For advocates of black capitalization, there are grammatical reasons: it is a proper name, referring to a specific group of people with a shared political identity, shaped by colonialism and slavery. But some also see it as a moral problem. It confers a sense of power and respect on black …
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Fauci warns that latest outbreaks could spread widely
Anthony FauciAnthony Fauci Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Senator Amy Klobuchar says Trump fears losing if voters can mail their ballots; US COVID-19 Cases Reach Highest Levels Since April IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Amid Increasing Coronavirus Cases Most Concerned About Reopening of Schools: MORE Survey He warned on Friday that recent …
Read More »From the lab, the first cartilage-mimicking gel that’s strong enough for your knees
Duke researchers have developed the first synthetic gel-based cartilage with the strength of the real thing. A quarter-size disc of material can support the weight of a 100-pound kettlebell without ripping or losing its shape. Credit: Feichen Yang. The thin, slippery layer of cartilage between the knee bones is magical …
Read More »Knicks resign promising guard Allonzo Trier, report says former Net Theo Pinson is exempt from exemptions
Watch now: NBA Latest: Lakers targeting JR Smith (2:02) Allonzo Trier was once one of the most promising young players on the New York Knicks’ list. The University of Arizona undrafted guard averaged a pretty efficient 10.9 points per game as a rookie last season, but that came under David …
Read More »Voice actor ‘Family Guy’ Mike Henry steps down from ‘Cleveland’ role – Deadline
Voice actor Mike Henry said on Twitter on Friday that he will no longer voice the Cleveland Brown character in the Fox animated film. Family man. Henry, who is white, has voiced African American Brown since the show’s inception in 1999. He also voiced the character and his son, Rallo …
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