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Kamala Harris And Nine Other Black Women Who Achieved Major 'Firsts' In Politics - Blavity
From the first Black woman secretary of state to the first Black openly trans woman elected to office, Black women have successfully broken political barriers while simultaneously enduring bouts of racism, sexism and other criticisms. Whether their accomplishments happened at the local, state, or
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Checking In: We All We Got
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Democratic Convention: Say That, Work That
Night three of the Democratic National Convention, hosted by actress Kerry Washington, was primarily, Ladies Night, interwoven with the themes of gun violence, climate control, immigration, domestic violence and small businesses in the age of COVID-19. Some of the country's most powerful and
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Democrats nominate Kamala Harris for Vice President, as Barack Obama lashes Donald Trump - African American News Today - EIN News
Speeches by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren and Nancy Pelosi were intended to underscore the history-making moment of Kamala Harris’ nomination, highlighting Harris’ uniquely American biography.
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Despite Some “Issues”, Roy Jones Jr. Says Fight With Mike Tyson Is Still On
TMZ Sports is exclusively reporting that despite some "issues," the highly-anticipated exhibition matchup between the two professional boxing living legends, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr., is still happening.
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Trans-Focused Record Label Launches Initiative To Help Aspiring Black Trans Musicians Get A Shot At The Limelight - Blavity
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[VIDEO] New APS Superintendent Lisa Herring lays out vision for guiding new, 'virtual' school year in a new district | The Atlanta Voice
On July 1, 2020, Lisa Herring Ed.D. was sworn in as the new superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools. Now, 54 days later, the Macon, Georgia native is preparing to launch her first school year, all virtually — in the middle of a pandemic. Atlanta Public Schools is the state’s six largest school
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PRESS ROOM: U.S. Bank outlines details of $15 million Rebuild and Transform Fund | Dallas Weekly
“We are proud to announce this first wave of partnerships in the Twin Cities to help rebuild and transform our communities,” said Andy Cecere, Chairman, President and CEO of U.S. Bank. “While we rebuild, we are investing in leaders who are driving access to economic mobility. This is just the
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PRESS ROOM: Meet EnJunaya Canton, who quit a six-figure job to start fast-growing Zuhuri Beauty | Dallas Weekly
After going through countless trials and tribulations to get where she is today, EnJunaya understands the risks that come with starting your own business. In 2016, she quit a six-figure job to go work at a cosmetics store to learn the skills she knew that she’d need to be successful with her
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Governor Kemp defends coronavirus response after White House report | The Atlanta Voice
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended his administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic in fiery remarks Wednesday after a report from the White House coronavirus task force said Georgia led the nation last week in new cases per capita. The White House report, dated Aug. 16, recommends several
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Democratic National Convention Committee Announces Star-studded After Party to Close the Convention - Milwaukee Community Journal
MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) will close a historic week with a star studded convention after party, happening on Thursday, August 20, at 11:00pm ET. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning host, producer, and author, Andy Cohen, the event will be dropping into the homes of
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Lockdown has left SA drowning in debt | Fin24
New studies of the impact of lockdown on the economy paint the picture of a country locked in a downward spiral of rising joblessness and debt.
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Georgia State Patrol trooper charged with murder after shooting a Black man | The Atlanta Voice
A Georgia State Patrol trooper has been arrested and charged with felony murder after fatally shooting a Black man during an attempted traffic stop. Jacob Gordon Thompson, 27, was arrested on Friday in connection with the fatal officer-involved shooting in Screven County that occurred on August
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Kamala Harris Juices Up Social Media Excitement for Joe Biden Campaign - The Bay State Banner
Social media users were clicking and sharing items about Joe Biden more than ever before—thanks to his new running mate, Kamala Harris. Social media engagement with stories about Biden hit its highest level this year the week the Democratic presidential candidate named Harris, the U.S. senator from
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The Western Cape Health Department is planning to resume elective surgeries at public hospitals as soon as Covid-19 cases and deaths continue to decline in the province.
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ACLU report shows despite COVID-19, fatal police shootings continue | Chicago Defender
ACLU Report Shows Despite COVID-19, Fatal Police Shootings Continue                                    Report Shows Significant Racial … Continued The post ACLU report shows despite COVID-19, fatal police shootings continue appeared first on Chicago Defender.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Nominates Bernie Sanders At DNC, Stirs Confusion And Even Anger
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Tim Norman’s Ex Jennifer Williams Says “Karma” Got Him After His Murder-For-Hire Arrest: “The Truth Always Reveals Itself”
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Barack Obama brings the heat at DNC
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COMMENTARY: Beware of Those Seeking a Pat on the Back! Disaster Ahead! - Milwaukee Community Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Doing what you know is right —forgiving your enemies, turning the other cheek, helping the less fortunate, speaking truth to power — these are the things that are supposed to be done so that others might see the deed(s) as glorifying the Almighty; not so that people will be
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Chamisa calls out Sadc over Zim crises – NewsDay Zimbabwe
BY BRENNA MATENDERE/ MOSES MATENGA THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has called on the South African Development Community (Sadc) bloc’s incoming chairperson and Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi to put Zimbabwe on the organisation’s agenda in light of the country’ deepening
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Long Lost Love: Nets Cheer ‘Eloquent’ Obama’s ‘Amazing’ ‘Passion’ Against Trump
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