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NYC Mother Fatally Shot While Pushing Baby In Stroller

The killing of 20-year-old Azsia Johnson draws attention to domestic violence and rising shooting rates in New York City.
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Brittney Griner Makes First Appearance In Russian Court For Day 1 Of Ongoing Trial

The WNBA star is being charged with "large-scale transportation of drugs,” which carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years.
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Instagram And Facebook Remove Posts Offering Abortion Pills

Meta will not allow individuals to gift or sell pharmaceuticals on its social media platforms, but it will allow content that shares information on how to access abortion pills.
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 30, 2022
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Harris Says She ‘Never Believed’ Trump SCOTUS Nominees Would Preserve Roe v. Wade

Harris said the administration “will do everything” within its power to defend access to abortion.
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Former Minneapolis Cop Who Killed 911 Caller Released From Prison

Mohamed Noor, 36, was believed to be the first Minnesota police officer convicted of murder for an on-duty shooting. His conviction was reversed last year.
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NAACP Partners With Vote.org To Mobilize Black Voters In Midterm Elections

NAACP chapters will be trained in using the site’s digital tools to help register voters ahead of November’s elections.
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 27, 2022
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Louisiana Governor Signs CROWN Act Into Law

Louisiana joins at least 15 other states in passing legislation that bans discrimination based on hair texture or natural hairstyles.
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Goldman Sachs’ ‘One Million Black Women’ Initiative Announces Grant Recipients

The initiative’s goal is to positively impact the lives of at least one million Black women by 2030.
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 23, 2022
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Democrats Introduce ‘My Body, My Data Act’ To Limit Collection Of Reproductive Health Data

The new bill would protect the safety and privacy of people seeking reproductive health care.
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 22, 2022
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Vice President Harris Launches New Task Force To Address Online Harassment And Abuse

The national task force will make recommendations that include “a focus on the nexus between online misogyny and radicalization to violence,” according to the White House.
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 21, 2022
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Francia Márquez Makes History As Colombia’s First Black Vice President

The 40-year-old activist is credited with helping to mobilize young people who want to fight climate change, as well as attracting women and Black voters.
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 21, 2022
News · Politics

Coins Mocking Border Patrol Attack On Haitian Migrants Under Investigation

The coin, which is being sold on eBay, is inscribed with phrases like “You will be returned.”
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 17, 2022
News · Politics

President Biden Signs Executive Order To Combat Anti-LGBTQ State Laws

The executive order aims to ban conversion therapy while expanding vital resources for LGBTQ+ people.
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 16, 2022
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Michigan Cop Charged With Murder In Death Of Patrick Lyoya Is Fired

Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in the back of the head during a traffic stop in April.
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 16, 2022
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These Juneteenth Celebrations Define Black Liberation

Here are some of the largest Juneteenth events you should know about this year.
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LeBron James Family Foundation To Open New Multimillion-Dollar Medical Center In Ohio

Set to open in 2023, the community health and wellness center is the latest addition to the NBA champion’s countless social initiatives.
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 10, 2022
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7 Black LGBT+ Mutual Aid Groups To Support This Pride Month

Organizations are working to provide queer and trans BIPOC communities with funds for affirming healthcare, food, housing and more.
By Safire R. Sostre · Jun 9, 2022
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6 Members Of The Haitian Special Olympics Soccer Delegation Go Missing

The group was participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, FL. and were last seen Monday afternoon.
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