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Biden Judicial Pick Colleen Holland Withdraws Her Nomination

Holland, who was put forward by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, said it was a “personal decision” to drop her district court nomination.
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Black Firefighter Says His Captain Took Him To Racist Party While On The Job

The firefighter said the party included Juneteenth flags and fried chicken buckets and was in "one of the city’s most affluent communities.”
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New York Police Investigator Suspended After Handcuffing Black EMT In Emergency Room

“If she was a petite short white woman, would this have happened to her? Absolutely not," the EMT's attorney said.
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TV Reporter Shares Harrowing Experience Enduring Sexual Harassment In The Field

The journalist highlighted what it's like for her as a Black woman facing racism and revolting unwanted advances while on the job.
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Police Pepper Spray Black Mom

In disturbing bodycam footage, a Rochester police officer tackles and pepper sprays a Black mom in front of her toddler.
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Video Shows Police Put Hood On Black Man Before He Died Of Suffocation

Daniel Prude died March 30 after he was taken off life support, seven days after the encounter with police in Rochester.
By Michael Hill, AP

More Jewish Institutions Get Bomb Threats Days After Copycat Arrest

This isn't over.
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Surprise! Kayaker Finds Himself Paddling Beside A Massive Black Bear

“I realized what it was as soon as I heard this big gasping, grunting sound."
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12-Year-Olds Form Supportive Bond While Battling Cancer Together

"The only person who can truly understand what a kid with cancer is going through is another child with cancer."
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Black Teen's Response To Violence In His Community: 'What's The Limit?'

"Some of y’all love the hood. For what? It’s horrible."
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