Mississippi Unveils Emmett Till Statue Near Where Teen Was Killed in 1955 Lynching
White men kidnapped and killed the Black teenager over accusations he had flirted with a white woman in a country store.
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Monkeypox Cases Dropping, But Racial Disparities Growing
The White House says it’s optimistic about a decline in monkeypox cases and an uptick in vaccinations against the infectious virus.
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Atlanta's Image Challenged by Facts of 1906 Race Massacre
Everyone who moves through downtown Atlanta today passes places where in 1906, innocent Black men and women were chased and beaten to death by a mob of 10,000 white men.
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Floyd Family, Activists See Inequality as 3 Ex-Cops Get Sentences Below Guidelines
Three former Minneapolis police officers went before a federal judge during the last week to be sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, and for each man, U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson handed out penalties well below what prosecutors sought and below federal guidelines.
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Minneapolis Renames Intersection to Honor George Floyd
The intersection where George Floyd died at the hands of Minneapolis police officers was renamed in his honor, among a series of events to remember a man whose killing forced America to confront racial injustice. Floyd’s brother Terrence was among family members to attend as a commemorative street sign marked the corner of 38th Street and Chicago A... -
US Reckoning With Role in Native American Boarding Schools
The U.S. government has not been open to investigating its role in stripping Native Americans of their cultures and identities in boarding schools.
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Video Contradicts Ga. Sheriff on Alleged Racial Profiling of Del. University Lacrosse Team
Body camera footage shows Georgia deputies searching through the personal items of the Delaware State University lacrosse team, contradicting statements from their sheriff. Delaware’s Attorney General is calling for a federal investigation amid allegations of racial profiling.
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In Preparing Reparations, RI City Focuses on Black Enclaves Razed for Development
As Providence, Rhode Island, gears up to provide reparations to Black residents for centuries of injustices, city officials are looking beyond just the city’s role in the slave trade.
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During AAPI Heritage Month, National Hate Survey Serves as Reminder of Challenges
In the period between March 19, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2021, a total of 10,905 hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. were reported to Stop AAPI Hate.
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Pew Research Report Shows 76% of Black Americans Say Race Shapes Their Identity
A new report by Pew Research Center says a majority of Black Americans believe being Black is central to how they think about themselves and shape their identities, even as many have diverse experiences and come from various backgrounds.
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What Happened the Day Jackie Robinson Made His MLB Debut 75 Years Ago
As the Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman that day in 1947, he saw action right from the start.
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National Urban League Finds Slow Gains and Broader Gaps for Black Americans
The National Urban League has released its annual report on the State of Black America, and its findings are grim.
