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Kanye West is trying to do what a gang of white supremacists and anti-critical race theorists have wanted to do for years: cancel Black History Month. West’s mother was part of Jesse Jackson’s Operation P.U.S.H. and his father was a member of the Black Panther Party. West says his daughter would
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Prince George’s County Executive Alsobrooks Gets Coronavirus Vaccine
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks promised that once a coronavirus vaccine became available, she would get it to help fight against the pandemic. Her turn came Tuesday as she calmly sat in a chair at the Cheverly Health Center.
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Alsobrooks Praises State Legislators for $2.1 Billion Aid to Prince George's County
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced that the county got $2.1 billion in state aid during the recent Maryland General Assembly session, which ended Monday. The post Alsobrooks Praises State Legislators for $2.1 Billion Aid to Prince George's County appear
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Summer Youth and Crime Fighting Initiatives Unveiled in Prince George's - The Washington Informer
On the first full day of summer, Prince George’s County officials announced two initiatives to keep youth busy and combat violent crime. The post Summer Youth and Crime Fighting Initiatives Unveiled in Prince George's appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Congressional Black Caucus Members Push Biden Administration on Advertising with Black Media
“The federal government spends billions of dollars a year in paid advertising. However, the federal government’s process for allocating advertising dollars fails to recognize and value the unique relationship that Black-owned media have with their audiences,” Georgia Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson
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Remembering Breonna Taylor: Hundreds march in Louisville on anniversary of her death
… , serve as painful reminders for Black Americans of the injustice, discrimination and … Roots 101, Louisville's African American museum that offered it a … "centuries of discrimination against African Americans" and "what are …
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EDITORIAL: Curfew Intends to Hold Parents Accountable for Their Child's Safety
It should not be unpopular to suggest that parents need to be held accountable for keeping their children safe. The post EDITORIAL: Curfew Intends to Hold Parents Accountable for Their Child's Safety appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Alabama Power Foundation grant makes ‘virtual learning’ a reality for rural Greene County students
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Alabama schools to close their traditional classrooms in March, Corey Jones said it hit his students in rural Greene County doubly
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Board holds Budget Hearing
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Black Female Leaders Meet with VP Harris
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Prince George’s Ratchets Up Coronavirus Restrictions as Cases Surge: ‘Time to Hunker Down’
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Prince George's Co. Mulls Allowing Walk-In COVID Vaccinations - The Washington Informer
In an effort to ensure that all Prince George's County residents receive a COVID-19 vaccine, county officials are contemplating allowing walk-ins with no appointment necessary. The post Prince George's Co. Mulls Allowing Walk-In COVID Vaccinations appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George’s Lifts Pandemic Restrictions, But Will Keep Indoor Mask Mandate
Most coronavirus pandemic restrictions in Prince George's County will be lifted as of 5 p.m. Monday, county officials say. The post Prince George's Lifts Pandemic Restrictions, But Will Keep Indoor Mask Mandate appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Newswires: Congresswoman Norton leads bipartisan group seeking to protect women drivers
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First Black Woman Mayor of Washington, D.C.
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Alsobrooks Announces Senate Bid at New Carrollton Rally
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks held a rally officially announcing her bid for the U.S. Senate on May 10. The post Alsobrooks Announces Senate Bid at New Carrollton Rally appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Morning Digest: New York mayoral candidate's mammoth fundraising lifts the fortunes of his opponents
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Memorial Services Set for Clark Ray, DCSAA Leader and LBGTQ Activist - The Washington Informer
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School Board approves three-phase plan to re-open schools, beginning with remote learning | Greene County Democrat
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School system completes assessments; plans summer school for credit recovery and enhancement
The Greene County Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, May 17, 2021 in the Board’s Central Office, observing coronavirus precautions. Superintendent Dr. Corey Jones opened his report to the board stating that all assessments have been completed, including Pre-ACT, ACT Work
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New Prince George’s School Board Chair: ‘It’s a Team Effort’ to Boost Education in the County
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Prince George's Mulls Providing Free Summer School Amid Pandemic - The Washington Informer
Prince George's County Public Schools officials said Saturday it may offer free summer classes this year, including some in-person instruction for elementary students and recovery credit courses for high
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Superintendent Jones reports multiple grants to school system Eutaw Primary awarded $10,000 health education grant from Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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New Developments Delay Girard Federal Racketeering Trial
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