Polls show that while most Americans still support childhood vaccine requirements for school, support has declined sharply from past decades, especially among Republicans. Many who oppose mandates cite parental choice over safety concerns, even as misinformation about vaccine risks continues to circulate.
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Justice Department probes mortgage fraud claims against Lisa Cook of Federal Reserve, AP source says
The Justice Department has opened a mortgage fraud probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who is also fighting the 47th president’s attempt to oust her from the Fed. Cook’s lawyers argue the investigation is politically motivated and part of a broader effort to undermine the central bank’s independence.
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American Nurses Association alarmed by volume of abrupt changes at CDC
The American Nurses Association is raising alarms over the sudden ouster of the CDC director and the resignations of other top leaders, warning the upheaval threatens public trust and the nation’s ability to respond to health crises. The group says the lack of transparency and stable leadership risks undermining public health, the economy and national security.
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Judge orders new trial for 3 former Memphis officers in Tyre Nichols case after bias concerns
Three former Memphis police officers convicted in the federal case over Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating have been granted a new trial after a judge’s comments raised concerns of bias. The ruling adds another twist to a case that has already seen multiple guilty pleas, acquittals, and national scrutiny of police accountability.
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Which are the best colleges for your tuition (and tax) dollars?
The Washington Monthly magazine released its 2025 college rankings, which upend everything you thought you knew about which colleges are the best.
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Survivors of Katrina find strength, solace through the efforts of extraordinary people
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com When the first official public warnings of a tropical depression, then located over the Bahamas, were issued on Aug. 23, 2005 by the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fl., few could have predicted that it would become one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history. But by the […]
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Black Girl White Coat pushes for greater representation in medicine
Black Girl White Coat (BGWC), founded by Dr. Sandra Coker, works to close the gap in medicine where only 2.8 percent of U.S. physicians are Black women. Through mentorship, scholarships and representation, BGWC helps aspiring doctors overcome systemic barriers and build a stronger pipeline of Black female physicians.
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Marching forward: Commemorating the March on Washington on Wall Street
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, president and CEO of National Newspaper Publishers Association, will help lead churches and the Black Press in a march on Wall Street Aug 28. Demonstrators will use the march to demand equity and opportunity for marginalized communities.
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New Orleans clergy say 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, Black communities still waiting for promises to be fulfilled
Two decades after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, members of the Black communities say they still haven’t fully recovered from the storm.
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Angel Reese and Reebok reveal release date of her first-ever signature shoe, The Angel Reese 1 – available September 18, 2025
Reebok has announced the release date of Angel Reese’s first signature basketball shoe, The Angel Reese 1, set to debut globally on Sept. 18, 2025. Designed in full collaboration with the two-time WNBA All-Star, the shoe blends elite performance technology with bold style and will launch in three colorways alongside a signature apparel collection.
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Reading, writing and road rules: AAA offers lesson in back-to-school traffic safety
As schools in D.C. and Maryland reopen for the 2025–26 academic year, AAA is reminding motorists, parents, students, and bicyclists to stay alert and follow traffic safety rules to keep children safe. With increased congestion around schools, risks posed by distracted driving, red-light running, and improper bus passing are heightened. AAA highlights state laws, offers safety tips for bus riders, pedestrians, bicyclists, and parents handling drop-offs and pick-ups, and stresses vigilance to prevent avoidable tragedies.
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Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service launches free new special education project to help families statewide
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) begins recruiting attorneys, consultants and advocates to join its paid Special Education Project panel.