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Biden Signs Executive Orders Aimed at Tackling Racism in America | National News | The Michigan Chronicle
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President Joe Biden signed a series of executive orders that his less than two-week-old administration hopes will be a catalyst to tackling America’s long-standing race problem. Biden’s action focused on equity and
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Oklahoma Governor Puts Feelings Over Facts By Signing Anti-Critical Race Theory Law
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1775, which relies on a distorted framing of Critical Race Theory to prevent teaching in higher education institutions about race or sex as being inherently superior traits.
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My cartoon is an indirect compliment to the strength of women - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, It seems my cartoon ( 14th May 2021) has caused (quite?) The article My cartoon is an indirect compliment to the strength of women appeared first on Stabroek News.
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What it means to be an American - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… any other group. But black Americans (13% of the population) … of whites who thought black Americans had worse jobs, lower … more likely to blame African-Americans for their circumstances than … wrote that he wanted black Americans “to do something unprecedented …
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The Truth for Many Republicans is Optional - Houston Forward Times
“The truth will set you free” is a phrase we have heard in-and-out of places… The post The Truth for Many Republicans is Optional appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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The consequences of an absence of trust with the COVID-19 vaccine
… is a young, amazing, African American woman … who doesn’t … a third of the African American community would probably or … actually an improvement, since African-American confidence in whether the … than our white counterparts. African Americans are also more likely …
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The biggest lie - The Bay State Banner
The Biggest Lie, which much of the American news media continues to perpetuate, is "This is not who we are" whenever the notion of white supremacy produces a horrific act of violence or destruction. The post The biggest lie appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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Newswire: Biden, Harris have experiences needed to heal country’s wounds, Bishop Barber says in inaugural prayer service 
By NNPA Press Room Both the new president and vice president have the personal experiences with the breaches in America that will help them heal the country’s wounds, Bishop William J. Barber II said in the sermon he delivered as part of the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service.“The breach is when
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EXPLAINER: What's the Senate Filibuster and Why Change It? - Voice and Viewpoint
BY Lisa Mascaro, AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) _ It's not that different from the movies. President Joe Biden said the Senate should operate like it did in the 'old days,' with senators forced to stand up and speak all day and night if they plan to object to his legislative agenda
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Michigan Expands COVID-19 Vaccinations To People 50 and Over | The Michigan Chronicle
Michiganders over age 50 with medical conditions and disabilities and caregivers of children with special health care needs will be eligible March 8; all Michiganders over age 50 eligible March 22. Working toward reaching the state’s goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders over age 16 and doing
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Africa: Biden Snubs Buhari in First Calls to Africa
[Premium Times] The sidestepping of Nigeria is seen as reflective of the country's declining global appeal.
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One of the best mandates in President Biden's 'Climate Day' orders: the Civilian Climate Corps
Aside from Social Security, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was the most popular New Deal program with the general public in the 1930s. Established by Congress in 1933 and implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his 31st...
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Biden EPA Pick Pledges To Take Swift Action On Climate, Fix Trump-Era Damage
Michael Regan, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, told lawmakers Wednesday that he would move swiftly to rein in planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, repair the damage…
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Putting 'Cologne On Jim Crow': Georgia's Drive Toward New Voting Restrictions - The Seattle Medium
Republican lawmakers in Georgia are racing to pass sweeping bills that would clamp down on ballot access and give legislators new powers over elections, following record voter turnout in 2020 that helped Democrats seize the White House and control of the
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Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial | L.A. Focus News
The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated
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Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial - TSDMemphis.com
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his
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The home terrorist - Stabroek News
Cornell’s Law School Legal Information Institute defines “domestic terrorism” as…“activities that— (A) involve acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State: (B) appear to be intended— (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian
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East Africa: Interview With President Isaias Afwerki On Regional and Domestic Issues, 17 February 2021 (Excerpts)
Interview - Question 1: The TPLF's massive attack on the Northern Command of the Ethiopian Defence Forces in early November of 2020 has resulted in the removal of the TPLF from power. What will be the ramifications of this event on Ethiopia, the wider region, and, especially, the peace process
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan players will be granted entry to India
The BCCI have received assurances from their government that Pakistan players will be granted visas to enter for the T20 World Cup.
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Out Of Office, Trump Remains The Driving Force In The Republican Party | The Orlando Advocate
More than a month after leaving office, former President Donald J. Trump remains a contentious force in Republican politics, with the party increasingly risking a splinter over his continued leadership from outside Washington D.C. “He still wants to be ‘The Guy.’ He likes the adulation. He likes
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Trump’s New Legal Team Leads With Lies And Misspellings In Senate Impeachment Trial
Trump wages on from outside the Oval Office as he faces charges of incitement and insurrection, marking his second impeachment.
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‘Sanitise and carry on’ - Education minister dismisses talk of face-to-face lockdown
Despite calls by the country’s main teachers’ lobby and the umbrella parent group for an immediate end to face-to-face classes, Education Minister Fayval Williams has rejected those appeals, saying schools are governed by the standard workplace...
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Black Communities Have The Most To Lose And Gain With FDA Approval Of New Alzheimer’s Drug
The first Alzheimer's drug approved in nearly 20 years could be a game-changer for Black patients, who are more likely to have an Alzheimer's diagnosis than their white counterparts.
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Baratunde Thurston On 'How To Citizen' And The Importance Of Stepping Into Power
In the latest installment of "Getting Through...," the activist and writer talks about how being a citizen is to "invest in relationships with others and with ourselves."
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Field Negro: "Democratic trap"? | New Pittsburgh Courier
'Republicans in the House and Senate should not approve the Democrat trap of the January 6 Commission, 'It is just more partisan unfairness and unless the murders, riots, and fire bombings in Portland, Minneapolis, Seattle, Chicago, and New York are also going to be studied, this discussion should
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Barbara Lee, 4 More Black Congresswomen | Post News Group
Lee and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Gwen Moore (WI-04 simultaneously released a letter sent to Vice President Kamala Harris urging her to use her platform as the first Black woman to hold that office to help ensure the bill reaches the
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If you watch one thing today, make sure it's these testimonies from Tulsa massacre survivors
On Wednesday morning, three survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massare testified before Congress, as the House Judiciary subcommittee is holding a hearing to talk about the centennial of the massacre as well as the ongoing need for justice and...
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Nigeria: How Davido, Wizkid, Olamide, Burna Boy Broke Streaming Records in 2020
[Vanguard] From all available statistics, facts and figures no other Nigerian musical artiste, male or female, was able to pull off what the quartet of Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Olamide pulled off in 2020.
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No Deal: Biden Discusses Virus Aid With Republicans, Resolution Not Reached | COVID-19 National | The Michigan Chronicle
President Joe Biden met with 10 Republican senators recently and said that he is not willing to settle on an insignificant COVID-19 aid package after meeting for two hours over their 'slimmed-down proposal,' according to an Associated Press article. The Republican's $618 billion plan is about
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OUR VOICES: Play Your Position - Texas Metro News
By Lewis Flanagan III STATEMENT GAMES Nothing is more frustrating to a loyal sports fan than a team unable to regroup, or make the managerial, mid-game, or strategic adjustments required to win. All too often, the fine line between the field and those in the winner’s circle can be attributed to
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