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Group Purchases $6 million in Ads Targeting Greg Abbott - DW

By Patrick Svitek A shadowy new group has purchased at least $6 million in TV ads ahead of the November election and is airing an ad that targets Gov. Greg Abbott as he runs for reelection. The minute-long ad from Coulda Been Worse LLC, which started airing Friday, rattles off a list of major calamitous events that have happened on Abbott's watch, like the Uvalde school shooting and 2021 power-grid collapse. As the narrator speaks, a picture slowly zooms out to show Abbott's face. 'Any one of these — a terrible shame for Texas,' the narrator says at the end. 'All of these — a

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105-Year-Old Black Woman Who Survived the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Leads Lawsuit Seeking Reparations
A 105-year-old Black woman leads a lawsuit filed earlier this week demanding reparations for the 1921 Tulsa race massacre
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Wings and Mavs Join NBA/WNBA Teams to Host Racial Equality Summit
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Biden launches ad on police violence against Black Americans
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden rolled out a new ad Thursday that focuses on one the most polarizing issues this election cycle: Police brutality and systemic racism within the criminal justice system.
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Source: The Hill
HBCU's Vote campaign launched to mobilize campuses, black student voters
HBCU vote campaign seeks to Encourage Black Student Voter Turnout and Mobilize Campuses Student Organizers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Can Receive Funding for Planning Events About Voter Engagement … Continued
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Firm eyes young workers with pension plan
Financial services firm Liaison Group has launched a low-premium pensions product targeting young workers eyeing home ownership, pension and health insurance.
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Source: Business Daily
Pro-Trump Counterprotester Plows Car Into Black Lives Matter Demonstrators In Times Square
New York City police say Trump supporters clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters on Thursday night in Times Square. The result of which was a car plowing through a crowd […] The post Pro-Trump Rally Clashes With Black Lives Matter March In Times Square appeared first on Essence.
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Umar Johnson Blames ‘Quaker Grits’ And Black Consumers For Black Boys’ School Not Being Built
Umar Johnson blessed made a Labor Day social media appearance to explain in two words why the school for Black boys that he raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for years ago has never been built: "Quaker grits."
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Source: The Urban Daily
KIPP Texas High School to Return to Paul Quinn College
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Tory Lanez finally breaks silence following Megan Thee Stallion incident - TheGrio
After weeks of speculation, rapper Tory Lanez has finally broken his silence following the shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion,... View Article The post Tory Lanez finally breaks silence following Megan Thee Stallion incident appeared first on TheGrio.
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5 Pressing Issues Affecting Black Men Heading Into Election Day
#TheBlackBallot breaks down five issues Black men should be thinking about before voting for president in November.
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Source: NewsOne
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Meet the couple set to open Austin's first Black-owned brewery - Face2Face Africa
In America, there are 6,400 breweries across the country and according to beer website Porch Drink, only 63 are Black-owned, indicating that only one percent of breweries in America are owned by Black people. Beer enthusiast and homebrewer Shannon Harris wants to increase the number of Black
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Crime Stop pays $8.3 million in rewards
Crime Stop paid out $8.3 million in rewards last year, according to the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica 2019, a publication of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). The report notes that from the 1,050 calls received, 101 arrests were made,...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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Chargers Weekly- Chapter 4
Just like every team in the NFL, the Los Angeles Chargers are anxiously anticipating Week 1 of the regular season to get underway. After overcoming the challenges of the odd off-season, the start of the NFL season would surely add a sense of normalcy to not only their coaches and players but to
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105-Year-Old Woman Among Several Black Oklahomans Suing Tulsa For 1921 Race Massacre - Blavity
Black survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacres were never compensated for the loss of life and property and have now filed a lawsuit in search of justice.
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Jessica Krug’s Colleagues Explain How White Woman Fooled Them Into Thinking She Was Black
Jessica Krug, a college professor and activist formerly known as Jess La Bombera, was notorious to a number of people within the Black academia space before she willingly admitted lying about being Black.
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Source: The Urban Daily
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After a teen's death, Texas cuts ties with a rural foster care facility, then gets a tongue-lashing from a federal judge | Dallas Weekly
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Source: Dallas Weekly
Big Sean: I wanted to 'give up on my life' before rediscovering passion - TheGrio
Big Sean shares details about his mental health on social media following the release of his latest album Detroit 2.... View Article The post Big Sean: I wanted to 'give up on my life' before rediscovering passion appeared first on TheGrio.
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Appropriating Black Vulnerability - Black Voice News
In the early phases of COVID-19 quarantine the idea of slavery was seized upon by many as a rhetorical strategy to express a larger social commentary about their unwillingness to allow the government to enforce the public health policy of wearing a mask.  In a recent blog post on the blog website
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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
Tiz the Law is a big favorite in a Derby unlike any other - Black News Channel
By Beth Harris AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Forget the mint juleps in souvenir glasses, men in seersucker suits and women wearing hats exploding in a floral frenzy. The Kentucky Derby still has horses — Tiz the Law is the biggest favorite in 31 years — but just about everything else
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NNPA President to Give Keynote in Forum on Social Justice Activism in Sports
The participating panel of sports executives includes Arizona Cardinals Owner Michael J. Bidwell, Arizona Coyotes President & CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez, Phoenix Suns President & CEO Jason Rowley, Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall, and Arizona State University Athletic
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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California
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Spice Adds 10 Songs Of Hot Pepper To This Reggae and R&B Playlist
Entering into the last days of summer can be a drag for some. I choose to look at it as an opportunity to get more acquainted with your own wants […] The post Spice Adds 10 Songs Of Hot Pepper To This Reggae and R&B Playlist appeared first on Essence.
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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
How You Can Stop Fake News From Faking You Out - Milwaukee Community Journal
The term “fake news” gained traction during the 2016 U.S. presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and it has since become a familiar phrase in the American political vernacular. Could fake news factor into the current presidential election season? The QAnon movement has been
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
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Andrew Gillum And Wife Open Up To Tamron Hall About Hotel Incident, Marriage And More
Andrew Gillum and his wife will be interviewed on the season premiere of "The Tamron Hall Show" in what has been billed as a chance for the former Florida gubernatorial candidate to open up about his infamous hotel incident.
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Source: The Urban Daily
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Man arrested for illegal possession of firearm
Cops from the St Andrew North Division arrested a man for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition during a joint operation in Grants Pen on Thursday. The police report that about 2:00 p.m., a team was in the area when a man was seen acting in...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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Trump angrily denies report that he denigrated US service members | The Atlanta Voice
President Donald Trump on Thursday forcefully denied a report in The Atlantic magazine that he had disparaged US service members killed in battle and chose to skip a ceremony honoring veterans. Speaking to reporters after returning from a rally in Pennsylvania, the President said the report was
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
"Parenting During This Pandemic Requires An 'Anointing' Many Already Possess," Said Louisiana Counselor - Black News Channel
By Candace J. Semien, Jozef Syndicate Reporter, The Drum Newspaper With today’s coronavirus pandemic, parents and grandparents are facing a crisis never before seen. From dealing with health fears, sharp shifts to virtual learning, job losses, and political protests, parenting youth today–in
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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
JPS East Parade and Ruthven Road offices closed for deep cleaning
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is reporting that its customer service offices located at East Parade and Ruthven Road in the Corporate Area will be closed today following the positive COVID-19 test result for an employee. The...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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Bill to “Save Local Journalism” Awaiting Gov. Newsom’s Signature - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media With a 69-4 vote, the Senate passed Assembly Bill (AB) 323 Tuesday. Itproposes granting ethnic media outlets, mid-size publications, and daily newspapers an additional year to pursue alternative and sustainable distribution models that don’t involve
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Source: La Focus Newspaper
White TikTok star dragged for claiming Ashanti's classic 'Foolish' was her 'new song' - TheGrio
TikTok influencer Danielle Cohn spent the holiday getting dragged on social media after she posted a cover of Ashanti's classic... View Article The post White TikTok star dragged for claiming Ashanti's classic 'Foolish' was her 'new song' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Fatal final day: Why major California proposals died - Black Voice News
Good morning, California. It's Wednesday, September 2. Housing, police, economic bills View into the Senate chamber on the last day of the 2019-20 legislative session on Aug. 31. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom made his 2020 priorities for California very clear in his
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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

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