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Female soldiers at Army bases in Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Kentucky face a greater risk of sexual assault and harassment than those at other posts, accounting for more than a third of all active-duty Army women sexually assaulted in 2018, according to a new Rand Corp. study. The
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BBB Scam Alert: Watch Out for Social Security Administration Impostors | Dallas Weekly
In a May 2021 Semiannual Report to Congress, the inspector general of the SSA reported that the rates of social security fraud calls increased exponentially between May-August 2020. Additionally, scammers are using advanced techniques to convince victims of their legitimacy, including using
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9th Circuit Appeals Court blocks the overturn of California’s assault weapons ban - L.A. Focus News
The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a federal judge's controversial ruling that overturned California's longtime ban on assault weapons, in which he likened the AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife. In an order Monday, a three-judge panel on the federal appeals court issued a stay of US District
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Savannah African Art Museum To Host Free Juneteenth Community Celebration | BlackPressUSA
THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE - Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolishment of chattel slavery in the United States dating back to June 19,1865 when the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and
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GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law suffered a major setback in the Senate Tuesday, blocked... View Article The post GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill appeared first on TheGrio.
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Seven Dallas ISD Seniors Receive Fairway to Success Scholarships | Dallas Weekly
Erin Crittendon, Analee Loredo, Antonio Segura, Catalina Salazar, Alejandra Resendez, Mykielia Lovgren each received a $20,000 college scholarship, and Noelia Espinosa was awarded the UNT Dallas-funded scholarship
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Killeen High School's first African American teacher has died
… . Ruth Altrac Tomlin, the first African American teacher at Killeen High School … Tomlin '67, the first African American graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor …
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California to Simplify Rent Relief Application | BlackPressUSA
VOICE AND VIEWPOINT - Tenant advocates also reported that tenants who cannot contact or who face harassment from their landlords were effectively locked out of full rent relief, since the state’s plan requires landlords to forgive 20% of rental debt in order to receive the remaining 80%. Tenants in
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Senate Passes Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green began recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday in his office last year, so when the Senate passed legislation this week to make the date that commemorates freedom a national holiday, the congressman was among the first to cheer. “What began as a grassroots
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Drake partners with Live Nation Canada to open new entertainment venue | BlackPressUSA
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Juneteenth federal holiday is a start, but Black America isn’t free
The good news is that Juneteenth is a federal holiday. The bad news is that Black people still need that... View Article The post Juneteenth federal holiday is a start, but Black America isn’t free appeared first on TheGrio.
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Black Americans laud Juneteenth holiday, but say work still needs to be done - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… FREKING The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Black Americans rejoiced Thursday after President Joe … the end of slavery. Many Black Americans had long celebrated Juneteenth. “Juneteenth …
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VP Harris hails Texas Dems who quashed elections bill as ‘courageous leaders and American patriots’ - Texas Metro News
After Cornyn accuses them of walking off the job on Texas’ SB7, Dems says it’s their job, and his, to oppose voter suppression and discrimination. By Todd J. Gillman WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed Texas lawmakers to the White House on Wednesday, celebrating a brash victory in
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Big Tex is Hiring! - Texas Metro News
With just over 100 days until the State Fair of Texas opens, Big Tex is looking to hire thousands of sensational seasonal Tex Team members. Seasonal job applications are now available online for a variety of departments. Known for celebrating all things Texan, seasonal team members are essential to
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Register TODAY for Milwaukee Urban League's State of Black America MKE - Milwaukee Community Journal
State of Black America Milwaukee Intersecting Employment and Entrepreneurship: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Pipeline Greetings! Join Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall for the 2021 State of Black America Milwaukee summer virtual town hall featuring a panel of
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Get a Taste of the Islands at Coco Breeze | BlackPressUSA
POST NEWS GROUP - Located on the corner of High and Fairfax in East Oakland, stands Coco Breeze, a colorful, Caribbean restaurant.| By Post Staff Chef Annabelle Goodridge wraps curry chicken in a Roti at Coco Breeze in Oakland, Calif. Photo Credit, Christy Price Located on the corner of High and
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President Biden Signs Juneteenth Holiday into Law - Voice and Viewpoint
By Stacy M. Brown Beginning on Friday, June 18, federal employees enjoyed the country’s 12th – and perhaps most significant – paid holiday. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held a signing ceremony, officially marking Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Because Juneteenth falls on
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Ikea Under Fire For Juneteenth Menu Offering Fried Chicken And Watermelon
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A peanut butter treat | BlackPressUSA
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Caribbean legislators welcome US Supreme Court rejection of challenge to Obamacare
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Jam to live music, and get vaccinated while you’re at it. The Wisconsin National Guard will offer free COVID-19 vaccinations at a summer entertainment series at St. Ann Center’s Indaba Band Shell, 2450 W. North Ave. Vaccinations are scheduled to be available from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every
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Texas bullet train group inks deal with Milan design firm – Dallas Post Tribune
DALLAS (AP) — The developer of a long-planned — and controversial — high-speed rail line that would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes announced Tuesday that it signed a $16 billion contract with an Italian company to build the project, in what could be a step toward
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With Houstonians ready to get back outside, Juneteenth 2021 events take center stage - DefenderNetwork.com
With the nationwide GOP attack on Black educational perspectives, the 100-year commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre and voter suppression antics running wild, Black people are wide open for something positive. This openness comes with COVID cases decreasing and a nation ready
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Harris to visit US-Mexico border area regarding migration - L.A. Focus News
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris will make her first visit on Friday to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office, following criticism from members of both parties for failing to go earlier despite her role leading the Biden administration's response to a steep
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Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare - The Seattle Medium
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U.S. Mayors Group Make Commitment To Reparations for Black Citizens | The Crusader Newspaper Group
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sets July 8 date for special legislative session on voting bill, other issues - DefenderNetwork.com
Gov. Greg Abbott has set a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 8, his office announced Tuesday. Abbott’s office did not specify what legislative priorities will be included on the special session agenda and said in an advisory that such items “will be announced
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Let the People Be Heard: Why is Juneteenth still relevant? - DefenderNetwork.com
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