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LeBron James Adds Weight to Effort to Help Ex-Felons Vote in Florida | Afro

By AFRO Staff NBA superstar LeBron James is continuing his social equality agenda, this time partnering with other athletes and entertainers to empower ex-felons to vote. “Because of everything that’s going on, people are finally starting to listen to us — we feel like we’re finally getting a foot in the door,” James told The […]

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Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills was arrested for taking part in the ongoing protests in pursuit of justice for Breonna Taylor.

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LeBron Won't Wear Social Justice Message on Lakers Jersey | Afro

By Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer LeBron James says his thoughts on social justice can't be contained on the back of a basketball jersey. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar won't wear one of the NBA-approved social justice messages on the back of his jersey when the NBA resumes competition later this

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Michelle Obama shares heartwarming video of a father and his daughter singing 'I love my Black so much' | The Atlanta Voice

Michelle Obama shared a video on Instagram of an adorable dad and daughter duo singing a song with an important message. 'I love my Black so much, so much, so much. We are strong, and we are powerful,' Daniel Johnson, 25, and Dakota, 5, sang in the powerful video posted on Thursday by the former

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Defiance Grows as Georgia Governor Blocks Local Mask Rules - Black News Channel

By JEFF AMY and BEN NADLER Associated Press/ BNC Contributor ATLANTA (AP) — Mayors in Atlanta and other Georgia cities deepened their defiance of Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday, saying they want their requirements for people to wear masks in public to remain in place, even after the Republican

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Trump's dismal dismissal of police killings of Black people | New Pittsburgh Courier

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DeVos won't say if schools should listen to CDC guidelines on reopening | The Atlanta Voice

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Nick Cannon issues apology to 'Jewish sisters and brothers' : TheGrio

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Chelsea match winner Giroud has important role, says Lampard - Stabroek News

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