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IN MEMORIAM: Civil Rights Icon Vernon Jordan Dies at 85 | Dallas Weekly
NAACP President Derrick Johnson said the world lost an influential figure in the fight for civil rights and American politics. “An icon to the world and a lifelong friend to the NAACP, his contribution to moving our society toward justice is unparalleled,” Johnson declared. “In 2001, Jordan
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Live Updates: Capitol Police Request Extended National Guard Deployment Amid Threats
… to peacefully protest violence against Black Americans. Yet despite these protests, violence … justice after the killings of Black Americans across the country, including George … men — 72 of them. Six African-Americans reached lieutenant general, or three …
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Civil rights icon, Clinton adviser Vernon Jordan passes at 85
ATLANTA (AP) – Vernon Jordan, who rose from humble beginnings in the segregated South to become a champion of civil rights before reinventing himself as ...
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House impeachment manager sues Trump, allies over riot - TheGrio
Rep. Eric Swalwell, who served as a House manager in Donald Trump’s last impeachment, filed a lawsuit Friday against the... View Article The post House impeachment manager sues Trump, allies over riot appeared first on TheGrio.
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The Solution to Trump, White Privilege and The Republican Party - North Dallas Gazette
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher and CEO, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint We know from the appearance of former President Trump at the conservative Republican gathering in Florida over the weekend that their agenda against America continues. We see over 28 states with Republican controlled legislatures
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Somalia Election Stalemate May Embolden Al-Shabaab
Opinion - There is near-unanimity that Somalia is on the edge of a precipice due to an election stalemate created by outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi "Farmaajo" despite pressure from the Council of Presidential Candidates -- a formidable coalition led by former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed
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Police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach Capitol today, March 4 - DefenderNetwork.com
Capitol Police say they have uncovered intelligence of a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the iconic building to try to stop Congress from certifying now-Pr
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How Michelle Obama helped Black women be their authentic selves : TheGrio
As we slide into Women’s History Month with Black History Month now in the rearview mirror, I can’t help but... View Article The post How Michelle Obama helped Black women be their authentic selves appeared first on TheGrio.
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Sheila Brown shares her amazing journey to becoming the first Black woman to own a radio station in Buffalo, NY - Face2Face Africa
Sheila Brown walked out of WUFO in Buffalo, New York, after working at the radio station for 14 years. She left after the station changed management and their operations were not in line with her vision. Brown however had plans of returning to the station but was not sure in what capacity. After
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WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) - Law enforcement was on high alert yesterday around the US Capitol after intelligence uncovered a 'possible plot' by a militia group to storm the iconic building again, two months after a mob of Donald Trump supporters smashed through windows and doors to try to
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Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9 trillion virus relief bill
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies... View Article The post Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9 trillion virus relief bill appeared first on TheGrio.
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Harry Belafonte: Trump Is Standing in Our Way | New York Carib News
If the president wins again, we have so much more to lose. Four years ago, when Donald Trump first ran for president, he urged Black people to support him, asking us, "What have you got to lose?&
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Black Women's Organizations Matter - The Seattle Medium
Black women’s organizations don’t get the credit they are due, so these organizations must be lifted in this Women's History Month. What would our nation be without these organizations who get out the vote, raise money for scholarships, provide social and civic services, and do so much
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The Future is Yours? What do you plan to do with it? | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Christian Robinson With the future in the hands of millennials, what does that look like? As the year continues, Americans have been forced to adapt amidst a pandemic, restricting many to virtual work environments. Four million graduates have entered the worst job market since the Great
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What Should You Do If Your Loved One Goes Missing? | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Children are detained and subject to further abuse,” Sherri Jefferson of the African American Juvenile Justice Project (AAJJP) told NNPA Newswire this week. In many cases, when a child goes missing, parents are told to delay reporting for 24 hours. Jefferson called such a delay
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A civil rights lawyer will lead civil rights enforcement – Florida Courier
Black voters who turned out to elect President Joe Biden were hoping for some real change. We’re getting it. Kristen Clarke is one of the country’s most effective civil rights lawyers. She has tackled issues like police accountability, fair housing, educational and economic opportunity, and the
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All-Star game to open with chat between Michael B. Jordan, Kamala Harris
The NBA All-Star game will kick off Sunday with a “special conversation” between actor Michael B. Jordan and Vice President... View Article The post Kamala Harris and Michael B. Jordan will open NBA All-Star game appeared first on TheGrio.
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Sydney Kamlager Succeeds Holly Mitchell as Calif. Senate’s Only Black Woman
Tanu Henry, California Black Media On March 2, voters in California’s 30th Senate District elected Sydney Kamlager to represent them...
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NFL Hires First Black Woman Referee | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When she takes the field in September, Maia Chaka, a Norfolk State University graduate and health and physical education teacher, will do so as the first Black woman to work as a referee in the NFL. She’ll also be just the second woman to wear the zebra stripes. Sarah Thomas, who
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The right to vote is under siege - Carolina Peacemaker
The fundamental right in a democracy — the right to vote — is once more under siege. In state after state, Republican legislators have introduced literally hundreds of bills designed to suppress voting. Their passion is fueled by Donald Trump’s big lie that the presidential election was
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3 Alabama Professors On Leave Over Racially Insensitive Photos
One professor was photographed at a 2014 Halloween party dressed as a Confederate soldier. The other two posed with a noose and a whip.
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Biden's win means a civil rights lawyer will lead civil rights enforcement - Dallas Examiner
By BEN JEALOUS People For the American Way Black voters who turned out to elect President Joe Biden were hoping for some real change. We’re getting it. Kristen Clarke is one of the
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‘Coming 2 America’ And The Art Of The Sequel
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Kenya: U.S. Warns of Al-Shabaab Attacks in Kenyan Airspace
[East African] The US government has issued a new warning to civilian airlines flying in the Kenyan airspace to watch out for possible attacks by militant groups, in what could heighten anxiety for the industry already weighed down by massive financial losses due to travel restrictions to curb the
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'Manufactured Outrage': Meghan McCain Takes Offense to Biden's 'Neanderthal Thinking' Comment as Her Co-Hosts Have a Field Day at Her Expense
Meghan McCain duly expressed her (performative) outrage on the March 5 episode of 'The View' over President Joe Biden's assertion that Republicans are engaging in […]
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House passes sweeping voting rights bill over GOP opposition - DefenderNetwork.com
House Democrats passed sweeping voting and ethics legislation Wednesday over unanimous Republican opposition, advancing to the Senate what would be the largest overhaul of the U.S. election law in at least a generation. House Resolution 1, which touches on virtually every aspect o
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Surviving the Pandemic a Year After the Unthinkable - The Washington Informer
One year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic caught many Americans off-guard, forcing changes that no one could have anticipated. The post Surviving the Pandemic a Year After the Unthinkable appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Rep. Ronny Jackson made sexual remarks, drank alcohol as WH physician: report - TheGrio
A new report listed multiple allegations against former White House Physician and now Texas State Representative Ronny Jackson including drug... View Article The post Rep. Ronny Jackson made sexual remarks, drank alcohol as WH physician: report appeared first on TheGrio.
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Piers Morgan Gets Owned By Black Activist For Dissing Meghan Markle Racism Claims
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