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Trump vows quick court vote, Biden urges delay for Nov. 3 — The Sacramento Observer
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that confirmation of his Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett will go “quickly” but his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, implored the Republican-led Senate to hold off on voting on her nomination until after the Nov. 3 election to “let the people
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Newsom to deny Californians access to virus vaccines — The Sacramento Observer
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California won’t allow any distribution of coronavirus vaccines in the nation’s most populous state until it is reviewed by the state’s own panel of experts, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. Vaccinations for the pandemic “will move at the speed of trust,” said
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Beyond the no-knock: Push in states to reform police tactics — The Sacramento Observer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After a year marked by police killings of Black men and women and mass civil unrest over racial injustice, some activists are taking aim at police tactics that can lead to deadly middle-of-the-night raids they say are used overwhelmingly in communities of color. Rather than
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Laviebyck Launches Le Voyage Collection
This year, each fashion week has taken new precautions but the style doesn't stop. For Miami Swim Week starting today, events will be kept to a minimum while some shows […] The post Laviebyck Launches Le Voyage Collection appeared first on Essence.
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Keke Palmer Brought The Beauty At The 2020 MTV VMAs
In a year when the typical arena-filled awards ceremony is impossible to pull off, style is one thing that viewers can still look forward to. And if Keke Palmer's beauty […] The post Keke Palmer Brought The Beauty At The 2020 MTV VMAs appeared first on Essence.
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Lizzo Hits Back At Critics Who Slammed Her For Promoting So-Called Diet Culture
The "Truth Hurts" star posted videos of a smoothie detox and workout videos, prompting fans to label her "fat-phobic" and letting down fans who are openly questioning her body acceptance angle.
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US asking states to speed vaccine, not hold back 2nd dose — The Sacramento Observer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older and to others at high risk by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots, officials said Tuesday. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that “the
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A tearful Lizzo speaks out about protests and the fight against racism | BlackPressUSA
ROLLING OUT — And the “Truth Hurts” hitmaker — who has lived in Minneapolis — is among many celebrities using their platform to call out the injustice, and she has demanded the full picture to be told as she shared information from people actually living in the state of Minnesota.
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Black Female Country Artist Mickey Guyton Had Herself A Night
Black female country music artist Mickey Guyton celebrated her record Grammy nomination with a performance of her hit record, "Black Like Me."
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Baseball gathers behind home plate to honor Hammerin' Hank - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Embattled Gov. Newsom delivers the State of the Sate Address — The Sacramento Observer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sought to rally a state worn down after a year of coronavirus lockdowns, record wildfires and unfathomable sickness and death, urging the nearly 40 million residents to “dream of brighter days ahead” while acknowledging his own mistakes that have put
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Lizzo Drops Second Collection With Quay Australia
If you didn't a chance to snag the first Lizzo x Quay Australia drop, the Australian eyewear company and Grammy award winning singer are back again with the second release. […] The post Lizzo Drops Second Collection With Quay Australia appeared first on Essence.
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As California burns, the winds arrive and the lights go out — The Sacramento Observer
SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — New wildfires ravaged bone-dry California during a scorching Labor Day weekend that saw a dramatic airlift of more than 200 people trapped by flames and ended with the state’s largest utility turning off power to 172,000 customers to try to prevent its power lines and
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Harvey Mason Jr. on The Recording Academy's New Approach to Black Music • EBONY
Harvey Mason Jr., the new president and CEO of the Recording Academy, shares his plans to increase diversity.
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PANGAIA Collaborates With JUST for Cozy Capsule Collection
PANGAIA, most known for its colorful eco-friendly jumpsuits has partnered with the boxed water company Just, which also happens to be spearheaded by Jaden Smith. Both companies create product with […] The post PANGAIA Collaborates With JUST for Cozy Capsule Collection appeared first on Essence.
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Lizzo Sounds Off On Voter Suppression During Billboard Music Awards Speech: ‘They’re Afraid Of Your Power’ - Blavity
Grammy-winning artist Lizzo shared a powerful and timely message to her fans during a speech at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday. “I just want to say, I've been thinking a lot about suppression and the voices that refuse to be suppressed. And I wonder, would I be standing here right now
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Defund Police Movement Gains Steam As Celebrities And Politicians Sign On
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Lizzo Just Shut Down The #EuphoriaChallenge With This Sickening Beauty Look
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Beyoncé Dominates NAACP Image Awards; Eddie Murphy Inducted into Hall of Fame | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The NAACP bestows the hall of fame induction on an individual viewed as a pioneer in their respective field and whose influence shaped the profession for generations. Previous inductees include Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Spike Lee, Ray Charles, and Sidney Poitier.
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The Sacramento Community Gathers at Cesar Chavez Park
More than 20,000 people of all backgrounds marched for peace, reform and accountability in downtown Sacramento Saturday.More than 20,000 people of all backgrounds marched for peace, reform and accountability in downtown Sacramento Saturday.
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Trump, Biden facing off on wildfires — The Sacramento Observer
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden are focusing the presidential campaign on the wildfire-scorched West Coast, with Trump meeting fire officials in California on Monday while Biden declares the fires underscore an urgent need to address climate change. The
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House Democrats promise some COVID relief before holidays — The Sacramento Observer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The No. 2 House Democrat told colleagues Thursday morning that the chamber won’t adjourn for the year without delivering at least some measure of COVID-19 relief, as Democrats show greater flexibility after absorbing losses in last month’s elections. But Majority Leader Steny
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Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: ‘Even as we grieved, we grew.’ — The Sacramento Observer
NEW YORK (AP) — The country has a new president and a new literary star. In one of the inauguration’s most talked about moments, poet Amanda Gorman summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world “even as we grieved, we grew.” The 22-year-old Gorman referenced
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Black National Convention Puts Spotlight on Police Brutality — The Sacramento Observer
NEW YORK (AP) — Black Lives Matter activists are holding their first Black National Convention Friday, a virtual event that will adopt a political agenda calling for slavery reparations, universal basic income, environmental justice and legislation that entirely re-imagines criminal justice
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Black Georgia Democrat makes pitch for Trump at RNC — The Sacramento Observer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats used their nominating convention last week to highlight several prominent Republicans who plan to cross party lines and vote for Joe Biden. On Monday, Republicans offered a counter: Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones. Jones, a Black lawyer from suburban Atlanta, used
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HOLLYWOOD — In a year when many awards ceremonies were pushed back or canceled, the BET Awards was one of the first to broadcast its 20th annual awards show virtually June 28, with pre-taped performances and speeches by celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion, Michelle Obama and Beyoncé. Besides
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New Study Finds Once Hospitalized, Black Patients with COVID-19 Have Lower Risk of Death than White Patients — The Sacramento Observer
NEW YORK (AP) - While multiple research studies show that Black and Hispanic patients are more likely to test positive for COVID-19, a team of investigators at NYU Langone Health has found that once hospitalized, Black patients (after controlling for other serious health conditions and neighborhood
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‘We Should Be Allowed to Make Healthy Choices Publicly’: Danielle Brooks Defends Lizzo After Critics Shame Her for Trying to Improve Her Health
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