Supreme Court: Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to top court
Craig TaylorIf confirmed, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be the first black woman to serve on the top court. BBC News – US & Canada
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Why are black Americans being punished for their hair?
Many black people in the US are embracing their natural curls. But now there’s a backlash. BBC News – US & Canada
Ahmaud Arbery: Jury finds killers guilty on federal hate crimes charges
US jurors found the defendants violated Arbery’s civil rights by attacking him due to his race. BBC News – US & Canada
Maryland couple plead guilty in nuclear secrets plot
The wife acted as lookout while her husband hid a data card inside a peanut butter sandwich. BBC News – US & Canada
Canada protests: Police push back demonstrators in Ottawa
Police have said they have 170 arrests over the past two days of operations in Canada’s capital. BBC News – US & Canada
Daunte Wright death: : US ex-police officer jailed for gun mix-up shooting
In December, a jury convicted Kim Potter of manslaughter in the shooting death of the black motorist. BBC News – US & Canada