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Indiana Republicans boo Black lawmakers discussing discrimination - TheGrio
Black lawmakers in Indiana were shouted down and booed by their Republican colleagues as they discussed discrimination. The heated encounter... View Article The post Indiana Republicans boo Black lawmakers discussing discrimination appeared first on TheGrio.
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Roger Stone investigated by Feds for ties to Proud Boys - TheGrio
The notorious conservative and Donald Trump ally, Roger Stone, was recently on federal prosecutors' radar for his affiliations to far-right nationalist... View Article The post Roger Stone investigated by Feds for ties to Proud Boys appeared first on TheGrio.
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Back in Paris pact, US vows no more sidelining of climate - TheGrio
The United States officially returned to the Paris global climate accord on Friday, and President Joe Biden and other U.S.... View Article The post Back in Paris pact, US vows no more sidelining of climate appeared first on TheGrio.
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Biden repudiates Trump on Iran, ready for talks on nuke deal - Black News Channel
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal, in a sharp repudiation of former President Donald Trump's 'maximum pressure campaign' that sought to isolate the
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Biden and congressional Democrats to unveil immigration bill - TheGrio
President Joe Biden’s administration is joining Democrats on Capitol Hill to unveil a major immigration overhaul that would offer an... View Article The post Biden and congressional Democrats to unveil immigration bill appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appoints Judge Stephanie C. Davis to Atlanta Municipal Court | The Atlanta Voice
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed former Fulton County Magistrate Judge Stephanie C. Davis to serve on the Atlanta Municipal Court. Davis will fill a vacancy on the court due to the retirement of Judge Herman Sloan in December 2020. Davis currently serves on the board of the Atlantic Station
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Newswire : Georgia prosecutors open investigation into Trump’s call to Secretary of State
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Georgia prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Donald Trump’s phone call to Georgia’s secretary of state Brad Raffensperger. During the call, the former President asked him to “find” the votes he needed to overturn the
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New Jersey Governor Legali9zes Recreactional Use of Marijuana
Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on Monday making New Jersey the latest U.S. state to legalize marijuana for recreational use
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Grand jury upgrades charges for Trump supporter who chased Officer Goodman - TheGrio
The man caught on video leading a mob toward Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman is now facing more severe charges. Douglas Jensen's... View Article The post Grand jury upgrades charges for Trump supporter who chased Officer Goodman appeared first on TheGrio.
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Former Miss America and Black GOP candidate, ‘ashamed’ of fellow Republicans - The New York Beacon
Erika Harold says that despite her deeply conservative views, she is not happy that Donald Trump was acquitted in the Capitol riots A former Attorney General candidate who was once proud to be a Black Republican has now spoken up to share how “ashamed” she
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‘I’m In This For We’: Mckayla Wilkes On Why She’s Challenging Steny Hoyer For His Seat In Congress
Wilkes, 30, an activist and movement leader, recently launched her second campaign to run for Maryland's 5th Congressional District, in hopes to beat out Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat.
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Trump rips McConnell as GOP divide deepens post-Capitol riot | The Atlanta Voice
In the most caustic sign yet of deepening GOP divisions, former President Donald Trump blistered Mitch McConnell as a “political hack” on Tuesday, days after the Senate’s top Republican denounced him as the inciter of U.S. Capitol attack. “The Republican Party can never again be respected or strong
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Fauci cautiously warns we could still be wearing masks in 2022 - TheGrio
According to The Washington Post, leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said masks may still be necessary in 2022... View Article The post Fauci cautiously warns we could still be wearing masks in 2022 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Trump-McConnell feud threatens Republicans' path to power - Black News Channel
By STEVE PEOPLES, JILL COLVIN and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is escalating a political war within his own party that could undermine the Republican push to fight President Joe Biden's agenda and ultimately return the party to power. A day after
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Dr. Blyden asks Supreme Court not to strike out her Petition against President Bio
Saffea Komba: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 February 2021: Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden OOR, whilst addressing the Supreme Court in the matter of her Elections Petition case against the 2018 election of President Bio, has argued against the striking out of her Petition. Representing herself in
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Atlanta Children's Shelter to host annual Women's Giving Luncheon virtually on May 5 | The Atlanta Voice
The Atlanta Children's Shelter will host its annual Women's Giving Luncheon on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The luncheon connects, empowers, and inspires executive leaders in Atlanta's business community to make an impact through philanthropy. The year 2021 marks a milestone service anniversary for the
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"What happened is completely unacceptable": Gov. Greg Abbott calls for winterization of Texas energy system | Dallas Weekly
Abbott also blasted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas for its handling of the recent winter storm. Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday blasted the nonprofit operator of Texas’ energy grid for its handling of this week’s winter storm and called on the Legislature to consider updates to the
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What NY prosecutors could learn from Trump's tax records - Black News Channel
By JIM MUSTIAN and DAVID B. CARUSO undefined NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. fought for a year and a half to get access to former President Donald Trump's tax records. Now, thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, he will soon have them. But what will that mean for the
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Europe applauds Biden's approach, stresses cooperation - Black News Channel
By DAVID RISING Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Collective sighs of relief could be heard from many European capitals Saturday after U.S. President Joe Biden made clear in his first major foreign policy address since taking office that he rejected the 'America First' and transactional approach of
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Urban League: Affordable housing shortages at crisis level in communities throughout the U.S. | The Atlanta Voice
As the Biden Administration gains its footing and seeks to tackle a myriad of vexing problems, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial said he hopes that a “comprehensive housing strategy” will be high on the agenda. Like most other problems the new Administration is dealing
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Fulton County elections director remains in job for now | The Atlanta Voice
The elections director in Georgia’s most populous county remains in his job for now after county leaders failed Wednesday to take action on the county election board’s recommendation a day earlier to fire him. Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis moved during a Board of Commissioners meeting to
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Texts reveal Ted Cruz, wife wanted to flee 'freezing' home amid Texas crisis - TheGrio
After yesterday’s viral images showed Ted Cruz leaving Texas to fly to Cancun with his family, more information has emerged... View Article The post Texts reveal Ted Cruz, wife wanted to flee 'freezing' home amid Texas crisis appeared first on TheGrio.
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Supreme Court Again Says Trump Has To Give Up Tax Returns
The U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for a New York City prosecutor to obtain former President Donald Trump's tax returns and other financial records Monday
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US Ambassador says goodbye to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 February 2021: The outgoing United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone - Maria Brewer, has ended her mission in Sierra Leone. She was at Presidential Lodge in Freetown yesterday, where she met the country’s president - Dr Julius Maada Bio to say goodbye. Speaking to the
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Phelan Dante Fitzpatrick could be the first member of the black council in District 3 - The New York Beacon
By Viviane Faver Phelan Fitzpatrick competes to be the first black and queer representative for New York City's District. He is a survivor of armed violence, a small businessman, and a single father. His experiences strongly shaped his current candidacy to succeed city council president
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V.P. Kamala Harris wants teachers to be the first to get vaccinated for COVID - The New York Beacon
     Since taking office in her first television interview, Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the importance of vaccinating educators. 'Teachers should be a priority,' said Harris on Wednesday. 'They must be able to teach in a safe place … Therefore, teachers must be
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Live updates: Texans no longer need to conserve energy, power grid operator says | Dallas Weekly
Here's what you need to know: Texans do not need to conserve energy, grid operators say ERCOT says forced outages no longer necessary Texans still suffering without power, water as crisis continues Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is working to bring in more plumbers, help cities test their water
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Angry youths rattle Spain in support of jailed rap artist - Black News Channel
By JOSEPH WILSON and HERNÁN MUÑOZ Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The imprisonment of a rap artist for his music praising terrorist violence and insulting the Spanish monarchy has set off a powder keg of pent-up rage this week in the southern European country. The arrest of Pablo Hasél has
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States remain split on guns in capitols after armed protests - Black News Channel
By IRIS SAMUELS and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press/Report for America HELENA, Mont. (AP) — In the past year, insurrectionists have breached the U.S. Capitol and armed protesters have forced their way into statehouses around the country. But the question of whether guns should be allowed in
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Ted Cruz called out for volunteer photos following trip to Cancun - TheGrio
After Ted Cruz was photographed fleeing Texas for Cancun after a winter storm wreaked havoc on millions of households in... View Article The post Ted Cruz called out for volunteer photos following trip to Cancun appeared first on TheGrio.
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