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Black Singer of Regional Mexican Music Sparks Buzz, Emotion | Afro
By Russell Contreras The Associated Press Before clicking the Instagram video, the sight intrigued most. Sarah Palafox, a Black woman, held an iPhone while standing in front of mariachis. When users turned on the volume, they heard a woman belting out a heartbreak interpretation of Jenni
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Election 2020: The Illinois Fair Tax: What is it? | Chicago Defender
In addition to crucial election races, Illinois residents will vote on the Illinois Fair tax this November. The Illinois Fair Tax is a proposed amendment that would change the State Income Tax system from a flat tax to a graduated income tax where those who make more pay more.  According to the Tax
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Chicago Urban League announces changes to Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner | The Crusader Newspaper Group
2-Day Event Will Include Pre-Gala Generational Conversations, At-Home Dinner Parties, and Performances by Common, The Emotions, and Jonathan McReynolds The Chicago Urban League is making several changes to its signature annual fundraiser in light of the two biggest issues of 2020: COVID-19 and
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Worldwide Reactions Pour in on Trumps’ Coronavirus Diagnosis
Reactions to the positive coronavirus tests of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump poured in from around the globe Friday, as U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and others in tweeting their
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Congressional Black Caucus Urges Senate Not to Consider Supreme Court Nominee Until Next President Inaugurated – Dallas Post Tribune
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chair Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) and Congressional Black Caucus Judicial Nominations Task Force Chair Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)  issued the following statement regarding the current Supreme Court vacancy: “Along with Americans
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Crackdown on Bollywood Drug Nexus Sparks Cannabis Legalization Discourse | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
These days, marijuana is making headlines in India. The recreational drug has taken center stage with Bollywood actor, Sushant Singh Rajput's death by alleged suicide. As central law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the murky circumstances that to led to the actor's demise, his
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The NAACP and LeBron James’s “More Than A Vote” Initiative Attracts 10,000 Volunteer Poll Workers
According to nytimes.com, the collective of athletes headlined by NBA superstar LeBron James called More Than a Vote, announced Wednesday that its mission to increase…
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#StayWoke The Oklahoma Eagle Editorial: Vote: Keep Your Eyes On The Prize And They Are Trying To Forget Breonna Taylor’s Name | The Oklahoma Eagle
Vote: Keep Your Eyes On The Prize We are often told how important it is to vote, and sometimes the answer is our vote does not mean anything. This year it comes down to more than state questions and well-meaning candidates; this year we could be voting for our very lives and constitution. Does […]
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Fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from COVID-19 at age 81 | The Atlanta Voice
Kenzo Takada, the iconic French-Japanese fashion designer famed for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that channeled global travel, has died. He was 81. The family said in a statement to French media Sunday that Takada died from complications from COVID-19 in a hospital in
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"People don't know this history": Shannon Lee on the Chinatown Tong Wars in Bruce Lee's "Warrior" - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
Shannon Lee appeared on "Salon Talks" to discuss the martial arts show, representation & her dad's relevance today
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COVID-19 cases rising among US children as schools reopen – Dallas Post Tribune
By LINDSEY TANNER After preying heavily on the elderly in the spring, the coronavirus is increasingly infecting American children and teens in a trend authorities say appears fueled by school reopenings and the resumption of sports, playdates and other activities. Children of all ages now make up
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MLB Great Bob Gibson Dies at 84 | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Robert Gibson (born Pack Robert Gibson — in his father’s honor — November 9, 1935 – October 2, 2020) played his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Gibson was arguably the greatest African American hurler in baseball history and certainly the greatest pitcher ever to play with the
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President Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19; Many Skeptical | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
It seems like there is always something going on at the White House that makes the regular, everyday American go, 'really?' The latest news has people second-guessing the President's authenticity and truthfulness…again. President Trump just shared that he and his wife tested positive for the
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Megan Thee Stallion's SNL Performance Blasts Kentucky AG And Sends Tory Lanez A Message
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Beau Gaitors talks about the history of Afro-Latin Americans
Reggie Williams welcomed the people to the second talk on the celebration of the month of the Hispanic Heritage. The webinar was called “Viewing the Invisible: Exploring the Black Presence in 19th Century Mexican History.” Historian, Beau Gaitors, was the guest speaker for the webinar on
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COVID-19 threatens Mon Valley’s emergence from economic decline, but small business owners remain hopeful | New Pittsburgh Courier
Top left: Jason Lott, co-owner of Ink Division. Bottom left: Cheryl Stasinowsky of Mary's Vine. Right: Kamahlai and Maurice Stewart, owners of House of Soul Catering. (Photos by Jay Manning/PublicSource) by Matt Petras When word spread of the first coronavirus outbreaks, Cheryl Stasinowsky
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MLB Great Bob Gibson Dies at 84 – Free Press of Jacksonville
Hall of Fame baseball player Bob Gibson at Roger Dean Stadium during 2010 Spring Training for the St. Louis Cardinals. MLB Hall of Famer was a star in baseball and basketball at Creighton University (Photo: Creighton Athletics)
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Trump Promises "Platinum Plan" for Black Americans | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Trump’s proposals for Black America include prosecuting Antifa and the the Ku Klux Klan, making Juneteenth a holiday on the federal level proposals focused on Black wealth. Trump’s proposal related to improving Black economic standing included an investment of $500 billion in Black
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Gov. Greg Abbott limits counties to one absentee ballot drop-off location, bolstering GOP efforts to restrict voting | Dallas Weekly
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Gov. Greg Abbott threw the weight of his office Thursday behind Republican efforts to limit options for Texas voters who want to hand-deliver their completed absentee ballots for the
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Trump campaign adviser claims Biden's mask is a 'prop' as President hospitalized with Covid-19 | The Atlanta Voice
A senior adviser to President Donald Trump's reelection campaign claimed that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden uses face masks as a 'prop,' two days after the President was hospitalized after contracting the coronavirus. Senior campaign adviser Jason Miller, when pressed by ABC's George
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At Black Then, we frequently see interesting photos that give us a glimpse into the past. They tend to show us a piece of black history that is often not covered in textbooks, in history classes, or shown in the media. In a photo that we found on Black History Album , we see this […]
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Milwaukee Urban League Roundtable Discusses Stress and More Effecting Women’s Health
By Hayley Crandall Milwaukee Urban League hosted a virtual roundtable Wednesday afternoon to discuss stress and various health disparities affecting Black women through various avenues. Straight Talk on Women’s Health, moderated by President and CEO of Milwaukee Urban League Dr. Eve M. Hall, dived
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Two Brooklyn subway stations renamed after civil rights figure Medgar Evers | New York Carib News
Two subway stations in Crown Heights now bear the name “Medgar Evers College” in commemoration of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. Following through on state legislation passed earlier this year, MTA leaders and politicians officially tacked on to the names of the Franklin Avenue and President
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Marxists, Smarxists: Black lives still matter - Dallas Examiner
By KEVIN SERAAJ The Orlando Advocate Black Lives Matter. The inability of some to accept these words have completely divided this nation. The statement “Black lives matter” is both a pronouncement born of
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My life growing up in Texas - Dallas Examiner
By MOLLIE FINCH BELT The Dallas Examiner As a youth, I went to K.B. Polk and George Washington Carver Elementary schools and Lincoln High School in the 1950s. Schools in Dallas were segregated [...] The post My life growing up in Texas appeared first on Dallas Examiner.
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New California Law Will Require Racial Diversity on Corporate Boards
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring publicly traded corporations to have corporate board members from underrepresented communities.
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Census to end October 5 despite a judge’s order | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report The 2020 census will end October 5, despite a federal judge’s ruling last week allowing the head count of every U.S. resident to continue through the end of October. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Monday, September 28 said the ability of people to self-respond to
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