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… understanding of the pain Black Americans feel, according to a … “the anger and pain” Black Americans feel.  In response, Trump … economy has fared for Black Americans under his administration. He … win more support from African American voters ahead of the …
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China, India accuse each other of border moves, firing shots - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined BEIJING (AP) — India and China accused each other on Tuesday of making provocative military moves and firing warning shots along their disputed border despite talks on ending the escalating tensions. China said Indian forces on Monday crossed into territory it holds
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Black Press Livestream Events To Tell Important Election Truths
Article: Black Press Livestream Events To Tell Important Election Truths - Perry Busby is an author, newspaper columnist, technology expert and concerned voter. An upcoming livestream event over four nights will let him and the editor of The Westside Gazette discuss important election-related
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BLACK LAWMAKERS OPPOSE PRIMARY ELECTION CHANGE – Daytona Times
BT JIM TURNER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA  TALLAHASSEE - Leaders of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus and a non-profit group sounded off Tuesday against a proposal going before voters in November that they say will decimate minority representation in the House and Senate. Amendment 3, which seeks to
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Black man detained while jogging, later offered job at sheriff's department - TheGrio
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Triggered By Attacks On Black Residents By White Soldiers: 1919 Race Riot Of Washington D.C.
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Lamorne Morris New Series 'Woke' Hilariously Examines The Spectrum of Blackness
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Collective approach needed to strengthen tourism, say stakeholders
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Regina King's Directorial Debut Secures Her Place In Film History
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As COVID-19 Increases the Digital Divide, the Black Community Faces Yet Another Threat to Tech Access — The Sacramento Observer
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Jennie S. Dean: Opened Institution to Teach Skilled Trades to African Americans
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'Tenet' tallies $20.2M as Americans step back into theaters - Black News Channel
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Federal judge halts Trump's census obstruction | Atlanta Daily World
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Kamala Harris: 'We do have two systems of justice in America' | The Atlanta Voice
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African-American Cultural Festival creates mural on plywood at Raleigh CVS damaged, looted in riots - African American News Today - EIN News
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