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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Stevie Wonder is embarking on a 10-show tour this fall, titled "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart," to inspire unity and healing, and is offering free tickets to individuals working to mend the nation's broken heart.

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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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Black women in the U.S. have a significantly higher risk of breast cancer mortality across all subtypes, due to factors such as systemic racism, socioeconomic inequality, and inadequate access to high-quality cancer treatment.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference's "Day of Healing" featured Bishop Paul S. Morton as the keynote speaker, who spoke about overcoming adversity and the importance of the upcoming elections.

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Vice President Kamala Harris outperformed former President Donald Trump in a debate, as she handled the business of the debate with preparation and facts, while Trump fell apart and lied repeatedly.

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Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have amplified false smears about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, leading to racial tensions, bomb threats, and racist lies and stereotypes that have been used to incite violence in the past.

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Oprah Winfrey was able to reverse her prediabetes diagnosis by changing her diet and exercise habits, demonstrating the importance of lifestyle changes in preventing the devastating effects of Type 2 diabetes.

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On September 11, 2001, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of the beloved community was shattered by the terrorist attacks, but his words of hope and unity still inspire us to build a better world.

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Vice President Kamala Harris engaged with members of the National Association of Black Journalists to discuss his campaign, the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, and the need for reparations for the generational impact of slavery, redlining, and Jim Crow laws.

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