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Several Issues Tie as Most Important in 2020 Election
Healthcare, national security, guns and education are the most influential issues in the 2020 election. How important they are to voters, though, depends on which party those voters belong to.
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UK to roll out rapid COVID-19 testing in Liverpool - Black News Channel
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A half-million people in the English city of Liverpool will be regularly tested for COVID-19 in Britain's first citywide trial of widespread, rapid testing that the government hopes will be a new weapon in combating the pandemic. Testing will begin
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The census doesn't count Arab Americans. That leaves some Texans feeling invisible. - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
The u.S. Census does not include an option for people to identify as Middle Eastern or North African American, leaving Texas Arabs to be undercounted and underrepresented.
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England to enter new lockdown; UK virus cases pass 1 million - Black News Channel
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new month-long lockdown for England after being warned that without tough action a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks. On the day the U.K. passed 1 million
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Legendary Publisher William Garth Sr. Enshrined in Black Press Archives and Gallery of Distinguished Black Publishers | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “On behalf of the National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund (NNPAF), we pause in sacred remembrance in tribute to the life, legacy, and memory of Publisher William ‘Bill’ Garth Sr.,” NNPAF Chair Pluria Marshall Jr., stated in a video tribute to Garth during Black Press
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French Muslims, stigmatized by attacks, feel under pressure - Black News Channel
By ELAINE GANLEY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The pressure rises with each gruesome attack. After three in five weeks, France's Muslims are feeling squeezed. A spotlight of suspicion was trained on them again even before the latest acts of extremist violence, including two beheadings. President
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The Incredible Life of Daniel Smith, Living Son of a Slave
As one of the few living children of a slave, 88-year-old Daniel Smith has a unique perspective on race relations...
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The Third Day of Confirmation Hearings Reveals Two Troubling Reasons GOP Senators Oppose Judge Jackson | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In questioning Judge Jackson, South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham continued the theme of his GOP colleagues, claiming the jurist is weak on crime—specifically regarding defendants charged in child pornography cases. Repeatedly interrupting Judge Jackson’s responses and
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Experts: Police brutality, racism pushing Black anxiety - Black News Channel
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press WARREN, Mich. (AP) — The events of 2020 already had Eddie Hall on edge. Then, the troubles of a nation in turmoil landed on Hall's doorstep in suburban Detroit in September when racist graffiti was scrawled on his pickup truck and shots were fired into his home
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Judge Katanji Brown Jackson Answers Questions About Her Religious Beliefs, Sentencing Habits, and Dark Money During Day 2 of the SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — During the afternoon portion of the hearing, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) attempted to bring decorum, asking Judge Jackson about the significance of her nomination. Judge Jackson offered that her appointment and having diversity on the bench allows the opportunity for role
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Sen. Cory Booker Pours Love Into Ketanji Brown Jackson Bringing Her To Tears: “You Are Worthy”
After three days of political theatre from the GOP opposition, filled with inaccurate accusations of being too soft on sentencing child pornography cases, mischaracterizions of thoughts on pro-life activists, defending
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Racist GOP Tweet Equates KBJ And CRT - The New York Beacon
Source: Tom Williams / Getty Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing should be about her and her qualifications for the highest Court in the country. And yet, the Republican party is pushing talking pointsgeared toward feeding the base ahead of upcoming midterm elections. Early Tuesday
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Mali: ECOWAS leaders meet in Accra to debate sanctions | Africanews
Leaders from West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS stage a summit over Mali's political crisis, three months after slapping tough sanctions on the Sahel nation.
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The Power of Protest and the Power of Our Ballots | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Kristen Clarke In a year defined by distress and tragedy, no one has felt that chaos more painfully than the Black community. We’ve seen the coronavirus pandemic tear through our neighborhoods at a devastating rate. Job losses have surged, evictions are looming, and economic damage has
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IN MEMORIAM: Madeleine Albright, First Female U.S. Secretary of State, Dies at 84 | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Albright would make her mark in the political sphere by advising Sen. Walter Mondale, Gov. Michael Dukakis, and President Bill Clinton. Under Clinton, she became U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and then secretary of state. She cherished her kinship with fellow secretaries of
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Four ways 'Jim Crow 2.0' is shaping this election - L.A. Focus Newspaper
One of those men oversaw voter registration in the county. He'd point to a The post Four ways 'Jim Crow 2.0' is shaping this election appeared first on L.A. Focus Newspaper.
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Black Americans and the Worldwide Principles of Democracy - The Chicago Crusader
By Ben Jealous Anti-democratic authoritarianism is on the rise–both around the world and here at home. Sometimes it is easier to recognize overseas. That’s especially true at moments like this
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4 dead in Vienna shooting; attacker sympathized with IS - Black News Channel
By PHILIPP JENNE and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — Austria's top security official says that four people have died — including one assailant — after a shooting in the heart of Vienna late Monday. Interior Minister Karl Nehammenr told reporters Tuesday that two men and a woman have
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Black Women, Civil Rights Groups Join Rallies for Judge Jackson Confirmation
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Several women-led groups held a rally in front of the Supreme Court on Monday to bolster support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson ahead of her Senate confirmation hearings. Black women led organizations including The
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City honors civil rights legend Juanita Craft with proclamation on her birthday - Texas Metro News
This story, originally published in The Dallas Morning News, is reprinted as part of a collaborative partnership between The Dallas Morning News and Texas Metro News. The partnership seeks to boost coverage of Dallas’ communities of color, particularly in southern
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High court could halt move toward leniency for kids who kill - Black News Channel
By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested it could halt what has been a gradual move toward more leniency for children who are convicted of murder. In cases over more than a decade, the court has concluded that children should be treated differently
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Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney's 'Ebony & Ivory': 40 years of a disputed hit | DW | 29.03.2022
The 40-year-old song by the former Beatles' member Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder has been lauded for its anti-racist message, but critics described it as a soppy ditty.
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Harris bests rival Pritchett in Miami Gardens showdown - Black News Channel
By Vynessah Dasher/BNC Contributor Vice Mayor Rodney Harris secured a victory re-election in the race for Mayor of Miami Gardens over Democratic rival, Sharon Pritchett. According to polls in Miami-Gardens, Harris led by an 18 percent margin with nearly 97% of polls reporting. Polls closed in
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ELECTION 2020: Foreign Policy and America's Standing in the World Are on the Ballot in 2020 - Black News Channel
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Elections Have Consequences #5 Presidential elections impact Americans’ lives in a wide array of ways. It’s widely maintained that the outcome of the 2020 contest between the incumbent, Donald Trump, and the Democratic Nominee, Joe
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Altered photo shows Ice Cube, 50 Cent in 'Trump 2020' hats - Black News Channel
By BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press An altered photo of rappers Ice Cube and 50 Cent in hats that appear to show support for President Donald Trump circulated widely on social media Tuesday, fueled in part by a tweet by Eric Trump. 'Two great, courageous Americans,' Trump's son tweeted. He removed
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If Trump Loses | The Orlando Advocate
By Kevin Seraaj, OrlandoAdvocate.com America is as divided today as it was during the Civil Rights Movement, and perhaps even the days of the Civil War. Hate crimes have grown exponentially since Donald Trump took up residence in the White House.  There is danger in the air- mostly unspoken but
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The Power Of Protest And The Power Of Our Ballots - The Seattle Medium
As Election Day nears and tens of millions of Black voters head to the polls to turn those demands into reality, we may have one more obstacle to overcome: voter
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