A U.N.-backed panel says racist rhetoric by U.S. leaders and strict immigration enforcement have contributed to serious human rights violations, urging the U.S. to review its policies and halt enforcement near schools, hospitals, and churches.
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Each year in March amyloidosis is recognized with an awareness month. Jonathan L. Dotson serves as executive director of Friendship That Gives, a health advocacy organization. This week, he urges the Black community to learn more about the condition, which is caused by abnormal protein deposits that damage vital organs.
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With nearly one-third of missing children in the United States being Black, some states are proposing “Ebony Alert” systems to address disparities in how missing cases receive public attention and law enforcement response compared with the existing AMBER Alert program.
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Baltimore actress and dancer Maria Broom is seeking community support after a serious lung infection and hospitalization led to the discovery of severe mold in her longtime home, forcing her to leave the residence and rebuild her life while recovering.
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Access to arts education is essential for many Black students and families, and should not be cut when budgets tighten, as it provides them with confidence, discipline, and purpose.
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