The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway and athletes such as Sha'Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, and the US Women's Gymnastics team are among those to watch as they compete for gold medals.
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The D.C. State Board of Education has endorsed a call to cut deference to donor families and halt legacy admissions in the District's private and public colleges, arguing that it stifles diversity and prevents low-income and Black and Brown students from accessing equitable opportunity.
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Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Sha'Carri Richardson are among the Black women athletes who are leading the way in prioritizing mental health and vulnerability in their careers, setting an example for others to follow.
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Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony featuring stars and fantasy along the Seine River, celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution and its ambition to host the first Games with equal numbers of men and women competing.
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Word In Black endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the next president of the United States, citing her transformational leadership, commitment to civil rights, and advocacy for underserved communities.
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