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As Newsom Weighs Reparations Bill, a Scholar Has a Word of Caution for California - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Orlando Mayorquin, Cal Matters Coming off the defeat of aseries of police reform bills, racial justice advocates and Democratic lawmakers are hoping to get a more modest measure of socioeconomic change across the finish line, namely a reparations study for Black Californians. Assembly Bill 3121
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Biden Campaign Outlines Events Targeting Black Voters
Biden For President has announced a slew of events, shows, and advertisements over the next 50 days to reach out to Black voters.
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Meghan Markle And Gloria Steinem Discuss Voter Suppression In New Interview
The Duchess of Sussex and the longtime activist met for a wide-ranging conversation about politics and feminism over the weekend.
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Chadwick Boseman buried near South Carolina hometown - Black News Channel
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chadwick Boseman was buried near his South Carolina hometown six days after he died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a death certificate obtained Monday by The Associated Press. The 'Black Panther' star was laid to rest Sept. 3 at
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Family of Breonna Taylor and City of Louisville Reach Historic Settlement - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Staff In what is one of the largest settlements ever given to a black victim of a police shooting in the United States, the city of Louisville will pay out $12 million to settle a claim by the estate of Breonna Taylor for alleged police misconduct. “As significant as today is, it’s only the
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Trump threatens to cut school funds for slavery project | Chicago Defender
Last week, the Trump administration threatened to cut funding to public schools that include the 1619 slavery project in their curriculum.  The 1619 Project, launched in August 2019, was created … Continued
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‘Concrete Cowboy’ Revamps the Image of Black Fatherhood in Film | Africanews
'Concrete Cowboy' — a film based on the novel "Ghetto Cowboy" by Greg Neri, premiered worldwide on Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival by way of pre-recorded messages from the film’s cast in light of Covid-19 pandemic social distancing measures and the country’s closed borders. The
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Trump threatens to cut school funds for slavery project - African American News Today - EIN News
… slavery and the contributions of African Americans in this country. This initiative … Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture to create …
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Diversity and Innovation in American Higher Education is Under Threat as International Students Seek Friendlier Nations •
Two years ago, when I moved from Nigeria to America to pursue my MBA, I arrived with a glittering narrative about this country. This was the land of freedom, where opportunities abounded and where everyone was welcome. Most international students flock to the U.S. motivated by this
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George Floyd’s Family, Lawyers Rip ‘Blame The Dead’ Defense As DA Is Thrown Off The Case
George Floyd's family and their lawyers ripped the defense team as the Hennepin County attorney were disqualified from prosecuting the case during a pretrial hearing.
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At least 115 people suffered head injuries from rubber bullets this summer: study - TheGrio
A summer of protests has resulted in over 100 people receiving head injuries from rubber bullets shot by police. Read... View Article The post At least 115 people suffered head injuries from rubber bullets this summer: study appeared first on TheGrio.
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We Shall Overcome: Black Voter Suppression in 2020
WE THE PEOPLE…of the United States of America are seven weeks away from what President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have called, 'the most important election in the history of our country'.  They may have not been the first to make that proclamation and as November 3rd
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British Company Apologizes to John Boyega For Replacing His Role in an Ad He Directed With An Asian Actor
Jo Malone London apologized to John Boyega after he was edited out of a commercial that he conceived, directed, and starred in.
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Kenya’s grain basket moves to wean itself from cereals
Governor Mandago said that there was a huge market for avocadoes and macadamia in the Middle East which local farmers should exploit to boost their economic livelihoods.
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Caldwell: 'Trump administration's agenda: to lie, cheat or steal 2020 election' | The Atlanta Voice
You may have decided not to look at the recent Republican National Convention on television, and many Americans think President Trump broke the law by abusing the Hatch Act. But our president is smiling because he got away with it. The president needed a convention bounce and, according to
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Court’s Ruling To End Immigrants’ TPS Status Hurts Essential Workers In The Pandemic - The New York Beacon
It was the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that ruled on Monday to endTemporary Protection Status(TPS) for immigrants in the U.S. from four Black and brown countries, butDonald Trumpdeserves all the credit. That’s because the president “flipped” the traditionally liberal West Coast-based circuit by
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Black Dems Call on California’s Elected Officials to Take Emmett Till Pledge - L.A. Focus Newspaper
TanuHenry | California Black Media TheCalifornia Democratic Party African American Caucus(CDPAAC)is calling on all elected officials in California at the local, state and national levels to take a firm stand against racism. By signing the Emmett Till Anti-RacismPledge, the CDPAAC
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Trump camp shifting new ad to economy after law-and-order focus - African American News Today - EIN News
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Biden Campaign, DNC Announce New Vote-By-Mail Features
The Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Monday new features on IWillVote.com — the DNC’s voter participation website — that will help voters easily request and return their ballot by mail.
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The Consequential, Evolving Role of Black Sororities in Suffrage
From suffrage to 2020’s vice presidential nominee, Black sororities have been part of the political process. But some believe their actions could be bolder.
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The Meaning of Monuments: Six Greater Cincinnati Public Art Works and How Their Context Has Changed Over Time - African American News Today - EIN News
… Theological Seminary as its first African American student. Bradley was kidnapped from … Park, is another monument to African Americans. These men fought physically for … Brigade” conveys the role of African Americans as active participants, not as …
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The Black News Channel is Now Available to Spectrum TV Viewers Across the Country - Black News Channel
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES: Tommy Ross, Communications Director T: (850) 404-4091 tross@blacknewschannel.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Black News Channel is Now Available to Spectrum TV Viewers Across the Country Tallahassee, Florida – September 14, 2020 – The Black News Channel (BNC), the nation's only
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John Boyega Quits Perfume Brand Role After Being Cut From Chinese Ad
The "Star Wars" actor condemned Jo Malone for replacing him without his consent in an ad Boyega created.
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Homewood Police Department: Police Officer Testing | Chicago Defender
POLICE OFFICER TESTING Applications Available at the Homewood Police Department, 17950 Dixie Highway The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of Homewood, IL is accepting applications to establish an eligibility … Continued
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Black scientists call out racism in the field and counter it - DefenderNetwork.com
University of Washington ecologist Christopher Schell is studying how coronavirus shutdowns have affected wildlife in Seattle and other cities. But when planning fieldwork, he also thinks about how he’s perceived in neighborhoods where he installs wildlife cameras. “I wear the nerdiest glasses
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South Carolina's lieutenant governor contracts COVID-19 - Black News Channel
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday and is recovering in isolation with her family at home, officials said. Evette had a sore throat and headache Thursday and was tested for the virus. She has stayed
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PRESS ROOM: Black Voices, Black Lives Matter: #Rolandmartinunfiltered Celebrates Second Anniversary and Carves Niche as a Prominent Daily Digital Show - Black News Channel
By BlackPressUSA Washington, DC (September 10, 2020) — This year has brought unimaginable changes, but the #RolandMartinUnfiltered daily digital show has emerged as a constant and influential voice on the media landscape. #RolandMartinUnfiltered provides live news and information from an
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In U.S. elections, it's winner take all — and Blacks are the losers
… end Reconstruction and effectively put Black Americans back in chains. The notorious … Journal, Matthew Hoffman observed that African-American voters in the South “have …
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