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Canada elects first Black speaker of the House of Commons

Greg Fergus is Canada’s newly elected speaker of the House, becoming the first Black speaker of the House of Commons.

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Black & Diverse Business Showcase

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The 2nd annual Black and Diverse Business Showcase will bring together new and growing business eager to take their business to the next level and showcase their many products and services. 

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Google and Howard University Are Changing The Future Of Voice Technology With Project Elevate Black Voices

Google and Howard University announce Project Elevate Black Voices, a collaboration that aims to facilitate Black people’s usage of automatic speech recognition technology.

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How Black Nurses Were Recruited to Staten Island to Fight a Deadly Disease

A new book tells the story of Black nurses who offered aid in Staten Island as an often-fatal disease ravaged the world.

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The First African American in Space, Guion Bluford, Remains Hopeful for More Black Astronauts

Only 16 Black Americans have been to space. The first of them, Guy Bluford, talks about why African-Americans are underrepresented in astronaut programs, including lack of access to STEM courses.

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Black Women Are Saving Us All

Three woman in Georgia are doing their part to protect voting rights, even if it means standing up against Trump in court.

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Biden to Create Monument to Emmett Till Amid Fights Over Black History

President Biden is to establish a monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley. He launched this project at an important time– during a divisive political battle over teaching Black history.

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Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Puts Black Women at Higher Risk for Stroke

A new study by the American Heart Association conducted over 25 years looks into high rates of preeclampsia for pregnant Black women and how it connects to the risk of stroke.

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Why Black Folks Need to Know About Plastic Free July

Recognizing plastic pollution doesn’t just help the planet, it can improve the health of marginalized people.

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Black Artists Say A.I. Shows Bias, With Algorithms Erasing Their History

Some Black artists are concerned over the implications of the inherent racial bias in AI algorithms, which are becoming more common.

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