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How Do We Save the Bees? (Photos)

by Clara Romeo on Jul 28, 2016

Nearly 70 percent of crops are pollinated by bees, and the flying insects are becoming endangered because of the use of toxic pesticides.

Washington, D.C., Trash Is Not Minorities' Treasure

by Clara Romeo on Jun 04, 2016

While garbage from newly gentrified neighborhoods in the nation’s capital gets removed, disenfranchised communities suffer the consequences of hazardous waste management.

Judge Rules Edward Nero Not Guilty in Freddie Gray Case, but Social Media Disagrees

by Clara Romeo on May 24, 2016

Twitter users from diverse backgrounds condemned the American justice system with the trending hashtag #NeroTrial.

George Zimmerman Sells Murder Weapon to Fight Black Lives Matter

by Clara Romeo on May 19, 2016

To add insult to lethal injury, Zimmerman responded to questions on how Trayvon Martin's family might feel about the gun auction by criticizing their parenting. To add insult to lethal injury, Zimmerman responded to questions on how Trayvon Martin's family might feel about the gun auction by criticizing their parenting.

Church of England Will Allow Women to Become Bishops

by Clara Romeo on Jul 19, 2014

Apparently the reformation isn't over. On Monday, the Church of England voted to allow women to become bishops.

Bio

Originally from California, Clara Romeo graduated with honors from Howard University in Washington, D.C. Her main interest is journalism and she was the editor of Sterling Notes, a literary publication of the university's English department. Romeo is also passionate about sociological and anthropological research, as she has worked with the Nicodemus collection, an exhibition that will be a permanent part of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and various topics on environmental justice. She is honored to be a part of the Truthdig team!

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