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>> we have to build things up because their humanity has been so degraded because of colonization and anti- blackness . we have to build students of with their identity so they are safe enough in their identity t have these conversations about oppression. >> how did she put this twisted outlook into practice? under her leadership, the seattle school system decided t partially replace the curriculu of math and every grade with math ethnic studies. the goal was to close the achievement gap. that m...

Robert ford -- the internal moral justifications that republicans go through, i find to be quite sickening. >> let me also just say, as the one white person here, the whole thing is frankly racist. its obviously the case. the subtext here is, youre a black woman, or go, you must prove that you are not soft on crime, and you must also disown and distance yourself from other black people who say things because theyre black. and if you are too associated with that, your blackness will get in the wa...

As a justice. >> it is one of those power to people moments for all of the black women who have been denied opportunities. >> ida nelson -- a parent advocate who sparked a hair discrimination law in illinois said the judges first name breaks barriers. >> each of my children have names based on whether or not it was going to pass the resume test. i was considering names that would look good on a resume or that would allow them to get a job. she stands for the essence and the embodiment of blackne...

Smarting. chris rock referred to in 2016, because they boycotted those oscars. now we have a big celebration of blackness at the oscars, then this event happens. this reverberation will be the slab heard around the world. it overshadowed the year win for some of soul. ., ., . overshadowed the year win for some of soul. . . , ., ., of soul. that was the ward that he was on stage _ of soul. that was the ward that he was on stage to _ of soul. that was the ward that he was on stage to present, - of...

>> greg: he is not scared of needles. >> this is not about o.j. move on. my blackness wont allow me to continue this conversation. whom better to send door-to-door to ask if you are getting vaccinated? you are going to get vaccinated. the juice has to come back. [laughing]. >> answer the door and they just die. >> how long it takes him to get to the point. bro! i am good. >> greg: o.j. is in the front yard. double back. i will take the first and second shot. >> there is our news spokesman. >> gr...

>> across the city. >> the acceptance that others are giving her just to be herself is a beautiful thing. >> admiration despite the grilling. >> these are very horrible crimes -- >> im asking specifically about the test case. >> my question is do you regret it or not. >> reporter: if confirmed, jackson becomes the first black woman serving as a justice. >> its almost like one of those power to the people moments for all the black women denied opportunities. >> reporter: ida nelson. >> did i get ...

The festival took place in new yorks harlem neighbourhood, in upper manhattan, and it was slated to celebrate black culture and history in america. those in attendance felt like it was a momentous occasion, but back then, it was overshadowed by woodstock. footage of the event sat in a basement for decades, forgotten until now. are you ready, black people? crowd cheers. are you really ready? crowd cheers. the film was the directorial debut for ahmir questlove thompson, known by many as questlove,...

After a marathon day-long hearing, the task force emerged from sharp debate and cast a...

In 2013, as she watched President Barack Obamas second inauguration, 7-year-old Veronica...

In 2013, as she watched President Barack Obamas second inauguration, 7-year-old Veronica...