Sharon Pruitt-Young
Stories
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Sports
Equestrian Jessica Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen's Daughter, Has Made The Olympics
Team USA has announced that the daughter of the legendary rocker will be one of four members of the equestrian jumping team at the Tokyo Games. Jessica Springsteen is ranked 27th in the world.
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Sports
A Swim Cap Made For Black Hair Will Get A Second Look From Swimming's Governing Body
The International Swimming Federation said it would reconsider its decision barring the cap from being used in competition, following criticism that the ruling discriminated against Black swimmers.
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Music
Black TikTok Creators Are On Strike To Protest A Lack Of Credit For Their Work
Black creators on TikTok say that for years, non-black creators have risen to fame performing dances that Black influencers on the app created.
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Sports
Carl Nassib's Experience Coming Out Is Very Different From NFL Players Before Him
Before Nassib became the first openly gay active NFL player, others paved the way — and paid a steep cost.
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Race & Identity
Slavery Didn't End On Juneteenth. Here's What You Should Know About This Important Day
June 19, 1865, marked a huge turning point for black people in America.
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Law & Courts
Justice Department Says It Will Now Require Federal Officers To Wear Body Cameras
In a reversal of long-standing policy, the DOJ said it would start to require body cameras when federal officers are executing search warrants or making pre-planned arrests.