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The UK Supreme Court has ruled that polluted Nigerian communities can sue oil giant Shell in English courts. The decision overturns a previous Appeal Court ruling and represents a victory after a five-year legal battle. The Niger Delta communities of more than 40,000 people say decades of pollution have severely impacted their lives, health and … Read more
North Carolina continues to set coronavirus records, and minority communities have been hit particularly hard. More than a third of the state’s cases are among Latinx communities. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: North Carolina is seeing a surge of coronavirus cases, particularly among Latinos. Latinx people account for more than a third of the state’s overall cases. … Read more
Latinx communities have been disproportionately hit by the coronavirus. But helping recent immigrants understand how to protect themselves is complicated, especially in rural areas. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: In the Midwest, some of the worst coronavirus outbreaks have occurred at meat or poultry processing plants, plants that are filled with Latinx workers. Helping them understand how … Read more
The industrial complex in Carthage where many Latinx residents work is a half-mile walk from the town square. Terra Fondriest for The Washington Post via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Terra Fondriest for The Washington Post via Getty Images The industrial complex in Carthage where many Latinx residents work is a half-mile walk from … Read more
During the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, people are searching for ways to connect with experts, co-workers, friends, neighbors and their community. They are accomplishing this by using technology including virtual meetings, webinars and conference call services. Everyone is making sacrifices during this time and adjusting their regular routines and habits. TownSq, an all-in-one communication … Read more