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Special Report: Reporting Black America

Black queer community often at odds with police

Another study found that Black transgender people are 50 percent more likely than their non-Black counterparts to be arrested following a police stop.

Special Report: Reporting Black America

Liberation through imagination

This torrent of emotions evolved into “Philosophy,” a poem about the value of Black life, that earned 27.6k views when performed

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Obstacles remain for Black and Brown cannabis users despite efforts to legalize

Current laws, some activists believe, still over-police cannabis users and dealers especially if they are people of color.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

COVID-19 has left many Black and Hispanic landlords in serious debt

When it comes to lost rental revenue, large landlords have experienced a greater total loss, but Mom-and-Pop landlords have been impacted more severely because they have less of an ability to weather a loss of rental income.

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Afro-Latinos endure racism from in and outside their community

Afro Latinos speak about the embedded racism within the Latino community and how representation and education can help combat colorism.

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A celebration of Black trans lives

Event attendees gathered in New York City’s Hudson River Park to hear from community activists, watch live performances and drag shows, eat, dance and socialize. 

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Brazil’s legacy of racism gets the spotlight in wake of George Floyd’s death

The legacy of racism in Brazil has been brutal.

Special Report: New Hampshire Primary 2020

More Black Voters are with Bernie

After watching Joe Biden stumble, some Black voters are flocking to Senator Bernie Sanders, who they believe is a better choice for their community.

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Where are all the black designers?

The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City has an African American student population of less than seven percent. […]

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Four generations witness Inauguration

The majority of the crowd was black. The strong presence proved the significance of the President’s two term hasn’t been lost on the black community.