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The barriers-breaking singer, actor and activist died
Singer-actor Martin Belafonte, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, was involved in the New York City civil rights movement in the 1950s. He was a founder of the NAACP and the National Association forthe Advancement of Coloured People. He was also involved in anti-war protests in the 1960s and was awarded…
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South Dakota governor signs bill against gender-affirming treatment for trans teens
The NAACP has asked the US Attorney General to halt Florida’s ban on gender-affirming treatments for minors. “The ban will impact transgender and genderqueer kids who are in need of care and healthcare services,” the civil rights organisation said. Earlier this month, Alabama passed a lawmaking it a felony for doctors to administer gender-affirming care…