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Mississippi Sat on Federal Funds That Could Have Stopped Jackson’s Water Crisis
A new report reveals a trail of red flags that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) failed to raise.
Muslim and Arab Writers Are Challenging Western Imperialism’s Narrative
In a new anthology, writers from Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) tell the stories the West tries to erase.
Schools and Parents Still Fight Segregation 70 Years After “Brown v. Board”
Integration within the Pasadena Unified School District has been a focus of national attention since 1970.
Great Plains Tribes Face Unchecked Syphilis Outbreak as Federal Response Lags
More than 3 percent of Native babies born in South Dakota last year had the curable — but potentially fatal — disease.
How the Jackson Water Crisis Turned Into a Struggle Against Privatization
Thanks to a federal ruling, residents of Jackson will have a say in how the city resolves its yearslong water crisis.
House GOP Targets Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs in Medical Schools
The medical community warns of potential harmful consequences for students and patients alike should the bill pass.
Tennessee GOP Wants to Ban Reparations. Black Tennesseans Are Fighting Back.
Lawmakers plan to vote on a law that would ban local governments from studying or disbursing restitution.
Residents Finally Get to Participate in Negotiations Over Jackson’s Water Crisis
Residents experience near-daily concerns about sewage leakage, frequent boil water advisories and exposure to lead.
Why Is the Stop Asian Hate Movement Following the Lead of Zionists and Police?
The article originally published at this link has been retracted.
Port of Baltimore Endangered Black Communities Long Before Key Bridge Collapse
The historic Black neighborhood of Turner Station hopes its voice will finally be heard in the rebuilding process.