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American-born journalist for Iranian TV is detained in U.S.
Marzieh Hashemi's son said she has not been told why she has been held in custody since her arrest on Sunday.
'Colorism' reveals many shades of prejudice in Hollywood
From "black-ish" to "Crazy Rich Asians" to "Roma," a look at how the problem is popping up in film and on TV.
He was released from prison — and sent back again. Now, a new law has set him free.
"I've just been praying and hoping that this day would come," Charles said. "And it has come. And it's a remarkable feeling."
Ex-felons in Florida enjoy new freedom: Registering to vote
"This is a moment that seemed so far away at one point, but now it’s here."
Female directors are still shut out of the film industry
Only five black women, three Asian women and one Latina directed top-grossing films over the last 12 years.
Lauren Underwood is the youngest black woman to serve in Congress
The 32-year-old registered nurse is one of three Democrats from Illinois sworn in to the House on Thursday.
For black and Latino fathers, talking to their sons about sex is awkward but might prevent STIs
Adolescents actually want fathers to give them specific guidance on condom use, according to a new study.
White people only: 'White spaces' become places to work through racism
"I used to think I was this perfect little white person in a bubble that didn't do anything bad to black people, and so I was OK."

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