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Joe Biden Takes Firm Stand Against Police Murder of George Floyd
After going out to personally meet with demonstrators in Delaware, presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden has taken a firm stand against the police killing of George Floyd and the overall plight of African Americans who’ve been targeted, brutalized and killed by law enforcement
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Angela Davis To Receive BCRI’s Shuttlesworth Award on June 19
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More funding for police department, not less, says Birmingham (Ala.) chief
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On Friday, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunited to honor Breonna Taylor, one of the many blacks killed by police
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Ivory Coast launches new voter registration exercise
On June 10, the Independent Electoral Commission launched the nationwide program to register new voters and also allow for the expunging of those who no longer deserve to be
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My Life’s Dream Challenge encourages Georgia children to share their dreams for chance to win money for college
The state of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan wants to hear from you in its “My Life’s Dream” Challenge. Submit an original work describing a child’s life dream and enter for a chance to win $1,529 for his or her continued education.
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California Mayor Resigns Over Email About Police Killings – Voice and Viewpoint
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ABC casts first black 'Bachelor following outcry for diversity | The Atlanta Voice
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Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton Says ‘We’re Going to be O.K.’
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Donald Trump’s Snatch of Richard Nixon’s Law and Order Pitch Worked Once, Why Not Again.
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‘Boycott Starbucks’ Trends Once Again After Company Bans ‘Black Lives Matter’ Gear
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NFL Continues Strong Social Justice Initiative with $250 Million Commitment
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