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… drawn some fire from the African American community for offhand comments that … bad policies that have hurt Black Americans. No speech can change his …
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*Black Americans are dying from Covid-19 more frequently than white people. But two researchers found it’s not because of obesity or poverty. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management professorChristopher Knitteland graduate research assistant Bora Ozaltunanalyzed daily
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Minnesota Governor Activates National Guard Amid Protests Over George Floyd's Death
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday signed an executive order activating the Minnesota National Guard to help restore peace following days of furor over a video showing a white police officer holding his knee on the neck of a black man who
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How To Support Racial Justice and Diversity This Week In Louisville (7/27) - African American News Today - EIN News
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2 Chainz’s Escobar Restaurant Shut Down For Violating COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
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Growth & Jobs | Fledgling entrepreneur ventures into pepper jelly market
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U.S., South Africa report new record coronavirus rises - Black News Channel
By DAVID RISING and JAKE COYLE undefined BERLIN (AP) — The United States and South Africa have both reported record new daily coronavirus infections, with U.S. figures surpassing 50,000 cases a day for the first time, underlining the challenges still ahead as nations press to reopen their
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Black therapists on how to cope with racial trauma amid COVID-19 pandemic - DefenderNetwork.com
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Confirmed Coronavirus Cases are Rising in 40 of 50 States - Black News Channel
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Bakersfield Man Who Killed Black Protestor With His Car Didn’t Face Arrest Or Charges
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