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VIDEO: #LET IT BE KNOWN — 2.15.2022 The Cash Bail System and Poor Black Single Mothers | BlackPressUSA
#LET IT BE KNOWN — The United States has one of the highest rates of female incarceration in the world. Of the more than 115,000 women in jails in the US, more than 60% haven’t been convicted of a crime, but are incarcerated while awaiting trial because they can’t make bail. The Black Press
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GOP Hopeful Vernon Jones Plans To Make Trump President Again Without An Election, And It’s Theoretically Possible
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A pioneer in journalism, Harry McAlpin became the first Black White House Correspondent

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Biden talks Black NFL head coaches, team ownership in pre-game interview
In an interview before the start of Super Bowl LVI, President Joe Biden criticized the paucity of Black head coaches The post Biden talks Black NFL head coaches, team ownership in pre-game interview  appeared first on TheGrio.
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An Indiana School Appears To Be Allowing Parents To Exempt Their Children From Black History Month Lessons
A Sprunica Elementary School councilor aptly named Benjamin White authored the letter to parents allowing them to opt-out of letting their children be taught about Black History Month.
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Charise Williams Announces Candidacy for IL Congressional Seat | Chicago Defender
Business and Community Leader Charise Williams announced her candidacy for the 1st District of Illinois Congressional seat today at the International Union of Operating Engineers IUOE (2260 S. Grove St.). Williams was previously the Chief of Staff/Deputy Director for the Illinois Criminal Justice
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High gas costs from Ukraine threat pose Biden political risk
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — State and national data spanning the last 50 years highlight significant areas of economic progress among Black Americans. However, the data also make clear the persistence of structural and economic barriers facing Black workers and families that result in disparities across broad
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Challenging Seattle Communities To Address Reparations - The Seattle Medium
The topic of reparations is not going away. It has actually become a bigger topic as time goes. The post Challenging Seattle Communities To Address Reparations appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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On Voting Rights, Biden's Power To Act On His Own Is Limited
As Republicans impose new restrictions on ballot access in multiple states, President Biden has no easy options for safeguarding voting rights despite rising pressure from frustrated activists. By Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, and Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Unlike on other issues such as
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Toxicologist testifies that drugs did not kill George Floyd - Los Angeles Sentinel

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Hunter’s CROWN Act passes IL Senate | Chicago Defender
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Greene County Commission agrees tosettlement of lawsuits with Greenetrack
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University Of Texas Council Passes Resolution Defending Critical Race Theory, Lieutenant Gov. Gets All Whiny About It
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KeUndra Cox seeks District 72 State Representative seat
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SBA, Black Chambers Back President Biden’s Push For Federal Contracting With Minority Businesses - The Seattle Medium
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NNPA Exclusive: Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver Opens up to Black Press
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Under Sarver, the Suns have won a Western Conference title and have advanced to the conference finals four times. For Sarver, it’s been the progress the team has made in diversity, equity, and inclusion that he’s most proud. “One of the things I’m proud about is that the Phoenix
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Mzuzu Deputy Mayor dumps UTM and joins MCP to work with ruling party
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It Be Your Own People: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS Nom Gets Disapproval From Black Federal Judge
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Biden could announce historic Black woman Supreme Court nominee as early as President's Day
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Chakwera will be our candidate in 2025 – MCP Vice President
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