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Julián Castro Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race
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Julián Castro Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race

In a video released by his campaign, Castro noted that while he's not done fighting, "I've determined that it simply isn't our time."
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 2, 2020
Biden Claims That He Doesn't Need Barack Obama's Endorsement To Win
News · Politics

Biden Claims That He Doesn't Need Barack Obama's Endorsement To Win

Former Vice President Joe Biden, currently in rural Iowa on his "No Malarkey" tour, also doubled down on his claim that he told President Obama not to endorse him back in October.
By Kirsten West Savali · Dec 5, 2019
Joe Biden Doesn't Think Marijuana Should Be Legalized On A Federal Level
News · Politics

Joe Biden Doesn't Think Marijuana Should Be Legalized On A Federal Level

The presidential candidate said that he would not push to legalize marijuana on a federal level if elected as it could be a "gateway drug."
By Breanna Edwards · Nov 18, 2019
Anita Hill Says She Is 'Ready To Hold Joe Biden Accountable'
News · Politics

Anita Hill Says She Is 'Ready To Hold Joe Biden Accountable'

Anita Hill, who accused Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment during his 1991 confirmation hearing, is seeking real change.
By Breanna Edwards · Oct 25, 2019
Presidential Candidates Take Note: Black Women Voters Want to Hear Your Plan For Addressing These Issues
Op-Ed · Politics

Presidential Candidates Take Note: Black Women Voters Want to Hear Your Plan For Addressing These Issues

Glynda C. Carr, co-founder of Higher Heights for America, shares the results of a new poll, revealing the issues that candidates should be paying attention to.
By Glynda C. Carr · Oct 15, 2019
Flint Receives $1.6 Million To Address Untested Rape Kits
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Flint Receives $1.6 Million To Address Untested Rape Kits

Last week it was announced that the U.S. Department of Justice granted Flint police more than $1.6M to help address the rape kit backlog.
By Tanya A. Christian · Sep 23, 2019
Prosecutors Drop Charges In Flint Water Crisis
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Prosecutors Drop Charges In Flint Water Crisis

Michigan's deputy solicitor general says culpable parties may be charged again utilizing all available evidence in the Flint case.
By ESSENCE Staff · Jun 13, 2019
Judge Rules That US Government Can Be Sued For Flint Water Crisis
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Judge Rules That US Government Can Be Sued For Flint Water Crisis

A judge says the federal government can be sued by Flint residents who blame the Environmental Protection Agency for waiting too long to intervene in the city's water crisis.
By Paula Rogo · Apr 20, 2019
Flint Gets Remaining $77.7 Million In Federal Funding To Help Rebuild Water Infrastructure
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Flint Gets Remaining $77.7 Million In Federal Funding To Help Rebuild Water Infrastructure

The $77.7 million is not new funding, but part of a $120 million federal and state loan given to Flint in early 2017.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 17, 2019
Jaden Smith's Foundation Created A Water Filtration System For Flint Residents
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Jaden Smith's Foundation Created A Water Filtration System For Flint Residents

JUST goods foundation is introducing the Water Box, which reduces lead and other potential contaminants in the water.
By Paula Rogo · Mar 2, 2019
Karen Weaver, Mayor Of Flint, Mich. Is Focused On Getting Clean Water And Economic Opportunity To Her People
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Karen Weaver, Mayor Of Flint, Mich. Is Focused On Getting Clean Water And Economic Opportunity To Her People

Clean water is still at the top of Flint Mayor Karen Weaver's agenda, but now she is also looking to invest in the opportunities that can come from the crisis.
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 18, 2019
Newark, N.J. Officials Insisted That The City's Water Was Safe, Now The City Is Giving Away Water Filters
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Newark, N.J. Officials Insisted That The City's Water Was Safe, Now The City Is Giving Away Water Filters

The city of Newark, N.J. is issuing an urgent giveaway of some 40,000 water filters following the results of a new study.
By Breanna Edwards · Nov 1, 2018
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Donates Money to Flint Schools for New Water Fountains, Filtration Systems
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Donates Money to Flint Schools for New Water Fountains, Filtration Systems

Billionaire Elon Musk has donated $480,350 to help give Flint students access to clean water within their schools.
By Breanna Edwards · Oct 10, 2018
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