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Fight Against Racism: Adidas Promises New Hires will Include Blacks and Latinos in the US

Adidas promises to include minorities -- the Blacks and Latinos -- among its new hires from now on.
Government Interventions in Fighting Covid-19 Crisis in Latin America

Government Interventions in Fighting Covid-19 Crisis in Latin America

Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge economic impact across the countries in South America with virtually every government across the region struggling to protect lives and secure livelihoods for their citizens.

US Federal Judge Challenges Trump's Administration After Stopping the Deportation of Honduras Teenager

The case is the first known challenge to the administration’s expulsion of immigrant children at the border which has turned away over 377 minors since late March.
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Latino Vote 2020 Matters: Hispanic Groups Fight Voter Suppression As Election Nears

As the number of White Americans participating in the upcoming 2020 U.S. elections decline, efforts are allegedly being made to suppress the Latinos' right to vote.
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Latino Community Shows Support to 'Black Lives Matter' Movement

The two communities found common ground as victims of police abuse in the past, and the "stop-and-frisk" policy in New York City.

ICE Forced Migrants to Eat Rotten Food and Clean COVID-Infected Detention Centers, Lawsuit Claims

The suit, which was filed in a federal court in Arizona, involves the collaborative effort by the Florence Project, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Perkins Coie.

US Could See 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths by September as Cases Hit 2 Million

The country now has over 2,066,401 confirmed cases, with the number of fatalities at 115,130. The United States has hit the dire landmark of two million confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday amid easing of coronavirus restrictions across multiple states.

George Floyd's Brother Testifies in Court, Believes Chauvin's Actions were 'Personal and Premeditated'

Philonise Floyd, brother to 46-year-old African American George Floyd, has made an appearance to Congress on Wednesday where he claims his sibling's death was "personal and premeditated."
The lawsuit says, households believed that the said contract necessitated all homeowners in California to install solar panels by 2020.

Latino Communities in Oakland Target of Solar Panel Finance Scheme Fraud

A lawsuit alleged recently that solar panel companies targeted Latino homeowners and Spanish speakers in Oakland in a finance scheme fraud.

Odette Ramos Wins Primary Race, May Become Baltimore's first Latina Council Member

Odette Ramos, 47, won the Democratic primary race for City Council District 14. Her victory sets her up to become the city's first Latina elected official should she secure a victory in the general elections.
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WHO Retracts Comments on Asymptomatic Transmission Being Rare, Claims 'There's Much Unknown'

An official from the World Health Organization walked back on an earlier statement made at a Monday briefing where they suggested that virus transmission by asymptomatic individuals is "very rare."

Bodycam Footage of Black Man's Arrest in Austin Shows Him Saying, ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Several Times

A body camera footage released recently by the Austin Police showed the arrest of a black man in 2019. The man was heard saying "I can't breathe," several times in the video, which is now under investigation.
Two tax breaks for undocumented families are included in the latest budget plan of the Democrats in Sacramento which also includes health coverage for older immigrants no matter what their immigration status is.

Should Undocumented Families be Given Tax Breaks? Here’s What Latino Leaders Say

Two tax incentives for undocumented families are included in the Democrats' latest budget plan in Sacramento. Also part of the proposed budget is health coverage for older immigrants regardless of immigration status.
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Possible Outbreak: Kansas Resident Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Attending A Protest

Health officials announced on Friday that a resident from Kansas who attended a protest tested positive for COVID-19. This could indicate a possible virus outbreak.

Judge Sets Derek Chauvin's Conditional Bail at $1.25 Million in First Court Appearance

The former police officer charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for killing an African-American man two weeks ago was given a conditional bail of $1.25 million on Monday.
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Hundreds of Millions of Infections Prevented by Nationwide Lockdowns - UC Study

A new study revealed that a staggering hundreds of millions of infections have been prevented by the stringent lockdowns implemented in different countries.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at the annual National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Dallas, Texas, US

COVID-19 Requests Remain Unaddressed in Texas, Black Lawmakers Say

Black lawmakers are saying that Republican Governor Greg Abbott and state officials have failed to address their requests for better data and initiatives to alleviate the fatal impact of COVID-19 on Black Americans.

Accidental Live Broadcast of Racial Slurs on Facebook Leads to a Board of Trustees Member’s Resignation

This Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees member did not wait to be put on the hot seat any longer. After his accidental live broadcast on Facebook on Saturday, he resigned from his position.
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Nevada Assemblyman Edgar Flores Secures Aid for the State's Latino Community

The Latino community in Nevada is disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The Nevada assemblyman is doing his best to secure aid for the Latino community.

NFL Commisioner Admits Fumbling on Race Issue, Endorsed Players' Right to Protest

Goodell said the country's situation reminded him of living in Washington as a kid and watching demonstrators protest against the Vietnam War.
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