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U.S. Workers’ Wages Rebound from Pandemics But Not for Blacks
While wages for many Americans have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, earnings for Black workers declined in the first quarter of…
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Pandemic Prompts Workers to Train for New Careers
The coronavirus pandemic has made Americans second-guess their career choices, according to a new study surveying 209,000 people in 190…
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Biden Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half
At a virtual leaders summit on climate, President Joe Biden announced a new commitment to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions…
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Black Archives to Uncover Rare Photos of Black Life from Getty Images
Getty Images and Black Archives — a multimedia platform that brings a spotlight to the Black experience — are partnering…
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500,000 Enroll in Health Insurance During Special Period
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says more than 500,000 Americans have enrolled in health insurance through HealthCare.gov…
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Lung Association Tackles Asthma in Communities of Color
To improve health and prevent asthma-related emergency hospital visits, the American Lung Association is expanding its asthma intervention work with…
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Virginia Follows New York and Legalizes Marijuana
Recreational marijuana is now legal in Virginia — making it the 16th state in the nation and the first southern…
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CDC Study Confirms mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Prevent Virus
A new C) study provides strong evidence that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections, according to…
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COVID-19 Third-Leading Cause of Death in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic caused approximately 375,000 deaths in the United States in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control…
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Majority of Americans Not Affiliated with Churches: Survey
In the wake of the second consecutive Easter in the age of COVID-19, a major polling firm has found that,…
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