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Why Menthol Marketing Still Targets Black Youth in 2026
The NAACP and Truth Initiative partner to end predatory menthol tobacco marketing in Black communities, fighting for health equity and corporate accountability.
Tragic Mediterranean Crossing Deaths: Why Migration Routes Shifted
Recent tragedies in the Mediterranean highlight a 600% surge in migration to Crete. Learn why routes are shifting and the human cost of border policies.
The Hidden Truth: Why South Sudan Fighters Used Food Aid as a Trap
Explore the tragic Pankor massacre in South Sudan, where fighters weaponized food aid. Learn about the roots of this conflict and the urgent call for justice.
Why the Louisville police reform timeline remains a battleground
A look at Louisville’s policing history, the DOJ investigation, and the friction between city leaders and advocates over the pace of reform and accountability.
Chicago Police: Why Black Residents Still Face Systemic Force
CPD use-of-force complaints hit record highs. Explore the history of racial bias in Chicago policing, from the 1919 riots to the failed 2025 federal reforms.
Why Lagos Forced Evictions and Human Rights Violations Continue
UN experts condemn mass demolitions in Lagos, Nigeria, warning of a human rights crisis and "domicide" as thousands are displaced for luxury urban development.
Why the Feds Lost the School Equity Directive Legal Battle
Explore why the US Department of Education withdrew its controversial school equity directive after significant losses in federal court and legal challenges.
Goma Under Siege: The Hidden Truth of M23 Control
Over one million Goma residents face a humanitarian crisis under M23 occupation. Explore the history, mineral wars, and the human cost of the DRC conflict.
Why Groups Are Suing Over Trump National Park Sign Changes
Scientists and historians sue the Trump administration for removing national park signs about slavery, civil rights, and climate change, citing illegal censorship.
Will Africa Finally Gain a Permanent UN Security Council Seat?
UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for African permanent seats on the Security Council, challenging the "indefensible" colonial-era system and financial bias.
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