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Black Celebrities That Overcame Depression And Suicidal Thoughts
We give thanks to NBA player John Wall and other famous Black people that opened up about getting help with suicidal thoughts. The post Black Celebrities That Overcame Depression And Suicidal Thoughts appeared first on NewsOne.
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MADISON, Wis. – As part of its ongoing commitment to responsible gaming, the Wisconsin Lottery is proud to announce that it has been approved for Responsible Gaming Level 2 Certification by the World Lottery Association (WLA). Based in Basel, Switzerland, the WLA is recognized as the global
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Black August Uplifted as Alternative Black History Month to Celebrate Freedom Fighters Past and Present
Black August is becoming recognized as the alternative to Black History Month thanks to a movement that honors the freedom fighters of the past and present.
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‘Our Struggle Connects’: #StopAsianHate Atlanta Rally Attendees Build Bridges Of Black-Asian Solidarity
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Senate Race - Milwaukee Community Journal
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Wisconsin Republicans Vote to Honor Rush Limbaugh, Refuse to Honor Black History Month
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'Unacceptable': Newton Montessori School Closes Thanks to Instructor Who Taught a Black History Lesson By Letting Toddlers Make Blackface Masks
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Al Sharpton on Black firsts in politics: 'We did not put you there for symbolism' - TheGrio
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Black America Benefits from President Biden Signing Inflation Reduction Act - Milwaukee Community Journal
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed the historic $750 billion Inflation Reduction Act into law, a major accomplishment for the administration and a Democratic Party that’s now looking with more optimism toward
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President Trump is making his most signifiaqnct effort to woo Black voters with what he calls his  "platinum plan" for Black economic empowerment.
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Jeannie Holliday returns to Milwaukee for Black History Month concert
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The Dallas Weekly and Mark Cuban Companies announce winners of "Business is Black!" Campaign | Dallas Weekly
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