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Akron man shot dozens of times by police while fleeing traffic stop | USA TODAY
Jayland Walker was found lying on his back while in handcuffs when a medical examiner arrived at the scene, according to officials. RELATED: Police shooting […]
Continue readingOfficer identified in killing of Patrick Lyoya | USA TODAY
Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr has been identified in the killing of Patrick Lyoya during an April 4 traffic stop. RELATED: Police shooting death […]
Continue readingPatrick Lyoya’s death sparks protests in Grand Rapids | USA TODAY
Video showed a white police officer fatally shooting 26-year-old Black man, Patrick Lyoya, during a traffic stop on April 4th. RELATED: Why shootings and gun […]
Continue readingCalifornia reparations task force limits eligibility for reparations | USA TODAY
California’s first-of-its-kind task force created to study and make recommendations on reparations voted to limit those eligible to receive them. RELATED: Mayors across America discuss […]
Continue reading28 painted murals across Phoenix aim to celebrate Black History | USA TODAY
A project that was born from the Black Lives Matter movement paints murals across the U.S. to celebrate Black history. RELATED: How Black History Month […]
Continue reading12-year-old swimmer nearly disqualified over ‘Black Lives Matter’ swimsuit
12-year-old student athlete Leidy Lyons speaks out after facing disqualification for wearing a "Black Lives Matter" swimsuit at a swim meet when it was called […]
Continue readingBiden is ‘committed to nominating’ a Black woman for SCOTUS | USA TODAY
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tells reporters that President Biden is committed to bringing diversity to the Supreme Court. RELATED: Under Senate rules that […]
Continue readingBlack artist brings diversity to medical textbook illustrations | USA TODAY
Some Black medical illustrators say the lack of diversity in the images can have a negative impact on patients and providers. RELATED: Medical illustrations predominantly […]
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