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#Goyaway: Calls to boycott Goya Foods after CEO praises Trump

#Goyaway: Calls to boycott Goya Foods after CEO praises Trump

President Donald Trump has maintained a tenuous relationship with much of the Hispanic community since his first campaign speech for the presidency, in which he described Mexican immigrants as "rapists" and "criminals."
by Alana Wise

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Lady A the band sues Lady A the singer

Lady A the band sues Lady A the singer

The country trio changed its name from Lady Antebellum last month, saying it was "regretful and embarrassed" by racist history. But it's now in a legal fight with a Black artist over the moniker.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Council President Bender: Minneapolis overwhelmed by growing homeless encampments, seeking state aid

Council President Bender: Minneapolis overwhelmed by growing homeless encampments, seeking state aid

What comes next for those living in dozens of encampments in Minneapolis parks? That’s an open question in the city right now. Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender spoke with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer about the city’s path forward on Thursday morning.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Asian American girls saw pivotal icon in 'Baby-Sitters Club'

Asian American girls saw pivotal icon in 'Baby-Sitters Club'

Claudia Kishi happened to be everything the "model minority" stereotype wasn't. She got bad grades. She thrived in art and fashion. She wasn't struggling to belong. For those reasons and more, Asian American girls in the '80s and '90s idolized Claudia and felt seen in teen fiction.
by The Associated Press

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Scrabble association bans racial, ethnic slurs from its official word list

Scrabble association bans racial, ethnic slurs from its official word list

On Wednesday, the North American Scrabble Players Association, which governs tournaments in the U.S. and Canada, said it was removing 236 potentially offensive words from its approved list.
by Scott Neuman

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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

Several Native American leaders and organizations have sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell calling for the league to force Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately. 
by The Associated Press

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