from the Campaign for Black Male Achievement shows that city-level support for Black males is up across the country, but some cities still have a long way to go.

    Kenrya Rankin Jan 24, 2018 2:03AM EST

    Kendrick Lamar Visits White House, Talks to President Obama About Mentorship

    K-Dot described the visit in a new video supporting the “Pay It Forward” campaign. 

    Sameer Rao Jan 12, 2016 12:26PM EST

    Chicago Mayor Met With '16 Shots!' Chant During School Visit

    Some students at Urban Prep Charter Academy adopted a common protest chant when Rahm Emanuel dropped in to promote a new initiative aimed at mentoring young people of color.

    Kenrya Rankin Dec 17, 2015 11:06AM EST

    In Oakland, School Program Focuses on Black Boys' Success

    A new report evaluates a class and mentoring program just for black boys in Oakland.
    Julianne Hing Jan 15, 2015 3:51PM EST
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