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Unlawful Practices Persist: A Deep Dive into NYPD’s Anti-Crime Units
The anti-crime units of the NYPD have a long and contentious history. A newly released report analyzed the stops made ...
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The Rising Backlash Against LGBTQ+ Initiatives: An Examination of the Current Landscape
The Rising Backlash Against LGBTQ+ Initiatives: An Examination of the Current Landscape Introduction In the United States, June is recognized ...
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The Invisible Immigrants: Unveiling the Stories of Black Immigrants in Nashville
The Invisible Immigrants: Unveiling the Stories of Black Immigrants in Nashville Introduction In the heart of Tennessee, the city of ...
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Senegal’s Political Unrest: A Deep Dive into the Conflict Sparked by Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko’s Conviction
Senegal's Political Unrest: A Deep Dive into the Conflict Sparked by Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko's Conviction Introduction In recent times, ...
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Policing Reforms Post-George Floyd: A Slow March Towards Change
Policing Reforms Post-George Floyd: A Slow March Towards Change The murder of George Floyd in 2020 sparked a global outcry ...
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Unraveling Racial Discrimination: A Comprehensive Examination of Systemic Racism and the Pursuit of Racial Justice
Unraveling Racial Discrimination: A Comprehensive Examination of Systemic Racism and the Pursuit of Racial Justice The fight against racial discrimination, ...
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The Progress and Challenges of Black Americans: A Comprehensive Analysis of Socioeconomic Disparities and the Power of Community
The Progress and Challenges of Black Americans: A Comprehensive Analysis of Socioeconomic Disparities and the Power of Community The journey ...
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Debunking the Myth: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Misattributed Critique of Malcolm X
While King and Malcolm X had different approaches to the fight for racial equality, they were not enemies. They were ...
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Decolonizing African Journalism: A Pathway to Authentic Narratives
African journalists are at the forefront of this decolonization. Their unique position allows them to challenge the status quo and ...
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A Closer Look at Police Misconduct Against the Black Community: The Case of Aderrien Murry
Aderrien Murry, an 11-year-old Black boy, was shot by police in Indianola, Mississippi. A Closer Look at Police Misconduct Against ...
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Forced Labor in US Prisons: A Form of Modern Slavery?
Forced Labor in US Prisons: A Form of Modern Slavery? Prisoners work in a UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries - UNICOR ...
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Henry Kissinger and the Angola War: Unraveling the Threads of Diplomacy
Henry Kissinger and the Angola War: Unraveling the Threads of Diplomacy Henry Kissinger. White House Photographic Office, Public domain, via ...
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