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"Right now, we as Black people need to get us an agenda and we need to discuss all of these disparities that we have in the Black community; education, healthcare and clinics, employment, parks for the youth, food, housing, economic development and the list goes on and on," Georgia Provost said.
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Mayor Eric Johnson's statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis | Dallas Weekly
Mayor Eric Johnson has released the following statement on the passing of United States Congressman John Lewis: “Congressman John Lewis was a true civil rights icon and an American hero. His commitment to the fight for justice, fairness, and equality was universally admired. He will be sorely
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People Want Kanye To Seek Help After ‘Campaign Rally’ Meltdown About Harriet Tubman And Abortion
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Oregon Has Allocated $6 Million To Assist Black Families and Businesses
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Parliamentarians in Sierra Leone call for investigation into killing of unarmed youths in Makeni
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Dallas Weekly News: Ep. 68-Texas Coronavirus cases include more than 80 infants | Dallas Weekly
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Joe Biden endorsed Donald Trump's nationalist agenda – more plagiarism! - ThyBlackMan
Did any of the media report how Democrat Joe Biden's new slogan of "Buy American" is just a redo of Trump saying "buy American and hire American" as part of his "America First" agenda of the last four years? Joe, Joe, not Donald Trump.
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Joe Biden Leads In Polls Largely Due To His Diverse Group Of Staffers
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Trump announces coronavirus briefings to return this week - TheGrio
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Sen. Nikema Williams To Replace John Lewis On November Ballot
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Facing budget shortfalls, nearly 100 Texas mayors plead with Congress for coronavirus relief funding | Dallas Weekly
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Pentagon bans Confederate flag in way to avoid Trump's wrath - TheGrio
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Fox's Chris Wallace fact-checks Trump on Biden's police reform position : TheGrio
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