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White actresses step down from voicing Black cartoon roles - TheGrio

White actresses who've voiced Black or biracial cartoon characters say they were wrong for doing so and have stepped down from those roles.

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White actors to stop voicing minority roles on 'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy'

Creators of the long-time Fox animated shows are seeking to be more inclusive and authentic in casting for their programs.

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Robert Johnson calls for an official Black Lives Matter political party

Robert Johnson called for Black Lives Matter to establish their own political party because the Democrats have taken the Black vote for granted.

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Rikers Island jail to discipline 17 staffers for transgender woman's death

More than one dozen uniformed staff members at the Rikers Island jail complex will face disciplinary action as fallout mounts from an inmate's 2019 death.

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NYPD sees record number of cop retirements in the wake of Floyd killing

The New York Police Department has seen the number of cops calling it quits nearly double in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

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Black Businesses Largely Miss Out on Opportunity Zone Money

Minority investors often lack relationships with banks.

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The Biggest Problem With Opportunity Zones

The incentive program promised to help underserved communities. Instead, its tax breaks have disproportionately benefited wealthy investors, a new study finds.

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