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Social activists refuse to give up on Black mothers, even as the word 'Black' is removed from life-saving bills

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Black women in the U.S. have long suffered from inadequate health care access, structural racism, and a disturbing history of medical abuse.
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Social activists refuse to give up on Black mothers, even as the word 'Black' is removed from life-saving bills

Black women in the U.S. have long suffered from inadequate health care access, structural racism, and a disturbing history of medical abuse.
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Ever wanted to live above a library? In Oklahoma, that dream is becoming a reality

The new mixed-use building may be a first for the state, but it's far from a first for the country.
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'Bathroom bills' ignore the existence of intersex people. This activist refuses to be erased

Alicia Roth Weigel has been fighting outdated societal standards since 2017.
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‘Crusty green’ sea turtles covered in barnacles get a 2-month spa treatment

Sir Barksalot, Shih Tzu, Cavalier, Boykin, and Rottweiler were all rescued sea turtles dubbed the “Crusty Greens."
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Scientists fit tracking device onto 2,000-pound sea turtle to protect rare species

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