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Black Cemeteries: Off The Record

Black cemeteries have been under assault by antagonistic forces in this country since the very first Black body was interred in American soil. And that assault continues to this day.

Clark County Seeking Young People To Serve On Youth Commission

The Clark County Youth Commission is recruiting youths, ages 11-19, from all walks of life to fill 11 positions for the 2022-2023 program year.

Juneteenth Holiday In Washington State Passes On Senate Floor

April 9, 2021 – Rep. Melanie Morgan's (D-Parkland) bill to make Juneteenth a legal state holiday, HB 1016, passed on the Senate floor today with...

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Another Win For Lacks Heirs In Fight Over Her Cells

Henrietta Lacks' estate has finalized a settlement with Novartis, concluding a legal dispute that alleged the pharmaceutical giant benefited from a racially biased medical system that exploited Black patients. Lacks' cells, known as HeLa cells, have been instrumental in numerous scientific advancements, revolutionizing modern medicine.