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By Michael Duffy Washington Post Opinions editor-at-large We are witnessing something of a watershed moment in the reckoning America is having with itself and its history. Harvard University released a 134-page report Tuesday that begins to explain how, as Post columnist Eugene Robinson put it, “the nation’s oldest, richest and most prestigious institution of higher learning” benefited from slavery.  Two Harvard…

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Ingredients 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 small, very ripe banana) 1/3 cup canola oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste Confectioners’ sugar Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F. In a bowl, combine flour and baking soda. In another…

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While they have varying backgrounds and experiences, a majority of Black Americans (76%) say being Black is extremely or very important to how they think about themselves. A significant share says that when something happens to Black people in their local communities, across the nation or around the globe, it affects what happens in their own lives.…

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Make Money with Greeting Cards You don’t have to be employed by Hallmark to make money with greeting cards. Indeed, if you have a clever wit and the ability to pull together attractive or funny illustrations, you may be able to tap into the $7 billion in sales U.S. greeting card market without ever investing in paper or…

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The worst states for retirement in 2022

Every year, new studies are released on which states are the worst for retirees to reside in, factoring in metrics like affordability, health care, quality of life, crime, and weather. We’ve averaged three recent state rankings to create one master list. Here are the 25 worst states for retirement in 2022. 25 worst states  (Don’t forget to…

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EWG’s 2022 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ By EWG Science Team APRIL 7, 2022 The Dirty Dozen (non-organic fruits high in pesticide residue) Strawberries Spinach Kale, mustard, and collard greens Nectarines Apples Grapes Bell & hot peppers Cherries Peaches Pears Celery Tomatoes The Clean Fifteen (non-organic fruits lowest in pesticide residue) Avocados Sweet corn Pineapple Onions…

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‘A Song for Cesar’ History will remember the blood, sweat and tears shed by late civil-rights activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez while standing up for American farmworkers. In ‘Song for Cesar,’ co-writers and co-directors Andres Alegria and Abel Sanchez build on that legacy and pride through the music of Chavez’s era. Friday, April 29, 8 p.m.…

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Health Care — GOP preps for Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade BY PETER SULLIVAN, NATHANIEL WEIXEL AND JOSEPH CHOI – 04/12/22  Republicans are plotting out their messaging strategy in case the Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade decision authorizing abortion rights.  The GOP strategy is to lead with science-based arguments and portray those in favor of abortion rights as extremists. The…

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