NAACP President Derrick Johnson and Missouri State Conference President Nimrod Chapel Jr. have called on Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson to halt the execution of Marcellus Williams, a Black man on death row who has consistently maintained his innocence, due to the lack of physical evidence linking him to the crime scene and racial bias during the original trial.

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The State Department has launched an online passport renewal system for millions of Americans, allowing them to pay, upload a photo, and apply online without having to appear in person or send documents through the mail.

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Fearless Fund has settled a lawsuit brought by the American Alliance for Equal Rights, resulting in the permanent closure of its Strivers Grant Contest, but the organization remains committed to empowering women of color entrepreneurs.

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Three former Memphis police officers are on trial for violating the civil rights of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died following a brutal beating by police in January 2023, sparking protests and calls for police reform nationwide.

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Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness have released a report exposing the racial inequities in the U.S. tax system and calling for reforms to narrow the racial wealth gap and promote economic mobility for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities.

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $31.7 million in grants to 75 fair housing organizations, including the National Fair Housing Alliance and the Equal Rights Center, to support their efforts to eliminate housing discrimination and promote fair housing laws.

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DEI initiatives have seen a resurgence since George Floyd's murder, but recent litigation and the Supreme Court ruling to overturn affirmative action have raised concerns about the future of diverse applicants, prompting companies and institutions to consider the importance of diversity in the workplace.

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The "J6 Awards Gala" honoring convicted January 6 insurrectionists was postponed due to scheduling conflicts, but organizers hope to reschedule it after Election Day.

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African Americans have contributed significantly to the rise of "Black-majority cities" across the United States, with their strategic relocation to key cities amplifying their economic and political clout, despite facing challenges in housing affordability and healthcare access.

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A Pew Research Center report found that Americans perceive and consume local crime news differently based on race, ethnicity, and political affiliation, with Black Americans being more engaged and concerned about local crime, while Republicans are more likely to view violent crime as an important national issue.

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