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The AFRO at 130: six generations of Black excellence
By Maya Pottiger, Special to the AFRO Some families have recipes they pass down, others have jewelry or furniture. In the Murphy family, the AFRO American Newspaper has been passed […] The post The AFRO at 130: six generations of Black excellence appeared first on AFRO American
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The Moore Report: Undrinkable water in Jackson, Miss, and Brett Favre ‘Robin Hood in reverse’ scheme with TANF funds
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO It is outrageous! If you speak to longtime residents of Jackson, Miss. You learn that their water system has been unreliable […] The post The Moore Report: Undrinkable water in Jackson, Miss, and Brett Favre ‘Robin Hood in reverse’ sche
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Don’t Repeat Our COVID Mistakes When It Comes to Climate
Our response to the pandemic was long on science and short on cooperation. Let’s hope the battle over climate change has a happier ending.
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People of color are as interested in buying electric cars as White consumers – the biggest obstacle is access to charging | New Pittsburgh Courier
Getty Images by Andrea Marpillero-Colomina, The New School A nationally representative survey of 8,027 Americans shows that across all racial demographics, overall interest in purchasing electric vehicles is high. Among those surveyed, 33% of White respondents, 38% of Black respondents, 43% of
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 Is there a water crisis impacting Black and Brown America? | New Pittsburgh Courier
There is a growing water crisis spreading across American cities in communities with high Black populations. The clean water supply in Flint, MI, Baltimore, MD, Jackson, MS and Chicago, IL has been called into question because of the level of lead and bacteria in the water. In 2014, residents of
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Affirmative action bans make selective colleges less diverse – a national ban will do the same | New Pittsburgh Courier
Graduation is less likely for students at less selective schools. Andy Sacks via Getty Images by Natasha Warikoo, Tufts University The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in two lawsuits on Oct. 31, 2022, brought by a group that opposes affirmative action in college
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EPA Launches New National Office Dedicated to Advancing Environmental Justice and Civil Rights - Milwaukee Community Journal
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For the better part of a month, National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. traveled […]
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Residents of historically Black community feel forsaken post-Hurricane Ian | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images As the media focuses on the wealthier, seaside communities of Sanibel Island and Fort Myers post-Hurricane Ian, residents of Dunbar, a historically African American neighborhood, say they're dealing with the aftermath of the storm with little to no assistance. 'They're saying
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Nia Long responds to fan support amid Ime Udoka's alleged cheating scandal | New Pittsburgh Courier

Photo: Getty Images Twitter has rallied behind Nia Long after she was reportedly blindsided by her fiance and Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's alleged affair. On Thursday (September 22), the Boston Celtics announced the season-long suspension of their head coach due to 'violations of team

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Pandemic shut down many special education services – how parents can help their kids catch up | New Pittsburgh Courier
In-person school resumed earlier in Boston for special education students than for those without special needs. David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images by Mitchell Yell, University of South Carolina When schools shut down in March 2020, many of the nation’s roughly 7 million students in
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 Is There a Water Crisis Impacting Black and Brown America? | Chicago Defender
There is a growing water crisis spreading across American cities in communities with high Black populations. The clean water supply in Flint, MI, Baltimore, MD, Jackson, MS and Chicago, IL has been called into question because of the level of lead and bacteria in the water. In 2014, residents of
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Sheriff Ordered To Pay $15 Million To Family Of Black Teen Killed Outside Fair | Atlanta Daily World
A Florida sheriff must now pay $15 million to the family of a 14-year-old Black teenager who was killed while crossing the highway after deputies kicked him out of a state fair, AP News reports. On Thursday (September 22), a 10-person jury in Tampa concluded that Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad
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Kamala Harris Involved In Motorcade Crash On The Way To White House | The Michigan Chronicle
A motorcade vehicle holding Vice President Kamala Harris crashed onto the curb of a tunnel on Monday (October 3) as it was headed to the White House, raising security concerns. “During a protective movement Monday, a vehicle in a motorcade had a minor overcorrection and struck a curb,” Anthony
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Biden administration launches environmental justice office
By Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press President Joe Biden’s top environment official visited what is widely considered the birthplace of the environmental justice movement Saturday to unveil a national office […] The post Biden administration launches environmental justice
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Chrisette Michele punctuates ‘Black Excellence’ at NNPA Leadership Awards
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Grammy winner Chrisette Michele sent the packed house home buzzing following her dazzling performance to conclude the National Newspaper Publishers […] The post Chrisette Michele punctuates ‘Black E
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Deputies Targeted, Searched HBCU Students on Bus to Atlanta | Atlanta Daily World
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BET co-founder Sheila Johnson now making moves as luxury hotel creator and CEO
By Deborah Bailey. Contributing Editor Sheila Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) has been exceptionally busy over the past 10 years. These days, she can be found serving as […] The post BET co-founder Sheila Johnson now making moves as luxury hotel creat
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This Week In Black History September 28 - October 4, 2022 | The Michigan Chronicle
HUEY NEWTON AND BOBBY SEALE SEPTEMBER 28 1785—Abolitionist and writer David Walker is born. Walker is best known for his powerful anti-slavery pamphlet “David Walker’s Appeal.” The “Appeal” was published on this same day in 1829. 1833—Reverend Lemuel Haynes dies at 88. He was one of the leading
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Uncovering the roots: How African Americans are tracing their lineage using DNA
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Officer Grabs Black Student By Neck, Pulls Hair During Arrest: Video | Atlanta Daily World
Video of a school resource officer grabbing a Black high school student by the neck and pulling his hair during an arrest has sparked outrage and protests in Tennessee, ABC 9 Reports.The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office released hour-long body camera footage of the arrest of 18-year-old student
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Hurricane Ian: Severe Flooding, Storm Force Winds Coming To South Florida | Atlanta Daily World
South Florida isn't in the direct path of Hurricane Ian, but that doesn't mean severe weather isn't coming to the region. Meteorologists expect torrential rain, major flooding, and tropical storm force winds to batter the area as it approaches the Sunshine State.On top of the Category
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Herschel Walker Says His Adult Son, Who Blasted GOP Nominee, Needs Spanking | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker said his adult son needed a spanking after the 23-year-old publicly condemned the GOP nominee for his 'lies.' “I’ve got to get back to him and spank him,” Walker said Tuesday (October 4) of his son, Christian Walker, at a prayer
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Rev. Al Sharpton challenges America in keynote address at Howard University
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 Is There a Water Crisis Impacting Black and Brown America? | Atlanta Daily World
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The Biden administration’s plan for student debt relief could benefit tens of millions of borrowers in all fifty states | New Pittsburgh Courier
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Medicare Part B Premium to Drop for First Time in a Decade - The Madison Times
By Karen Stokes On Tuesday, during an event in the Rose Garden, President Joe Biden highlighted his and Congressional Democrats’ efforts to protect and strengthen Medicare and lower health care costs for seniors. Medicare beneficiaries will see their Part B premiums decrease in 2023, the first time
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T.D. Jakes passes the torch to his daughter Sarah
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