After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Coppin State University in Baltimore opened its doors to Dillard University students, providing them with a safe haven, financial assistance, and the opportunity to continue their education.
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Innovation With Intention: The Power and Diversity of Black-Owned Ventures
Black entrepreneurs are redefining entrepreneurship with their holistic health ventures, tech startups, and education tech solutions, creating a legacy of innovation and impact in their communities.
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No, It’s Not SciFi: Radioactive Shrimp Recalled From Walmart
The federal government has issued a recall of frozen, raw shrimp sold at Walmart in 13 states due to potential exposure to Cesium-137, a radioactive contaminant.
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Texas Senate takes up GOP congressional map, last stop before Abbott’s desk
Texas lawmakers are poised to pass a new congressional map that would hand up to five additional U.S. House seats to Republicans, despite fierce Democratic opposition and accusations of racial voter suppression.
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Facial Recognition Expands in Airports as Congress Eyes New Limits
TSA and CBP are expanding their use of facial recognition technology and biometric processing at airports, with the aim of speeding up inspections and improving security, though critics have raised privacy concerns and lawmakers are seeking stricter protections.
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Diabetes Is a Crisis — and Extreme Heat Heightens Risks
New York City’s extreme heat poses a significant threat to New Yorkers living with diabetes, and requires public awareness, policy changes, and investments in public health to combat the mounting crisis.
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Texas Senate panel again advances redrawn congressional map
A Texas Senate panel again cleared a congressional map that aims to create five new Republican districts ahead of the 2026 election, despite hearing overwhelming pushback during a Sunday hearing. […]
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Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding
Dallas and Fort Worth city councils have ended their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in order to preserve hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding, following similar decisions by other cities and states across the country.
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Bully Pulpits: Preachers Use Influence and Gospel to Fight Trump
Ministers of different faiths are using the power of the pulpit to fight back against President Trump and Republican politicians’ assault on civil rights, with democracy hanging in the balance.
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Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos
The Affordable Care Act has created an “insurance cliff” for young adults turning 26, leaving many without insurance due to the complexity of choosing a plan and the rising costs of coverage.
