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Biden is reviving an effort to change how the census asks about race and ethnicity

Biden is reviving an effort to change how the census asks about race and ethnicity

The Trump administration had stalled on reviewing the proposals, which the Census Bureau says would produce more accurate data about Latinos and people with roots in the Middle East or North Africa.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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South Dakota tribe claims remains of nine children who died at residential school

South Dakota tribe claims remains of nine children who died at residential school

The remains of nine Native American children who died more than a century ago while attending a government-run school in Pennsylvania meant to assimilate them into white culture have been returned to their South Dakota tribe for burial on its reservation.
by The Associated Press

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After a tough year, Minnesota's Black women entrepreneurs look for ways to expand opportunity

After a tough year, Minnesota's Black women entrepreneurs look for ways to expand opportunity

For Black women entrepreneurs, the path to success can be filled with more obstacles than for people of other races. This was true before the COVID-19 pandemic and early data emerging shows the problem has worsened.
by Nina Moini

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The pandemic changed the world of 'voluntourism.' Some folks like the new way better

The pandemic changed the world of 'voluntourism.' Some folks like the new way better

Critics say volunteering abroad does not always benefit local communities. The coronavirus travel bans have led to a different approach for volunteers who want to donate their services.
by Malaka Gharib

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What do Alabama and California have in common? Top-notch U.S. history standards

What do Alabama and California have in common? Top-notch U.S. history standards

State history standards can give educators a roadmap through the uncomfortable facts of U.S. history. In the current debate over critical race theory, they can also offer political cover.
by Cory Turner

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Worries over racism, waterways inspire push to rename fish

Worries over racism, waterways inspire push to rename fish

Some government agencies are changing the “Asian carp” label to "invasive carp" in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes that surged during the pandemic. At the same time, Illinois officials and partner groups are planning to give the four species yet another name in a marketing campaign to get more people to eat them.
by The Associated Press

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Money in the bank: Child tax credit dollars head to parents

Money in the bank: Child tax credit dollars head to parents

The U.S. government is starting to deposit child tax credit money into the accounts of more than 35 million families. President Joe Biden has expanded the credit for one year as part of coronavirus relief. The result is that most families will now qualify for monthly payments of as much as $300 per child beginning Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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