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Emmett Till // (AP Photo, File)

1955 warrant in Emmett Till case found, family seeks arrest Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022

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Respondents with Black racial identity reported experiencing unconsented procedures during perinatal care 89 percent more frequently and, during vaginal births, 87 percent more frequently than white respondents. Image is in the public domain

Black People in the US Twice as Likely to Face Coercion, Unconsented Procedures During Birth Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022

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Former Tesla contractor Owen Diaz, right.Photographer: Michael Short/Bloomberg

Ex-Tesla Worker in Racism Case Turns Down Jury Award After Judge Cuts It 89% Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022

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Rosandra Daywalker in Houston. MICHAEL STARGHILL FOR STAT

‘It was stolen from me’: Black doctors are forced out of training programs at far higher rates than white residents Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2022

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In the latest episode of the Barbie web show, "Barbie Vlogs" Nikki talks about experiencing racism and how it represents a bigger problem.

Barbie confronts racism in viral video and shows how to be a White ally Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2022

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Mayra Flores sailed to victory in Texas’ 34th District, where former Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela resigned from his seat in March to work for a lobbying firm. | Eric Gay/AP Photo

Meet Mayra Flores, the newly elected Latina Republican from South Texas Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2022

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General Orders No.3

Wale to Headline Juneteenth HBCU Benefit Concert Presented by General Orders No. 3 Vodka Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2022

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Survey packets for the Harris County “My Home Is Here” housing study (Photo courtesy of FordMomentum!)

What If There’s a Better Way to Collect Neighborhood Data? Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2022

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Credit: Michelle Watt

This photographer's surreal images explore the complexity of Asian American identity Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2022

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In this March 2, 2019 image from police dashboard camera video, Louisiana State Trooper Jacob Brown slams motorist DeShawn Washington against the hood of a police cruiser during a traffic stop in Ouachita Parish, La., after troopers found marijuana in the trunk of Washington's car. (Louisiana State Police via AP, File)

Justice Department opens probe into Louisiana State Police Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2022

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