Being light-skinned can lead to ‘reverse colorism’ in many parts of the world

Doctors Say Experimental Treatment May Have Rid Man of HIV

A Brazilian man infected with the AIDS virus has shown no sign of it for more than a year since he stopped HIV medicines after an intense experimental drug therapy aimed at purging hidden, dormant virus from his body, doctors reported Tuesday. The case needs independent verification and it’s way

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EBONY Magazine Announces Leadership Transition--Willard Jackson to Step Down as CEO | The Crusader Newspaper Group

NEWARK – On July 2, 2020 the board of directors of EBONY Magazine agreed to a leadership change and the removal of Chief Executive Officer Willard Jackson, Jr. Several weeks ago, the board commissioned an independent inquiry into a number of transactions led by Mr. Jackson and the investigation is

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Mail-in Deluge Tests Elections in Kentucky, New York

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Overwhelmed Kentucky and New York officials faced a deluge of mail-in votes likely to delay results for days after high-profile primaries Tuesday, contests testing if establishment Democratic congressional candidates can withstand challengers fueled by voter fury over

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Minority-Owned Miestro.com Paves Faster, Simpler Path for the Massive E-Learning Space Industry | Afro

By BlackPressUSA As social distancing and shelter at home became the newest challenge for burnt-out seasoned professionals to surmount in the era of COVID-19, one small company had already been helping frustrated corporate executives turn their expansive knowledge into robust revenue in the

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Rayshard Brooks’ Widow Reacts After Hearing Police Kicked Her Wounded Husband

“I’m really hurt,” says Tomika Miller.

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Green, Yellow, Orange Or Red? This New Tool Shows COVID-19 Risk In Your County | The Oklahoma Eagle

www.npr.org By ALLISON AUBREY and CARMEL WROTH To find your countys risk level, explore the county-level map here. How severe is the spread of COVID-19 in your community? If youre confused, youre not alone. Though state and local dashboards provide lots of numbers, from case counts to deaths, its

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George Floyd final homegoing live now [video] | Atlanta Daily World

George Floyd will be buried in Pearland, TX today following a private funeral at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston. George Floyd’s death energized a movement after millions watched horrific video of his murder by suffocation at the knee of former now Mineeapolis police officer Derek Chauvin

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Joe Biden Has A Plan for COVID-19

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In times of trouble, a nation and its people turn to its leader for guidance. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, every nation looked towards its leaders to steer them through it. In America, the response from the White House has often been criticized as slow coming or

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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper

Minnesota Changes Driver’s Manual Due To Philando Castile’s Mother’s Push For Reform

Valerie Castile advocated for important changes.

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

1, 200 extra Chicago cops to be deployed over July 4 weekend

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicagos police superintendent said Monday that he plans to flood the citys streets with additional officers during the long July 4 weekend in an effort to avoid a repeat of particularly bloody recent weekends and despite pressure to keep officer overtime to a minimum. “We didnt do

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DACA Program To Remain After Supreme Court Ruling

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz History happens every day, but historical events aren’t as common. Thursday, June 18, will be remembered as a historical day, especially for those under the Deferred Action Against Childhood Arrivals program better known as DACA. DACA began in 2012 under President Barack

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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper

Ohama Bar Owner Who Killed 22-Year-Old Black Protestor Wont Face Charges

The county attorney says he "acted in self defense."

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Min. Farrakhan To Deliver Major July 4 Worldwide Address | Afro

The Final Call Newspaper 734 West 79th St. Chicago, IL 60620 www.noi.org, www.finalcall.com For Immediate Release July 1, 2020 CONTACT: Naba’a Muhammad, editor, (312) 480 9775 finalcalleditor@finalcall.com straightwords4@gmail.com CHICAGO—The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

PayPal to Commit $530 Million to Support Black-Owned Businesses | Chicago Defender

In the month following the brutal murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, several major companies have shown their support for the Black community through statements, the inclusion of more Black people in executive roles, as well as donations and investments. One of the largest came from the

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Raven-Symoné Celebrates Pride Month By Honoring Wanda Sykes And RuPaul

“They took on conversations that got us where we are today."

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Hundreds Gather In Houston For George Floyds Funeral | The Michigan Chronicle

Hundreds of mourners came to say their final goodbyes to George Floyd at a private funeral held at the Fountain of Praise Church in Houston. The funeral celebrated the life of a man whose death sparked global protests on police violence and to end systemic racism in America. Rev. Al Sharpton, civil

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Rachel Dolezal Claims Black People Are Telling Her This Is Your Moment After George Floyds Death

She feels “vindicated” after backlash.

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Man Charged Over The Death Of Merci Mack, A Black Trans Woman Killed In Dallas

Angelo Walker appeared in court on Thursday.

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N.C. A&T’s Gilmore Named 2020-21 Fulbright Program Grant Finalist | Afro

N.C. AT’s Gilmore Named 2020-21 Fulbright Program Grant Finalist EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 27, 2020) – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Student Government Association President Allison Gilmore has been selected as a 2020-21 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

D-Nice And Michelle Obama Are Teaming Up For The Next Club Quarantine Party

'Couch Party: A Voter Registration Live Set' is Wednesday.

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Minnesota Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into Police Department

Gov. Tim Walz hopes to root out "systemic racism.”

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Mississippi Gov: Id Sign Bill to Remove Flags Rebel Emblem | Afro

By Emily Wagster Pettus The Associated Press Mississippi lawmakers could vote in the next few days to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, a symbol that has come under intensifying criticism in recent weeks amid nationwide protests against racial injustice. Republican Gov. Tate

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

VP Mike Pence Says Black Lives Matter Wants Radical Left Agenda | Afro

By The Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence says he doesnt want to say Black Lives Matter because he doesnt agree with what he believes is the political message behind it. Pence says he stands against racism and that George Floyds death was inexcusable, but that all lives matter. He tells

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Charter Invests $10 Miliion Dollars with National Urban League and National Action Network to Assist Black-Owned Small Businesses in Underserved Communities

Stamford, CT. – June 11, 2020 – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced the company will invest $10 million in partnership with both the National Urban League (NUL) and National Action Network (NAN) to support Black and other minority-owned small businesses in underserved communities. This

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OP-ED: Eradicate Systemic Racism Together | Afro

By Robert F. Smith These past four months, and particularly the past few weeks, have been among the hardest we’ve experienced as a nation. These issues matter to all of us. Naturally, they’re personal to me – and I know they’re a priority for you. We must end systemic racism and lift our nation

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Nearly 500 Small Businesses File Bankruptcy Using Increased Eligibility Limit Since February | Afro

By BlackPressUSA New statistical table and analysis available on the American Banking Institute’s (ABI) SBRA Resources website show that 471 small businesses have elected to file for bankruptcy relief under new subchapter V to chapter 11 of the Code since it was enacted. The Small Business

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Buffalo Cops Who Shoved 75-Year-Old Man To Ground Charged With Assault

Martin Gugino is still hospitalized.

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Watch Princetons First Black Valedictorian Nicholas Johnson Deliver Inspirational Commencement Speech

Nicholas Johnson delivers inspiring words.

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Voting Delays, Long Lines Bring Chaos to Georgia Primaries

ATLANTA (AP) — Voters waited as long as five hours to cast ballots in some Georgia precincts on Tuesday amid reports of voting machine malfunctions and high turnout in a state that President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are expected to hotly contest in the fall. The states chief elections

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The National Civil Rights Museum Plans Freedom Award 30th Anniversary in 2021 - Milwaukee Community Journal

Museum maintains support amidst canceling this year’s 29th Freedom Award due to pandemic Memphis, TN, June 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The National Civil Rights Museum is canceling the 29th Freedom Award, its flagship fundraising event, as it looks forward to the 30th anniversary next year. The

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

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