women
A Peoples’ Victory: Cyntoia Brown granted freedom
January 14, 2019On January 7, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced at a press conference that he was granting Cyntoia Brown’s request for clemency. Brown will be released on August 7 of this year. The news was received with...
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Hear these engines roar: Female team says this is no gimmick
January 14, 2019DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Every racing series in the world is full of wealthy enthusiasts with ideas that sound too good to be true. Expensive promises to fund life-changing opportunities are usually broken before cars...
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‘Surviving R. Kelly’ documentary raises stakes in discussion over sexual abuse
January 8, 2019The new documentary series shows how R. Kelly lured young vulnerable black women, often promising to help jumpstart their careers.
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New Year brings actions demanding freedom for Cyntoia Brown
January 7, 2019The first week of January witnessed a series of activities for the freedom of the young woman of color, who has been imprisoned for the last 14 years.
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After outcry, Women’s Tennis Association changes maternity leave rules
December 19, 2018Before this move, female tennis players were punished for having kids.
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