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A Michigan teen was sent to juvenile detention after she struggled to keep up with her schoolwork during the pandemic. The 15-year-old African-American girl, identified […]
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C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | New Pittsburgh Courier
By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership
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Welcome 'Heroes': The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority honors its frontline employees through its 'MARTA Heroes' video series | The Atlanta Voice
For the last couple of weeks, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has been honoring individuals within the organization through a series of behind-the-scenes videos called “MARTA Heroes.” Released on MARTA’s website and YouTube channel, beginning April 30, the videos are short
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‘Hey, Karen': Lightfoot tells White House press secretary to watch her mouth - DefenderNetwork.com
Kayleigh McEnany is no friend of the media, even though she is the White House Press Secretary and a former political pundit. McEnany is the mouthpiece of President Donald Trump, and she is good at her job which is spinning truths to fit her boss’ narratives. In a news briefing on Thursday, McEnany
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EBONY OWNERSHIP IMMEDIATELY REMOVES JACOB WALTHOUR AS CHAIRMAN WITH CAUSE
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One North Carolina City Council Approves Reparations – Sort Of | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Hundreds of years of Black blood spilled that fills the cup we drink from today,” said Councilman Keith Young, one of two African American members of the City Council that voted 7-0 in favor of reparations. It is simply not enough to remove statutes. Black people in this country
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Mary Trump says Trump is 'virulently racist,' has used racial slurs : TheGrio
President Donald Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, says her uncle is 'virulently racist,’ and confirms she’s heard him use racial slurs in the past. The post Mary Trump says Trump is 'virulently racist,' has used racial slurs appeared first on TheGrio.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot G-Checks Press Secretary For Going Karen: “Watch Your Mouth”
One of the most polarizing White House officials got put in her place for talking slick. On Thursday, July 16 Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany addressed the eyesore that is the gun violence problem in Chicago. When discussing the issue she took a very clear shot at Mayor Lori Lightfoot calling her
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U.S. Census Bureau to host 2020 Census caravan in Houston's Fifth Ward - DefenderNetwork.com
On Saturday, July 18, the U.S. Census Bureau, in partnership with Houston’s Fifth Ward and Mayor Sylvester Turner, is hosting the first 2020 Census Caravan in the Fifth Ward neighborhood. The caravan is the first of a series that is expected to inform the community about the importance of
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Who Was Danroy ‘DJ’ Henry, and Why Jay-Z, Rihanna and Others Are Speaking Out 10 Years After He Was Killed By Police
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R.I.P. Rev. C.T. Vivian, 95, Civil Rights Movement Activist and MLK Adviser
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C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | The Michigan Chronicle
By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership
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Voters to get say in dropping 'plantations' from R.I.'s name - Black News Channel
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Voters will get another chance to strip the words 'and Providence Plantations' from Rhode Island's formal name after lawmakers approved a joint resolution to put the question on the November ballot. Although the word 'plantations' in Rhode Island's name does not specifically
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Las Vegas police reach $2.2M settlement in chokehold death - Black News Channel
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In the news: Chelsey Green and Terri Lyne Carrington - The Bay State Banner
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'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams facing 5 years in prison over Breonna Taylor protest arrest - TheGrio
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams made news over the weekend after she and several other high profile activists were arrested at... View Article The post 'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams facing 5 years in prison over Breonna Taylor protest arrest appeared first on TheGrio.
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U.S. District Court has ruled that Mo'Nique’s allegations against Netflix are probable enough to go to trial. She filed claims of discrimination. The post Federal judge sides with Mo'Nique in Netflix discrimination lawsuit appeared first on TheGrio.
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