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16-year-old Shaquise Buckner shot in West Englewood

5-year-old allegedly punched in face by school teacher

Update: Michael Brown shot at least 6 times

Ferguson Police Chief: officer’s initial contact with Michael Brown ‘unrelated’ to robbery claims

Jackie Robinson West clinches first game with 12-2 win

Mentally ill man brutally beaten by police

Netherlands to refashion racist ‘Black Pete’ figure

Update: Name of Michael Brown shooter released, police suggest possible robbery connection to slain teen

Military to ease up on hairstyle policy after complaints of discrimination from black recruits

Teens create mobile app to help citizens monitor law enforcement conduct

At mayor’s request, state troopers deployed to Chicago

Justice for Michael Brown: Ferguson Day of Rage protests planned throughout country today

African American teacher fired for calling students ‘lazy n*gg*rs’ may get her job back

‘Anonymous’ hacker group releases name of alleged cop who killed Michael Brown, police say name is wrong

New witness comes forward in Michael Brown shooting

Feds investigating claims of civil rights violations at Chicago schools

Op-ed: America Is Not For Black People

Mother arrested for helping son conduct ‘fire challenge’

Unarmed black man Ezell Ford fatally shot by police

Teen convicted in Steubenville rape case back on school football team

President Obama issues statement on death of Michael Brown

Petition calls for police to wear on-body cameras

Authorities delay releasing name of officer who killed Michael Brown due to death threats

13-year-old Mo’Ne Davis leads baseball team to World Series

Obama releases statement on passing of Robin Williams, but stays mum about Michael Brown death despite White House petition

City’s first openly lesbian councilwoman called ‘filth’ and ‘dirt’ during meetings

Black UIC employee accuses staff of racism

African Americans protest media portrayals of black victims with #IfTheyGunnedMeDown hashtag

Teacher who was called ‘white trash’ wins $350,000 lawsuit

Report: U.S. life expectancy gap between whites and blacks shrinks in most states

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