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HBCU Professor Awarded $2.3M NIH Grant To Support Students From Historically Marginalized Communities
U-RISE will be a stepping stone for marginalized communities venturing into biomedical, research-focused Ph.D. programs once their academic studies at…
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Plug In South LA Announces Third Tech Accelerator Program To Benefit Black And Latinx Communities
Plug In South LA has announced its third tech accelerator program focused on Black and Latinx communities. In a press…
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Meet The Father-Son Doctor Duo Working To Fight Cancer And Help Marginalized Communities
The Randolph family learned firsthand the gruesome reality cancer can bring to not only the patient but to the supporting…
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Health + Wellness
Suicide Rates Increased For Communities of Color During the Pandemic
Despite the anxieties and tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic, overall suicide rates in the United States fell by about 3%…
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Target Commits $100M To Help Fuel Economic Prosperity In Black Communities
One thing about Target, they’re going to pay it forward. As AfroTech previously reported, the retail giant announced this past April,…
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Regina King Partners With Wells Fargo To Help Underserved Communities
Oscar-winning actress Regina King is lending a big hand to improve financial literacy in underserved communities. According to a press release announcement, the…
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Biden Administration Claims Disadvantaged And Rural Communities Need EV Charging Stations
Many people think of electric vehicles as something accessible only for the rich, but President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan calls…
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