Five Black LGBTQ Politicians That Made History
By: Teddy Grant It may be easy to remember the names of openly gay white politicians throughout this…
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Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has announced the easing of a coronavirus state…
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In poorest countries, surges worsen shortages of vaccines
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA and FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Some of the most desperately…
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AP Interview: Official says Nepal desperately needs vaccines
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s health minister says…
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Lydell Grant released from prison after DNA evidence cleared wrongful conviction
By: Alyssa Wilson Lydell Grant, a Black man in Houston, was released from prison after DNA evidence…
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Stacey Abrams Talks ‘Hot Call Summer’ Campaign, Push to Pass For the People Act
After President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris came out victorious in the 2020 election,…
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House votes to make Juneteenth a holiday one day after unanimous Senate decision
By: Alyssa Wilson UPDATE – 6/16/2021 at 7:00 p.m.: One day after the Senate unanimously voted…
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Black teen shot at for asking directions graduates high school, chooses to attend HBCU
A Black Detroit teenager who was shot at for asking directions to school three years ago, graduated…
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Family of Alton Sterling Accept $4.5 Million Settlement From Baton Rouge
By: Alyssa Wilson The family of Alton Sterling has accepted $4.5 million from the city of Baton Rouge…
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Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Recorded Murder of George Floyd, Awarded a Pulitzer Prize
By: Alyssa Wilson Darnella Frazier, the teen who recorded the murder of George Floyd, was awarded a…
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Naftali Bennett Sworn in as Prime Minister of Israel, Ending Netanyahu’s 12-Year Reign
By: Alyssa Wilson After serving in the role for 12 years, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has…
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One of two suspects caught in Austin shooting that left one dead, 13 injured
UPDATED – 6/14/21 at 12:00 P.M. – Police have identified the one person killed in the Austin,…
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