Lawmakers are considering a resolution that makes a declaration about the problem of racism. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Senate Considering Legislation Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
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From NPR News- Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri hears senators brush aside his promises to self-police December 9, 2021Takeaways from a hearing include: senators are frustrated with Instagram for not moving more quickly to protect young users and the CEO maintains the platform does more good than harm.
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- Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri hears senators brush aside his promises to self-police December 9, 2021
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