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The growth and evolution of young galaxies into the massive structures that populate the local universe were heavily influenced by their central SMBH. Active SMBHs are known to drive powerful outflows that can regulate star formation rate and contribute to the chemical enrichment of the host galaxy. The BlackTHUNDER program (Black holes in THe early Universe aNd their DensE surRoundings; JWST proposal PID 5015) uses JWST's NIRSpec instrument in integral-field spectroscopy mode to study 25 previously detected z>5 broad-line AGN. Their spatially resolved spectra will be used to trace AGN-driven outflows from moderate-luminosity BHs during cosmic dawn, which have not yet been systematically explored. We present initial results on the incidence, strength and impact of AGN feedback in the BlackTHUNDER sample. Our findings will provide important information on the role of AGN feedback in early galaxy evolution.
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