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10 years after Flint's lead water crisis began, a lack of urgency stalls 'proper justice'

"Everybody stood up for us and fought for Flint," one resident said. "We need that again."
The Flint water tower.
The Flint water tower.
4d ago

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

About a third of states country have taken some action toward limiting or barring diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A protest to defend diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Texas
A protest to defend diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Texas

Climate change threatens the coastal Gullah Geechee

How flooding, storm surges and losing wildlife could erase the distinct way of life for the Gullah Geechee people who have become one with the southeastern coastline.
Marquetta Goodwine, or "Queen Quet," speaks at Station Creek Landing in St Helena, S.C., in 2023.
Marquetta Goodwine, or "Queen Quet," speaks at Station Creek Landing in St Helena, S.C., in 2023.
4d ago

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton says rival fan directed racist slur at his brother during playoff game

The fan denied the accusation to a team representative, the Milwaukee Bucks said.
Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother during Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks.
 - Game Two
Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother during Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks.
 - Game Two
5d ago

Ato Blankson-Wood rebuilds a famous 'Cabaret' role from scratch

In creating his version of Cliff in the 1930s-set musical, Blankson-Wood looked toward two of the most significant Black, queer thinkers of the Harlem Renaissance.
Ato Blankson-Wood, left, and Henry Gottfried in rehearsals for "Cabaret."
Ato Blankson-Wood, left, and Henry Gottfried in rehearsals for "Cabaret."
9d ago

Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit

Federal officials said they do not allege Sheetz was motivated by racial animus, but take issue with the way the chain uses criminal background checks to screen job seekers.
Sheetz Gas Station And Convenience Store In Pennsylvania
Sheetz Gas Station And Convenience Store In Pennsylvania
9d ago

U.S. deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending monthslong pause in flights

A migrant advocacy group said the U.S. was “knowingly condemning the most vulnerable, who came to us in their time of need, to imminent danger.”
Armed police officers monitor a street
Armed police officers monitor a street
10d ago

UT Austin students protest school’s DEI layoffs amid state ban

The university sparked controversy last week when it laid off nearly 60 employees to comply with Texas’ new DEI ban earlier this month.
Students protest layoff at the University of Texas at Austin on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Students protest layoff at the University of Texas at Austin on Monday, April 15, 2024.
10d ago

A Georgia beach aims to disrupt Black students’ spring bash after big crowds brought chaos last year

Critics say local officials are overreacting and appear to be singling out Black visitors to a Southern beach that only white people could use until 1963.
Party-goers during Orange Crush on Tybee Island.
Party-goers during Orange Crush on Tybee Island.
10d ago

Policy change at North Carolina university system could cut diversity staff

A committee at the public university system voted in less than four minutes to reverse and replace a policy related to DEI.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
12d ago

College hoop stars showcase their fashion prowess at the WNBA draft

The stars of the game wore top fashion labels Monday night at the WNBA draft, where style was front and center along with the picks.
LSU's Angel Reese, Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Stanford's Cameron Brink before the WNBA basketball draft on  April 15, 2024, in New York.
LSU's Angel Reese, Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Stanford's Cameron Brink before the WNBA basketball draft on  April 15, 2024, in New York.

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