The typical Black American family is virtually no closer to equal footing with its White peers in terms of income and wealth than it was 50 years ago, when Civil Rights-era reforms were enacted to expand opportunity and limit outright racial discrimination. Like the protests in the 1960s, the recent waves of rallies following Black…… MORE
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They envisioned a world without police. Inside Seattle’s CHOP zone, protesters struggled to make it real
In Wednesday’s early morning hours, Seattle police cleared the Capitol Hill Organized Protest area, a relatively quiet end to a demonstration that had evolved into an art party, a garden, a tourist attraction, a tent city, a presidential fixation and the scene of multiple shootings, two of them fatal. “This is like being rescued by…… MORE
This town of 170,000 replaced some cops with medics and mental health workers. It’s worked for over 30 years
Around 30 years ago, a town in Oregon retrofitted an old van, staffed it with young medics and mental health counselors and sent them out to respond to the kinds of 911 calls that wouldn’t necessarily require police intervention. In the town of 172,000, they were the first responders for mental health crises, homelessness, substance…… MORE
12 people taken to hospital after shooting in a South Carolina club
At least 12 people were taken to the hospital after a shooting at a club in Greenville, South Carolina, a dispatch supervisor with the Greenville Sheriff’s Department told CNN. The sheriff’s department received the call about a shooting at Lavish Lounge on White Horse Road at 1:51 a.m., the sheriff’s department said. It’s unknown if…… MORE
Penn State is tracking those in contact with a 21-year-old student who died of Covid-19 complications
Penn State University announced 21-year-old student Juan Garcia died of respiratory failure from coronavirus complications last month. “We are profoundly saddened to learn about Juan’s untimely death during this pandemic,” Vice President for Student Affairs Damon Sims said in a statement. “This young man had a remarkable spirit and was greatly loved. I know our…… MORE
Some celebrated July 4th virtually while others packed beaches despite Covid-19 surge
Parts of the country marked a very different Independence Day this year, with many celebrations going virtual or canceled amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The changes followed pleas from health officials who warned holiday crowds and packed gatherings like the ones the US witnessed over Memorial Day weekend would likely lead to further spikes in…… MORE
Why tick season could be worse in the summer of Covid-19
After more than three months of shutdowns, mandatory quarantines, self-imposed exile from society and working from home, nature-lovers looking for a well-earned breath of fresh air could face a possible collision course between coronavirus and tick-borne illnesses this summer. A “perfect storm,” warns Eva Sapi, a University of New Haven biology professor and group director…… MORE
Teen’s coronavirus-themed prom dress made of duct tape is a work of art
In January, 18-year-old Peyton Manker embarked on her journey to make a prom dress entirely out of duct tape for a contest to win a scholarship. After weeks of working on her submission, the Covid-19 outbreak not only canceled her prom but altered the course of her senior year. Manker was not deterred by the…… MORE
Baltimore protesters toppled a Christopher Columbus statue and threw it in a harbor
While much of the country celebrated Independence Day Saturday, protesters in Baltimore toppled a statue of Christopher Columbus and threw it into the Inner Harbor, CNN affiliate WBAL reported. Louis Krauss, who shared video of the toppling, said there were at least 300 people gathered at the scene. “After it toppled over the statue broke…… MORE
The Plastic Free July challenge is here to help you rid your life of single-use plastic waste
Unlike dance battles and dangerous dares, here’s a “challenge” just about anyone can get behind. The Australia-based Plastic Free Foundation is once again recruiting participants to take the Plastic Free July challenge — that is to go without single-use plastic for one day, one week or the entire month of July. “Plastic Free July is…… MORE
