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Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock (left) wrote on Twitter, “Honored to meet Eugene Goodman, a true American hero who put his life in harm's way to help protect others.” BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer Donald Trump's recent acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial should worry us all for many reasons -race relations in this country among them. […]

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American Medical Association recognizes racism as a threat to public health - DefenderNetwork.com

The American Medical Association hasrecognized racism as an urgent threat to public health. The professional association represents tens of thousand of doctors. It is pledging to work on dismantling racist policies and practices in health care. 'The AMA recognizes that racism negatively impacts and

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Documentary 'Smoke: Marijuana and Black America' debuts tonight | Atlanta Daily World

Narrated and executive produced by rapper, Nasir “Nas” Jones, “Smoke: Marijuana + Black America” examines marijuana’s cultural, social, economic and legal impact on American society and the Black community. SMOKE: Marijuana + Black America features testimony from a range of notable individuals

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50 Cent’s Video “In Da Club” Hits A Billion Views On YouTube

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Elmhurst Art Museum Explores Fair Housing through a Social Justice Lens | Chicago Defender

With social justice at the forefront of some of American’s biggest concerns, the Elmhurst Art Museum is taking a moment to highlight racial and housing inequity through art. Starting December 3rd through May 8th, 2021, the historic Mies van der Rohe McCormick House, adjacent to the Elmhurst Art

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Virtual & Drive - Up Housing Resource Fair will Feature Key Agencies, Workshops - Milwaukee Community Journal

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, have found a creative way to deliver much needed housing resources and information to residents during the pandemic. They realize that COVID-19 has hit Milwaukee extremely hard, but homeowners are still in need of vital

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Washington has virus case, Giants, Falcons add to COVID list - Black News Channel

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons each put a player on the NFL's COVID-19 list Tuesday, while Washington had its first instance of someone in the organization testing positive for the coronavirus since the season began. The NFL said there were 17 new

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Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote

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Holly Robinson Peete Says Donald Trump Called Her the N-Word On Celebrity Apprentice: 'He Probably Uses That Language All the Time'

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Gary Lynn Harris, Denver native, scientist and scholar, dies at 67 - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

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Coronavirus Update: Black and Brown Children Make of Majority of More Than 1 Million Covid-19 Reported Cases

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James Harden Wants Out Of The Houston Because Owner Is Trump Supporter, Allegedly

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Professors discuss institutional and gendered Islamophobia

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