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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
1. Mother Demands Answers in Death of Tasia Fortune
Christy Spivey is demanding answers after her daughter, Tasia Fortune, was found dead in Jackson, Mississippi. Her family expressed frustration over delayed autopsy results and slow police progress. City leaders addressed the ongoing investigation during a recent city council meeting.
2. Academics Defend Black Studies Amid Program Reductions
Scholars are defending Black Studies programs as universities face pressure to scale back diversity efforts. Federal directives targeting race-conscious policies have prompted several colleges to cut…
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