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Reps. Bush and Greene get into Twitter spat over July Fourth and reparations

Reps. Bush and Greene get into Twitter spat over July Fourth...

“Today is a great day to demand Reparations Now,” wrote U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo.,...

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A new blood test can help diagnose preeclampsia in pregnant women 

A new blood test can help diagnose preeclampsia in pregnant...

Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of pregnancy complications. The newly...

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Far-right figure stops attempt to raise money for cop jailed in boy’s death

Far-right figure stops attempt to raise money for cop jailed...

He said that more than 100,000 donors contributed to the effort he initiated on...

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17-yo’s killing by French cop rips open racial wounds

17-yo’s killing by French cop rips open racial wounds

The French teen, identified only as Nahel, was shot during a traffic stop Tuesday...

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In South Africa, groups challenge the power of the ANC

In South Africa, groups challenge the power of the ANC

Under the proposal, the parties would not unite as one party but rather would form...

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Oldest living Tulsa Race Massacre victim, 109-year-old Viola Ford Fletcher, breaks her silence

Oldest living Tulsa Race Massacre victim, 109-year-old...

Her memoir, “Don’t Let Them Bury My Story,” is a call to action for readers to pursue...

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Cocaine found at White House causes evacuation

Cocaine found at White House causes evacuation

“The item was sent for further evaluation and an investigation into the cause and...

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Black moms died at highest rate as maternal deaths doubled during last 20 years

Black moms died at highest rate as maternal deaths doubled...

Rates among Black women have long been the worst in the nation, and the problem...

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More than $10M donated in effort to stop using race as factor in health care decisions

More than $10M donated in effort to stop using race as...

 Studies have found that some algorithms that consider race lead to biased assessments...

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Here’s how fireworks became a July 4th tradition

Here’s how fireworks became a July 4th tradition

The display of pyrotechnics has been a big part of Independence Day from the outset....

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‘Affirmative action still exists for white people. It’s called legacy admissions,’ lawmaker declares

‘Affirmative action still exists for white people. It’s...

After the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action involving two universities,...

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Celebrate Black independence with Afrobeats, the genre that unites the diaspora

Celebrate Black independence with Afrobeats, the genre...

As America celebrates its independence, learn how the resounding rhythms of Afrobeats...

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Summer camp kids retreat indoors as wildfire smoke affects air quality

Summer camp kids retreat indoors as wildfire smoke affects...

Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection recommended that young children...

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Don’t pass the ribs! Veganism is skyrocketing in popularity

Don’t pass the ribs! Veganism is skyrocketing in popularity

There are 324 vegan restaurants in Seattle alone as more people avoid animal products...

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Police body camera use led to fewer citizen complaints, research shows

Police body camera use led to fewer citizen complaints,...

Studies have been mixed on whether body cameras reduce police use of force, said...

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In France, police killing of teen brings parallels to George Floyd death

In France, police killing of teen brings parallels to George...

The French teen, identified only as Nahel, was shot during a traffic stop Tuesday...