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Lynn Fitch, a Republican, joined calls to change the flag, which features a Confederate battle emblem.
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Black-owned, Simply Wholesome market thrives during a pandemic - Black News Channel
Some Black-owned businesses are seeing a surge in interest as a result of the protests against racism and police brutality. Anita Bennett visited Simply Wholesome market in Los Angeles, which has had an influx of new customers thanks to social media and calls to support Black
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Saharan Dust Storm Lands In U.S. - Black News Channel
The greatly anticipated Saharan dust has finally arrived in the Gulf Coast states along the U.S. The dust made a 5,000-mile track across the Atlantic. It Originated from smaller dust storms across central and west Africa.   Now, before saying “can 2020 get any worse?” this is not a new
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Protective Gear for Medical Workers Begins to Run Low Again - Black News Channel
By GEOFF MULVIHILL and CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press/ BNC Contributor The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients
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Citing Racial Bias, San Francisco Will End Mug Shots Release - Black News Channel
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press/ BNC Contributor SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco police will stop releasing the mug shots of people who have been arrested unless they pose a threat to the public, as part of an effort to stop perpetuating racial stereotypes, the citys police chief announced
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Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review - Black News Channel
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access pipeline shut down for additional environmental review more than three years after it began pumping oil — handing a victory to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and delivering a blow to President Donald
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Is This The Beginning Of The End Of White-Centric Identity Politics In America?
In her new book, "The End of White Politics," Zerlina Maxwell explores how progressives have often centered whiteness -- and why that must end in 2020.
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The Noose Was Real - NASCAR releases photo from Talladega - Black News Channel
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer/ BNC Contributor Declaring the noose was real, NASCAR officials on Thursday released a photo of the rope found in the speedway garage stall of Black driver Bubba Wallace that prompted a federal investigation into whether he had been the target of a hate crime. The
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GOP worries Trumps divisive June imperils Senate control - Black News Channel
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trumps June began with his Bible-clutching photo op outside a church after authorities used chemicals and batons to scatter peaceful demonstrators. It never got less jarring or divisive. By months end, he was downplaying a coronavirus
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Louisville Officer Officially Fired Months After Breonna Taylor Killing
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George Floyd Died A Month Ago. There Have Been Protests Every Day Since.
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Bethune-Cookman Moves to SWAC - Black News Channel
By David Johnson / BNC Digital Reporter Birmingham, Alabama (BNC) The rich get richer as the South Western Athletics Conference (SWAC) adds its 12th member in Bethune-Cookman University, who will be joining the SWAC with FAMU in the 2021-2022 academic school year. The decision was reached during
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University Of California Will Have Its First Black President | HuffPost
Dr. Michael Drake will be the first person of color to lead the major university system in its 152-year history.
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Timeline on Next Cares Act Payments - Milwaukee Community Journal
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21 Savage Launches Free Online Financial Program for Youth - Black News Channel
AP/BNC Contributor LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper 21 Savage will be launching a free online financial literacy education program for youth sheltered at home during the coronavirus pandemic. The Grammy winner announced his new Bank Account At Home nationwide initiative on Wednesday. His efforts will
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A National Guardsman Sent To LA Protests Is Under Investigation For Ties To Proud Boys | HuffPost
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Trump Has No Stance On Confederate Flag, Press Secretary Claims
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Keiynan Lonsdales Rainbow Boy Is A Celebration Of Black Queer Identity
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Barack Obama Explains Why Democrats Can’t Afford To Get Smug About Donald Trump
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Don Lemon Puts Terry Crews In The Hot Seat On Black Lives Matter
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Richmond Orders Removal of Confederate Statues on City Land - Black News Channel
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Chef Gregory Gourdet Knows Adversity And He Knows How To Move Forward
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By DAVID RISING and JAKE COYLE undefined BERLIN (AP) — The United States and South Africa have both reported record new daily coronavirus infections, with U.S. figures surpassing 50,000 cases a day for the first time, underlining the challenges still ahead as nations press to reopen their
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Harlem Book Fair Goes Virtual - Black News Channel
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