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Biden Urges Cities to Use COVID Funds to Hire More Police
Racial justice advocates say the root causes of gun violence run much deeper than Biden will admit.
Pandemic’s High Toll at the Texas Border Lays Bare Gaps in Health and Insurance
Health experts say Texas's lax COVID response and refusal to expand Medicaid contributed to the higher death rates.
On Juneteenth, Let’s Celebrate Momentum of a Growing Racial Justice Movement
While recognition of Juneteenth is important, it's just the beginning of a long road to true Black freedom.
50 Years Later, a Majority of Americans Want the Drug War to End
The drug war’s contradictions are impossible to ignore. The nation is ready for a nonviolent approach.
New Documentary Chronicles Historic Young Lords’ Occupation of Bronx Hospital
“Takeover” chronicles the Young Lords' collective struggle for quality, accessible health care.
Naomi Osaka Quits French Open After Her Mental Health Plea Goes Ignored
After refusing to participate in press conferences, Osaka faced escalating fines and threats of disqualification.
100th Anniversary of Tulsa Massacre Should Remind Us Why Reparations Are Needed
An estimated 300 African Americans were killed in one of the deadliest episodes of racial violence in U.S. history.
Black Workers Cannot Afford Another Lost Decade
It's time to place Black workers at the center of an economic recovery that works for everyone.
State CDC Data Shows Persisting Racial Disparities in Vaccination
Targeted efforts have raised vaccination rates among some marginalized groups.
DA Finds Andrew Brown’s Death “Justified” But Won’t Release All Footage
Andrew Brown Jr.'s family has requested the full release of the body-camera video.