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From Fruitvale Station to Sinners: The Jordan-Coogler Brotherhood Behind Oscar Gold

When Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler walked onto the Oscars stage for Sinners, the moment was the culmination of something bigger than a single film.

What Black Women Voters Want from James Talarico After the Texas Democratic Primary

Interviews with Black women voters suggest party unity alone may not be enough to carry State Rep. James Talarico in his bid for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat.

California Updates Pollution Mapping Tool to Identify Communities Most at Risk

CalEnviroScreen5.0 combines environmental, health and socioeconomic data sets to show which communities experience the greatest environmental burdens.

Congressman Al Green Has Always Fought for the Dignity of the People

Congressman Al Green (D-Texas) was escorted out of the State of the Union address after speaking out against President Donald Trump.

How Jesse Jackson Kept Hope Alive for Black Youth

The Rev. Jesse Jackson carried the moral authority of the Civil Rights Movement into a rapidly changing political and cultural era.
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On the Cusp of America’s 250th, Communities Push to Reclaim Their Narratives

As the Trump administration pushes to rewrite the nation’s history, communities across the country are pushing back against who gets to tell it.

An American Tragedy

Even though they have one of the most important jobs in America, many teachers face a crisis of affordability, even with gains at the bargaining table.

For Somali Americans, Trump’s Attacks Stir Memories of Violence, Genocide

For Mohamud Yussuf, founder of Runta News, Trump's verbal attacks on the Somali American community recall the language of violence in his home country.

A Rollback at Birth: New Hepatitis B Guidance Could Deepen Health Disparities

Babies from East and South Asian American communities and African immigrants are most vulnerable to hepatitis B infections.