Tag: minorities
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Non-whites exposed to more air pollution
On average Black, Hispanic and Asian people are exposed to higher than average levels of fine particle pollution, a study found. It did not examine the cause of this. The Associated Press has the story: Blacks disproportionately exposed to pollution, other minorities almost as much (AP) Across America, people of color are exposed to more…
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NC black man fatally shot had sold hard drugs
A recording revealed that an informant had earlier sold cocaine and methamphetamine to a black man fatally shot by deputies in North Carolina. Protests started after Andrew Brown Jr. was shot in the back by deputies last Wednesday in Elizabeth City. The Associated Press has the story: Black man shot in North Carolina had sold…
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Utah guv attacked over NBA minority scholarship
Conservative Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticized Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox over his support for an NBA minority scholarship. The program would award a four-year scholarship to a minority or underrepresented student each time the Utah Jazz wins this season. The Associated Press has the story: Fox News’ Tucker Carlson slams GOP guv of…