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'Through the Banks of the Red Cedar,' makes its national television premiere on BTN November 10, 7 pm CST. Source
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Black Workers More Likely to Face Retaliation for Raising Coronavirus Concerns
For instance, Amazon fired Black and brown workers who have organized to demand more substantial health and safety protections. Thousands of Instacart workers, many of whom are women of color, are reportedly waiting for face masks and hand sanitizer promised months ago. Three out of every four
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White Supremacy In The Church: Black Leaders Discuss The Way Forward – Free Press of Jacksonville
BY GRADY CAPSTONE JOURNALIST  - Mandisa Thomas was never made to go to church or believe in God. She learned about various gods through literature and history. Daryl Bloodsaw grew up beneath the shadow of white [...]
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These 10 Seasonal Cocktails Will Get You In The Holiday Spirit
Take a look at these holiday cocktails that are full of spice and everything nice.
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Ice Cube Clarifies Role in Helping Trump Admin Develop ‘Platinum Plan’ | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.rollingstone.com By DANIEL KREPS  Ice Cube has clarified his role in helping to develop the Trump administration’s proposed “Platinum Plan” for the black community after a White House advisor thanked the rapper for “his willingness to step up and work with” President Trump. “Leaders gonna
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California’s Black Lawmakers Call for Converting Protest Momentum into Change
Ebone Monet, California Black Media As mass protests continued across the state Tuesday, the California Legislative Black Caucus CLBC) called...
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Provides Scholarships For George Floyd’s Family To Attend HBCUs
Photo: Stephen Jackson Kappa Alpha Sorority announced on Friday that the organization founded on the campus of Howard University by Black collegiate women will provide scholarships to the daughter and granddaughters of George Floyd to attend an HBCU of their
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY — "Black Mental Health in the Age of COVID and Civil Unrest" | BlackPressUSA
VIDEO — May is Mental Health Month. The NNPA's Dr. Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D along with Dr. Kanika Bell Dr. Jimmy Davis — Professors of Psychology at Clark Atlanta University — discuss the pandemic and society's reaction to it.
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Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) Seattle Chapter (1961-1970)
The Seattle chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) emerged as one of the most significant grass roots organizations in the fight for civil rights in the Pacific Northwest.  Established in 1961, the Seattle chapter embodied the non-violent principles of the national organization which had
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This Top Biden Economist Has A Plan: Create Jobs, Address Inequality, Ignore Trolls
Janelle Jones is the first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department. She says helping marginalized groups boosts the entire economy.
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MAFS: Why Is Erik Always Talking About Ending The Marriage?
For some weeks now, we've had concerns about Erik and his behavior toward Virginia. But last night all of his controlling tactics were on full display and it was nothing nice.
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Community Members Question Seattle Public Schools’ Commitment To Equity And Inclusion - The Seattle Medium
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has come under scrutiny about the treatment of African American administrators within the district. Two separate letters about the dismissal, demotion and/or resignation of African Americans who either previously worked or are currently working for the district have
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MAFS: Chris Wanted Two Women Fighting Over Him But It Didn’t Go Down Like That
Last night, Paige sat down with Chris and Mercedes, his ex-fiancee and mother of his child. While the conversation could have gone astray, Paige kept her cool and had Chris shook.
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IN MEMORIAM: Civil Rights Icon Vernon Jordan Dies at 85 | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — NAACP President Derrick Johnson said the world lost an influential figure in the fight for civil rights and American politics. “An icon to the world and a lifelong friend to the NAACP, his contribution to moving our society toward justice is unparalleled,” Johnson declared. “In
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NAACP snubs Black-owned newspapers during Black media forum - Dallas Examiner
By HAZEL TRICE EDNEY TriceEdneyWire.com A recent NAACP Black Media Speaks forum dove into a conversation in which the future of Black-owned newspapers was all but pronounced dead. To the shock of some
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Book review of ‘Being Property Once Myself’ – Florida Courier
BY DR. GLENN ALTSCHULER SPECIAL TO THE FLORIDA COURIER “Being Property Once Myself: Blackness and the End of Man’’ by Joshua Bennett. Harvard University Press. 224 pages, $35 Set in Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, “Salvage the Bones,’’ a novel by Jesmyn Ward, features China, a White pit bull who is both
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Bruce S. Gordon was President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Gordon was appointed to the NAACP leadership position in August 2005. During his 19 month tenure, Gordon added more than 100,000 members and associates to the
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Leads U.S. Reparations Bill H.R. 40 | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "I think if people begin to associate this legislation with what happened to the descendants of enslaved Africans as a human rights violation, the sordid past that violated the human rights of all of us who are descendants of enslaved Africans, I think that we can find common
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The Black Card: We Are Not Disposable, We Are Essential
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Black Americans, crucial workers in crises, emerge worse off – not better - African American News Today - EIN News
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BOOKS: 'Izzy' gives fresh new look at 'Black History' | BlackPressUSA
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Author Mia J. Davis recalled the incubator in which “The Adventures of Izzy” was born. “While our children were locked down in the midst of a global pandemic, we all watched with horror as George Floyd’s life was squeezed out of him by a policeman’s knee,” Davis said. “We
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Frank Baker pays off tuition for 50 Spelman College graduates
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PRESS ROOM: Leading CEOs Champion Equity for the Black Community in Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Led by a diverse group of Black CEOs, this initiative gathers resources from respected and trusted community and business leaders, health professionals and public officials to ensure that accurate and transparent information about the COVID-19 vaccine is available to Black
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — It was reminiscent of Eric Garner of Staten Island, NY, who was put in a chokehold by a New York police officer. Garner died from injuries suffered from the chokehold and, like Floyd, could be seen on video struggling to breathe and stating, "I can't breathe."
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