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In the first half of 2020, gun retailers saw the greatest increase in sales to Black customers. The 21st spoke to the president of the 761st Gun Club about what it’s like being a Black gun owner in Illinois and preserving the rights of gun ownership.
The recent string of mass shootings across the country have reignited the debate about gun control. To speak more about the topic, The 21st was joined by a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Therapists have seen an uptick in clients since the pandemic started. The 21st spoke with three guests about burnout among mental health workers and who’s taking care of them.
The 21st was joined by three public radio journalists to hear more about vaccine rollout, educating students who are homeless and mandating inclusive sex education in K-12 schools.
President Biden is likely to face questions on his response to recent mass shootings, an influx of migrants at the southern border and the continued coronavirus crisis, as he holds his first formal White House press conference Thursday since taking office.
