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Oregon city grapples with racism after fatal shooting of Black teen
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Oregon city grapples with racism after fatal shooting of Black teenRobert Paul Keegan was arrested on a murder charge after Aidan Ellison was found fatally shot in the parking lot of an Oregon hotel on Nov. 23. - News
This is America: A not-so-happy Thanksgiving
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This is America: A not-so-happy ThanksgivingWith reckonings this year over Confederate monuments, Christopher Columbus and much more, is it time to re-evaluate Thanksgiving? - Race in America
Subscribe to USA TODAY's new newsletter on race and identity
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Subscribe to USA TODAY's new newsletter on race and identityUSA TODAY is launching This Is America, its first newsletter centered on race, identity and the ways they shape every part of our lives. - Nation
Transgender woman sues Georgia prison officials – for second time
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Transgender woman sues Georgia prison officials – for second timeThe federal lawsuit contends the GDC’s failure to protect Ashley Diamond violates the 8th Amendment and the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause. - News
This is America: Kamala Harris is a first – and 'won't be the last'
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This is America: Kamala Harris is a first – and 'won't be the last'Kamala Harris is shattering glass ceilings. And we're watching. - Voices
Black voters helped Biden beat Trump
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Black voters helped Biden beat TrumpAfrican American voters were a critical demographic that helped determine the final outcome of the 2020 presidential election. - Opinion
Why so many people of color are dying of COVID-19
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Why so many people of color are dying of COVID-19Communities of color have disproportionately more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths. We detail the decisions, policies behind the tragedy. - Nation
COVID-19 deaths reveal how racism 'still has its grip' on America
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COVID-19 deaths reveal how racism 'still has its grip' on AmericaIn a six-part series, USA TODAY investigates how racist policies of the past and present have fueled high COVID-19 deaths in communities of color. - Nation
UPS allows employees to wear natural Black hairstyles and beards
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UPS allows employees to wear natural Black hairstyles and beardsUPS, which has been accused of discriminating against employees who had long hair and beard due to religious beliefs, has relaxed its dress code.
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John Lewis district Trump called 'horrible' gives Biden Ga. lead
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John Lewis district Trump called 'horrible' gives Biden Ga. leadThe president derided Lewis' former district in January 2017 after the civil rights hero announced he would not attend Trump's inauguration. - Policing the USA
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Next president: 10 priorities to fix justice system
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Next president: 10 priorities to fix justice systemDemands for racial justice are rightly hijacking any conversation designed to engage the Black community, forcing America to face its past and present. - Health
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Here's how racism can affect people's health
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Here's how racism can affect people's healthPublic officials across the country have declared racism to be a public health crisis. For these three Northeast Ohio residents, the crisis is personal. - Health
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Med students write oath that addresses racism, COVID
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Med students write oath that addresses racism, COVIDThe University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Class of 2024 crafted their own version of the Hippocratic oath that addresses systemic racism. - Nation
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Systemic racism left Latino farmworkers and their families vulnerable to COVID-19
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Systemic racism left Latino farmworkers and their families vulnerable to COVID-19Latinos were denied fair pay, leaving them vulnerable to COVID-19. In this six-part series, USA TODAY investigates how racism killed people of color. - Life
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100 ways you can take action against racism
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100 ways you can take action against racismAs protests after George Floyd’s death continue, many are looking for ways to demand justice. From donations to petitions, here's how to take action. - Nation
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COVID-19 especially lethal to Asian Americans in San Francisco
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COVID-19 especially lethal to Asian Americans in San FranciscoCOVID-19 is killing Asian Americans in the Bay Area. In this six-part series, USA TODAY investigates how systemic racism is driving high death rates. - Nation
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Before BLM, there was the Million Man March. What it meant for those who attended.
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Before BLM, there was the Million Man March. What it meant for those who attended.The Million Man March filled the National Mall in 1995. Amid Black Lives Matter protests over racial injustice, Black men reflect on what it meant. - Nation
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19 Black families buy 97 acres of land to create 'Freedom'
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19 Black families buy 97 acres of land to create 'Freedom'Real estate agent Ashley Scott and entrepreneur Renee Walters hope to buy more land and turn the area into a city called Freedom, Georgia.
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Pence denies systemic racism in debate against Harris, first Black VP nominee
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Pence denies systemic racism in debate against Harris, first Black VP nomineeSen. Kamala Harris, the nation's first Black vice presidential nominee, pointed to what she called President Donald Trump's long history of racist remarks. - Nation
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Ex-police officer accused of killing George Floyd out on bail
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Ex-police officer accused of killing George Floyd out on bailFormer Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who is accused of killing George Floyd has been released from jail. - Money
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New law requires racial diversity on corporate boards
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New law requires racial diversity on corporate boardsCA Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring publicly traded corporations based in California to appoint board members from underrepresented groups. - Politics
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Meet Charlotta Bass, the first Black woman to run for VP
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Meet Charlotta Bass, the first Black woman to run for VPCharlotta Bass became the first Black woman to run for vice president in the United States in the 1952, running on the Progressive Party ticket. - Nation
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Attorney: Texas cop followed law in fatal shooting of Jonathan Price
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Attorney: Texas cop followed law in fatal shooting of Jonathan PriceWolfe City police officer Shaun Lucas used his weapon "in accordance with Texas law" in fatal shooting of Jonathan Price, his attorney said. - Nation
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100 photos to remind you that protests have roiled Portland for 100 days
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100 photos to remind you that protests have roiled Portland for 100 daysPortland marked its 100th day of protests on Saturday, as activists demonstrating for Black lives continue to clash with police. - Nation
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After grand jury decision, what's next for the Breonna Taylor movement?
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After grand jury decision, what's next for the Breonna Taylor movement?They chanted, "arrest the cops" for more than 100 days but did not receive the decision they wanted. Still, protests continue in Louisville streets. - Movies
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Disney+ strengthens warning about racism in old films
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Disney+ strengthens warning about racism in old filmsDisney+ has strengthened its "outdated cultural depictions" warning with a disclaimer about racial stereotypes in films like 'Dumbo' and 'Peter Pan.' - Nation
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Who should you call when someone is having a mental health crisis?
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Who should you call when someone is having a mental health crisis?After the death of Daniel Prude, some are calling for more police mental health training while others are promoting alternative crisis responders.
