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In summary In budget negotiations, legislators should keep in mind that students need equal access to Advanced Placement classes, sports, theater and STEM classes. By Cristina De Jesus, Special to CalMatters Cristina De Jesus is the president and CEO of Green Dot California, serving 11,000 students
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Mayor Bottoms order flags to half-staff for John Lewis | Atlanta Daily World
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Honors the Life and Legacy of Congressman John R. Lewis   ATLANTA—Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued the following statement upon the passing of Atlanta’s revered Congressman John Lewis. “There are no words to describe the tremendous loss that
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Return of stranded Cuban boxers imminent - Ninvalle - Stabroek News
The return of the four boxers stranded in Cuba since March is imminent. The article Return of stranded Cuban boxers imminent - Ninvalle appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Memo to Congress: everyone benefits from health care price transparency - African American News Today - EIN News
… of Public Health shows that, “African Americans incur substantial medical debt compared … disproportionately impacts communities of color. Black Americans are hospitalized at 4.5 …  impacts communities of color. Black Americans are hospitalized at 4.5 …
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The Pulaski County Special School District's work to eliminate racial disparities in applying school discipline was the focus Monday of a federal court hearing where one district employee called the effort his "marching order."
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What the Face of Emmett Till Says About Every Brutalized Black Body—Then and Now
We are living through the catastrophe of our history.
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What's Mike Pompeo doing in Iowa? - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made one such visit to the Iowa-based Family Leadership Summit on
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Zambia coronavirus: 3,326 cases; parliament adjourns indefinitely | Africanews
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Workers protest racial inequality
NEW YORK, United States (AP) - Hundreds of workers rallied yesterday outside the Trump International Hotel in Manhattan and in cities across the US to protest systemic racism and economic inequality, joining a nationwide demonstration demanding improvement of black Americans' experiences in the
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Black Leadership's Shameful Silence on Violence Is Deafening - Free Press of Jacksonville
By Clarence V. McKee -The blaring July 13 headline in the New York Post said it all, 'ENOUGH.' It was referring to the murder of one-year-old Davell Gardner when shooters opened fire on a group of people [...]
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Biden, Lawmakers Warn of Foreign Interference in Election - Black News Channel
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Monday that he is putting Russia and other foreign governments 'on notice' that he would act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections. The
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Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot - TheGrio
Sen. Nikema Williams has been officially announced as the replacement for the late John Lewis on November election ballots. READ... View Article The post Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot appeared first on TheGrio.
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The People’s National Party (PNP) Women’s Movement (PNPWM) is calling for the Government to provide relief for parents as the back-to-school fees for the upcoming academic year become a reality. President of the Women’s Movement,...
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Facing budget shortfalls, nearly 100 Texas mayors plead with Congress for coronavirus relief funding | Dallas Weekly
As Congress resumes work on a new coronavirus financial relief package, nearly 100 Texas mayors are pressing the state’s congressional delegation for more funding to address revenue losses incurred due to the economic downturn brought by COVID-19. Texas received $11 billion in funds from the
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Jacksonville sheriff outlines 'significant concerns' over hosting RNC safely - L.A. Focus Newspaper
"It is my sole responsibility to provide safety and security for our city and more importantly, for the citizens who I serve," Williams said in a statement. "With a growing list of challenges -- be it finances, communication and timeline -- I cannot say with confidence that this event and our
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Trump tweets an image of himself wearing a mask and calls it 'patriotic' - L.A. Focus Newspaper
"We are United in our effort to defeat the Invisible China Virus, and many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can't socially distance," Trump tweeted on Monday -- nearly three months after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended wearing masks in
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Joe Biden Leads In Polls Largely Due To His Diverse Group Of Staffers
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Biden says four Black women are on his VP list, but won’t commit to choosing one | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Dartunorro Clark Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, told MSNBC on Monday that he has four Black women on his shortlist for vice president — putting him closer to selecting a running mate a month before he accepts the party’s nomination. Biden told
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Harriet Tubman “never actually freed slaves, she had them work for other white people” – Kanye West - Face2Face Africa
Rapper Kanye West on Sunday denounced and criticized the record of historical figure Harriet Tubman in his first event since he declared himself a presidential candidate in November’s general elections. In a tirade, in which he touched on topics from religion, abortion, and international
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Kandi Burruss Reveals the 'Rules' for Filming the 'RHOA' In the Midst of the COVID-19 Outbreak
'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' is back in production. On Thursday, July 16, Kandi Burruss made a virtual appearance on 'Extra,' where she confirmed the […]
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