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Biden, Harris Lash Trump at Debut of Historic VP Choice
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden and Kamala Harris pushed past their one-time political rivalry to deliver an aggressive attack on the character and performance of President Donald Trump in their historic first appearance as running mates. The physical debut of the Democratic ticket on Wednesday
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Derek Chauvin Appears Before The Judge
On Monday, June 8, 2020, Derek Chauvin appeared in court for the first time after being charged with the second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter of George
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Kamala Harris's iconic journey to be showcased in upcoming comic book - African American News Today - EIN News
… of becoming th second female African-American and first Asian-American US …
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East Africa: Government Opens Borders for Ugandans Stuck in EAC
[Monitor] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that they have opened borders for Ugandans stuck in the East African Community (EAC) countries to return home.
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Democrats Kneel At Capitol Building To Honor George Floyd
They also introduced a police overhaul bill.
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Kamala Harris’ selection as VP resonates with Black women | WTOP
… party than to put an African American woman on the ticket.” Ravi … coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately impacted Black Americans and other people of color …
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Everything you need to know about Kamala Harris, Biden’s VP pick - DefenderNetwork.com
Sen. Kamala Harris is etching her name in history and the latest is as the first Black woman chosen to be the running mate of a major party. Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic candidate, tapped Harris to be his vice president on the ticket. If the duo were to win in November, Harris would be
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Rwanda: Gatera Named New Espoir Manager
MOUSSA Gatera has been signed as head coach of the Rwanda Premier League side Espoir after penning a two-year contract on Wednesday, June
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O’Ree, Willie (1935- )
Willie O’Ree, the National Hockey League’s (NHL) first black player, is an African-Canadian, born on October 15, 1935, in Fredricton, New Brunswick. He began skating at an early age and quickly developed into one of the best players in eastern Canada.  O’Ree joined the Quebec Frontenacs, a junior
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Ben Crump endorses Kamala Harris for VP in Biden veepstakes : TheGrio

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has thrown his support behind Sen. Kamala Harris to become Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick in... View

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Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris To Be His VP
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) has been chosen to be Joe Biden's VP in the 2020 election, the Biden campaign confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. Harris, who already has made waves in […] The post Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris To Be His VP appeared first on Essence.
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Police Reform Was Never Going to Be Easy — But Now’s the Time
Fundamental reforms would begin with ending the “qualified immunity” of police, curbing the militarization of police forces, transferring funds and functions to social agencies, imposing residency requirements and finally making lynching a hate
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Derek Chauvin Appears Before The Judge | Chicago Defender
On Monday, June 8, 2020, Derek Chauvin appeared in court for the first time after being charged with the second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter of George Floyd.  Before being fired for the murder of Floyd, Chauvin was an officer with the Minneapolis Police Department for almost 19
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(BPRW) Exelon’s 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Honor Roll Recognizes Business Partners Advancing These Core Values – The Black Chronicle
(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO-(BUSINESS WIRE)- As part of its continued commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), Exelon named 30 companies to its 2020 D&I Honor Roll, which recognizes partners…
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Court overturns Boston bomber death sentence - TheGrio

On Friday, the First Circuit Court of Appeals threw out the death sentence and ordered a new trial in the... View

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Check Out The Shindellas' New Self-Love Anthem 'Fear Has No Place'
This year has given us much to be afraid of, but there’s a new R&B group that wants us to choose faith over fear. The Shindellas seek to promote anti-racism, […] The post Check Out The Shindellas' New Self-Love Anthem 'Fear Has No Place' appeared first on Essence.
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Structured Academic Debate: Booker T. Washington and W.E.B Dubois
The speeches, writings and accomplishments of Booker T. Washington’s and W.E.B. Du Bois encapsulated two very different approaches to racial advancement, race relations and education.  Within their arguments are controversies that continue today: Economic Prosperity vs. Political Rights, Vocational
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Maya Rudolph on Kamala Harris' VP announcement: 'Oh s--t'
Maya Rudolph, the Emmy-nominated comedian who impersonated Kamala Harris on Saturday Night Live, responded to the news that the Senator... View Article The post Maya Rudolph on Kamala Harris' VP announcement: 'Oh s-t' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Local African American Female Leader Finds Joe Biden's VP Choice Inspirational - African American News Today - EIN News
… , but identifying primarily as an African American.  Her selection as Joe Biden … represents several firsts: The first African American woman;  The first Indian American … , which is the first historically African American Greek-letter sorority.  Hunter and …
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A Liberal Dose of Sports.
(ThyBlackMan.com) Am I the only one who has noticed that the four major sports leagues in the U.S. have all made a conscious decision to promote radical liberal causes at the expense of simply being a sports
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Big Boss!: Rihanna Signs Lizzo, Willow Smith, Normani, Miguel And More For Savage x Fenty Fashion Show Vol.2
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San Francisco To Give Expecting Black Moms $1,000 Stipend
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is taking an exploratory step toward closing the maternal mortality gap. This week the city’s first Black woman leader announced a pilot program that will […] The post San Francisco To Give Expecting Black Moms $1,000 Stipend appeared first on Essence.
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Rwanda: Government to Establish Sex Offenders' Registry
Rwanda Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) has started the process to a national registry of all individuals convicted for offences of rape and
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Ask Jerry: A trivia quiz of presidential firsts - African American News Today - EIN News
Dear Jerry:Recently, an Albuquerque reader asked you whether Kamala Harris was the very first African-American woman to run for vice president of the United States ("Ask Jerry," August 23, 2020). As a history teacher, I was intrigued by your answer in multiple ways. Moreover, you blended the topic
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Police reform was never going to be easy — but now is the time
Fundamental reforms would begin with ending the “qualified immunity” of police, curbing the militarization of police forces, transferring funds and functions to social agencies, imposing residency requirements and finally making lynching a hate
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Cops awaiting legal advice on possible charge from Nonpareil fatal accident - Stabroek News
Police are awaiting advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to determine whether charges should be laid in connection with the death of 24-year-old cyclist David Shepherd, who died after an accident along the Nonpareil public road almost two weeks
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How Biden chose Harris: Inside his search for a running mate : TheGrio
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gretchen Whitmer wanted out. The Michigan governor had caught the interest of Joe Biden and his vice presidential vetting committee,... View Article The post How Biden chose Harris: Inside his search for a running mate appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kamala Harris Asks Maya Rudolph How She Impersonates Her
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Oprah Picks Isabel Wilkerson’s ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents’ for Her Book Club – Free Press of Jacksonville
NEW YORK (AP) — If not for the coronavirus, Oprah Winfrey says, she would be out in the streets and marching with the Black Lives Matter protesters. She has instead found other ways to add her
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