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Jason Collins Opened A Door. Many LGBTQ Athletes Still Don’t Feel Safe Walking Through...
Jason Collins, the first active NBA player to come out as gay, passed away after battling stage 4 glioblastoma, and his legacy of advocating for LGBTQ inclusion in sports continues to inspire athletes and activists alike.
Emmett Till’s Cousin, Jim Crow Architect’s Great-Great-Great-Grandson Inspire Others With Friendship
Emmett Till's cousin and the great-great-great-grandson of the Jim Crow laws architect came together to share their friendship and inspire others to reach across racial lines.
Black Teens Face A Hidden Crisis Of Dating Violence
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U.S. Funding Cuts Have Hampered Response To The Deadly Ebola Crisis, Aid Workers Say
The Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid and withdrawal from WHO have hampered the world's ability to respond to the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, leading to delayed detection and increased costs.
Meet The Spelman Seven Crossing The Stage As Valedictorians Together
The Spelman Seven, a group of seven valedictorians from Spelman College, have broken the school's record for the greatest number of valedictorians in a graduating class, and are celebrating their achievement and sisterhood as they prepare to make a difference in the world.
PCOS, A Condition Impacting 1 In 10 Women Worldwide, Gets A New Name
Experts are proposing a new name for PCOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), to better reflect the wide range of symptoms associated with the condition and to increase awareness and diagnosis.
Data Stolen In Canvas Hack That Hit Thousands Of Schools Has Been Returned, Company...
Data stolen in a cyberattack that shut down the Canvas education platform last week has been returned to its parent company, Instructure, and no customers were extorted as a result of the incident.
Multnomah County Urges Voters To Check Mailboxes Ahead Of May 19 Primary Election
Multnomah County Elections officials are encouraging voters to request replacement ballots as soon as possible to ensure they are received in time for the May 19 Primary Election, and are offering extended office hours and assistance in multiple languages to help voters.
Portland Names Quisha Light Interim Housing Bureau Director
Quisha Light has been appointed as interim director of the Portland Housing Bureau on May 18, to provide customer-focused leadership during a period of financial uncertainty and growing demand for housing services.
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One year after actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, his widow Tenisha Warner filed a lawsuit against his mother over more than $1.2 million in alleged unpaid funds.
