Tag: Black
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Why the U.S. medical field is pushing for more Black doctors
As a child, 40-year-old Dontal Johnson dreamed of becoming a doctor, but never saw himself represented in the profession. “I had never seen a Black doctor growing up, and one of the crazier things is I never saw a Black doctor until I hit college,” Johnson said. Johnson decided to apply to medical schools in…
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The importance of addressing the U.S. shortage of Black doctors
The importance of addressing the U.S. shortage of Black doctors – CBS News Watch CBS News There’s a major effort underway to bring more Black doctors into hospitals and examination rooms nationwide, and that effort is focused on easing the burden of medical school for students at historically Black colleges and universities. Jericka Duncan has…
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Officials condemn racist text messages sent to Black residents in several states
FBI investigating racist text messages sent to Black, Brown Americans FBI investigating racist text messages sent to Black, Brown Americans 01:48 Officials and universities in several U.S. states condemned racist text messages that were sent to Black residents on Wednesday. The messages, which had almost identical language, told the recipient they had been “selected for…
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How Trump performed among Georgia’s Black voters
How Trump performed among Georgia’s Black voters – CBS News Watch CBS News Minority voters in Georgia, a key battleground state, helped former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 race. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events,…
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How Black voter turnout could impact race as Harris and Trump vie for support
How Black voter turnout could impact race as Harris and Trump vie for support – CBS News Watch CBS News Black eligible voters now represent 14% of the electorate, a powerful demographic both campaigns aim to sway. CBS News contributor Ed Gordon and LaTosha Brown from “Black Voters Matter” join “CBS Mornings” for more. Be…
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Former police officer found guilty in shooting death of Black man who was holding cellphone and keys
A former Ohio police officer was convicted of murder Monday in the shooting of Andre Hill, a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys when he was killed. Officer Adam Coy, who served nearly 20 years with the Columbus police force, shot Hill four times in a garage nearly four years ago. Coy,…
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Sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama miles from his home
The FBI is investigating the death of a Black man in Alabama, who was found hanging in an abandoned house, following a request from a local sheriff amid fears among community members who accuse local law enforcement of longstanding, unchecked misconduct. Sheriff’s deputies found Dennoriss Richardson, 39, in September in a rural part of Colbert…