A new study from Princeton University and Liberation Ventures reveals that 36% of Americans support comprehensive reparations, while 19% are neutral and 46% are opposed, with support particularly strong among younger Americans and Democrats.

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Black women in the U.S. have a significantly higher risk of breast cancer mortality across all subtypes, due to factors such as systemic racism, socioeconomic inequality, and inadequate access to high-quality cancer treatment.

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African Americans have contributed significantly to the rise of "Black-majority cities" across the United States, with their strategic relocation to key cities amplifying their economic and political clout, despite facing challenges in housing affordability and healthcare access.

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Chrystul Kizer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing a man who allegedly trafficked her, despite a Wisconsin law that exempts sex trafficking victims from criminal accountability for offenses committed as a direct result of being trafficked.

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A study found that healthcare professionals use biased language in electronic health records, which could negatively impact the care that minority groups receive, and suggests that systemic changes in medical training and EHR usage are needed to address these disparities.

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The study from Opportunity Insights reveals that economic mobility trends in the U.S. have shifted significantly, with Black children experiencing increased earnings at all income levels and white children from low-income families experiencing a 30% increase in earnings gaps.

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John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, has declared a victory as Black farmers begin receiving payments from the $2.2 billion Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which compensates farmers who faced racial discrimination in the USDA's farm lending practices before 2021.

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Black women-owned businesses have seen a surge in growth and development, with initiatives such as the BLACKBONE Project and the Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship aiming to provide resources, support, and education to Black female entrepreneurs.

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Select Books Inc. is releasing a groundbreaking book, "The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy," co-authored by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Stacy M. Brown, that examines the enduring impact of the transatlantic slave trade and its influence on American society.

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BLK, a dating and lifestyle app, has partnered with GIPHY to create a collection of emojis called "BLKmojis" that celebrate the beauty, boldness and power of Black culture, with emojis that honor modern lingo popularized by the Black community.

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