Kamala Harris Wins Backing of ‘Divine Nine’ | The Michigan Chronicle
In her historic speech accepting the vice presidential nomination for the Democratic party, Sen. Kamala Harris introduced her family — among them her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, “The Divine … Continued
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Kim Klacik compares herself to Shirley Chisholm in RNC video | WTOP
… 7th District, compared herself to African-American icon Shirley Chisholm at the … Baltimore City, compared herself to African-American icon Shirley Chisholm at the … Trump by Vernon Jones, an African-American state senator from Georgia who …
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From Pandering Callouts To Praise Of Trump, Here's What The Black People At The RNC Have To Say - Blavity
The 2020 Republican National Convention kicked off on Monday with President Donald Trump aiming to galvanize support for his re-election campaign. After Democrats executed a successful, virtual convention last week, Republicans have co-opted similar tactics. The Trump-focused RNC tapped Black
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Attorneys For Alleged Repeat Cheater Pastor John Gray Say He’s Victim Of Extortion Plot
A woman only known as "Mary" claims to have been involved in an extramarital affair with the popular pastor.
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Teen nabbed with gun after robbery in St Elizabeth
A 17-year-old boy is in police custody following his arrest on suspicion of robbery with aggravation and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition following an incident in Balaclava, St Elizabeth on Thursday. The police report that about 2:50 p....
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'Another Black Man Being Targeted': LeBron James and Other NBA Stars React to the Shooting of Jacob Blake
Players from the NBA and WNBA have been speaking out about the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor more so than athletes from other professional
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Tamika Mallory Addresses “BreonnaCon” Event For Breonna Taylor | The Urban Daily
Until Freedom launched "BreonnaCon" event in an effort to bring awareness to Breonna Taylor's death by the hands of police brutality. Twitter wonders if they "memefied" the victim's death. Co-founder Tamika Mallory responds to clarify misinformation and criticism.
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Women’s Equality Day
The year of 2020 has opened up a lot of problems that were unexpected for the globe. Full of tribulations, it seems as if the terror will not cease. The economy is spiraling out of control, loved ones are dying and it seems as if there is no light at the end of the tunnel. While it is easy to say
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Chadwick Boseman Passes Away At The Age of 43 After Four-Year Battle With Colon Cancer
Actor Chadwick Boseman has died at the age of 43. His family informed the world and his fans via his Twitter account, that the Black Panther star has been battle stage 3 colon cancer for 4 years before it progressed to stage IV.
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How PNP would respond to COVID-19
The People’s National Party’s (PNP) Dr Dayton Campbell says a Government formed by his party would implement stronger protocols to limit the spread of COVID-19. Campbell outlined the measures while responding to questions during the...
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10 Films by African American Filmmakers That Belong in the Criterion Collection
… . Stan represents the many Black Americans who’ve been disproportionately left … series of conflicted dreams satirizing African-American stereotypes in Hollywood, and … ; “Illusions” (1982), which explores African American representation in 1940s Hollywood via …
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Second Night of RNC 2020 Opens With Peculiar Prayer For Jacob Blake
Pastor Urrabazo prayed for Blake, police, and justice.
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Jamaica records 141 new COVID cases, 42 more recoveries
Jamaica today recorded 141 new COVID cases, bringing the tally to 2,011. Eighty-six of the new cases are females and 55 males aged 40 days to 97 years. In the meantime, there were 42 more recoveries increasing the tally to 888. There are now 1,032...
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Choice of Kamala Harris as Dem VP Candidate Praised by Many | Dallas Weekly
I believe many of us will work overtime to help elect President Biden and Vice President Harris,” said Amelia Ashley Ward, publisher of San Francisco’s Sun Reporter newspaper. “I believe once elected November 3, Vice President Harris will work alongside President Biden to immediately put this
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Unrest in US state after police shooting of black man - African American News Today - EIN News
… state of Wisconsin after an African-American man was shot by the … has not been real for Black Americans and so many others. We … after the latter, an unarmed African-American man, was killed by police …
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Usain Bolt Tests Positive For COVID-19 Following Mask-Free Birthday Celebration
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Melania Trump’s ex-advisor reportedly taped the first lady bashing Trump - TheGrio
Melania Trump's former adviser and close friend has reportedly come forward with recordings she secretly taped of the first lady... View Article The post Melania Trump’s ex-advisor reportedly taped the first lady bashing Trump appeared first on TheGrio.
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Byron Allen's $10B discrimination suit against Charter allowed to proceed
Byron Allen's $10 billion racial discrimination lawsuit filed against Charter Communications will proceed after a district court judge ruled in... View Article
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Why DO Blacks vote in droves for Democrats in every election? - African American News Today - EIN News
… Instead, it’s worse for African-Americans in almost every way. The … get over 95% of the African-American vote. I promise you. … , says “put millions of Black Americans behind bars,” and a provision … to improve the lives of Black Americans and all Americans,” Mr. …
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Melania Trump pleads for an end to 'looting and violence in the name of justice' - African American News Today - EIN News
… defense of police actions against African Americans, and his threat to send …
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Jamaican official says Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID | The Atlanta Voice
Jamaica’s Minister of Health says legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Minister Christopher Tufton said Bolt was aware of the results and his recent contacts were being traced. “It is now public knowledge that Mr. Bolt has tested positive. He has been
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Republicans shatter norms by using government roles during political convention
… .” Many of the minority or African American speakers addressed race during their … speeches. Daniel Cameron, the African American attorney general of Kentucky pegged …
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Jacob Blake’s Dad Says Son Is Paralyzed From The Waist Down After Police Shooting
Jacob Blake's father gave a sobering update on his son's condition, sharing that he's unsure if the paralysis is permanent as he recovers with eight wounds in his back.
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Republican Speaker Says Cops Are Smart To Target Her Adopted Black Son
She claims her child is more likely to commit a crime.
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Massive fire guts SA's historic mosque | Africanews
Massive fire engulfed a 139 year old Durban mosque in South Africa's southeastern port city on
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Tamika Mallory responds to criticism over BreonnaCon - TheGrio
National social justice organization Until Freedom held BreonnaCon, a four day “massive demonstration throughout Louisville,” that ends Tuesday in an... View Article The post Tamika Mallory responds to criticism over BreonnaCon appeared first on TheGrio.
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Uganda: Bobi Wine's Notice to Museveni May Return to Haunt Him
Opinion - Museveni was my age when he put (Apollo Milton) Obote on notice' - regarding the consequences of rigging the election in 1980. He knows what will happen next if the election is rigged."
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Governor declares emergency after police shooting of Blake : TheGrio
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s governor declared a state of emergency Tuesday after some protesters vandalized businesses and set dozens... View Article The post Governor declares emergency after police shooting of Blake appeared first on TheGrio.
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Jacob Blake's dad says son left paralyzed by police shooting - DefenderNetwork.com
The father of Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, says his son was left paralyzed from the waist down. Blake's father told the Chicago Sun-Times that he was told his son was shot eight times during the Sunday evening confrontation with police, which was captured
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Campbell criticised over reference to death of Jodian Fearon during political debate
The People’s National Party’s Dr Dayton Campbell has been criticised for his reference to the death of Jodian Fearon during Tuesday’s political debate on social issues. Campbell accused the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) of giving...
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