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Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Funding Nation’s First Black Women’s Think Tank | Post News Group
“There are approximately 1.1 million Black females in California. However, there are 75% of Black households headed by single Black mothers and 80% of Black households have Black women breadwinners. There are economic, educational, health, and electoral barriers confronting Black women every
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Colombia’s President Tells UN That ‘Democracy Will Die’ If World Leaders Don’t End Drug War And Pursue Different Strategy
Colombia’s recently inaugurated president told members of the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday that “democracy will die” if global powers don’t unite to end the drug war and pursue a different approach, with millions of lives on the line under the current regime. President Gustavo Petro also
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COMMENTARY: Book Bans Are an Attack on the Freedom to Read, Teach and Learn | Post News Group
Trumpish state legislators are introducing laws to make it illegal to teach anything that might make white students experience “discomfort.” One Texas lawmaker demanded information from schools on 850 books he thought were suspect; his list included works on history and human rights. In
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OP-ED: Just Say No to the A’s at Howard Terminal | Post News Group
The voters said they wanted the right to weigh in on whether to spend public funds on the Howard Terminal project. The Council refused to place a measure on the ballot, saying no public funds would be spent and they preferred a financial review before such a vote could be scheduled. But the City
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COMMENTARY: Have We Grown Numb to the Sound of Gunfire? | Post News Group
Our pastors, community chaplains and civil rights groups have come together to lift up our voices seeking an end to this season of reckless violence. Sadly, this week was another bloody week here in Oakland as four more innocent lives were taken by senseless acts of reckless, unwarranted
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Biden Slowly Winning LBJ- and FDR-Like Praise as Legislative Victories Mount - Texas Metro News
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Facing unrelenting criticism because of high gas prices, inflation, and his low-approval rating, Biden has built a track record that has gone almost overlooked. If he continues the string of success he has enjoyed in getting his mandate through Congress, historians might revisit
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Law enforcement agencies receive Safe Oklahoma funding -
Other Texoma law enforcement agencies receiving funding include the Sulphur, Lone Grove and Calera police departments, along with the District 19 District Attorney and Investigations office in Durant and the District 22 District Attorney Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force in Ada. Source link
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Senators push to reform police's cellphone tracking tools
NEW YORK (AP) — Civil rights lawyers and Democratic senators are pushing for legislation that would limit U.S. law enforcement The post Senators push to reform police's cellphone tracking tools appeared first on TheGrio.
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GHC alumni brainstorm on health care service provision
Global Health Corps (GHC) alumni gathered in Lilongwe on Saturday to discuss mental health and ways of improving health care service provision. GHC has a fellowship program aimed at building a network of young leaders and on Saturday, September 24, alumni of the program met to discuss health
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São Tomé and Príncipe makes tangible gains for women in politics
Eric Overvest: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 September 2022: In São Tomé and Príncipe, 30 women trainees of the UN-backed course, ‘Women in Politics ’ received their certificates. ‘More women for more development’ is one of the inspiring mottos used by women's organizations in São Tomé and Príncipe in
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Superb Woman: Julia Dudley Najieb - Texas Metro News
Julia Dudley Najieb is an author, journalist, playwright and television producer and director. The post Superb Woman: Julia Dudley Najieb appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Marin County and Nine Local Jurisdictions File Suit Against Monsanto to Recover Costs Related to Cleanup of Toxic PCBs | Post News Group
Monsanto produced nearly 99% of all PCBs used in the United States since the 1930s and continued until its manufacture was banned by the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976. According to Monsanto’s own internal documents, company officials knew and were warned about the dangers to human health and
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First Black Woman Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from League of Calif. Cities | Post News Group
Sedalia Sanders has had a lifetime of firsts, pushing boundaries in local politics. As a past president of the California League of Cities, elected in 1995, she was given the President’s Council’s highest honor at the opening of the organization’s three-day conference last Wednesday, at the Long
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PRESS ROOM: Hear Her Campaign Addresses Health Inequities Among Pregnant and Postpartum People | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many pregnant and postpartum people may feel ignored or dismissed when sharing their concerns, which may make them hesitant to ask questions or speak up. Not fully listening may cause healthcare providers to miss warning signs that require urgent care. Hear Her encourages
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NGO develops 'YEAH' Board game to help youths get right information on SRHR
A youth led organisation,  Her Liberty Malawi, has developed a board game to help  young people of all backgrounds to get the right information on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services. Speaking during the launch of the game on Thursday, Her Liberty Programs Manager Hastings
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PRESS ROOM: EPA Administrator Regan to Join Leaders of Civil Rights, Environmental Justice Movement for Significant Announcement in Warren County, North Carolina | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan will be joined by significant figures from the civil rights and environmental justice movements, including Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association and
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New Bivalent Boosters Adds Protection from Omicron Variant Ahead of Predicted Surge | Post News Group
“Many in the community have expressed concerns that the vaccine was created too fast to be safe and reliable,” Brooks said, “The mRNA platform … that's been around for 11 years or so; it was developed when we had SARS CoV-1 so a lot of people forget because it didn't go pandemic and then
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AG Bonta Releases Racial Data Critical for Policymakers, Law Enforcement | Post News Group
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said crime rates remain below historical highs, but property and violent crimes continue to have terrible effects on California communities. “Gun violence, in particular, remains a consistent and growing threat. In fact, in 2021, nearly three-fourths of all
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COMMENTARY: Inspiring Tennis from Serena, Tiafoe, and Coco Gauff | Post News Group
The match that had people buzzing came last Friday, featuring Serena Williams, considered the best women’s player ever. Nearly 41-years old, a mother of a young child, Serena had announced her retirement. Friday would be her last
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OP-ED: Black Theatre Day (September 17) is An Annual Day of Solidarity and Service | BlackPressUSA
THE BURTON WIRE — Black theatres provide a public service as an educational resource. After two decades of teaching in higher education, including the past five years at Dartmouth College, I found that most students entering my theatre and cultural studies classes as well as many
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Colleges in North Central Florida receive millions in funding for building maintenance
To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email every morning. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – “We’re grateful to the state for such an incredible gift.” Colleges and universities received state funding from the Deferred Building
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Superb Woman: Angela Johnson - Texas Metro News
Angela Johnson, PhD is an author, entrepreneur and a scholar. The post Superb Woman: Angela Johnson appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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National Aurtism Foundation Teams With Lamborghini To Host Inaugural Black Tie Fundraising Gala - Texas Metro News
The star-studded 'Lamborghini Ball' will take place October 20. The post National Aurtism Foundation Teams With Lamborghini To Host Inaugural Black Tie Fundraising Gala appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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The Elders Institute of Wisdom Honors Clarice Freeman as she Celebrates 102 Years - Garland Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mrs. Edwards, who is a member of the Friends of the African American Library at Gregory School in Fourth Ward, will lead a future celebration to honor Mrs. Clarice Freeman—the musician, educator, and community leader. Mrs. Clarice Freeman has a large collection of historical
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Buy Black Business Spotlight: Excellence Rising Academic and Athletic Development - Texas Metro News
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The Elders Institute of Wisdom Honors Clarice Freeman as she Celebrates 102 Years - Texas Metro News
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mrs. Edwards, who is a member of the Friends of the African American Library at Gregory School in Fourth Ward, will lead a future celebration to honor Mrs. Clarice Freeman—the musician, educator, and community leader. Mrs. Clarice Freeman has a large collection of historical
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Time is Money: Three Considerations to Help You Move Through the Homebuying Process More Quickly | Post News Group
It’s in your best interest to shop around and find a lender who will help you find the lowest rates and fees. Prequalifying with multiple lenders can be a good way to check quotes, and it also allows you to keep a pulse on how the rapidly changing interest rates can impact the amount of house you
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PRESS ROOM: Largest-Ever HBCU Week Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Next Month | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Disney’s involvement in HBCU Week is part of a relationship between HBCU Week Foundation and Disney on the Yard, an initiative focused on deepening Disney’s engagement with HBCUs. By working more closely with HBCUs, Disney aims to continue building a long-term pipeline of Black
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New Bivalent Boosters Adds Protection from Omicron Variant Ahead of Predicted Surge | BlackPressUSA
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New Lifelong Medical Center Holds Dedication Ceremonies in Richmond | Post News Group
In a pre-dedication ceremony, Dr. Brazell H. Carter, president of the Robinson Weeks Robinson (RWR) scholarship program and a physician at LifeLong, officially welcomed early attendees in the RWR Conference Room, announcing that the WJHC has been in full operation since the facility opened in
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