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President Obama forced to address gun violence again after fatal police shootings in Dallas
The president addressed a grieving nation after the third shooting tragedy this week
Culture
Minnesota governor suggests race played a factor in Philando Castile’s death
‘Would this have happened if those passengers … were white? I don’t think it would’ve.’
Culture
Aux Cord Chronicles II: 57 songs to work by, heal by — and stay woke by
These are the songs that get us through the tough times
Culture
Drake posts emotional open letter after shooting death of Alton Sterling
The rapper voices concerns about his fears and safety of living in America
Culture
President Obama addresses latest police shooting deaths
‘Regardless of the outcome of such investigations, what’s clear is that these fatal shootings are not isolated incidents.’
Culture
Celebrities support Sterling and Castile families by creating crowdfunding pages
GoFundMe totals near or surpass goals quickly
Culture
Fatal police shootings on the rise
The Washington Post examines the increasing number of police shootings
Culture
“It’s OK, Mommy. I’m here with you.”
The children in the lives of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile have me contemplating life, death and (not) becoming a father
The Uplift
Jesse Williams hasn’t only accepted the baton, he’s running with it
The star is following Harry Belafonte’s lead on Hollywood social activism