lead poisoning

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August 17, 2022
Researchers found that Black students exposed to elevated lead levels tend to have lower test scores.
President Biden and Vice President Harris
December 17, 2021
This week President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris leaned in on critical challenges impacting Black and minority communities.
January 27, 2021
Newark is replacing all lead service lines free of charge to the city's residents, a process already begun that's nearing…
Flint Ends Its Distribution Of Bottled Water In Wake Of The City's Contaminated Water Crisis
August 20, 2020
The state of Michigan is expected to announce that a $600 million settlement will be paid to victims of the…
Harlem Children's Zone thegrio.com
January 7, 2019
There's outrage in a Harlem community after a report was released showing that area children were exposed to toxic levels…
April 20, 2016
The first criminal charges have been filed in Flint's lead-tainted water crisis, including allegations that two state regulators and a…
April 20, 2016
The first criminal charges have been filed in Flint's lead-tainted water crisis, including allegations that two state regulators and a…
February 28, 2016
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — "Creed" director Ryan Coogler says a benefit for residents affected by the lead-contaminated water crisis in…
February 11, 2016
Having represented a death row prisoner who grew up in Michigan -- who I am firmly convinced might not have…
February 5, 2016
Now is the time for Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to show himself the door — like today. Because at this point,
January 29, 2016
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A state official says Michigan offered fresh bottled water for state employees in Flint starting in
January 22, 2016
The Flint water crisis and the poisoning of black children is yet another example of violence waged against African Americans…
January 17, 2016
A state of emergency has been declared in Flint, Michigan, where residents have been drinking poisoned water that may have…