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Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency, Calls In National Guard to Atlanta to Protect State Buildings Amid Continued Unrest
Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia has declared a state of emergency and authorized the call-up of as many as 1,000 National Guard troops. The National []
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Although the dominant narrative suggests men, more than women, have been more affected by COVID-19 and police brutality, Black women shouldn’t be erased in time, especially if we all want to get
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'Ugh Nope': Fans Are Not Here for Lyrica Anderson and A1 Bentley Discussing Marital Woes on Reality TV
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Senate confirms Miller as U.S. marshal in West Tennessee - TSDMemphis.com
NASHVILLE — The Senate has confirmed a deputy police chief as the new U.S. marshal for West Tennessee. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Marsha Blackburn and Rep. David Kustoff praised last week’s vote to confirm Tyreece Miller, Jackson Police Department’s deputy chief. President Donald Trump nominated
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The Month In Trump: October
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Black America’s Conflicted History with the Insurrection Act - Black Voice News
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On Juneteenth, we honored victims of racial violence – Daytona Times
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