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The fallout from a protest at a Minnesota church against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown continues as two Black women were arrested along with a man who goes by the username “DaWokeFarmer” on social media.

On Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests of Nekima Levy-Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen, and William Kelly on X.

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For millions in the South, an impending storm could become unforgettable.​

“I can’t stop watching the forecasts,” said Shemekia Stringer, speaking by phone Thursday afternoon as she moved through near-empty aisles at a Walmart in Southaven, Mississippi, just outside of Memphis, Tennessee.

“I’m trying to make sure we’re fully prepared. In my area, the map ...


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Check out Capital B’s Beyond ‘Sinners’: The Stories of Clarksdale, Mississippi, a yearlong project highlighting Black residents reclaiming power and ownership in an area where Blues tourism and development have long excluded them.

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Serenity Cole enjoyed Christmas last month relaxing with her family near her St. Louis home, making crafts and visiting friends.<...


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In a win for Gullah Geechee residents on Georgia’s sea islands, voters this week rejected an ordinance that doubled the allowed square footage for homes in Sapelo Island’s Hog Hammock district.

Many Black residents feared the change would lead to higher property taxes, gentrification, and displacement.

Unofficial results on Tuesday showed 19% of 10,000 r...


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