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Tighter Rules Set for Decontaminating Face Masks Made in China

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released new guidelines tightening the decontamination process for China-made face masks.
People wearing protective gloves use their smartphones amid the coronavirus disease outbreak in Kiev

Crime and Safety App Gives Real-Time Updates on Fires, Protests and Police Movements

The Citizen app, developed by upstart company sp0n Inc., promises to provide users with updated information about crimes, emergencies, and protests in the local area.

Massage Therapy Businesses Winning Against Challenges in the Pandemic Situation

Find out how the massage therapy industry in the United States is doing as the business opens up amid the pandemic.

Affirmative Action and Reparations not Enough -- CA’s Black Legislators

Despite passing one of the strictest guidelines across the nation on police's use of deadly force last year, Black legislators in California say that it's not enough and it's time to do more.
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NBA Star Kevin Durant: 'My Season is Over'

Brooklyn Nets' newly acquired player Kevin Durant said he is not planning to return to the team when the season resumes, according to a recently published article.

Black-Owned Restaurants in Arizona: Essential Venues for Community Conversations amid Division in America

Black-owned restaurants in Arizona have now become essential venues for community conversations amid the issue of racism and division in America.
This week, a federal agency came out with data identifying nursing homes that experienced COVID-19 outbreaks in Texas. However, Texas health officials remained mum about it.

Federal Agency Reveals Nursing Homes with COVID-19 Outbreaks in Texas

This week, a federal agency came out with data identifying nursing homes that experienced COVID-19 outbreaks. However, Texas health officials remained mum about it.
The six-year graduation rate for students of color in Ohio is approximately 30 percent, comparable to the black students across the country at 40 percent.

Low Graduation Rates Among Latino and Black College Students Observed in Ohio

Hundreds of Latino students and blacks have enrolled at the Kent State University Ashtabula during the past 10 years but, based on records, only a few of them have attained success.
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Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine Does Not Cure COVID-19, Standard Statistics Support the Claim

The result of the study using standard statistics revealed that the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloriquine does not cure COVID-19 and would probably cause more deaths.

Latinos Urged to Support Conservation and Combat Climate Change

Conservation and public health advocates call on Latinos to act upon the preservation of public lands and fight against climate change.

Texas to Start Studying COVID-19 Impact Among Latinos

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission recently launched a study on the impact of COVID-19 on susceptible populations. The study will include data on respondents' ethnicity, socio-economic status, geographic location, and race.

Florida Professor’s Mention of ‘Black Privilege’ on Twitter Prompts Calls on Social Media to Fire Him

Students at the University of Central Florida and others on social media call for the firing of Charles Negy, a psychology professor at the school.
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Kanye West Donates $2 Million to Help Taylor's Case and Will Also Help Families of Floyd and Arbery

Kanye West made another charity work by donating $2 million to pay the legal fees of BreonnaTaylor and is also planning to help the families of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery.

Los Angeles Riots: How the 1992 Protests Echoes the George Floyd Movement Today

In 1992, Los Angeles was embroiled in riots that were the cumulation of years of rising tensions between law enforcement officers and the city's African-American people.
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Experts Revealed How to Safely Hold Protests Amid the Global Pandemic

Protests across the country could pose a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission but experts revealed some ways on how to safely avoid the infections.
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Racial Bullying: Gabrielle Union Files Complaint Against 'America's Got Talent' Over Discrimination

Gabrielle Union, one of the judges of 'America's Got Talent, filed a complaint against NBC and the show due to alleged racial discrimination

Work From Home Arrangements May Be Causing Rental Cost in Major Cities to Drop

Cities, where large businesses operate, had seen a drop in the rental cost. It may be due to the work at home options for employees in those places.
Sean MoMonterrosa, a Latino man from San Francisco, was reportedly kneeling on the ground when Vallejo police fatally shot him early morning on Tuesday.

Unarmed Latino Man Shot Dead while in Kneeling Position, a Cop Reportedly Shoots Through Windshield

Sean Monterrosa, a Latino man from San Francisco, was reportedly kneeling on the ground when Vallejo police fatally shot him early morning on Tuesday.

The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Side Effects to The Economy And The US Debt

Did you know that The United States owes billions of dollars to a Latin American country? Read on to find out which country it is.

CJNG Leader Shot Dead, Nearly 2,000 Bank Accounts and $1.1 Billion Assets Frozen

Leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was shot dead during a live concert in the Veracruz City on Friday night.