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THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS CASE
The Scottsboro Boys were nine young black men, false- ly accused of raping two white women on board a train near Scottsboro, Alabama in 1931. the case sparked in- ternational demonstrations and succeeded in both high- lighting the racism of the American legal system and in overturning the conviction.
As we take this time out to focus on black history month, did you know the lifes and stories of Huey Newton, Ida B wells, Elijah McCoy, and Marcus Garvey?
RELEVANT
MICHAEL WALL STORY II
Michael Wall goes into vivid details as he explains how he was able to survive mental and sexual abuse, which started at the tender age of five.
CANNABIS BIG BUSINESS
Grow it! smoke it! and sell it! Cannabis, the miracle recreational business is here!
SHOULD I DIE TODAY
Down Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Huntington Disease, and Sickle Cell Anemia among many other diseases are considered inher- ited medical conditions.
WHERE IS MY RELIGION?
What’s the reason for Religion? And is your Religion even acceptable to God?
MANKINDS POINTLESS WAR
Why must we fight and kill others for having a different POV? What is the point in fighting over ethnicity or religion?
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OKALINA OPUWARI
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: DID YOU KNOW
Ukalina Opuwari; her culture, background, and way of living are different from most native-born Americans. But regardless of the differences, there’s a universal language that can resonate in the hearts of many. #dancing
EXPRESSION OF ALLEGIANCE
Oh say can you see, this is supposed to be the land of the free. But in actuality, it’s the land of blatant hypocrisy. Should we salute or pledge allegiance to a country that hides behind its truths? A country that intentionally creat- ed a system of hate, racism, lies, and injustice against peo- ple of color. So with that being said, how do you express your allegiance?
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Part 2 of the dramatic true story
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CONTENT
Provoke Magazine is an eclec- tic and informative publication! Our aim is to be educational and entertaining while provoking new thoughts and views on the way things are happening in our world. Our main goal is to provide our audience with purposeful and relevant information, which will expand the minds of free thinkers and open the minds of those cu- rious to think differently. Outside of the attention-grabbing title, Provoke Magazine is truly relat- able and filled with articles about people and subjects that are guar- anteed to touch close to home. Be Provoked!
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LEBRON JAMES: PROMISE
Basketball star LeBron James opened the “I Promise” school in Akron, Ohio. He’s not the first to do it, but he’s the first to do it big. Offering free tuition, free uniforms, free breakfast, lunch, and snacks, a free bicycle and helmet and guaranteed tuition for all graduates to the Universi- ty of Akron.
99%ers Vs 1%ers
ENTERTAINMENT
JAY-Z & BEYONCE: ODE II BLACK LOVE
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How economic inequality is BAD for all us, including the top one%
DECLINE OF USA INFRASTRUCTURE
In 2017, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the United States a D+ rating for its infrastructure. WTF is up with that? Investments needed to bring US infrastructure up to what should be acceptable standards was estimated by the American Society of Civil Engineers to be $3.6 trillion by 2020.
SENIOR FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
Financial exploitation is a fast-grow- ing form of abuse of seniors and adults with disabilities. Situations of financial exploitation commonly involve trusted persons in the life of the vulnerable adult.
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Without a shadow of doubt, Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z had some rough and challenging times in their relationship. But despite the uncertainty, one thing is certain (Ode II Love).
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LOVE LIES: SHORT STORY
Luxe quickly finds herself caught up in moments that begin to spiral out of control. When it seemed that love had chosen her, she must now decide the type of love will she choose.
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?
Education is key, LOL with us and enjoy the comical rants from Nicole Thomas as she goes off on the DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services).
PENING AND WE WANT YOU TO KNOW IT’S ALL GOOD.
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FOLLOW US AS WE HIT THE STREETS AND FIND OUT WHAT’S GOOD! WE SHARE TRIUMPHS OVER TRAGEDY AND REMEDIES OVER AILMENTS IN THIS SECTION. SO MUCH MORE THAN BAD IS HAP-
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