Destinee Adams
Stories
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National
'We created this problem:' a pediatric surgeon on how gun violence affects children
Mikael Petrosyan of Children's National Hospital says gun violence against children is preventable.
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National
Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits
As gun violence spiked in Philadelphia after the pandemic, some residents and nonprofits banded together to help victims.
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I hated history — until I learned about Shirley Chisholm
Growing up as a Black girl in grade school, I hated history. I was never in the history books. Though I didn't know it at the time, I was intentionally left out of them.
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Crime
Gun violence doesn't discriminate: Rapper Quavo and others share their stories
Almost a year after rapper Takeoff, of the music trio Migos, was shot and killed, Quavo, his band mate and uncle, travels to Washington, D.C., to discuss gun violence prevention.
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Business
SVB collapse could have ripple effects on minority-owned banks
Four minority founders reflect on the health of minority-owned banks in the U.S. following the sudden collapse of SVB.
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Education
For these children, a colorful piece of chalk is a powerful tool for self-expression
Armed with nothing but a piece of colorful chalk, these kids are celebrating the return of school — and getting the tools and language to advocate for themselves.