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Racialized groups make up majority of U.S. youths for first time in history, data showsAt the same time, the number of non-Hispanic whites in the U.S. has gotten smaller in the past decade as deaths surpassed births in this aging demographic, according to the Census Bureau population estimates.WorldJun 25, 2020
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New Provincial Heritage Property recognizes African-American settlement in Sask.The Shiloh Baptist Church near Maidstone has been added to Saskatchewan’s Provincial Heritage Property registry.CanadaSep 13, 2018
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Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name stripped from literary award over racism concernsLaura Ingalls Wilder, author of the 'Little House on the Prairie' books, was removed from the award over her portrayal of black and Indigenous Americans.EntertainmentJun 25, 2018
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Afro Prairie Film Festival aims to open doors for black film makersA unique film festival for Winnipeg will start showcasing black-centric films Friday night.EntertainmentFeb 23, 2018
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Harvard student submits rap album as English thesis, gets an A-minusObasi Shaw describes his album as a moody take on what it means to be black in America.EntertainmentMay 18, 2017
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Obama signs bill striking offensive terms from US lawsPresident Barack Obama signed a bill striking the several terms, including "Negro" and "Oriental" on Friday, the White House said.WorldMay 23, 2016
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Ottawa artist pays tribute to Florida Highwaymen at Griffintown galleryA new exhibit at a Griffintown art gallery showcases the underappreciated talent of 26 black artists in Florida, who could have been forgotten without the efforts of an Ottawa man.CanadaMay 5, 2016
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