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Three months after President Donald Trump bowed to the realities of a pandemic that put big chunks of life on pause and killed more Americans than several major wars, Trump is back to business as usual — even as coronavirus cases are on the upswing in many parts of the

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LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, voters in California’s 25th Congressional District will choose the successor to former Representative Katie Hill, and Wisconsin voters in the state’s Seventh District will look to fill the seat left by former Representative Sean

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Salvation Army to provide homeless services in Whittier

WHITTIER — The Salvation Army will serve as the service provider for the establishment and operation of a homeless navigation center, following City Council action May

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Black men share their thoughts on being stopped by law enforcement –

However, being aware of the many fatal interactions out there, I carry a fear in my heart every time I even see a police

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St. Ann Center helps Milwaukee Mask-Up!

“We see this as an important way we can give back to our community and the entire Greater Milwaukee Community,” said Chief Operating Officer Diane

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Biden: If you can't choose me over Trump, 'you ain't black'

ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Biden suggested on Friday that African Americans who back President Donald Trump “ain’t black,” comments that stirred controversy over whether he was being condescending to voters who could decide whether he wins the White

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Statement on Mayor Garcetti’s Announcements During Ongoing Protests

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced last night that the City would cut the Los Angeles Police Department budget by $100-$150 million, responding to the demands of tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents who have protested and advocated this past

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Vogue editor apologises for 32 years of race-related `mistakes'

NEW YORK, United States (AP) — Vogue's Anna Wintour has apologised in an internal e-mail for “mistakes” made in her 32-year tenure in not doing enough to elevate black voices on her staff and publishing images and stories that have been racially and culturally “hurtful or

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Executive Director of Civil and Human Rights Join the Mayor of the City Los Angeles to Discuss the Social Reform Within L.A.

Executive Director of Civil and Human Rights Join the Mayor of the City Los Angeles to Discuss the Social Reform Within

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Biden Staff Donate To Group That Pays Bail In Riot-Torn Minneapolis

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Powerful Black Lives Matter Murals Are Popping Up on Streets Across the U.S. | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Over a week ago, Washington, D.C.’s mayor commissioned a sprawling mural that spells out “Black Lives Matter;” now, cities across the nation are creating their own tributes to the

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Glenmuir High School, donors provide COVID-19 relief

Dr Marsha Smalling, principal of the Glenmuir Road-based institution in May Pen, told The Gleaner that the pandemic presented a need for the school to act on its mandate of

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7 Ways to Stay Healthy When Working Out in a Gym.

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Wild monkey found in Trinidad hospital operating room

(Trinidad Guardian) As medical personnel at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (POSGH) prepared to resume elective surgeries on Friday, they were delayed for a few hours more after a wild monkey was found in the operating

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National Parents Union Releases Its Family Bill Of Rights To Ensure An Equity-Infused Education Recovery (press release)

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Despite Global Reopening Push, Some Jobs are Gone for Good | Afro

That’s the harsh truth facing workers laid off around the world, from restaurants in Thailand to car factories in France, whose livelihoods fell victim to a virus-driven recession that’s accelerating decline in struggling industries and upheaval across the global

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Bellflower to allow fireworks sales, annual summer events

The City Council, which on April 27 approved 14 applications from nonprofit groups to sell fireworks, set up conditions for such sales May 11, placing an emphasis on social distancing and the availability of hand sanitizers to sellers along with soap and water units for hand

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Officer in George Floyd Death Arrested as Obama Shows Leadership While Trump Calls for 'Shooting' of Protestors

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Statements from Atlanta City Council Members on the passing of John Sweet

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Birmingham delays FY 2021 budget by three months due to COVID-19

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Georgia Law Officials Are Looking For Answers After Two Sisters Found Dead Under Bridge

Georgia law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved in the tragic death of two stepsisters, Truvenia Campbell, 31, and Vanita

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Jamaican teacher's claims of racial discrimination in China said to be unfounded

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City councilors question police dept. funding

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