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Parsing race, politics, and pot in Florida
March 2, 2015A Florida legislator has reintroduced a bill Feb. 24 to legalize recreational marijuana use in the state.
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People lobby for police accountability bill filed in Maryland state legislature
March 2, 2015It's a sign of the effectiveness of protests that have occurred here - as well as nationwide - against police killings of unarmed African Americans.
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Youth march and African American History Celebration inspire struggle
February 27, 2015Before the march, participants gathered to make a "peace pledge," writing the name of a loved one lost to violence, or a message of peace, on a red felt heart.
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Today in African American history: African Burial Ground National Monument
February 27, 2015The memorial was dedicated in 2007 and included several commissioned pieces of public art.
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NY Mayor de Blasio addresses the State of the City
February 26, 2015Mayor Bill de Blasio opened his State of the City address with a commitment to maintaining a city that is inclusive and affordable.
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