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The David Gelles 6/7 NYT essay, “Corporate American Has Failed Black America,” with comments and insights by “elite Black executives” like Darren Walker, Ford Foundation; Mellody Hobson, Ariel Investments; Ursula Burns, former Xerox CEO/Chair; billionaire Robert Smith, Class of 2019 Morehouse
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Congress Moves for A New Piece of Support During Coronavirus | The Crusader Newspaper Group
While the legislation follows the previous bills like the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act enacted on April 24, the new legislation extends many new priorities in the new round of the
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Glenn H. Taylor, U.S. Senator from Idaho and
Glenn H. Taylor, U.S. Senator from Idaho and Vice-presidential candidate of Progressive party, arrested in Birmingham for trying to enter a meeting through a door marked for Negroes.
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1
1948
Senator Edward Brooke named temporary chairman of
Senator Edward Brooke named temporary chairman of Republican National Convention, Miami, Florida.
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5
1968
Kenyatta Targets Ruto's Mt Kenya Allies in Fresh Purge
As Jubilee Party MPs await their parliamentary group meeting with President Uhuru Kenyatta, the onslaught against Deputy President William Ruto's men in the Senate continues with a shake-up of committees expected
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Kenya: Governor Sonko's Daughter Sets Date for Her Wedding
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's daughter Saumu Mbuvi and her fiancé Lamu Senator Anwar Loitiptip have set a date for their
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Known White Supremacist Stephen Miller Rumored To Be Writing Trump Speech On Race Relations
Stephen Miller is many things—Trump’s senior adviser, a far-right conservative, an anti-immigrationist and known White
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Spingarn Medal: Edward W. Brooke
Spingarn Medal presented to Edward W. Brooke for his public service as the first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction.
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7
1967
Let’s rename Army bases honoring Confederate officers –
As commander of the Army of the Mississippi, Braxton Bragg (Fort Bragg, North Carolina) was outmaneuvered in several campaigns; defeated Union forces at Chickamauga but was then routed by U.S. Grant in the battle of
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Watt, Melvin Luther (1945- )
Carolina in the 20th century, Mel Watts is a current member of the United States House of Representatives. Watts was born on August 26, 1945 in the small community of Steele Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and attended high school in Charlotte. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science
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1945
Political Upset
Lt. Gov. Mervyn Dymally defeated in California election. Senator Edward W. Brooke defeated in Massachusetts election.
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In tribute to the month of June – designated as Men’s Health Month – Real Men Charities is sharing their perspectives on the importance of men staying physically and mentally
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Senator Tim Scott Asking Questions That He Already Knows The Answer To.
The harsh reality is that for the entirety of America’s existence, neither political party has offered Blacks a significant opening to exercise the theoretical equality promoted in a series of Civil Rights and Voting Rights
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The Daily 202: Trump makes another end run around GOP-controlled Senate by stretching delegation authority - African American News Today - EIN News
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Democrats Introduce The Justice In Policing Act To Combat Police Brutality
For the past week, thousands of people have marched in the streets to stand against racial violence and police brutality in light of the recent deaths of multiple unarmed black people, including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of law enforcement
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Joe Biden Jumps Out Of His Lane With 'You Ain't Black' Remark On 'The Breakfast Club' - Blavity
Biden continued to defend his reputation with the Black community as his aide was in the background telling him to wrap up the
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Ambassador Caroline Kennedy honors President Barack Obama
Ambassador Caroline Kennedy says President Barack Obama inspired a generation to take action in their communities just as her father did almost 60 years before. She says the Presidents record and convictions embody the Profile In Courage
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Louisiana House debate erupts after Republican claims police die at higher rates than African-Americans - African American News Today - EIN News
On Thursday, 4WWL reported that an argument erupted in the Louisiana House of Representatives during a debate on police reform. The argument erupted after Democratic Rep. Ted James agreed to a Republican amendment striking language from a police reform bill that mentioned George Floyd’s death and
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Amy McGrath Will Face McConnell in Kentucky, and Hickenlooper Wins in Colorado
Ms. McGrath and John Hickenlooper, two moderate Democrats, prevailed in their Senate primaries on Tuesday. In Oklahoma, voters approved a Medicaid expansion.
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Bob Jones University v. United States (1983)
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Sharpton, Alfred Charles “Al” (1954- )
Born in Brooklyn, New York on October 3, 1954, Alfred Charles Sharpton, Jr., is an American Baptist minister and political, social, and human rights advocate.  Known as “the Wonder Boy” as a youth, he was licensed and ordained as a Pentecostal minister and toured with the gospel singer
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1954
Rift Valley leaders divided over Uhuru, Ruto war
A section of Jubilee Party senators and MPs from the Rift Valley — Deputy President William Ruto’s political bastion — are divided over the ruling party’s purge, which has seen some of the DP’s key allies kicked out of plum leadership
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Rosario Dawson Gushes About Moving To Newark With Cory Booker: “It’s Time”
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Nigeria: The Deceitful Propaganda for Zoning in Enugu
Akpa Francis, a public affairs analyst interrogates the current succession plan into public offices in Enugu State, which excludes people of Greater Awgu cultural group from the zoning arrangement
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New Rule Could Deny Black Developers Access to $4 Billion-Plus in State Housing Funds – Voice and Viewpoint
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Klobuchar defends prosecutor background amid African-American uneasiness with her as Biden’s VP
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Donald Trump a Voice of Reason on Police Reform.
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Mother Emanuel’s Legacy of Hope Five Years Later
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