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From Desire to Purpose... - New Orleans Data News Weekly
Renee Dugue Executive Director, Reborn and Rising I am truly Naturally New Orleans! To know me is to know that The N.O. raised me, The Most High’s grace and mercy saved me, and life in [...] The post From Desire to Purpose appeared first on New Orleans Data News Weekly.
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The Changing Face of Policing in the United States of America - Houston Forward Times
We have always had the police in America. They have provided law and order for The post The Changing Face of Policing in the United States of America appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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OP-ED: Past Due Time for American Healthcare System to Protect Black Americans
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Because of the systematic racism that is rooted in our nation, racial disparities in American healthcare have caused illness, injury, and death in minority communities across the country. Black Americans suffer the most at the hands of the American healthcare system. Now, we are
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
COMMENTARY: Real Table Talk
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Consider for a moment who on your street, in your building, in your family, in your circles are disadvantaged by age (65 years or older), disability (physical and mental), and/or social (food insecure, laid off, or homeless), and reach out to them. If you have, share. If you
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY — NNPA Partners with #Donate1Post to Help Black-Owned Businesses During COVID-19 | BlackPressUSA
VIDEO — The National Newspaper Publishers Association has agreed to partner with #Donate1post, providing access to our digital and print platforms in order to enhance the value delivered to Black-owned businesses by the many other influencers and public figures participating in the program.
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The battle for the mind, heart and soul of America is at stake | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Vernon A. Williams “These are times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet, we have this
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OP-ED: TVA is committed to serving the real needs of the people of Memphis - TSDMemphis.com
by Jeff Lyash - There are many issues that are important to the people of Memphis — both right now and for the city’s long-term future. Since I joined TVA a little more than a year ago, you’ve clearly expressed them to me…TVA contributing to local communities and having more presence in
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What Must Be Done?
By Frederick H. Lowe Special from NorthStarNewsToday.com (TriceEdneyWire.com) The events of the last couple of weeks have been a writer’s bonanza, yet at the same time, it has been exceedingly difficult for me personally. Several incidents have kept me awake at night. I stare at the ceiling asking
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I went to jail on purpose – this time – to ask about COVID-19 - TSDMemphis.com
I spent 10 months jailed at “201 Poplar,” now respectively named the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center. Recently, I “popped in” by choice, deciding that I wanted to see how my circumstantial brothers are being treated during COVID-19. I made my move on May 28, three days before George
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OpEd: D.C. Must Support At-Risk Students | Afro
By Dr. Ramona Edelin Special to the AFRO As the District of Columbia begins the hard work of repairing the damage wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic, the D.C. Council faces severe budgetary challenges. The recessionary lockdown it prompted, shuttered schools that have been disrupted and the set
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Study Shows Black Boys Are Justified In Fear Of White Neighborhoods
Black boys are afraid to travel through white neighborhoods in America. This isn’t necessarily a startling revelation for Black folks in our republic, but the new study by The Ohio State University may be illuminating for some in mainstream America. Here’s how the study worked: Researchers gave 506
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY: Accessing COVID-19 Testing & Availability | BlackPressUSA
VIDEO — NNPA Sr. Correspondent Stacy Brown is joined by Dr. Leigh-Ann Webb, MD, MBA, Assistant Professor, University of Virginia, Dept of Emergency Medicine and Reggie Swift, Founder of Rubix Life Sciences for a wide-reaching discussion on COVID-19 testing, treatment and impact.
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Pandemic Causing Rise in Unemployment Fraud | The Crusader Newspaper Group
At the time this article was written, more than 120,000 Americans had perished from the deadly virus COVID-19. The death toll continues to rise right alongside the unemployment rate. As if this tragic state of affairs is not enough for our nation to face, countless individuals are now falling
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LIVESTREAM — REPLAY — FIYAH!: Russell Simmons — Fireside Chats with the Black Press | BlackPressUSA
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FOOD: The Bake with Paris
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Potential Financial Positives that Can Come Out of the Pandemic | The Crusader Newspaper Group
After more than two months of sheltering in place, much time has been granted to contemplate our financial futures. The majority of media coverage tends to focus on the staggering unemployment rates, the closing of businesses and the inability of Americans to make ends meet. While these scenarios
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Emotions Rise as Journalists Discuss George Floyd, #SavingBlackLives | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "It was so traumatizing to me as an individual, as a Black man. You almost want to... Your heart and spirit are crying, and just once you want to wrap your around someone near and dear and afar, my head wants to hurt something. I can understand the pain because I feel it. You can
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The Signs Say Black Lives Matter - My WordPress
Commentary By Jesse Jackson The sign says Black Live Matter. Yet the very people who are supposed to protect us too often, in too many places, don’t seem to agree. Demonstrators march down I-94 in St. Paul, Minnesota, protest after the death in police custody of George Floyd on May 31. Scott
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Bitcoin Is Financial Freedom for Black America Part 2 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
5 Ways to Take Our Power Back Harry C. Alford III During the years between 1900 to 1930, we entered what historian Juliette Walker called the “Golden age of Black business” — the number of Black-owned businesses doubled from 20,000 in 1900 and 40,000 in 1914. Segregation forced Black customers to
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No Economic Victory Lap - Houston Forward Times
The June Employment Situation report, released on July 2, showed a continued decline in the The post No Economic Victory Lap appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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What Sandra Bland Taught Us About Life & Death In America [VIDEO]
In the wake of intense violence nationwide, we must decide now if we are going to allow systemic violence against marginalized communities to become part of the status quo, or are we going to make a change.
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My pissed-off letter to the rioters | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Dear Rioters: I don’t think I’ve ever been this angry in my life. You say that you want racial equality, but you give many reasons for people to be racist. Rioting isn’t going to fix anything. It’s only going to make people more racist than they already are! You can’t riot, loot stores, and burn []
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Meet The 2020 Intern Class From Harlem Lacrosse | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Harry C. Alford III Beyond the Rhetoric 1001 We are humbled to announce that two alums from Harlem Lacrosse will be joining humble ventures as summer interns. Actively seeking diverse interns is nothing new for us. We have a group of interns from the University of Maryland working with us right
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Through Dorris’ Eyes Wake Up America! - My WordPress
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COMMENTARY: Wear Your Armor | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — How do we put on spiritual armor? We do so by daily absorbing scripture as truth, living in obedience to God, sharing the gospel and trusting Christ. That’s how to put armor on, study the Word, live according to biblical principles and believe that we live in a place infused with
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#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM: Sugar Ray Leonard Talks Boxing, Personal Demons, and Greatest Triumphs
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “(Boxing) gave me an opportunity to provide for my parents, help my siblings, help my friends, and help my community,” said Leonard. “I’m a blessed man. I won the Olympics in 1976 and had every intention of going to the University of Maryland to further my education and get a good
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COMMENTARY: The annexation of Palestinian territory is illegal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The attitude of liberal supporters of Israel is akin to someone who knows that an individual embezzled money from a company, but they would rather not press charges because they believe that there is something about the person that is worthy of saving. The problem is simple: the law
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Opinion: Proposed Business Tax May Head to the November Ballot. Will It Help or Hurt?
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