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Compiled by Erica Wright The City of Birmingham began its 2020-2021 budget process this week, which had been delayed because of COVID-19. We asked Birmingham residents, What should be the city’s spending priorities for 2021? Hallie Ringle: “I think they should prioritize education. I think it’s an
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Fight for women’s right to vote represented perseverance, commitment - African American News Today - EIN News
Suffragist Bertha M. Furman (center), who worked for the League of Women Voters, teaches women how to vote. Photo, taken circa 1915, courtesy of the George Grantham Bain Collection/Library of Congress. One hundred years ago Tuesday, Aug. 17, U.S. women were granted the right to vote. The ratific
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Democrats Want More Antitrust, Qualcomm Offers an Object Lesson - The Bay State Banner
Technology company Qualcomm is riding high after winning an antitrust battle earlier this month that threatened its core business, providing an object lesson for companies facing a potential wave of litigation if Democrats take over the administration next year. The proposed Democratic platform
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FEDS Claim Former ‘Sweetie Pie’s’ Star Tim Norman Hired Memphis Stripper to Kill Nephew
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Jamaica’s Criminalization of Locs Is Anti-Black
Locs are a signifier of Rastafarianism, whose believers have been persecuted by the government Continue reading on ZORA »
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New ACLU Report Shows Despite COVID-19, Fatal Police Shootings Continue - Milwaukee Community Journal
NEW YORK — Today, the American Civil Liberties Union released “The Other Epidemic: Fatal Police Shootings in the Time of COVID-19.” The report finds fatal shootings by police are so routine that, even during a national pandemic, with far fewer people traveling outside of their homes and police
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
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2020 Peachtree Road Race goes virtual | The Atlanta Voice
The 2020 Peachtree Road Race is the world's largest 10K race and is normally scheduled for July 4th each year. However, the raging Coronavirus pandemic forced organizers to move the race to Thanksgiving Day. As cases continue to rise in the state of Georgia, the Atlanta Track Club decided it was
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote | The Atlanta Voice
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night, cementing her status as a leader in a party staking its future on building a diverse coalition of voters as the first Black woman on a major party ticket. She addressed the Democratic National Convention’s third
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Anti-vaccine group sues Facebook for blocking posts - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Anti-vaccination activists accusing Facebook of censorship have taken their battle to court. Children's Health Defense, founded by prominent anti-vaccination activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., filed a lawsuit Monday against the social media giant and its founder Mark Zuckerberg in the U.S. District
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Watch Trevor Noah's Powerful Takedown Of Right-Wing Media Attacks On Kamala Harris
"What’s especially ironic about these people trying to exclude Kamala from Blackness is that it’s the reverse of what white America did for centuries."
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Indian-Americans describe Harris' nomination as quantum leap forward for the community - African American News Today - EIN News
… . “Kamala Harris is galvanising the African American community, Indian Americans and women … a woman of colour — an African American and Indian American woman — as …
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Bridging America’s Wealth Divide - African American News Today - EIN News
… fulfilled they feel with life. Black Americans continue to die from the … in our communities, in particular African-American and minority communities, particularly at … income gap between white and Black Americans continues to grow, from $23 …
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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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Source: The Bay State Banner
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Drew: Reopening Schools and Safety For All
By Samuetta Hill Drew As a retired and former teacher, principal, senior administrator, union president and parent, I have heard many politicians, board members, superintendents, principals, community leaders, parents and even teachers repeat this commonly used phrase “It’s all about the
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Art Attack: Eight Ways to See Art Live or Otherwise This Week - African American News Today - EIN News
… , including several of the early African-American settlers of Deerfield, Colorado. Sales … latter will benefit Denver’s Black American West Museum and Heritage Center …
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Remodel economy to tackle COVID-19 - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, Over the last few months, I have written extensively on the state of Guyana’s economy vis-a-vis the election crisis, C19 pandemic, and economic mismanagement. The article Remodel economy to tackle COVID-19 appeared first on Stabroek News.
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How to teach children how to cope and be resilient - Milwaukee Community Journal
Helping your child build resiliency with the emotional ups and downs during this pandemic Building Resiliency  Resiliency will really help children cope and adhere to the challenges they are face. Resilient children are more likely to take healthy risks because they don’t fear falling short of
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Large-Scale Human Trials of COVID-19 Vaccine to Begin Soon in India | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
India is gearing up for large-scale human trials of a vaccine as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to claim lives across the globe. Russia claimed this month that it has made strides, and pharmaceutical makers in the United States and Europe are also working feverishly to find a cure. Governments and
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Source: The Florida Star
Cari Champion, Jemele Hill talk 'Stick To Sports,' political involvement
Cari Champion and Jemele Hill will be co-hosting their first late night show, Stick To Sports, starting Wednesday, August 19.... View Article The post Cari Champion, Jemele Hill talk new show 'Stick To Sports,' Kamala Harris, and athletes' political involvement appeared first on TheGrio.
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Watch: Here’s What Happens When Yvonne Orjii Meets Molly From ‘Insecure’
We thought when Yvonne Orji met her TV doppelgänger, Jill Marie Jones, it was the epic encounter of all epic encounters, but obviously we thought wrong. Yvonne Orji's recent
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Megan Thee Stallion shooting could result in felony charges: prosecutors : TheGrio
The shooter responsible for Megan Thee Stallion's foot injuries may soon face felony charges. The Los Angeles County district attorney’s... View Article The post Megan Thee Stallion shooting could result in felony charges, prosecutors say appeared first on TheGrio.
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Black voters critical to Democrats in Midwestern battlegrounds - African American News Today - EIN News
… signal that he will prioritize Black Americans, Dent Bradley said. Isaac Russell … Biden campaign has hired two African American engagement directors around the Twin … choice, record low unemployment for Black Americans, efforts to reduce some mandatory …
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Group calls on Portsmouth police chief to resign after local leaders charged; city manager says chief had conflict of interest - African American News Today - EIN News
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Some members of an activist group are calling for the resignation of Portsmouth Police Chief Angela Greene and a state police investigation after police took out felony charges against more than a dozen high-profile African American community members, including State
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A challenge in a Charlestown-Chelsea district - The Bay State Banner
Last year, Damali Vidot was the top vote-getter in the Chelsea at-large City Council race. This year, she’s set her sights on the State House, taking on three-term incumbent Dan Ryan in the race for the 2nd Suffolk
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Source: The Bay State Banner
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SENIOR members of the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) yesterday raked prime minister and leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Andrew Holness over the coals for what they view as his suggestion that the recent killing of a JLP supporter could be politically motivated.They launched the
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BCS Parent Tyrone Silmon on How Remote Learning Will Affect His 10 y.o.
By Ameera Steward For the Birmingham Times The COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives around the world and here at home. Last month, Birmingham City Schools (BCS) announced that the first nine weeks of the 2020–2021 academic year will be done remotely in light of the ongoing coronavirus
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Earth Today | White River Fish Sanctuary ready for conservation, ecotourism boost
WITH THE official opening of office space for the White River Fish Sanctuary in St Ann and now three years in operation, the stage seems set for its enhanced contribution to sustainable fishing and ecotourism. “What today’s launch of the White...
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Girl Scouts announce 1st Black CEO in organization's history - TheGrio
Girl Scouts of the USA announces a new interim CEO as their prior leader steps down, making organization history. READ... View Article The post Girl Scouts announce 1st Black CEO in organization's history appeared first on TheGrio.
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Zions Bancorporation Breaks Ground on Corporate Technology Center in Midvale, Announces Major Donation to Support African American Students Studying STEM - African American News Today - EIN News
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Christians under siege, according to virtual Napa conference
"Finding Hope in the New America" served as the theme of this year's Napa Institute summer conference — a high-dollar gathering that brings together conservative Catholic philanthropists, lay leader...
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