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The Black Wall Street Times is an independent news organization focused on issues impacting the Black community and marginalized groups.
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Big SCOTUS case alert: Can public dollars fund religious charter schools? The U.S. Supreme Court is about to weigh in. #SchoolChoice #ReligiousFreedom #SCOTUS

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MSNBC letting Joy Reid go will be a costly mistake—one they’ll regret as we face a decline in democracy and a rise in anti-Blackness. Stay tuned for a piece on this tomorrow in @thebwstimes. #JoyReid #BlackJournalistsMatter #MSNBC #BlackVoicesMatter #BlackMedia

submitted 65 days ago • 40 comments

Tulsa’s Sheyda Brown says Oklahoma education should focus on reading, not bibles in the classroom. 10 DAYS until the relaunch of #indepthwithdeonpodcast Full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and @thebwstimes.bsky.social starting Friday, Jan. 24. #oklaed

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President Biden makes history by commuting the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, blocking Trump’s chance for an execution spree. Advocates call it a major step toward justice reform. #CriminalJusticeReform #DeathPenalty #BreakingNews #biden #commutation #deathrow 

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The Looming Shutdown: Political chaos disproportionately harms Black Americans and the middle class. The irony? Many working-class voters who empowered Trump now face the steepest consequences.👇🏾 See comments for more. 🛑 #GovernmentShutdown #BlackAmerica #MiddleClass

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Justice isn’t blind when politics take the wheel. A GOP-led Georgia Appeals Court has removed Fani Willis from Trump’s election interference case. Meanwhile, Trump—with 34 convictions—continues to dodge accountability. Power protects power. 💡 #FaniWillis #DonaldTrump

submitted 131 days ago • 1 comment

💡Did you know that Thomas Edison tried to take credit for a Black man’s invention? ⁉️Meet Granville Woods, the brilliant inventor behind the telegraphony! Let’s celebrate our unsung Black heroes of innovation and recognize the contributions in the era of bookbans. 💡✨ #GranvilleWoods #BlackHistory

submitted 131 days ago • 1 comment

Violence, injustice, and selective history—what are we teaching the next generation? Another school shooting, an impending execution, and a killer praised in the spotlight. #EndViolence #TruthMatters #JordanNeely #MadisonWisconsin

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A week before Christmas, Oklahoma prepares for the final execution of 2024. Kevin Underwood faces lethal injection on Dec. 19. Advocates point to childhood trauma; officials cite a heinous crime. #DeathPenalty #KevinUnderwood #Oklahoma theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/12/16/a...

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🚨 BREAKING: Tragedy strikes Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI—5 killed, including the killer, and 5 injured in a school shooting. According to statista.com, this marks 1 of 314 school shooting incidents in K-12 schools across the U.S. in 2024. 💔 #GunReformNow

submitted 134 days ago • 0 comments

🏡 Exciting news for Tulsa! The Housing Partnership Network has launched a new affordable housing initiative aimed at creating sustainable communities and providing more residents with access to quality homes. Together, we can build a brighter future for all! 🌟 #AffordableHousing #Tulsa

submitted 137 days ago • 1 comment

🚨 New findings reveal that health insurance claims are denied more frequently for Black and Hispanic individuals compared to their white counterparts. 💪🏾💙 #HealthEquity #InsuranceDisparities #HealthcareForAll #BlackAndBrownLivesMatter

submitted 137 days ago • 1 comment

An Oklahoma Parole Board member has resigned amid serious misconduct allegations. This development raises important questions about accountability in our justice system. Read more about the situation and its implications here: #Oklahoma #JusticeSystem #Accountability

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The world mourns the loss of Nikki Giovanni, a literary giant and fearless voice for justice. Her words challenged, inspired, and uplifted generations, leaving an indelible mark on poetry and the fight for equality. Rest in power, Nikki. Your legacy will live on forever. #RestInPower #PoetryLegend

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Nikki Giovanni, a trailblazing poet, activist, and voice of the Black experience, has passed away at 81. Her words inspired generations and her legacy will forever live on. Rest in power. theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/12/10/n...

submitted 140 days ago • 0 comments

Rep. Jasmine Crockett cooking her GOP colleagues after questionable US Census report. #Census #jasminecrockett

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​​Japanese Americans urge President Biden to act now: 'Deliver reparations to Tulsa Race Massacre survivors.' With time running out, the National Nikkei Reparations Coalition calls for justice before it's too late. #ReparationsNow #JusticeForGreenwood #BlackWallStreet

submitted 141 days ago • 1 comment

🚨 Greenwood/Tulsa’s own @thebwstimes.bsky.social has joined us 😁😁😁😁 Follow to support independent, Black-owned media and for unfiltered Oklahoma/National news.

submitted 143 days ago • 1 comment

🚨 BREAKING: An officer has been charged for the brutal takedown of a 71-year-old man. This incident raises serious questions about policing methods and accountability. 💔 #JusticeForAll #OKC #PoliceAccountability #News

submitted 143 days ago • 1 comment