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Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, has recently ignited controversy within the state’s reparations initiative by vetoing legislation aimed at evaluating the repercussions of slavery and Jim Crow. Supported by the state legislature and the Legis...
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After leaving a small, predominantly white liberal arts institution, Nalini Venugopal was drawn to Rutgers University-Newark for its rich diversity. "I no longer wished to inhabit an environment steeped in white male values," she shared. Initially he...
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Recruiting volunteers for clinical research is vital for significant progress, yet it presents notable challenges. A recent study evaluated how social media—particularly short-format videos—can enhance trial participation. Alarmingly, only 5 percent...
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