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Michelle Obama warns at DNC that Trump is 'in over his head' | The Atlanta Voice
At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, former first lady Michelle Obama told party members that “when they go low, we go high.” After four years of President Donald Trump, she came back to give it to them straight. “If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me they can; and they
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#Election2020: Harris prepares to make history with VP acceptance speech | The Atlanta Voice
Kamala Harris is poised to make history on Wednesday as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party’s presidential ticket, a moment intended to galvanize Democratic voters heading into the fall campaign against President Donald Trump. This will be her second time speaking to the
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How Black women cleared a path for Harris to be the VP pick - DefenderNetwork.com
When Hazel Dukes stepped onto the Democratic National Convention stage in 1972 to second Shirley Chisholm’s presidential nomination, it amounted to more than history. It was a moment of hope. The legacy of Chisholm, who famously said she was “unbossed and unbothered,” was cemented that day as the
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Dems put divides aside, rally behind Biden at convention — The Sacramento Observer
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama delivered a passionate condemnation of President Donald Trump during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, declaring him “in over his head” and warning that the nation’s mounting crises would only get worse if he’s reelected over Joe Biden. “Donald
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Safety net for uninsured extended through September 15
Two more states — Alaska and Delaware — meet the metrics to qualify for the travel advisory requiring people traveling from the listed states, all of which have significant community spread, to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in New York.
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Trump warns of 'rigged election' as he uses conspiracy and fear to counter Biden's convention week - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The dire warnings -- reliant on false information and racist tropes -- foreshadowed a bitter fall campaign as Trump seeks to reverse a slide in the
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Man Who Filmed Wisconsin Police Shooting Of Jacob Blake Speaks Out
Raysean White rehashes his feelings about the incident.
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NBA, NFL on the Jacob Blake shooting: 'Why does this keep happening?' - TheGrio
Members of the sports world have reacted to the shooting of Jacob Blake and it's safe to say they are... View Article The post NBA, NFL on the Jacob Blake shooting: 'Why does this keep happening?' appeared first on TheGrio.
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5 Voter Suppression Tactics To Watch For In 2020
Here are five voter suppression tactics to watch out for before the 2020 elections.
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College Football in the Spring: When? How much? Who plays? – Dallas Post Tribune
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Back in April, not long after the NCAA basketball tournament was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the idea of moving the 2020 college football to the spring of 2021 already was being tossed around. A last resort is what it was called by
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Michelle Obama Highlights Opening Night of Democratic National Convention
By Steve Peoples Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama delivered a passionate broadside against President Donald Trump during Monday’s opening night of the Democratic National Convention, assailing the Republican president as unfit for the job and warning that the nation’s mounting crises
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Police shooting: Jacob Blake rally in Atlanta today | Atlanta Daily World
A police shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin has ignited resident rage and protests with Atlantans gathering toady, Tuesday, Aug 25 at 8 PM in Woodruff Park for Wisconsin man, Jacob Blake. … Continued The post Police shooting: Jacob Blake rally in Atlanta today appeared first on Atlanta Daily World.
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Jacob Blake's father shares son's condition after shooting, national guard deployed - TheGrio
Jacob Blake’s father has given an update on his son who was shot by Kenosha, Wisconsin police multiple times just... View Article The post Jacob Blake's father shares son's condition after shooting, national guard deployed appeared first on TheGrio.
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Trump questions election integrity as he's renominated - African American News Today - EIN News
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Michelle Obama delivers 'electrifying moment' - TSDMemphis.com
by Steve Peoples and Michelle L. Price - NEW YORK — Michelle Obama delivered a passionate condemnation of President Donald Trump during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, declaring him “in over his head” and warning that the nation’s mounting crises would only get worse if
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Local jails supported slavery in antebellum society, and they’re still doing it
… subjects, a system into which African American subjects unfortunately and frequently fell … bondage and confinement loomed over Black Americans, placing the liberty of … district attorney who notoriously sent Black Americans back into bondage without giving …
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Protests Erupt In Louisiana And Wisconsin After Cops Repeatedly Shoot Black Men Walking Away
Folks rally behind Jacob Blake and Trayford Pellerin.
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Kohl’s Strengthens Commitment to Milwaukee Community with $1 Million Donation to Local Nonprofits
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RNC 2020 Live: Trump to accept nomination from White House, Ivanka Trump to speak - African American News Today - EIN News
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National Guard called out after police shoot Black man - Black News Channel
By TAMMY WEBBER and MORRY GASH Associated Press KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's governor summoned the National Guard for fear of another round of violent protests Monday after the police shooting of a Black man turned Kenosha into the nation's latest flashpoint city in a summer of racial
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Watch Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech Live In Her ‘Major Contribution To The 2020 Race’
Michelle Obama was scheduled to be front and center on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention with a keynote speech that, if history was any indication, will be remembered for years to come.
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Jacob Blake Paralyzed From Waist Down, Father Says
The father of Jacob Blake says that his son is paralyzed from the waist down after being shot by Kenosha, Wisconsin police officers multiple times in the back. Blake's father, […] The post Jacob Blake Paralyzed From Waist Down, Father Says appeared first on Essence.
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POLITICO Playbook: USPS battle hits House floor - African American News Today - EIN News
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(BPRW) ONE UNITED BANK’s CHAIRMAN & CEO KEVIN COHEE TO SPEAK AT 10th ANNUAL NATIONAL BLACK ECONOMIC CONFERENCE: THE ROAD TO GENERATIONAL WEALTH | Press releases
(BPRW) ONE UNITED BANK’s CHAIRMAN & CEO KEVIN COHEE TO SPEAK AT 10th ANNUAL NATIONAL BLACK ECONOMIC CONFERENCE: THE ROAD TO GENERATIONAL WEALTH (Black PR Wire) West Palm Beach, FL…
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We are WINCONSIN!
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) We learned our lesson in 2016, my friends. So I challenge all of us this November to turn our proud Wisconsin into a solid blue WINCONSIN! Reflecting back to November of 2016 is painful for all of us. What we’ve endured for over three and a half years since
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'Ballot harvesting' targeted amid fight over voting rules - Black News Channel
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — As President Donald Trump's reelection campaign challenged Nevada's new voting law in court, the president and Republicans argued the rules would facilitate fraud and illegal voting. Chief among their criticisms was a provision allowing 'ballot
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'I would not be in White House if it wasn't for your husband' – Trump hits back at Michelle Obama - Face2Face Africa
United States President Donald Trump has responded to former first lady Michelle Obama calling him the 'wrong president' for the country. In a series of posts on Twitter, Trump wrote: 'Somebody please explain to @MichelleObama that Donald J. Trump would not be here, in the beautiful White House, if
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DNC convention speakers: What to know about Rep. Bennie Thompson
As the DNC Permanent Convention Chair, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., will preside over all official business in the Democratic National Convention hosted mostly virtually from the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee from August 17 to 20.
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‘Low-income’ voters could determine the 2020 Presidential Election | New Pittsburgh Courier
New study champions ‘poor and low-income’ people, urges them to vote on Nov. 3 by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer In the 2016 Presidential Election, Republican Donald Trump, the … Continued
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Members of Congress Demand Answers About California DMV $50M Personal Data Sale
When news broke about Facebook collaborating with data mining companies during the run-up to the 2016 presidential election, it may have broken the dam. Now almost four years later, more citizens are raising concerns about their data and who’s sharing it. Several members of California’s delegation
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