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Researchers Publish Findings on Study of How Living Conditions Affect Black Kidney Patients

Kidney Patients Team examines 10 years of data on about 6,000 patients that suggests inequalities play a role

A team of five researchers published a new study in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases(AJKD) that suggests kidney health for black patients may depend on where they live.

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Dove Apologizes for Ad: We 'missed the mark' Representing Black Women

Dove apologized this weekend for a social media post that the company says "missed the mark" representing black women. The offending ad was a 3-second GIF hawking Dove body wash that was posted Friday to the brand's Facebook page. It was taken down Saturday.

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Black Women In Politics Database Could Help More Black Women Get Elected In 2018

After one of the most contentious Senate races in recent memory, Democrat Doug Jones defeated opponent Roy Moore, who was accused of sexual misconduct by nine women, in Alabama’s special election in December. Black women were the ones to make it happen.

Senate pushes bill to combat surge of anti-Asian hate crimes

The Senate is pushing to advance a bill Wednesday that would address the surge of hate crimes against Asian Americans.

KKK flyers show up outside dozens of Newport Beach homes

People in the Newport Heights community and the surrounding area woke up Sunday morning to flyers outside their homes promoting Ku Klux Klan ideologies.

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Biden announces US will share more vaccines globally

President Joe Biden said Monday that his administration will share millions more doses of Covid-19 vaccines with other countries in addition to the 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine he has already committed to sharing by July 4.

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Look of the Week: Did Kylie Jenner channel another famous Kylie?

Kylie Jenner has made a strong case for glamorous party tops, channeling a disco ball and another famous Kylie, singer Kylie Minogue, at once.

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Michelle Obama on Donald Trump's 2016 win: 'It shook me profoundly'

Michelle Obama addressed in a new book the deep hurt and disappointment she felt when Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election.

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Idaho student killings suspect could appear in court for initial appearance today

Bryan Kohberger could make an initial court appearance on Thursday in Idaho, where he faces four counts of murder and one count of burglary in the killings of four University of Idaho undergraduate students.

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COVID-19 numbers increase in Houston region as vaccine immunity wanes, fatigue in precautions

Health officials have pointed to waning vaccine immunity throughout Harris County as a reason for the surge.

The number of COVID-19 patients in Harris County hospitals continues to increase since the holidays.

'Where Do We GO From Here?' Social Justice Panel Tackles Redistricting, Voting Rights, and Affirmative Action During Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Southern Regional Convention

Since 2016, the former U.S. President’s “Make America Great Again” campaign and political platform has unearthed many of the demons of racial division, acrimony, and the public pronouncement of white supremacy that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has always fought against. Now, in the wake of the January 6th Capitol Insurrection, voter suppression legislation in many states, blatant redistricting attempts to dilute minority voting strength, as well as the distractive arguments of Critical Race Theory to inflame centrists and the political right wing, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in a higher education affirmative action case.

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Kamala Harris will lead Biden administration's efforts on voting rights, President says

President Joe Biden announced Vice President Kamala Harris will lead his administration's efforts on voting rights in a speech Tuesday on the Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma.

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FBI director scheduled to speak with congressional Republicans about Biden document dispute

FBI Director Christopher Wray is scheduled to speak Wednesday with House Oversight Chairman James Comer and Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley regarding a dispute over an internal law enforcement document that Republicans believe will shed light into an allegation that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal scheme with a foreign national.

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New Book Named a Finalist in the Texas Institute of Letters Award

The Texas Institute of Letters (TIL) announced Jasminne Mendez’s new young adult memoir, Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American, is a finalist for its 2023 Jean Flynn Award for Best Young Adult Book.

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How to watch the Biden CNN town hall

President Joe Biden will participate in a CNN town hall on Wednesday in Cincinnati, Ohio, just over six months after taking office.

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NAREB LAUNCHES 60-CITY BUILDING BLACK WEALTH TOUR WITH 10/7 EVENT IN HOUSTON TO BRING CRITICAL INFORMATION TO COMMUNITIES

The The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NA- REB) holds its initial Building Black Wealth Tour event in Houston on Saturday, October 7, kicking off activities in more than 60 cities nationwide. The events, which include festive activities for youths, will empower Black communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting a business, and other wealth- building opportunities.

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FDA to require mammogram reports include breast density information

New updates to US Food and Drug Administration mammography regulations require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts.

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Taking on the Symptom that is Gun Violence and the Disease Behind It

We’ve had more mass shootings this year than we’ve had days this year.

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Unveiling the Health Disparities Faced by Black Americans: A Call to Action

The journey to good health is not always a level playing field, and for Black Americans, it often begins with a stark disadvantage. A growing body of research reveals a concerning trend: Black individuals experience a shorter life span compared to their White counterparts. In a nation where health should be a universal right, the discrepancies are glaring. Let's delve into the factors contributing to these disparities and consider the urgent need for collective action.

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Washington Prepares for Donald Trump's Big Moment

Donald Trump has arrived in Washington -- and he's going to be here for at least four years