Lee cited by Ethics Commission for 'indirect' gift - Tennessee

Reading declares Juneteenth a city holiday

… June 19, 1865, that enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told … . This applies not only to Black Americans but to all Americans.… challenges that continue to plague African American communities." The state general …

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Tenn. congressman defends Three-fifths Compromise

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Lafferty (R), is facing criticism for defending the Three-Fifths Compromise. The agreement was drafted during the... View Article The post Tenn. congressman defends Three-fifths Compromise appeared first on TheGrio.

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UN: Vaccine can't undo global COVID-19 damage

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The UN chief warned yesterday that the social and economic impact of COVID-19 'is enormous and growing' and said it's foolish to believe a vaccine can undo damage from the global pandemic that will last for years or even decades.

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Raymond A. Pearson v. Donald G. Murray (1936)

January 15, 1936, Decided

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Rev. Al Sharpton Weighs In On The Status Of A Black-Owned Casino In Richmond

Rev. Al Sharpton recently caught up with Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins to discuss the company's branded casino proposals for the city of Richmond, Virginia.

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South Africa's Male Homicide Rate Is an Epidemic Hiding in Plain Sight

[Daily Maverick] Our study confirms the massive, disproportionate and enduring homicide risk among South African men, which highlights their relative neglect in the country's prevention and policy responses.

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Advocates promote social equity in Virginia marijuana bills - Black News Channel

By DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Mike Thomas earned a college degree in accounting, but has never worked in his field. Three convictions for marijuana possession put an end to that. Thomas said he's tried repeatedly, but prospective job offers go nowhere when background checks

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Georgia lawmakers approve more generous jobless benefits | The Atlanta Voice

Workers in Georgia would be allowed to earn several hundred dollars more a week while keeping their full unemployment benefits under a bill that passed the General Assembly on

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Volleyballers to apply again for training permission - Stabroek News

Following the denial of permission to begin training for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Pre-Qualifiers in February by the National COVID-19 Taskforce, GABF President Michael Singh, says that the entity will once again seek approval from the relevant authorities to commence team

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Rhode Island Moves To Change Its Longer, Official Name Because Of Its Ties To Slavery - Blavity

The state of Rhode Island, officially named Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is working to change its name because of its connection to

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Public Safety Agencies Continue to Support Residents’ Right to Peaceful Protest as ILNG Completes Mission | The Crusader Newspaper Group

As the Illinois National Guard completes its mission in support of municipalities across the state, the administration is continuing to work with local governments to protect Illinois residents and safeguard their rights to peacefully

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Gov. Pritzker Signs Redistricting Maps that Preserve Minority Representation. | Chicago Defender

After reviewing the General Assembly’s proposed maps to ensure they align with the landmark Voting Rights Act, Governor JB Pritzker signed three new maps that reflect Illinois’ diversity. The maps outline new districts for the General Assembly, Illinois Supreme Court and Cook County Board of Review

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Rwanda: Olympics President Munyabagisha Undecided On Pursuing Second Term

[New Times] THE Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) President Amb. Valens Munyabagisha says he has not decided about running for a second term in office.

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31.5 Million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Grants Headed to 200 Organizations and Subcontractors in Underserved Areas of Illinois | Chicago Defender

“By awarding this first round of R3 grants, we are taking another important step toward undoing those harms of the past, and Lt. Governor Stratton and I will continue to focus on equity.”-Governor JB Pritzker The Restore, Reinvest, and Renew, (R3) Grant Program, was created as a key equity element

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Jennifer Carroll Foy Jumps Into Virginia Governor's Race, Hoping To Make History

Jennifer Carroll Foy is jumping into the 2021 gubernatorial race in Virginia, making her the first Black woman to run for the job in 30

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Tennessee Lawmaker Is Criticized for Remarks on Three-Fifths Compromise

Justin Lafferty, a state representative, was rebuked after offering a historical defense of the agreement, under which three-fifths of a state’s enslaved people counted toward its population.

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Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote | The Atlanta Voice

A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled

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Va. Democratic Gubernatorial Hopefuls Square Off in Virtual Debate - The Washington Informer

The five candidates seeking the gubernatorial Democratic nomination in Virginia participated in a virtual forum Thursday on education, the economy, vaccines and police reform. The post Va. Democratic Gubernatorial Hopefuls Square Off in Virtual Debate appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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Rwanda: Basketball League to Resume September 4

The local basketball governing body (Ferwaba) has decided September 4 as the day the BK Basketball National League season will

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Africa: General Assembly Creates New Permanent Forum of People of African Descent

[UN News] Capping years of deliberations, the UN General Assembly on Monday established a new platform to improve the lives of Afro-descendants, who have for centuries suffered the ills of racism, racial discrimination and the legacy of enslavement around the globe.

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Ethiopia: Electoral Board Cautions OLF Party Structure, Its Members to Convene General Assembly to Settle Leadership Split #ethioelection2021

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a statement it issued on February 04, the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said its efforts so far to help settle internal split within the leadership of the opposition Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) were to no avail and asked the party to convene general

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Lawmakers pass follow-up criminal justice bill addressing police concerns | The Crusader Newspaper Group

By Raymon Troncoso Capitol News Illinois rtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com The General Assembly this week passed legislation addressing lingering concerns from law enforcement about a massive criminal justice reform omnibus passed earlier this year. Introduced by Chicago Democratic Sen. Elgie Sim

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Rwanda: Ferwafa Approves 5-5 Foreign Players' Quota Rule

[New Times] Starting next season, the national football league clubs will be allowed to field up to five foreign players after the local football governing body (Ferwafa) approved a 5-5 quota rule regarding the restriction of foreign players in the topflight league.

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(1958) Orval E. Faubus, “Speech on School Integration”

In September 1957 Arkansas Democratic Governor Orval E. Faubus became the national symbol of racial segregation when he used Arkansas National Guardsmen to block the enrollment of nine black students who had been ordered by a federal judge to desegregate Little Rocks Central High School. His

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Haitian Revolution (1791-1804)

The Haitian Revolution has often been described as the largest and most successful slave rebellion in the Western Hemisphere. Slaves initiated the rebellion in 1791 and by 1803 they had succeeded in ending not just slavery but French control over the colony. The Haitian Revolution, however, was

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Demmer joins the race for state treasurer’s office - The Chicago Crusader

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, announced he will run for state treasurer on Tuesday. If he wins the Republican Party nomination, he likely

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Minimum Wage Increases on July 1 | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages Illinois’ minimum wage will make its second increase this year to $10 per hour beginning July 1. The Illinois Department of Labor urges minimum wage earners to make sure their checks reflect the increase following July 1. Governor JB

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Critical Race Theory and White Privilege - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor The Tennessean newspaper, recently reported, “The Tennessee General Assembly has banned the teaching of critical race theory, passing a law at the very end of the legislative session to withhold funding from public schools that teach about white

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Africa: Stop Sidelining Africa, Geingob Tells UN

[Namibian] President Hage Geingob yesterday said it is unacceptable that Africa remains excluded from the United Nations (UN) Security Council.

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Forrest W. Littlejohn: Renowned Attorney & Member of Indiana Black Legislative Caucus

Forrest W. Littlejohn was a well-known attorney throughout Indiana and a member of the Indiana Black Legislative

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