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Democrats Introduce Bill Declaring Racism A Public Health Crisis

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Barbara Lee have introduced legislation to declare racism as a national public health crisis.

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Why Byron Allen’s Comcast Settlement Win Is an “L” for Black America

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Boston Mayor Officially Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis, Diverts 20% Of Overtime Police Budget To Social Services - Blavity

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