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Black Democratic state rep says Joe Biden has ‘betrayed black Americans throughout his career
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This is what racial trauma does to the body and brain
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Alicia Keys to host Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special
Alicia Keys is known for raising her voice and she plans to empower kids to do the same when she hosts the upcoming Nick News special. Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special will be a revival of sorts for the franchise that ran on Nickelodeon from 1992 to 2015. The hour-long special will
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Miami Law Firm Provides Free Legal Help for Black Startups in Hospitality
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The recap—All the 2020 graduates featured in the Couriers Celebrating The Graduates special edition...! | New Pittsburgh Courier
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—SAVANNA BLANCHARD, Steel Valley High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—NATEL BLESSITT, Pittsburgh Obama High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Natel Blessitt, as he graduated from Pittsburgh Obama High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—NATEL BLESSITT, Pittsburgh Obama High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MAYHIM NICHOLS-DAVIS, Penn Hills High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Mayhim Nichols-Davis, as she graduated from Penn Hills High School.  The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MAYHIM NICHOLS-DAVIS, Penn Hills High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — July 8, 2020: BREATHE Act — EBONY CEO Resigns — Banking While Black
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