Rally Calls For Coordinated Fight Against Poverty, Racism
The Rev. William Barber II called Monday for members of Congress and legislative leaders around the country to commit to fighting poverty and systemic racism.
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Education Usually Improves Health. But Racism Sabotages Benefits For Black Men
For most people, more education leads to healthier and longer lives. Not so for Black men. Racism's power in harming their health may be more persistent than previously understood, researchers say.
Germany Grapples With Racism After Threats Derail Refugee's Candidacy For Parliament
A Syrian refugee in Germany withdrew his bid for parliament over racist threats last month. The news came in the same week that a German comedian appeared on TV in blackface.
CDC Director Declares Racism A 'Serious Public Health Threat'
"The pandemic illuminated inequities that have existed for generations and revealed for all of America a known, but often unaddressed, epidemic impacting public health: racism," Walensky said.
Study: Reparations For Slavery Could Have Reduced COVID-19 Spread For All Americans
A new study from Duke and Harvard Universities suggests that if reparations for Black Americans had
Black Men Honored For Integrating Winston-Salem Fire Department
A ceremony Monday marked 70 years since eight African American firefighters reported for duty in Winston-Salem.
Symbols Of White Supremacy Confront Oregon Shoppers At Antiques Mall
Mass protests have brought attention to racism in systems, actions and beliefs. But as 15-year-old Lily Gallentine discovered, hate can also take shape in objects.
Hope And Skepticism As Biden Promises To Address Environmental Racism
Environmental racism means that people of color experience more air and water pollution than white people, and suffer the health impacts. Can Biden change that?
Report Finds Evidence Of Racist Acts, But Not Culture, At Fire Department
A new report suggests changes in the Winston-Salem Fire Department to address racism and discrimination.
Champions League: Referee's Remark Investigated After Teams Walk Off In Protest
"Why is the fourth official saying 'negro'?" demanded soccer player Demba Ba. The official, Sebastian Coltescu of Romania, faces a 10-game ban if he's found guilty of making a racist statement.