Kizzmekia Corbett helped lead a team of scientists contributing to one of the most stunning achievements in the history of immunizations: a highly effective, easily manufactured vaccine against Covid-19.
Tag: Black People
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Dead Men at the State of the Union
The State of the Union commemorated Tyre Nichols, and attendees recalled Henry Truman, an early victim of police violence.
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An Artist With Roots in Nairobi and New York Imagines a New Destiny
With sculptures that blend evolutionary history and science fiction, Wangechi Mutu draws on her bicontinental life for an ambitious New Museum survey.
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The Police Unit That Was Supposed to Keep Memphis Safe
A Times investigation into the team of officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols reveals the challenges of preventing policing brutality.
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A Milestone for Black N.F.L. Hires, but Not on the Sidelines
Five Black presidents have been hired to lead N.F.L. teams, an influx some hope could provide a blueprint for diversifying leadership even as the league struggles to improve head coaching searches.