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A bookseller, librarian and children’s book author share their favorite books by Black women and LGBTQ+ authors that embody the theme of this year’s Black History Month.
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Artist Michelle Browder leads the charge to recognize women and girls such as Anarcha, Lucy and Betsey.
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The government is investing $65 billion into expansion programs, including nearly two-thirds of that spending directed to equity efforts.
The historic and ongoing link between high menthol use among the most vulnerable populations is no coincidence, a new study highlights.
The Mint recently announced the five women whose quarters will circulate in 2025 – Ida B. Wells, Juliette Gordon Low, Dr. Vera Rubin, Stacey Park Millbern and Althea Gibson.