Tag: North America

Growing up black in an all-white classroom: woman talks about her first black Barbie and issues of racism in America today

Lawyer from Jordan forced to marry her rapist at 15 years old, found refuge in Canada

Lahaina engulfed by Maui fires: police blocked exits, family evacuates early

Point-Counterpoint Part II: Biden supporter talks Trump indictment and 2024 presidential election

Point-Counterpoint Part I: Trump supporter talks indictment and 2024 presidential election

Canadian wildfire threatens town in British Columbia, hundreds of people flee

They emerged victorious at the American Taekwondo Association World Championship in Phoenix

From Good Morning America producer to motorcycle Hall of Fame, she forged a path for women riders

They killed my uncle and set fire to our house: woman survives gang violence, seeks refuge in Canada

First-ever disabled Mexican woman runs New York Marathon: “Despite losing my sight, I accomplished things I never thought possible”

U.S. worst amongst peer countries in gun-related deaths of children: I’m sick of the politics. We need to do something.

My Journey to Embracing My Afro: A Mission to Change Perceptions About Black Hair

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