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Supreme Court Ruling Presents Challenges for Innocent Federal Prisoners
Innocence may no longer matter for some wrongfully convicted prisoners are a recent Supreme Court decision.
Read MorePhilip Schuyler Is Knocked Off His Pedestal in Albany
Civil War general Philip J. Schuyler is in the public eye again, and this time not just because of Hamilton.
Read MoreHow ex-Confederates spread racist attitudes far and wide after the Civil War
The National Bureau of Economic Research has traced the impact of former Confederates migrating from the south and brining racism with them.
Read MoreIn its push for more Black players, MLB hopes results are on the horizon from grassroots efforts
After a record low number of Black MLB players in the last few years, efforts are being made to focus recruitment tactics on diversity.
Read MoreHow It Feels to Have Your Life Changed By Affirmative Action
The expectation that the U.S. Supreme Court will soon end or limit race-conscious admissions is causing anxiety for prospective students of color.
Read MoreMost Black People Live in States With the Highest Student Debt
Research has shown that Black college graduates are moving to cities with a higher cost of living in order to find jobs to pay off their student loans. However, their debt is increasing as a result.
Read MoreJuneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is gaining awareness
Since President Biden proclaimed it a holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become increasingly more recognized. However, many Americans are still uneducated about its significance.
Read MoreTori Bowie’s death shows how pervasive racial disparities are in maternal health
Health disparities are especially concerning for pregnant Black women, and success and money aren’t an effective buffer.
Read MoreTurning pain into power: How a grieving mother transformed a neglected block near Detroit into a village of beauty and opportunity
After the death of her two sons, Shamayim Harris channeled her grief into rebuilding her community, Highland Park, Michigan.
Read MoreFamily of Woman whose Cells Led to breakthroughs in Medicine May Finally Get Justice
After being stolen and sold by pharmaceutical companies for 70 years, Henrietta Lack’s immortal cells and her family are finally about to have their day in court.
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