Brown takes on Rep. Campbell for House 99

Public Notices – Alameda County Seeking Temporary Workers for the 2020 General Election

The Alameda County Human Resource Services Temporary Assignment Pool (TAP) Program is currently recruiting temporary workers for the upcoming 2020 General Election. The Registrar of Voters is actively hiring during COVID-19 and are committed to a safe workplace. This assignment will be with the

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Postmaster says ‘no idea’ mailboxes, equipment being removed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Friday he had “no idea” blue mailboxes and sorting machines were being... View Article The post Postmaster says ‘no idea’ mailboxes, equipment being removed appeared first on TheGrio.

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WATCH: Kamala Harris accepts historic nomination on presidential ticket -

Kamala Harris (D-Calif) accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination on Wednesday, making history as the first Black and South Asian American woman to be nominated on a major presidential ticket. Source

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Trump threatens to send law enforcement to polling places on Election Day - DefenderNetwork.com

In yet another attempt at voter suppression, President Donald Trump has threatened to send law enforcement to polling places on Election Day. In a call-in interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Trump said, “We’re gonna have everything,” he said. “We’re gonna have sheriffs and we’re gonna have

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Kezi Clinic lies derelict 10 years on

BY SILAS NKALA KEZI Clinic in Matobo District, Matabeleland South province, has been lying derelict for more than 10 years after local communities contributed material resources towards its rehabilitation. Kezi villagers last week expressed concern over the delays by the authorities to renovate and

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Jay-Z, Pharrell to release new song about Black ambition - Black News Channel

By The Associated Press undefined NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams have teamed up to release a new song about Black ambition titled 'Entrepreneur.' The track will be released Friday. It is in conjunction with TIME's special cover project 'The New American Revolution,' which was curated

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Chicago schools cut funding for police by more than half - DefenderNetwork.com

Funding for police officers in Chicago Public Schools will be cut by more than half, while other ‘major reforms’ will be implemented for the way police operate in the school district, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and district CEO Janice Jackson said. The Chicago School Board voted to keep its contract with

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COMMENTARY: Beware of Those Seeking a Pat on the Back! Disaster Ahead! Spiritually Speaking… | Dallas Weekly

Doing what you know is right —forgiving your enemies, turning the other cheek, helping the less fortunate, speaking truth to power — these are the things that are supposed to be done so that others might see the deed(s) as glorifying the Almighty; not so that people will be impressed with you.

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Takeaways From The Final Night of the Democratic Convention

A convention without a roaring crowd, confetti cannons, funny hats — a gathering in name only — delivered the Democratic presidential nomination to Joe Biden, the culmination of a lifelong pursuit that comes at a time of crisis. Here are key takeaways from the final night of the Democratic National

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Black Texas Teen Wrongfully Suspended Over Locs Wins Lawsuit Against School | The Urban Daily

According to NBC News, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Monday to allow Kaden Bradford to keep his locs without facing suspension. Bradford's "rights under the Equal Protection Clause and the First Amendment will be violated if his motion for a preliminary injunction is

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Postal service informs managers not to reconnect mail sorting machines - TheGrio

USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy issued an apology over any appearance that his attempt to institute new policies would impact... View Article The post Postal service informs managers not to reconnect mail sorting machines appeared first on TheGrio.

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Dallas Weekly News: Ep. 88- Police identify armed man shot by officers at Texas Store | Dallas Weekly

https://youtu.be/telKPmNtih4 Today in Dallas Weekly News, Police identify armed man shot by officers at Texas Store and the Dallas city hospital report.

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Zpra reignites fight for seized war records

BY NQOBANI NDLOVU ZIMBABWE People’s Revolutionary Army (Zpra) ex-combatants have re-ignited demands for their war records that were seized by the government in the early 1980’s from the National Archives in Harare. Government seized properties and records belonging to Zpra, a former military wing

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2020 Democratic National Convention Rewind Featuring BlackGirlMagic

The overall theme for the 2020 Democratic National Convention was 'Uniting America.' It ran four days from Monday, Aug. 17th to Thursday, Aug. 20th. It was, of course, mostly virtual and originating from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The kickoff and Monday's program theme was 'We the People.' There was

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Abolish the Police? Some Minneapolis Residents Call That a Punishment – The Wilmington Journal

Defunding or abolishing police departments has become a national debate in the wake of George Floyd's death, but Minneapolis residents say abolishment isn't necessarily a clear-cut answer. Some even view abolishment as punitive - a [...]

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Georgia Cop Placed On Desk Duty After Tasing A Black Woman While She Stood On Her Front Porch

A police officer was placed on administrative duty after he went viral for tasing a Black woman on her front porch in Loganville, Georgia.

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Private border wall fundraisers have been arrested on fraud charges -

On Thursday, federal prosecutors indicted Brian Kolfage; We Build the Wall board member Steve Bannon, the former adviser to President Donald Trump; and two others. Source

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NOLA's Jeff Davis Parkway renamed for Norman C. Francis

New Orleans City Council voted on Thursday to rename Jeff Davis Parkway after Dr. Norman C. Francis, a prominent Black... View Article The post NOLA's Jeff Davis Parkway renamed for Black educator Norman C. Francis appeared first on TheGrio.

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Federal Appeals Court Hearing Concludes in Challenge to Florida Law Obstructing Voting Rights Restoration | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Florida, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, Campaign Legal Center, and the Southern Poverty Law Center immediately sued. In May 2020, the district court struck down the law, but the ruling was

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The Power of 3: Taylor, Mays, Stallworth Unite On Slate For Re-Election To Detroit School Board | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle

(Dr. Iris Taylor, Sonya Mays, and Misha Stallworth) The Tuesday, Nov. 3 General Election is quickly approaching, which means Detroit voters will be tasked with choosing candidates for several local … Continued

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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Donates $50,000 to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Funding the James Weldon Johnson Scholarship | Dallas Weekly

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will donate $50,000 to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) to fund the new James Weldon Johnson Scholarship, the fraternity announced today. The fraternity’s International

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The Latest: Harris makes history in accepting VP nomination - Black News Channel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has made history night as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party's presidential ticket. In her highly anticipated address capping the third night of the virtual Democratic National Convention, Harris mixed her polish as a former prosecutor with

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Northern California wildfires threatening thousands of homes - Black News Channel

By Haven Daley and Janie Har Associated Press VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires raged through Northern California on Thursday, threatening thousands of homes and blackening the skies near San Francisco as crews struggled to surround them despite steep terrain and blistering heat. The fires, many

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Kentucky man tried to sell African-American child at gas station for $2,500: Police - Face2Face Africa

A Kentucky man is in jail after he admitted to trying to sell a four-year-old African-American child for $2,500 at a Corbin gas station. Harry Day, 29, pleaded guilty to a charge of promoting human trafficking of a child and was sentenced to 360 days in jail on Monday, according to authorities. In

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Suspect in Jam Master Jay killing pleads not guilty - Los Angeles Sentinel

A man eyed for years as a possible suspect in the 2002 fatal shooting of hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday, and remained in federal custody where he is already serving a prison sentence for

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California man goes on homophobic rant, unzips pants over mask wearing - TheGrio

When you go to Marshall's you're usually looking for something to enhance your home decor or a bargain on luggage... View Article The post California man goes on homophobic rant, unzips pants over mask wearing appeared first on TheGrio.

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Postmaster to testify in Senate on mail, Mnuchin denies role - Black News Channel

By LISA MASCARO and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing public backlash, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is set to testify Friday about disruptions in mail delivery as a Senate committee digs into changes in postal operations being made just as millions of Americans will be

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HHW Gaming: Latest ‘NBA 2K21’ Courtside Report Focuses On Revamped MyTeam Mode

For the MyTeam edition of Courtside Report, Visual Concepts executive producer Erick Boenisch goes into great detail as to what players can expect when they jump into MyTeam Mode in NBA 2K21.

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What Is The Prize For Black Women’s Loyalty To The Black Men Who Harm Us?

Last night, Megan Thee Stallion finally revealed that Tory Lanez shot her in an attempt to quell the rumors that she was lying about being shot at close range. She shared that she attempted to protect him from the police but it only resulted in her being painted as the villain when she is the

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In the news: Javier Caballero - The Bay State Banner

Project STEP welcomes Javier Caballero as the organization’s new artistic director. The post In the news: Javier Caballero appeared first on The Bay State Banner.

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