By Martin Goillandeau and Alaa Elassar, CNN The Black Lives Matter movement has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. Norwegian MP Petter Eide nominated the global movement “for their struggle against racism and racially motivated violence,” he wrote in his official nomination papers, which were obtained by CNN. “BLM’s call for systemic change
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By Nicole Chavez, CNN Nearly a week into his administration, President Joe Biden is focused on creating a path toward equity after inheriting a deeply divided nation. After picking the most racially diverse Cabinet in US history, Biden jump-started his efforts by proposing a sweeping immigration overhaul, disbanding the 1776 commission and reversing a Trump-era
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By Faith Karimi, CNN As we begin the 2021 Celebration of Black History Month, Congress set a new diversity record this year with its highest-ever number of women and racial minorities, including 60 Black lawmakers. But that’s mostly in the House. People of color have historically had a tougher time getting elected to the Senate.
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