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Locals are protesting that the Olympics are even taking place in Tokyo, Japan, amid a pandemic; some athletes are testing positive for COVID-19 and there are no fans in the stands; and the G.O.A.T. (Simone Biles) sidelined herself to preserve her mental and physical health. Despite all the drama, the games march on and a Word In Black publisher, Larry Lee (right) of the Sacramento Observer, explains why he loves the competition and the role it plays in shedding light on issues of racial and social justice. 

Mask mandates are making a comeback as the Delta variant fuels a resurgence of COVID cases, and as the CDC issues new guidelines seemingly daily, educators are scrambling ahead of the new school year. A federal judge tosses another suit aimed at shutting down Affirmative Action at the University of Texas. President Joe Biden is pleading with Congress to extend the eviction moratorium, which would would see millions, disproportionately Black and brown renters, at risk of being unhoused. Bob Moses, whose strategies were instrumental during the Civil Rights era, died at 86. And we remember Biz Markie.

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Why I’ll be cheering extra hard during these Olympics

The Olympic Games are global events, and provide an opportunity for the seeds of change to be planted. To take a line from H. Rap Brown when describing American violence, in my mind, the Olympics and protests go together — they are “as American as cherry pie.” By Larry Lee, Publisher of the Sacramento Observer.

MAP: Here’s what school mask mandates look like state-by-state

Most states are letting school districts make the policies for the 2021/2022 school year.

Podcast: COVID-19, the vaccine and variants, from perspective of an infectious disease expert

An expert explains the vaccines, variants and vilified as COVID-19 refuses to go away amid the desire to return to "normal."

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Simone Biles pulls out of gymnastics finals because of mental health concerns

Biles also withdrew from the all-around final and there is no word on whether she will even compete in any of the individual events. Overwhelming support for her decision has muted criticism from the usual, hateful, right-wing pundits.

 

“What’s next?”: CDC eviction protection ends July 31

President Biden is imploring Congress to extend the deadline "without delay." 

Federal judge tosses lawsuit that sought to end UT-Austin’s affirmative action policy

The ruling upheld the university’s admissions policies.

Bob Moses, Civil Rights Movement legend and mathematician, dead at 86

Acts of terrorism did not stop Moses in his fight for equal rights and against the tyranny that kept Black Americans from exercising their democratic rights.

More from our publishers

  • Detroit public schools have already made the decision on masks for the upcoming school year: Kids must wear them!
  • Beloved hip-hop performer, who was more than "just a friend," Biz Markie, passed at 57
  • Novartis and HBCUs collaborate on fight against health disparities
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