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Digging through the Oklahoma red dirt, journalist and professor DeNeen Brown uncovers stories of Tulsa’s racist past

A quiet, creative girl born in Oklahoma and raised in Kansas, a young Brown didn’t foresee a career in journalism, but she has taken on a role that is far from how she would self describe. She spent her childhood playing in the Oklahoma red dirt and now spends her adulthood digging to uncover the truth of one of the worst acts of racial terror in American history that happened on that same soil.

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Inclusive doll line changes what beauty means by putting representation on the toy shelves

When it comes to representation, Dr. Lisa Williams has made it her life goal for little girls and boys of color to see their true authentic selves through her doll company, the World of Entertainment, Publishing and Inspiration (EPI). She received the Rising Star Manufacturer at the Women in Toys Wonder Women Awards for advocating authenticity in her dolls on March 1, 2022.

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Debunking the “Latinx Vote”

The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election was not a regular election day for Americans. This year, the country knew that the results would not be confirmed that night, and no one knew when the winner would be declared. The nature of the election aligned with the nature of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic has created unknowns for the nation and the rest of the world for the past several months.

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20 arrested, 1 stabbed during the “Million MAGA March” in Washington D.C.

President-elect Joe Biden denounces “all acts of violence” in a statement to Fox News after anti-Trump protests clashed with supporters of the president during the Million MAGA March in Washington D.C. on Saturday. One person was stabbed and 20 were arrested after hundreds of Trump supporters gathered near Freedom Plaza, according to the Washington Post.

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UMD students react to the news of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential win

Emotions ran high as University of Maryland students waited for the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election on Saturday. After four days of anticipation, Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris declared victory for president-elect and vice-president-elect, respectively.

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How Trump’s and Biden’s plans for educational reform could affect college students

With the presidential election on Tuesday, it’s critical for voters to know how each candidate’s plans could affect their lives. As voters continue to make their way to the polls, there are a variety of different reasons why they’re voting for a certain candidate. One of these reasons should include each candidate’s educational reform plans.

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Taking a Stand: Raising awareness about SARS in Nigeria

For the past two weeks, Nigerians have taken to the streets to protest the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit of the Nigerian Police Force that was designed to handle crimes like robbery and theft. However, they have been abusing their power by using violence, extortion, and targeting young people and women. Because of this, the #EndSARS movement was created to protest against police brutality and reform the police force.

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Candidates hone in on Warren at Oct. Democratic debate

The twelve candidates in attendance included, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, former Vice President Joe Biden, South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, California Sen. Harris, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Businessman Tom Steyer, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and entrepreneur Andrew Yang.

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