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#WordinBlack: Navigating Vaccines in Middle Schools
About half of middle school students are able to get vaccinated, while the other half is still too young. (Photo by Kojo Kwarteng on Unsplash) by Maya Pottiger and Word in Black In a surprising announcement last week, the CDC released new mask guidelines for schools that allow vaccinated students to opt out of wearing masks. Masks […]
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Senators push for federal legalization of marijuana
Top senate democrats discuss proposed legislation for making cannabis legal. (Courtesy photo) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Cory Booker held a press conference July 14 to propose a bill that legalizes cannabis at the federal level. Booker’s passionate opening of the press conference […]
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Poor People’s Campaign launches major summer initiative
The Poor People’s Campaign, led by Rev. William J. Barber II, rallied on July 12 to discuss the major work they’ll be doing this summer to address voting rights and raising the federal minimum wage. (Courtesy Photo) “This is no ordinary moment.” By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO We’re halfway through the summer, but […]