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During Black History Month, Let’s Reflect on the Past to Move Toward the Future - Texas Metro News
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Every Referee Officiating The 2021 NBA All-Star Game Will Be An HBCU Graduate
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Harris County GOP chair who assumed role after backlash for racist Facebook post resigns - DefenderNetwork.com
The head of the Republican Party in Texas' largest county has resigned after less than four months on the job. Keith Nielsen, chairman of the GOP in Harris County, home to Houston, submitted a letter of resignation and the party's secretary, Josh Flynn, said he received it Monday morning. The party
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African-Americans Must Talk About Drugs Ravishing Our Community. : ThyBlackMan.com
The Black community must expose the corrupt police officers, and work with the honest police officers and get rid of the dealers.
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These 10 Social Media Users Did Not Come To Play With The Halloween Slay
Whether paying homage to their favorite Disney character, parodying one of the past year's most infamous memes, or cosplaying a beloved anime character, the girls didn't come to play this Halloween.
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HBCU Buzz Presents: 2020 Top 30 Under 30 leaders from HBCUs | Atlanta Daily World
(Black PR Wire) For the sixth year, HBCU Buzz presents the HBCU Top 30 Under 30, honoring the achievements of alumni of historically Black Colleges and Universities. The next HBCU Top 30 class is a combination of bold leaders in the fields of
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Rev. James Lawson Announced As Recipient Of Chairman’s Award For 52nd NAACP Image Awards
The 52nd NAACP Image Awards airs live on BET on March 27.
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Birthday Is Comin’ Just Wait On It: Celebs Born In July
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Martha’s Vineyard NAACP Investigating White Boys Putting Tent Straps ‘Around The Neck Of’ Black Boy
A local chapter of the NAACP is investigating if racism was involved when two white boys at the camp in Martha's Vineyard placed tent straps around the neck of a Black boy, leaving the 8-year-old camper with "an abrasion."
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The Power Of Black Music: Celebrating Its Journey And Impact On American Culture - Blavity
Throughout the sanitation frenzy and social distancing mandates, one of the main beacons that keeps our spirits high and sanity in check is Black music.
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Donald Trump’s Decision to Host the Republican National Convention in Jax on Ax Handle Saturday - Free Press of Jacksonville
By Al Lawson - Donald Trump’s decision to host the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville on the 60th remembrance of one of the ugliest chapters in the city’s history, Axe Handle Saturday, adds to that [...]
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In First Act of New Congress, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Reparations Bill | Dallas Weekly
“The impact of slavery and its vestiges continues to affect African Americans and indeed all Americans in communities throughout our nation,” Jackson Lee remarked. “This legislation is intended to examine the institution of slavery in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present, and
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Black Americans, crucial workers in crises, emerge worse off – not better - African American News Today - EIN News
economic crises have historically set black Americans back relative to whites, resources for antipoverty policies. Yet African Americans again served disproportionately, making of black Americans in the overall population. By then, black Americans had
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This Juneteenth, Let’s Admit It Takes More Than Laws To Set Us Free - Blavity
Coming in a year of a pandemic, social justice protests, and conservative backlash, Juneteenth 2021 is especially meaningful: freedom cannot be taken for granted and it takes more than laws.
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The Past Informs Our Future Fights | The Madison Times
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor African Americans are embarking on a redistricting fight for fair representation, that is proportionate to our population in Wisconsin. In keeping a watchful eye on the local and state process, we understand that a nudge of a district line could
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(BPRW) THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC CELEBRATES BLACK MUSIC MONTH WITH SPOTLIGHT ON LGBTQ MUSICIANS | Press releases
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How To Distinguish Between A Tough Manager And An Adult Bully
Not every supervisor is going to give you warm fuzzies. Some managers are plain old tough. However, these no-nonsense employers should not be confused with a bully. Here's how to recognize the difference.
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Venus Williams says racism is not just a black issue
Venus Williams is raising her voice in the fight against racism and making sure people know how she feels about the ongoing unrest. The icon posted a heartfelt message on Instagram that highlights how racism persists not only in the criminal justice system, but across so many other critical areas
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PRESS ROOM: Leading CEOs Champion Equity for the Black Community in Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Led by a diverse group of Black CEOs, this initiative gathers resources from respected and trusted community and business leaders, health professionals and public officials to ensure that accurate and transparent information about the COVID-19 vaccine is available to Black
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OP-ED: Past Due Time for American Healthcare System to Protect Black Americans
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Because of the systematic racism that is rooted in our nation, racial disparities in American healthcare have caused illness, injury, and death in minority communities across the country. Black Americans suffer the most at the hands of the American healthcare system. Now, we are
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This Top Biden Economist Has A Plan: Create Jobs, Address Inequality, Ignore Trolls
Janelle Jones is the first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department. She says helping marginalized groups boosts the entire economy.
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William Monroe Trotter's Equal Rights League
In 1901 William Monroe Trotter (1873-1934) founded the Boston Equal Rights League to push for civil and human rights for Black people. The league operated nine years before the establishment of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).
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Celebs Fuel #SayHerName Campaign & Seek Justice for Breonna Taylor | L.A. Focus Newspaper
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Black and Blue Don't Match: Police Officers Kill Another African American | BlackPressUSA
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The Church and The Movement Why The Faith Community Is Marching, Too – Part 1
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