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Ten years after Michael Brown Jr. was shot by a police officer, launching protests nationwide, his town still grapples with pain while searching for progress.

Kansas City is the only city in Missouri that does not have local control of its police department — a state board oversees the department’s operations and budget.

Documented police killings have risen each year from 2019 to 2023, and people of color are still killed at higher rates.

The three-time Olympic medalist reflected on her time in Paris, how she charms an audience and the Beyoncé mantra that fueled her return to the Games.

Asking Latinos how they’re perceived racially by strangers based on their appearance would provide better data on Black Hispanics' experiences, the authors argue.

Schofield is one of numerous influencers who have been called out for their past racist remarks over the years.

The district says that Darryl George’s long hair, which he wears to school in tied and twisted locs, violates its policy and that other students with locs comply with the rule.

Julien Alfred of St. Lucia finished second and Brittany Brown of the U.S. third. 

“This gift will empower new generations of Black doctors to create a healthier and more equitable future for our country,” Bloomberg said in a statement.

Trump questioned Harris’ heritage and accused her of using Blackness for political gain last week, prompting criticism, even from those who aren’t enthusiastic about her.

Tulsa officials announced a new commission to recommend how reparations can be made for the 1921 massacre, most likely including a housing equity program.