Black lawmakers are a key line of defense for Biden as he fights to save his campaign
President Joe Biden is relying on a crucial political stronghold to help him withstand Democratic defections and bolster his struggling...
‘Consequences and repercussions’: Post-debate Democratic infighting endangers Black support
A recent New York Times/Siena College poll has revealed that a significant number of Black voters believe President Joe Biden...
US to resume shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel,despite NAACP calls to halt, US official says
The Biden administration will resume delivering 500-pound bombs to Israel, despite the NAACP calls to halt the sale.The administration continues...
Eric Adams declines to veto bill to expand council’s oversight on appointments
In a surprising move, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has decided not to veto a bill that would expand...
Historic redlining and the siting of oil and gas wells in the United States
The presence of active and inactive oil and gas wells in neighborhoods contributes significantly to ongoing pollution. Historical practices, such...
Violence and economic activity: Evidence from African American patents, 1870–1940
Historical research can provide profound insights into the socio-economic challenges faced by marginalized communities. The study "Violence and Economic Activity:...
The cost of racial animus on a black candidate: Evidence using Google search data
Does racial animus significantly impact a black candidate's vote share in modern America? Current research is inconclusive: “Despite considerable effort...
Black overrepresentation in Canadian prisons: Data gaps and judicial bias hinder progress, lawyer says
Two years after the enactment of Bill C-5, which was designed to reduce the overrepresentation of Black individuals in Canadian...
Black, Hispanic people more likely to die from drowning
For many cultures, barriers such as lack of access, stereotypes, and cost have historically prevented widespread participation in swim lessons....
Mass shootings by shooter’s race from 1982-2023
Mass shootings have been a tragic and persistent issue in the United States for decades. Understanding the patterns and demographics...
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