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Study: Harsh policies liked if black people are target

A new study suggests that public support for harsh criminal justice policies rises if those policies ensure more black people are kept behind bars.

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Tyson-Paul fight draws record betting for a combat sports event

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Craft + Design show marks 60 years of celebrating contemporary craft

Valentine Museum exhibition wins 4 top design awards

VCU Women’s Basketball adds Daija Preston

What the Black church can teach us about ‘Black on Black care’ and the election, By Dr. Cassandra Gould