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Nation Jun 25

The writings and activism of Black, bisexual feminist Alice Dunbar-Nelson

By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Kaisha Young

Politics Apr 14

U.S. President Biden announces administration actions to lower gasoline prices at the White House in Washington
Biden administration unveils steps to boost equity in government

The Democratic president ordered the government to advance racial equity and make government fairer for everyone, including historically underserved communities.

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Nation Jan 17

The Washington area in aftermath of Winter Storm Izzy
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Biden says Americans must commit to King’s work

Americans must commit to the unfinished work of Martin Luther King Jr., President Joe Biden said Monday said in a video address on the day that commemorates the slain civil rights leader.

By Associated Press

Economy Jun 29

House Financial Services Committee examines role of housing, finance in racial equity

House Financial Services Committee examined the role of housing and finance in racial equity on Tuesday.

By Associated Press

Nation May 25

Racial bias trainings surged after George Floyd’s death. A year later, experts are still waiting for ‘bold’ change

Several professionals expressed skepticism that such efforts will lead to long-lasting change as clients resist committing to the long-term and often uncomfortable work.

By Candice Norwood

Apr 04

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From MLK Jr. to Black Lives Matter: America’s ‘racial reckoning’

By PBS NewsHour

Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. In a year marred by continuing struggles for racial equality and justice, many of the issues that drove Dr. King are still prevalent today. Rev. Lawrence…

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Sep 18

European Union unveils plan to combat racism, increase diversity

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The European Commission has presented a series of measures aimed at tackling structural racism and discrimination, acknowledging a blatant lack of diversity among the European Union’s institutions.

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Mar 14

Hundreds expected for funeral of 19-year-old man fatally shot by police

By Andrew Mach

Hundreds of mourners in Madison, Wisc., were expected to attend a visitation and funeral Saturday for a 19-year-old biracial man shot and killed by a white police officer last Friday.

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Apr 20

Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter is dead at 76

By Elisabeth Ponsot

Rubin "Hurricane" Cater, the celebrated boxer whose wrongful murder conviction spurred widespread debate over racial injustice, has died at 76.

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Jan 01

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Anti-Apartheid Activist Politician Helen Suzman Dies

Helen Suzman, the South African anti-apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee has died at her home in Johannesburg at age 91. The NewsHour's Robert MacNeil discussed her views in a 1989 interview.

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