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Rice Names Quadrangle Grove to Honor Reverend William Lawson

Rice University has announced it will name part of its campus central quadrangle The Reverend William A. Lawson Grove in honor of the esteemed community leader’s contributions to the university and the city of

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Source: Houston Forward Times - Reporting The Truth | Affecting Change | Moving Forward

President Donald Trump Reschedules Tulsa Campaign Rally ‘Out of Respect’ for Juneteenth

President Donald Trump has decided to reschedule his first rally since the coronavirus emerged from the original date of June 19th to the next day, June 20th, “out of respect” for the Juneteenth holiday according to

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Source: The Black Chronicle

Happy Birthday, Nat Love!

Nat Love, also known as Deadwood Dick, was an African-American cowboy after the American Civil

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Source: Black Then

George Floyd Protests: Resources To Help Protesters

Given the current nature of the country following the death of George Floyd, many Americans across the country took the streets in protest, to demand justice for Floyd as well as many other lives who have been victimized by police

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Source: Black America Web

After five-week battle with COVID-19, Dallas pastor now faces rejection from peers

Treating people differently who are victorious over the virus is an outgrowth of fear of the unknown, one psychologist

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Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

VOTERS

In a few days, early voting in the Democratic Runoff Election for U.S. Senate

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Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

Child, woman drown in pool at Houston home of ex-MLB star Carl Crawford

Carl Crawford in 2015 (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty

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Source: theGrio

Bronze McGhee Lougheed: Dance Teacher Extraordinaire

“I don’t know what spring is without dance, without my students, and without our recital,” said Bronze McGhee Lougheed, partner and studio

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Source: The Birmingham Times

Meet Cornelius Henderson, Senior VP, Jail Operations, NaphCare, Inc.

He’s back home now and presiding over the company’s transition, or new setup, as it assumes the role of overseeing health care management at Jefferson County jails in Birmingham and Bessemer beginning on June

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Source: The Birmingham Times

The Struggle Continues: Could Black Lives Matter Save the Slavery Reparations Movement?

Hey, wouldn’t you just love to see President Donald Trump and his Republican regime locked up in a room forced to listen to The O’Jays song “Ship Ahoy” I bet they’d truly get our point on slavery Reparations you

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Source: Delivering News You Can Use

Former NBA Star Stephen Jackson Remembers His “Twin” George Floyd

Former NBA star Stephen Jackson, a longtime friend of Floyd and someone he regarded as a brother, is among those who have expressed their anger and is demanding justice at all levels over

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Source: The Urban Daily

Carl Crawford Addresses Drowning Victims At His Home, Prays For Families

Source: Icon Sports Wire / Getty

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Source: Black America Web

Insecure's Kendrick Sampson on Black Mental Health & Reimagining Justice

Jeff to this exclusive episode of ESSENCE Podcast Network’s podcast

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

Black Women CEOs Launch Online Singing Competition With $5K Cash Prizes to Help Boost the Economy

Nationwide — Meet A. Cookie Williams and Beth Noisette, two U.S. Army veterans that are also the co-founders of Sing2Bling.tv, an online platform that allows at-home users to submit their video performances for a chance to win weekly cash prizes of up to

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Source: http://www.blacknews.com

Delbert Orr Africa, MOVE 9 member, dies in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The MOVE Organization announced the passing of Delbert Orr Africa, MOVE 9 member, on Monday, June

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Source: South Florida Times

Pop-Up Testing Site For Protesters Opens

A temporary testing site opened near the American Airlines Center to provide COVID-19 tests for those who’ve been protesting police

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Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

Dallas for 2020 National Gold Medal Award | Dallas Weekly

Dallas Park and Recreation Department is a finalist for the 2020 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation

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Source: Dallas Weekly

GEORGE FLOYD: RALLY CONDEMNS RACISM, SEEKS JUSTICE

-Police Officer and Pastor LaDarian Brown

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Source: East Texas Review | The Community Paper Everyone Should Read

Gear Up for Free Fishing Day in Texas June 6

The first Saturday in June each year is designated as Free Fishing Day in the state of

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Source: Houston Forward Times - Reporting The Truth | Affecting Change | Moving Forward

NDG Mourns the Passing of Long-time Editor and Friend

For many years now, Ruth Elaine Ferguson has been a conduit of news and information to the African American community, as well as others, through her work as the editor of the North Dallas

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Source: North Dallas Gazette

California Gov.: Pro Sports Without Fans Possible in June

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks pro sports could be back playing in his state — without fans — in early

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Source: The Sacramento Observer

District staff a source of pride in difficult times

During this pandemic, the district has named new principals for 19 schools, including Principal Derek Thomas who will serve at Adele Turner Elementary School in District

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Source: North Dallas Gazette

Trump threatens to pull Republican convention out of North Carolina | The Atlanta Voice

President Donald Trump began a solemn Memorial Day railing against North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, ahead of the 2020 Republican National Convention, threatening to pull it out of Charlotte, where the convention is expected to be held August 24 to

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

LEDCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR 3127 ESTES PARKWAY PROPERTY

“A huge amount of traffic passes through this area every day, so it is great to see interest in the redevelopment of this property in particular and Longview’s I-20 corridor in

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Source: East Texas Review | The Community Paper Everyone Should Read

Hospital Capacity in Dallas | Dallas Weekly

Hospital Capacity in Dallas

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Source: Dallas Weekly

Angela Dixon named Jeffco’s CFO, first African-American female in role

After a nationwide search Jefferson County announced Thursday that Angela Dixon has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer from Deputy Director of

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Source: The Birmingham Times

From Marva With Love: Wesley Catholic from Royal’s Fried Chicken and Seafood

On “From Marva with Love,” we heard from Wesley Catholic, the owner of Royal’s Fried Chicken and Seafood in Cedar

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Source: Serving Northeast Texas

DeSoto High School Announces Its Class of 2020 Senior Celebrations (press release)

DESOTO – DeSoto, Texas – DeSoto Independent School District and DeSoto High School announce graduation proceedings for the DeSoto High School Class of 2020 will take place May 27 and

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Source: Serving Northeast Texas

United We Cook | Dallas Weekly

United We Cook

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Source: Dallas Weekly

YMCA of Greater Houston releases swim safety virtual resources for families

In an effort to eliminate drownings and keep children safe this summer, the YMCA of Greater Houston is launching free virtual swim, learn to swim and water safety videos as part of its Safety Around Water

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

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