Black communities are disproportionately exposed to air pollution due to a long legacy of environmental injustice, and the EPA must set stronger national limits on ozone pollution to improve health and save lives.
Category: Opinion
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State-level marijuana legalization has been a stunning success
Legalization of marijuana for adults has been a success, with 24 states having legalized the market and generating over $15 billion in tax revenue, while also reducing the number of arrests and preventing teens from using the substance.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: In the Dominican Republic presidential elections are fueled by anti-Blackness
The Dominican Republic is experiencing a rise in anti-Haitianismo, with the current president and leading presidential candidates promoting the demonization and criminalization of anything Black, and a 250-mile wall being built to deter Haitian immigrants.
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Title insurance helps homeownership for Black Americans and others
The Biden-Harris Administration is considering a pilot program to waive title insurance requirements for certain qualified homeowners, but this could have negative consequences for low-income and minority communities and could increase risk for little gain.
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Making ends meet is hard enough without a penalty for coming up short
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working to reduce overdraft and late fees, which are disproportionately harmful to low-income households and people of color, by establishing benchmarks and limiting the amount companies can charge for a late fee.
Posted inBUSINESS
Commentary: Black businesses are under attack–now, so are financing opportunities to help them
The Fearless Fund is a venture capital fund that targets investments in Black and Brown women-owned businesses, and a White conservative activist has sued the fund, claiming that its focus on grantmaking for Black women is discriminatory.
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Commentary: Classrooms in Baltimore County need more Black teachers
Baltimore County Public Schools must provide a free education to all children in the county, but Black students are often stifled by educator bias, and the school system must prioritize teacher diversity to improve academic achievement, behavior, and college aspirations.
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Commentary: Attack on the Fearless Fund
The Fearless Fund is a venture capital fund that targets investments in Black and brown women-owned businesses, and a White conservative activist has sued the fund, claiming that its focus on grantmaking for Black women was discriminatory.
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Commentary: End the stereotypes: World Down Syndrome Day is worth more than just a mention
World Down Syndrome Day is an annual day dedicated to promoting awareness about Down syndrome and to assist those who live with the condition, with the aim of ending the stigma and creating a more inclusive society.
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Biden is building on the legacy of Obamacare while others are trying to tear it down
The Affordable Care Act has transformed the lives of millions of Americans, providing affordable, quality health care and ensuring that Americans are healthy and safe, while the Biden-Harris administration is working to expand that coverage even further.
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It’s time to put an end to lead in American drinking water
The Biden-Harris administration, community organizers, advocacy groups, the federal government, and private companies are working together to address the threat of lead poisoning, with the goal of ensuring equity in lead line replacement plans and preventing future health crises.
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Black churches are a gift to the nation – to keep it going, we need more ‘bigheartedness’
By Wale Mafolasire Biden recently praised the Black church, saying the world would be a different place without their example. He described the institution as a gift to the nation. And he is absolutely correct. As an entrepreneur and CEO with a mission to connect people to the causes that matter most to them so […]
