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Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Viola Ford Fletcher can finally rest

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Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died at 111. As a child she watched Black Wall Street burn, survived the terror that destroyed her community, and spent the next century demanding that the nation confront the truth. Her testimony before Congress helped push the Justice Department to publicly acknowledge the massacre as a coordinated attack that killed hundreds of Black residents. Fletcher’s legacy lives on in her courage, her memoir, and her unwavering call for justice.

Posted inOpinion

Calling a woman “piggy:” The real damage a president can do

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When the president of the United States publicly calls a woman “piggy” and the White House defends him, the message reaches far beyond politics. Domestic violence research shows that humiliation and verbal degradation are early indicators of abusive patterns. Advocates say this moment demands moral clarity, not excuses, and call on families, educators and community leaders to challenge behavior that normalizes disrespect and harm toward women.

Posted inPolitics

High-profile names blacked out in Epstein files

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As Congress moves to force the release of the Epstein files, insiders say the documents were scrubbed well before lawmakers took action. Survivors and lawmakers accuse federal agencies of redacting the names of high profile figures, including Donald Trump, while blocking transparency. With nearly one thousand federal employees involved in the review and internal disputes erupting, questions continue to grow over political pressure, secrecy and whether the truth will ever be made fully public.

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Federal ‘POLICE’ raid on St. Paul business creates fear, confusion

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Masked federal agents raided the Bro Tex facility in St. Paul without warning, detaining workers and frightening nearby families. City officials say they had no advance notice and stressed that St. Paul police were not involved. Advocates and civil rights groups condemned the use of unidentified agents and the use of force on protesters, warning that the raid eroded public trust and left immigrant and marginalized communities feeling unsafe.

Posted inTracey’s Keepin' It Real

Strength & Strategy Series Episode 2: Business Planning and Strategy

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Episode 2 of the Strength and Strategy Series explores how strong leadership, efficient operations, and solid infrastructure help entrepreneurs move from ideas to real growth. Tracey talks with Octavia “Tav” Treadway and Tommy McNeal about building systems, strengthening teams, and creating a reliable foundation for long-term success.

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