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March 24, 2021 12:05 AM

Black leaders launch effort to close Minnesota's racial disparities

A new effort is taking shape to address Minnesota's persistent racial inequality, and organizers say it will be shaped and driven by the Black community.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 23, 2021 6:15 PM

Roads are getting deadlier for pedestrians; fatality rates are worse for minorities

A new report warns that pedestrian deaths per mile driven soared in the first half of the year, with the death rate likely to see the largest one-year increase in 2020.

by Camila Domonoske

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March 23, 2021 4:29 PM

Asian Americans seek greater political power after shootings

Many Asian Americans say feelings of being marginalized politically will take years to fully overcome, but there are already signs of change.

by The Associated Press

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March 23, 2021 3:55 PM

In likely first, Chicago suburb of Evanston approves reparations for Black residents

The new program, which aims to address harms suffered by Black residents due to the city's discriminatory housing policies, is part of a larger reparations fund established in 2019.

by Rachel Treisman

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March 23, 2021 2:13 PM

Hundreds missing in aftermath of fire at Rohingya refugee camp

Nearly a dozen bodies have been recovered from the massive blaze in southern Bangladesh that also left tens of thousands of people homeless, officials said.

by Scott Neuman

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March 23, 2021 10:05 AM

Stop blaming Tuskegee, critics say. It's not an 'excuse' for current medical racism

The Tuskegee syphilis study is often cited as a reason why Black Americans might hesitate on the COVID-19 vaccine. But many say it's current racism in health care and Tuskegee is used as an excuse.

by April Dembosky, KQED

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March 23, 2021 5:15 AM

Chauvin trial: Final juror seated; opening statements set for Monday

Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday morning as a 15th person — an “insurance” juror — was chosen. Judge Peter Cahill has said the man will be excused Monday morning if the other 14 report as planned.

by Brandt Williams, Matt Sepic, Riham Feshir and Jon Collins

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March 22, 2021 1:00 PM

Biden sends top officials to Mexico as border surge continues

Two members of President Joe Biden's National Security Council, Roberta Jacobson and Juan Gonzalez, will travel to Mexico, a senior administration official told reporters.

by Franco Ordoñez

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March 22, 2021 5:15 AM

Chauvin trial: 1 more juror to choose; opening statements draw near

A juror selected Monday brought the total to 14, enough for a jury of 12 plus two alternates. The judge intends to seat one more juror. The trial is set to start on time with opening statements expected March 29.

by Riham Feshir, Brandt Williams, Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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March 22, 2021 4:00 AM

With stronger Democratic support, D.C. statehood fight returns to Capitol Hill

The measure is expected to pass the House but faces long odds in the Senate, leading some advocates to call for the end of the legislative filibuster.

by Barbara Sprunt

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Social Issues

Black leaders launch effort to close Minnesota's racial disparities

Roads are getting deadlier for pedestrians; fatality rates are worse for minorities

Asian Americans seek greater political power after shootings

In likely first, Chicago suburb of Evanston approves reparations for Black residents

Hundreds missing in aftermath of fire at Rohingya refugee camp

Stop blaming Tuskegee, critics say. It's not an 'excuse' for current medical racism

Chauvin trial: Final juror seated; opening statements set for Monday

Biden sends top officials to Mexico as border surge continues

Chauvin trial: 1 more juror to choose; opening statements draw near

With stronger Democratic support, D.C. statehood fight returns to Capitol Hill

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