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We talk about the history of Black farmers in the United States, the impact of the American Rescue Act and what it means to reclaim the land.

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Bank accounts can be used for a lot of things, including to help you build credit. But almost 63 million Americans are either unbanked or underbanked. That means they don't use banks to make financial transactions like cashing checks, saving money or applying for credit.

We discuss the impacts of being unbanked and underbanked and what communities are doing to try and help create access.

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COVID-19 surges are reappearing around the country after spring breakers flocked to the nation's beaches. The CDC also issues new travel guidelines.

The murder trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd by kneeling on his neck, started this week.

Worldwide, Europe is having a tough time navigating the third wave of the pandemic with France announcing a three-week closure of its schools. And the U.S. State Department published a human rights report, specifically pointing out China and Russia for violations.

We discuss all these headlines and more during the News Roundup.

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More than a dozen states are opening up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults this week. Meanwhile, Pfizer's vaccine has been deemed safe for kids.

We answer your questions about vaccines and the pandemic.

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Border Patrol facilities at the U.S.-Mexico border are overwhelmed with the record number of unaccompanied minors arriving at border. Agencies say they need more help.

We discuss what situation at the border and what options the U.S. government has for helping those minors.

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Unemployment claims are down, consumer confidence is up and U.S. jobless claims have fallen to the the lowest level since the pandemic began over a year ago.

But these numbers aren't always good indicators of how Americans are faring during a period of financial difficulty.

We discuss these indicators and what experts are expecting for a post-pandemic economy.

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The Atlanta spa shootings brought attention to the long history of hate against Asians and Asian Americans, but it was also a tragedy at the intersection of gender, race and class.

The idea that our identities don't exist in a vacuum is not a new one. It even has a name: intersectionality. The term's been around for more than 30 years. Still, a lot of people either don't understand, or misunderstand, its meaning.

We discuss the meaning of intersectionality, how it applies to the Atlanta shootings and answer your questions.

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President Biden is pushing Congress to pass comprehensive gun control legislation after two mass shootings in under a week, while the Senate debates voting rights measures.

Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, worldwide, while AstraZeneca faces questions about efficacy and the side effects of its vaccine. And how did a cargo ship end up stuck in the Suez canal and why is it causing headaches around the globe?

We talk about these top stories and more.

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According to TSA screening numbers, more Americans are traveling since the start of the pandemic. Some are hopping on flights to see family, while others are jet-setting on vacation.

But is it too soon to get on a plane? What if you're vaccinated? We answer questions about safety regarding air travel and break down the latest safety recommendations.

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Wealthy countries make up just a fifth of the global adult population. But they've already snatched up more than half of the world's vaccine supply. Some critics say these countries should share vaccine supplies in order to help end the pandemic. Meanwhile, the U.S. still faces high levels of vaccine skepticism and hesitancy, even with its high supply of vaccines.

What role should the U.S. and other superpowers play in the global vaccination effort? And how can we continue to combat vaccine hesitancy at home?

We get into all that and more.

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