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By Jahaura Michelle•
Citizenship Applicants Could Face $570 Fee Increase Under Trump Plan
Immigrants hoping to become U.S. citizens could soon face a significantly higher price tag under a new proposal from the Trump administration. Why...
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Citizenship Applicants Could Face $570 Fee Increase Under Trump Plan
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Immigrants hoping to become U.S. citizens could soon face a significantly higher price tag under a new proposal from the Trump administration. Why is the Trump administration hiking naturalization...
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Supreme Court Rejects Rastafarian Man's Lawsuit Over Forced Shaving Of His Dreadlocks
The Supreme Court has decided that a man whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved in prison cannot sue the prison guards for violating his Rastafarian b...
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By Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmD•
What Is Urosepsis? The Severe Medical Emergency That Left Billy Porter On Life Support
After Broadway icon Billy Porter revealed a severe battle with urosepsis, Blavity Health breaks down the symptoms, risks and warning signs.
Politics
By Tomas Kassahun•
African And Caribbean Nations Unveil Reparations Framework As Slave Trade Reenactment Held In Ghana
African and Caribbean nations have outlined a plan for reparatory justice as they demand apologies from countries that executed the transatlantic slave trade.
Politics
By Tomas Kassahun•
Can AI Be Reined In? A New Political Group Is Betting Yes
A new grassroots organization backed by tech workers and labor unions is advocating for proper use of AI technology.
Culture
By Trey Mangum•
Harlem’s Relationship With Jazz Continues To Connect Generations And Ground Neighborhood In Its History
For generations, jazz has remained intertwined with Harlem’s identity, serving as both a reflection of the neighborhood’s history and a living part o...
Politics
By Tomas Kassahun•
Why Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Wants The Supreme Court To Revisit Its Landmark Gun Rights Test
After the Supreme Court made a unanimous decision on Thursday, ruling in favor of a man who was facing charges for possessing a firearm while regularly using marijuana, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson urged the court to reevaluate its Second Amendment test.
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By Tomas Kassahun•
1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley Shot In Aftermath Of Stolen Diapers Accusation: What To Know About Case
A Mississippi community is outraged after police killed a 1-year-old child while responding to a shoplifting call.
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By Tomas Kassahun•
Everything To Know About Tay Keith's Death At 29
Investigators are still looking to determine the cause of Tay Keith's death after he was found dead in his home in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday.