A man armed with a pistol and zip ties entered a Pennsylvania hospital’s ICU on Feb. 22, taking staff members hostage before being killed by police in a shootout that left one officer dead and several staff members injured.
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American Airlines faces intense scrutiny over customer service and discrimination allegations
American Airlines is facing severe customer service and racial discrimination complaints, leading to a rethinking of its operational policies and a $50 million fine for failing to provide adequate assistance to passengers with disabilities.
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Kenya announces plan to combat rising gender-based violence as 100 women are killed in four months
Kenya’s government has declared gender-based violence the nation’s most pressing security threat, with 100 women killed in the past four months, and has formed a specialized unit to combat femicides, as the U.N. reports that Africa recorded the highest rate of partner-related femicide in 2023.
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A look at how Biden’s $147 million investment into Maryland Port Administration will bring change to Baltimore
President Joe Biden announced $3 billion in infrastructure grants to support ports nationwide, with the Maryland Port Administration receiving $147 million, which will be used to purchase zero-emission cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks and facilitate the transition of the port to a zero-emission facility.
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A look at summer learning loss, curriculum challenges and the Black boys left behind
The public education curriculum is criticized for its adverse impact on Black students, with many studies suggesting that summer reading and math losses are sensitive to income status and that the curriculum often omits the accomplishments and contributions of Black people.
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Rihanna officially launches Fenty HairÂ
Rihanna Fenty has launched her new haircare line, Fenty Hair, which is available exclusively online and will be sold in 194 countries worldwide, with products that are easy to use and prioritize hair health.
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As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future
The United Methodist Church is facing a potential schism in Africa, where half of its members live, due to disagreements on sexuality and theology, and some are calling for regional conferences to disaffiliate.
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Black Uber driver shot in Ohio
Here’s what’s known about the scam surrounding the shooting By Ben FinleyThe Associated Press It was a common scam that ended with an uncommon outcome, tragically in an Ohio driveway. William J. Brock fatally shot an Uber driver because he wrongly assumed she was part of a scheme to extract $12,000 in supposed bond money […]
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 GAO study reveals persistent underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic faculty in higher education
Black and Hispanic faculty members remain significantly underrepresented in higher education institutions, despite modest increases in their numbers over the past two decades, and the Department of Education and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission both handle allegations of discrimination inefficiently, resulting in delays in addressing discrimination complaints.
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Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth’s home run record 50 years ago
Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record, and his teammates, including Dusty Baker, tried to protect him while he celebrated his 715th home run on April 8, 1974.
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Black student group at private Missouri college rallies after report of students using racial slurs
The Association of Black Students at St. Louis’ Washington University held a sit-in at a dining hall where a group of students allegedly threw eggs, stood on tables, and used racial slurs in front of primarily racial minority workers, causing them to feel intimidated and uncomfortable.
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Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation
Rwanda is commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against its minority Tutsi, with delegations from around the world expected to attend the ceremonies in Kigali, with President Paul Kagame praised for bringing relative peace and stability but vilified for his intolerance of dissent.