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Congressional Black Caucus Elects Executive Committee for the 117th Congress | National News | The Michigan Chronicle
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent U.S. rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) will chair the Congressional Black Caucus for the 117th Congress. The announcement came as the CBC embarks on its 50th anniversary as the voice of Black America in Congress. Along with Congresswoman
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US blacklists top Chinese chipmaker, alleging military ties
WASHINGTON, DC, united States (AP) - The Trump Administration blacklisted China's top chipmaker yesterday, limiting the Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp's access to advanced US technology because of its alleged ties to the Chinese military.
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COVID-19 In Maryland: Hospitalizations Decline; 2.2K New Cases, 54 New Deaths Reported - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
The number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations in Maryland continues to fall while deaths continue to rise, according to data released by the State Department of Health on Saturday.
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Burundi Ex-President Buyoya Dies From COVID-19
Burundi’s former president Pierre Buyoya has died in Paris of Covid-19 at the age of 71, relatives said Friday, just weeks after he resigned as the African Union’s special envoy to Mali and the Sahel. Buyoya, who was credited with helping push democracy in the small African country but was accused
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President-elect Biden Appoints Key Positions To Susan Rice and Marcia Fudge | National | The Michigan Chronicle
(Susan Rice, Marcie Fudge) Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced key members of his administration: Secretary Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture; Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Katherine Tai, United
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Jordan Brand, Jeff Staple, PUMA & More Headline Latest 12 Days of Greatness Drops
Starting today (Dec.18), shoppers can look forward to new exclusive basketball-inspired clothing and accessories from Jeff Staples, Jeff Cole X And 1, Vainglory, Chinatown Market, and Distortedd. On the sneaker front, new releases from Under Armour, Curry Brand, Jordan Brand, and More.
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History of medical abuse furthers Black Americans' mistrust in COVID-19 vaccine - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… still concerning to African Americans,” Greene said. The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute … is in medical malpractice against African Americans,” Mitchell said. Mitchell said his … of a bright future for Black Americans. That’s why they’re …
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Prince George’s Halts Indoor Dining as Pandemic Rages
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced Thursday new coronavirus-related restrictions as the pandemic continues to ravage the region, including the prohibition of indoor dining at restaurants and limiting patrons at retail businesses, fitness centers and the MGM casino resort
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Police five times more likely to use force against Black people - Voice Online
BLACK PEOPLE are five times more likely to have force used against them by police... The post Police five times more likely to use force against Black people appeared first on Voice Online.
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New Cabinet needs younger voices – Daytona Times
I neither expected sparks nor extreme surprises as President-elect Joe Biden begin to announce his Cabinet. I did expect diversity, and we›ve seen it. But I didn’t expect the number of Obama-era retreads to be included in this Cabinet. As I write this in mid-December, I can hardly contain my
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Nelson Mandela Bay COVID-19 surge declines, Sarah Baartman prioritised
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Trump Plans to Execute Four Black Death Row Inmates Before He Leaves Office | Dallas Weekly
Trump and Barr have executed about 25% of all death row prisoners and, according to a recent interview with the Associated Press, the Attorney General has not only defended the pace of execution but pledged to do more before he leaves the Justice Department.
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Tuesday game time is not kind to Cowboys - North Dallas Gazette
By Dwain Price NDG Sports This past Tuesday was the first time in the Dallas Cowboys’ illustrious 60-year history that they ventured out and played a game on a Tuesday. And judging by the results, they probably wish they’ll never have to play another game on a Tuesday. The Baltimore Ravens
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If The White Woman Admitted To Spelman Truly Is An Ally, She Should Know She Doesn’t Have To Attend An HBCU To Be A Good One
In a now deleted Instagram post, a young white woman stated she was honored to be transferring to Spelman College, the number one ranked HBCU in the country. The post went viral and sparked a debate.
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Giants gamble against explosive Browns and come up a loser | L.A. Focus News
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The way the Cleveland Browns had been scoring, coach Joe Judge felt the New York Giants were going to need points to beat Baker Mayfield and company. So they gambled despite using a backup quarterback and play caller and came up short in a 20-6 loss to the red-hot
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Blacks the face of COVID-19 vaccinations | Afram News
This week, the face of COVID-19 vaccinations has been Black ones, with African American health care professionals from various states serving as "the first" in their areas to get the vaccinated.
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Remembering Black Panthers Fred Hampton and Mark Clark 51 years later | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Tammy Gibson, Contributing Writer 51 years ago Fred Hampton, Chairman of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party, and Mark Clark, Black Panther Leaders Defense Captain from Peoria, IL died at the hands of Chicago Police. Killed by Chicago police in an early morning raid, the police said
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Pray over your children daily – Sutton
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1000 Black Women pen letter to Biden-Harris Administration | Atlanta Daily World
Dear President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris: We, the undersigned Black women leaders from a variety of backgrounds and experiences from both the public and the private sectors, join the more than 80 million Americans who voted for you and celebrate your and Vice-President
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Mozambique: The Day East Germany Cut Development Aid to Mozambique
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A task force formed to ensure the security of the November election in Texas’ biggest county has found no evidence of wrongdoing after finishing its work. The Harris County Election Security Task Force was made up of the Harris County Precinct 1 constable’s office, the district
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