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Civil Rights Attorney Areva Martin on the Killing of George Floyd and Protesting at the Polls (Video)
For many, the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis last week was just the tipping
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Book Addresses Whether or Not the Killing of George Floyd Was a Tipping Point for Racism in America
To help both Black and white Americans better understand the impact of racism in America, Paradigm Publishing is offering free copies of the Amazon Kindle book, Solving The Race Issue In America by
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Keke Palmer Pleads With Members Of National Guard In Viral Video
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Stokes Named President of Downtown Partnership | Afro
Shelonda Stokes, a well-connected Baltimore business leader has been named president and executive of the influential Downtown
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KIEREINI: As fury rages over US police, let’s also look in the
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National Action Network holds vigil in Eutaw for George Floyd
The National Action Network (NAN) of West Alabama held a vigil and memorial program to honor George Floyd on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in front of the old Courthouse in
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BET co-founder calls for $14T in reparations for Black Americans | The Crusader Newspaper Group
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Celebrate Black High School Graduates
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FAMU proposal to leave MEAC and join the SWAC
In a decision heard throughout the historically black college community, Florida A&M University has decided to leave the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and join the Southwestern Athletic
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DeKalb Schools set to present plan for reopening schools in the fall
The DeKalb County School District will continue preparing its road map for bringing students and teachers back to classrooms for the upcoming school year, district officials said after state officials announced guidance for K-12 school
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‘The Pandemic Of Racism’ Killed George Floyd, Says Family Attorney At Memorial
The attorney for George Floyd’s family, Ben Crump, said the “pandemic of racism” was responsible for Floyd’s death last week at the hands of
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2020 Has Been Difficult For The Black Community. Discrimination At Work Only Adds Insult To Injury
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California’s Black Lawmakers Call for Converting Protest Momentum into Change
As mass protests continued across the state Tuesday, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) called for lasting change in race relations — as well as reform in social justice policy — in California and around the
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No contract for CMU $701m building, says project manager
PROJECT MANAGER at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Elaine Hayden, told a parliamentary oversight committee on Tuesday that her reputation would “take a beating” after admitting that she had no evidence to substantiate that there was a contract between the institution and Business Supply
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Black Lives Matter Advocates Running for Congress: Stay Engaged
As people take to the streets to demand justice for the killings of unarmed black women and men, Black Lives Matter advocates, some of whom have been on the front lines, are encouraging people to let their voices be heard at the
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Filmmakers Rally Behind John Boyega's Stirring 'F**k That' Speech Against Racism
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After living on this earth for six decades, the only thing that changes are the names and ages of the victims who succumb to acts of violence whether at the hands of police, vigilantes or simply living while being
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Mrvan wins Democratic race in bid to succeed Visclosky | The Crusader Newspaper Group
North Township Trustee Frank J. Mvran emerged victorious in Indiana’s Primary, beating a crowded field of 14 Democratic candidates seeking to replace longtime Congressman Pete Visclosky in the First Congressional District in the U.S. House of
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Anthony Hamilton Connects us All with Hit New Single, “Back Together” Featuring Rick James
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Drew Brees Apologizes For 'Insensitive' Take On NFL Players Kneeling In Protest
Drew Brees admitted he’d “completely missed the mark” this week when he dismissed NFL players taking a knee in protest of racial inequality and police brutality as “disrespecting the
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Latin Gangs in Chicago Attack Black Protesters To Assist Police
Latino leaders in Chicago are calling for unity and non-violence after reports of black Chicagoans being harassed and attacked in some Latino
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Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), announced on May 2, 2020 that Mike Hooper has been named senior vice president and president of NIPSCO, responsible for delivering safe and reliable service to the nearly 1.2 million electric and natural
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Durant Foundation Feeds 500 Families in Prince George’s | Afro
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`Get your knee off our necks!': Floyd mourned in Minneapolis
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