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Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2,185,595 to Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc. for Head Start Projects. “This grant funding for Head Start projects will allow Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc. to
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(BPRW) Moving From Peer to Supervisor- Supervisor 101 | Press releases
(BPRW) Moving From Peer to Supervisor- Supervisor 101 Live Webinar set for July 15 at 1 p.m. (Black PR Wire) Dover, Delaware  - Moving from Peer to Supervisor can be…
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The Most Vulnerable Zip Codes to the Coronavirus
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LENS & LINES: Legally speaking - racism has got to go!
Lawyers and supporters — about 200 strong — rallied and marched downtown on Wednesday morning. Organized by the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association, the Memphis Bar Association and the Association for Women Attorneys, the march was a way of saying time is up for racism in the
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Robbery suspect nabbed after attempted attack
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TSD FLASH! - No Freedom Award in 2020; Slave Haven sets reopening; election lawsuit; music video vibe: Usher's "I Cry"
Officials with The National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) announced Friday the cancellation of this year’s planned version of the museum’s flagship fundraising event, with a focus forward now on next year’s 30th anniversary of the Freedom
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TVA’s Memphis Team works to spread joy - TSDMemphis.com
The Memphis Team of Tennessee Valley Authority had a jam-packed schedule last week as they ventured out on their mission to bring kids impacted by COVID-19 a little joy for Halloween. Armed with thousands of their newly developed TVA Energy Allies Member (T.E.A.M.) coloring books, protective
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Army Veteran Champions the American Dream For Hispanics In South Florida - African American News Today - EIN News
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(1900) Ida B. Wells, “Lynch Law in America”
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The African American Arts Alliance announces 2020 Black Excellence Awards - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… recognition of professional African American artists for their … #39;s leading African American artists and arts … ; incorporated as the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago … communication, and development of African American arts organizations and artists …
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Apple iPhone 12 series: Announcement date and shipping info revealed
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All In Or Out? How Business Owners Can Deal With COVID’S Cloudy Future
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US Naval Academy announces first Black female brigade commander – National News – The Black Chronicle
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Maintaining good mental health is essential - Dallas Examiner
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