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Analysis: Coronavirus splits Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his own party | Dallas Weekly
Editor’s note: If you’d like an email notice whenever we publish Ross Ramsey’s column, click here. If you would like to listen to the column, just click on the play button below. (Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) Gov. Greg Abbott’s most exasperating allies sure chose an
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Black women voters demand to be heard | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Roz Edward In light of the shameful miscarriage of justice by a Louisville grand jury last week failing to hold a single person accountable for the police killing of Breonna Taylor, it’s imperative that somebody starts actually listening to and centering the voices of Black women. I’m hoping you
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Multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to recalled mushrooms - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The cases started between January 21 to August 26, the agency reported Thursday. Of the 41 infected, four hospitalizations were reported. The infected people range in age from two to 74 years
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Trump shifts focus to Pennsylvania to shore up reelection - Black News Channel
By JONATHAN LEMIRE, MARC LEVY and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign has grown increasingly focused on making inroads in Pennsylvania to offset potential vulnerabilities in other battlegrounds. The president will travel to the state for the
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Health Insurers Must Answer Disparities Devastating Black And Latino Communities - The Seattle Medium
In New York state, for example, African-Americans make up 14 percent of the population, but have experienced 26 percent of all deaths. In Virginia, 49 percent of coronavirus cases come from the Hispanic and Latino community, which makes up 10 percent of the
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Texas sheriff indicted after probe into Black man’s death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas sheriff has been indicted on charges of destroying or concealing video in an investigation... View Article The post Texas sheriff indicted after probe into Black man’s death appeared first on TheGrio.
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Report Reveals Alarming Amount Of Systemic Police And Prosecutorial Misconduct - The Seattle Medium
While researchers of a new report released on Tuesday, Sept. 15, said it’s hard to summarize the enormity of the harm Burge and his underlings inflicted their victims, and what Anderson did, they did piece together a critical and comprehensive study on tainted cases that have only underscored why
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Native American tribes in Texas rally to increase voter turnout | Dallas Weekly
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Cecelia Flores knows that voting turnout among her fellow Alabama-Coushatta Tribe members in East Texas has traditionally been low. The chairperson for the federally recognized tribe said
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Floyd Flake Street | Afram News
The historical Acreage Home community is boasting with pride as one of its "sons" is being honored in New York City. There will be a ceremony held Oct. 3, renaming a street after former Congressman Floyd H. Flake.
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2020 Election Live Updates: Report on Trump’s $750 Income Tax Payments Reverberates on Eve of Debate
Mr. Trump will inevitably face questions about a Times report on his tax avoidance when he debates Joe Biden. The weekend’s polls brought more good news for Mr. Biden. Kamala Harris plans to speak about Amy Coney Barrett during a campaign trip to North Carolina.
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California the 1st State to Surpass 800,000 Coronavirus Infections
California has emerged as the first state to pass 800,000 confirmed coronavirus cases.
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Jennifer Williams Backs Up Rolls-Royce Birthday Gift with Stunning Bikini Vacation Photo: 'You Betta Get It'
Former 'Basketball Wives' star Jennifer Williams leaves her fans speechless after showing some skin on Sunday. Williams is celebrating Virgo season at RoMarley Beach House […]
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California Reopens More Widely as Infections Hit Lowest Rate - Black Voice News
More of California was cleared to reopen additional businesses Tuesday, including most of the San Francisco Bay Area and one of Southern California's largest counties, as coronavirus infection rates have fallen to their lowest level of the pandemic. Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state health secretary, also
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Houston Church Steps Up to Help Black-Owned Food Truck Vendors Stay Afloat During COVID: 'If We Can Get Together and Come As One, We Can Do Anything'
Windsor Village United Methodist Church is helping African-American entrepreneurs get back on their feet amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Power Center Food Truck Park, open […]
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Africa's Doctor Alabi Sets Up Emotions City Trust in Lagos to Provide Free Therapy
[This Day] Africa's female Emotions Doctor and Founder, Emotions City, Oyinkansola Alabi has set up an Emotions City Trust to support thousands of individuals who require therapy but cannot afford it, as it unveiled its new Lagos office at Osborne Foreshore Estate in Ikoyi, where top notch mental
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Doc Rivers out as Clippers’ coach after seven seasons
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Doc Rivers would easily be considered the best coach in Los Angeles Clippers history.... View Article The post Doc Rivers out as Clippers’ coach after seven seasons appeared first on TheGrio.
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The Small but Mighty HBCUs Doing More With Less
Huston-Tillotson and Paul Quinn don’t pull in donations like Howard and Spelman, but that doesn’t stop them from investing in their… Continue reading on ZORA »
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Trump Is Expecting Amy Coney Barrett To ‘Be A Female Antonin Scalia,’ Who Once Said Blacks Need ‘Slower’ Colleges
Donald Trump was expected to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court, but will she "be a female Antonin Scalia"? That won't be good for Black folks.
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California NAACP president aids corporate prop campaigns — collects $1.2 million and counting - Black Voice News
In summary Alice Huffman, who is both a professional campaign consultant and long-time NAACP leader, was especially sought after this year as political campaigns respond to the national reckoning over race. Read through the voter handbook for California’s November election, and a name pops up over
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A NFL Week 1 that would make Marlin Briscoe smile.
As the careers of longtime faces of the QB position, Tom Brady and Drew Brees, wind down, the present and future of the NFL quarterback position looks bright for Black men and their success will inspire even more talent in the pipeline.
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South Park church vandalized, keeps helping others in need - DefenderNetwork.com
Ronald Smith has been a member of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Houston's South Park neighborhood for the past 40 years. He's been its pastor for the past 20 years. But he has never seen anything like what happened in the early afternoon of Monday, Sept. 14. That’s when a white
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Black Woman Entrepreneur Owns Two 7-Eleven Stores Right Across the Street From Each Other
Meet Alyson Rae Lawson, the CEO and founder of RaeLawson Enterprise LLC, a franchisee/operator of two 7-Eleven convenience stores with gas stations that are located right across the street from…
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Trump Nominating Amy Coney Barrett After Voting Has Begun Undermines The Democratic Process, Civil Rights Groups Say
Civil rights groups condemned Trump for nominating Amy Coney Barrett to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg even though voting has already begun in the 2020 election.
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New housing goals stir opposition - Black Voice News
In summary California has many crises, including COVID-19 and recession, but its housing shortage continues and a showdown is looming. As this much-troubled year began, the twin crises of homelessness and a broader housing shortage were, by common consent, California’s most pressing political
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State Fair of Texas announces first-ever virtual Big Tex Job Fair - Dallas Examiner
Special to The Dallas Examiner   The State Fair of Texas is proud to hold the first virtual Big Tex Job Fair, in partnership with Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, Goodwill Industries of Dallas
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Trump Pledges To Make Juneteenth Federal Holiday In Bid For Black Voters
The president did not explain how he would get the holiday on the books since only Congress has the power to create a federal holiday,
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Trump Is Expecting Amy Coney Barrett To ‘Be A Female Antonin Scalia,’ Who Once Said Blacks Need ‘Slower’ Colleges
Donald Trump was expected to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court, but will she "be a female Antonin Scalia"? That won't be good for Black folks.
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National Trust reveals that 93 of its properties have links to colonialism and slavery - Voice Online
THE NATIONAL Trust has revealed that 93 of its properties have connections to slavery and... The post National Trust reveals that 93 of its properties have links to colonialism and slavery appeared first on Voice Online.
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COVID-19 global deaths nearing a million
Global deaths from COVID-19 are nearing 1 million fatalities.  According to the Johns Hopkins University in the United States, deaths have now reached 995,190.  The US has recorded the largest number of deaths, with 204,550...
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Africa: USA/Global - Millions Displaced By US Post-9/11 Wars
[AfricaFocus] "Wartime displacement (alongside war deaths and injuries) must be central to any analysis of the post-9/11 wars and their short- and long-term consequences. Displacement also must be central to any possible consideration of the future use of military force by the United States or
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