Democrat Kamala Harris Is Too Radical to Serve as President. : ThyBlackMan
Kamala Harris, the only person in Washington who rivals Biden’s ability to say a lot while doing nothing.
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Dr. Namandjé Bumpus makes history at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - DefenderNetwork.com
According to jbhe.com, Dr. Namandjé Bumpus was appointed chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Bumpus is the first African-American woman to chair an academic department at the highly-rated medical
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Coronavirus Update: Engineers Find Pneumonia-Related Bacteria in Schools Shut Down During the Pandemic
Health officials are warning parents and students returning to in-person instruction that traces of Legionella, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires disease, have been found at several schools in Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Legionnaires
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The Salvation Army, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partner To Bring Food Boxes To Milwaukee Families - Milwaukee Community Journal
WHO: The Salvation Army Milwaukee County and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are teaming up to bring food to families in need in Milwaukee. WHAT: Drive-thru food box giveaway. Up to 1,000 registrants will receive $30 worth of non-perishable food items and a $20 Pick 'n Save gift
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(BPRW) AHF Joins National and Local Civic Organizations to Commemorate the 57th Anniversary of the March on Washington
(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA-(BUSINESS WIRE)- As thousands embark upon the Lincoln Memorial in our nation’s capital tomorrow, to commemorate the historic 1963 civil rights March on Washington, AIDS Healthcare Foundation…
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Michael Bloomberg To Give $100 Million To Four Black Medical Schools - Blavity
Michael R. Bloomberg is stepping up his philanthropic efforts to assist Black Americans.
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(BPRW) 6.6 Million Viewers Tuned in to Tyler Perry’s New Sitcoms “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living” Last Wednesday Night on BET | Press releases
(BPRW) 6.6 Million Viewers Tuned in to Tyler Perry’s New Sitcoms “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living” Last Wednesday Night on BET (Black PR Wire) NEW…
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John Thompson Jr., the first Black coach to win the NCAA championship, dies age 78
John Thompson Jr., the first Black basketball head coach to win the NCAA National Championship, died at his Arlington, Virginia, home on Sunday, August 30, 2020, according to his family. He was 78. Thompson had been suffering from multiple health challenges, a family source said. The cause of death
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Boseman's hometown approves memorial but won't remove Confederate statue - TheGrio
Over 60,000 people signed the petition to replace a Confederate statue in Anderson, South Carolina with one of Chadwick Boseman,... View Article The post Boseman's hometown approves memorial but won't remove Confederate statue appeared first on TheGrio.
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Deputies Shoot And Kill Black Man In South LA, Sparking Protest
Homicide detectives are investigating Monday's shooting, which officials say happened after sheriff's deputies tried to stop the man, identified as Dijon Kizzee, while he was riding a bike.
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Newswire: McDonald’s sued for racial discrimination by 52 Black former franchisees
By: Dee-Ann Durbin, AP More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees.The 52 plaintiffs, who owned around 200 U.S. stores
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Gov. and Lawmakers Cut Last-Minute Deal for Renters Before Evictions Resume Sept. 2 
The clock was ticking as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers circled up to cut a deal to save the state from the wave of evictions they expect would happen when the state’s moratorium on evictions ends this week.
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8 Fashionable Ways to Style a Half Wig - 2020 Guide | PensacolaVoice Magazine 2020
Women whose hair is difficult to handle or simply does not have enough volume for styling, often turn to use different hairpieces such as wigs and half wigs. Wigs are artificial hair made from various materials like human hair, animal hair, synthetic hair and traditionally used to cover up boldness
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Bloomberg Philanthropies commits $26.3 million gift to Morehouse School of Medicine | The Atlanta Voice
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) has been awarded $26.3 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The donation is part of a $100 million fund for students attending the nation’s four historically Black medical schools: Morehouse School of Medicine (Atlanta), Charles R. Drew University of Medicine
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $26.3 Million Gift to Morehouse School of Medicine - Milwaukee Community Journal
Nation’s Four Historically Black Medical Schools to Receive $100 Million to Fund Medical Student Scholarships Under the Greenwood Initiative; Estimated $100,000 Per Student Gift Comes Amid Dual Pandemics of Racial Injustice and COVID-19 to Help Bridge Health Equity Gaps (Morehouse School of
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Protests erupt in South LA after deputies fatally shoot Black man - TheGrio
Protests over the shooting of Black men have happened almost daily in the past few months. Another one occurred in... View Article The post Protests erupt in South LA after deputies fatally shoot Black man appeared first on TheGrio.
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Stephanie Mills Says Nick Cannon And Kanye West Are Acting Like ‘Paid Slaves’ Over Presidential Run | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.blackamericaweb.com By Royce Dunmore Ms. Stephanie Mills had some words for Kanye West and Nick Cannon amid West’s apparent run for president. The singer and stage legend took to Instagram to get her feelings off her chest. She started by expressing empathy for West, who has bipolar
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Gabby Douglas shows off long, natural hair after years of backlash - TheGrio
Back in 2012, at a time where everyone should have been talking about Gabrielle Douglas taking home Olympic gold medals,... View Article The post Gabby Douglas shows off long, natural hair after years of backlash appeared first on TheGrio.
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March Speakers Issue Call to ‘Fulfill’ King’s ‘Dream’ | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The rays of a D.C. August summer sun beamed as thousands of protestors waved signs and massive flags that said “Black Lives Matter,” and proudly raised their fists to proclaim “Black Power,” as passionate speakers spoke from the morning to early
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Black Caucus and Gov. Lee on unsettled ground - TSDMemphis.com
Tennessee’s governor refused to meet with peaceful protesters and the state’s lieutenant governor re-tweeted a post that appeared to support violence against Black Lives Matter protesters and Antifa, an ultra-liberal group known for civil disobedience actions. As a result, Gov. Bill Lee and
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Tyler Perry officially becomes a billionaire, Forbes announces : TheGrio
Forbes Magazine has announced that Hollywood has a new billionaire: Tyler Perry. In a detailed profile on the actor, writer,... View Article The post Tyler Perry officially becomes a billionaire, Forbes announces appeared first on TheGrio.
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LeBron James Shares Thank You Letter from Colin Kaepernick About Fighting Systemic Racism
Colin Kaepernick used a handwritten letter to thank LeBron James for doing what he did as a professional athlete: Use his fame, platform, and influence […]
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'I Like to Move It' DJ Erick Morillo dies at 49 - TheGrio
Famed DJ Erick Morillo, known for his hit “I Like to Move It,” has died at the age of 49.... View Article The post 'I Like to Move It' DJ Erick Morillo dies at 49 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Danyelle and Dionna Gray Finally Open WOMANISH Exhibit Following a Six Month COVID Delay | Chicago Defender
After being postponed for almost six months, due to COVID, WOMANISH finally opened its doors to the public on Thursday, September 3rd. Created by sisters Danyelle and Dionna Gray, WOMANISH … Continued
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Beyoncé Donates An Additional $1 Million to Small Black-Owned Businesses
Mega-superstar and philanthropist Beyonce Knowles-Carter donates an additional $1 million earmarked for Black-owned small businesses
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EDITORIAL: Fuel subsidy plan should extend to all motorists
The subsidy is meant to ensure local motorists do not suffer steep price increases caused by global market changes.
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Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played icon Jackie Robinson and T’Challa/Black Panther, passes at 43
Chadwick Boseman, star of “Black Panther,” died on Friday, August 28, 2020, after a four-year battle with colon cancer, his rep confirmed to Variety. He was 43. Before he was cast as the Marvel Studios superhero, Boseman’s career first exploded with his portrayals of Black American icons Jackie
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Chadwick Boseman Statue Set to Be Built In His South Carolina Hometown, with Many Wanting It to Replace a Confederate Memorial – Atlanta Black Star
City officials of Chadwick Boseman's hometown of Anderson, South Carolina, say they'll build a statue of the late actor that will be fit for a king.
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World Loses Distinguished Actor and Profound Humanitarian - The Atlanta Inquirer
Purpose-Driven Chadwick Boseman Dies at 43 Known to many as a great actor, Chadwick A. Boseman was also the epitome of a role model, leader and activist. He died on August 28, 2020, at the age of 43, after a four-year, quiet battle with colon cancer. Boseman was born on November 29, 1976 in
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Protestors March In Los Angeles After Black Man Is Shot
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