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<em>Reading Rainbow Live</em> is hosted by a group of 20 somethings dubbed "The Rainbows."

'Reading Rainbow' is getting a reboot but without LeVar Burton

Reading Rainbow Live streams Sunday on the digital platform Looped. But Burton, who hosted the original series for more than two decades, won't be there. A cast of 20-somethings will host.

A Black woman receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in Tampa, Fla. Black Americans have died of the disease at a rate more than double that of white people.

'1619 Project' journalist lays bare why Black Americans 'live sicker and die quicker'

Linda Villarosa says bias in the health care system and the "weathering" affect of living in a racist society are taking a serious toll on African Americans. Her new book is Under the Skin.

Ibrahim Songne, an immigrant from Burkina Faso, opened a pizza spot called IBRIS in the Italian town of Trento. He overcame local prejudices — and now has been named to a list of the world's top 50 pizzerias.

An African immigrant's pizza wins global raves — and overcomes Italian prejudices

Ibrahim Songne's pizza place triumphed over local anti-immigrant sentiments — and now has earned a spot on a worldwide top 50 pizza list! To think — he didn't even like pizza when he first tried it.

NPR's Susan Davis spoke with (from left to right) MC Balicanta, Ash Mirchandani, Tina Kwan, Brian Almero, and Cecilia Winchell a week before the Nevada primary.

In their own words: AAPI voters in Nevada talk economy, guns, race

The AAPI population is the fastest-growing demographic in Nevada and a rising political force. Five voters spoke to NPR about what issues are top of mind ahead of the midterm elections.

This June 25, 2019, photo shows the sign outside a McDonald's restaurant in Pittsburgh.

McDonald's will expand testing of its meatless McPlant burger to 600 new locations

The plant-based burger is set to reach participating locations in California and Texas on Feb. 14. The announcement comes as several other big fast-food chains are serving up more plant-based items.

An undated architect’s rendering of Bayview Plaza, the 156-unit complex near the future Clairemont Drive trolley station.

Mixed-Use Development Planned Near Future Clairemont Drive Trolley Station

The Bayview Plaza project will feature about 40,000 square feet of retail space in addition to the apartments, 16 of which will be made affordable for families earning 50 percent of the county's area median income. The complex, on the corner of Morena Boulevard and Clairemont Drive, will also include 150 parking spaces for trolley riders.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., says the America COMPETES Act meets the challenges of the 21st century.

The House passed a bill aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness with China

The bill includes a number of provisions, such as $52 billion for chip manufacturing, $45 billion to improve supply chains for critical items, and $160 billion for scientific research and innovation.

Black Enterprise, Tradition And Culture At The Bronner Bros. Hair Show

Photographer Rahim Fortune visited the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show in Atlanta in February 2020. He says he found a "sense of Black entrepreneurship in the space."

Britney Spears, seen here at an awards event in April 2018, has renewed the debate over conservatorships, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressing support for the pop star.

From Ted Cruz To Elizabeth Warren, There's A Bipartisan Push To #FreeBritney

Congressional lawmakers of all political stripes have shared their support for the pop star, who continues a legal fight against her 13-year conservatorship.

Pure Water Oceanside Project purification plant in an undated still from a promotional video.

Pure Water Oceanside Project To Receive $1.7 Million Federal Grant

Project plans have it providing more than 32% of Oceanside's water supply, or 3 to 5 million gallons per day, and being the first operating advanced water purification facility in San Diego County.

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