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Elijah Cummings, influential Democrat and Trump foil, dies at 68

The Maryland Democrat was at the center of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump in his role as House Oversight Committee Chairman.

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Fort Worth shooting of Atatiana Jefferson exposes police training failures

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Brazil's top-tier black coaches target racism in soccer

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Detroit school counselor creates new program to attract more black male teachers

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Queen Latifah to receive Harvard black culture award

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Girl awestruck by Michelle Obama portrait hopes to inspire other kids with new book

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Civil War-era bell comes home after historic anniversaries

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70 years after desegregation, the University of Kentucky looks forward and back

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Restorative practices in Detroit schools uncover students' daily struggles

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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G., headline Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 nominees

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Black bloggers say the Kardashians have capitalized on racial impersonation

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Aviation Day links students with 99-year-old former Tuskegee Airmen pilot

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Amazon Studios pacts with Howard University for entertainment education program