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R. Kelly timeline: Shining star to convicted sex trafficker

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R. Kelly

R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have been accompanied by a long history of allegations that he sexually abused women and children. Now the R&B singer could be put away behind bars for a quarter-century or more when he is sentenced Wednesday in a federal courtroom in New York City. A jury found Kelly guilty in September … Read more

How can companies atone for slavery ties? Financial giant sets an example: expert

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How can companies atone for slavery ties? Financial giant sets an example: expert

The Value Gap is a MarketWatch Q&A series with business leaders, academics, policymakers and activists on reducing racial and social inequalities. While slavery in the U.S. was abolished more than 150 years ago, organizations that profited from it still operate today — and it’s in their best interest to fully atone for the past, says … Read more