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Black female WWII unit the Six Triple Eight will receive the Congressional Gold Medal

Black female WWII unit the Six Triple Eight will receive the Congressional Gold Medal

The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight, will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize its efforts.

Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' to receive congressional honor

Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' to receive congressional honor

The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the "Six Triple Eight," will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts.

What Trump's order making English the official language in the US could mean

What Trump's order making English the official language in the US could mean

As President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, activists and advocacy groups are alarmed by what that will mean for non-English speakers when it comes to immigration, voter access and other issues.

Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media

Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media

Within hours of President Donald Trump's inauguration, the new administration took down the Spanish-language version of the official White House website.

Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to vote

Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to vote

With a star-studded cast of celebrities and influencers, the Voto Latino Foundation launched a $5 million initiative Tuesday to encourage Latinos to vote in the upcoming election.

Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say

Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say

Latino voters and leaders say they are enthusiastic about Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, but for her to win their crucial support, they want to know where she stands on issues like the economy, immigration and education.

What Usha Vance's rise to prominence means to other South Asian and Hindu Americans

What Usha Vance's rise to prominence means to other South Asian and Hindu Americans

Usha Chilukuri Vance, entered the spotlight this week as the wife of JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate in the 2024 presidential election.