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Lynn Fitch, a Republican, joined calls to change the flag, which features a Confederate battle emblem.
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TUNE-IN- TODAY: 6PM EST/3PM PST for a Virtual Town Hall: One Nation, Under God, Indivisible | Afro
The post TUNE-IN- TODAY: 6PM EST/3PM PST for a Virtual Town Hall: One Nation, Under God, Indivisible appeared first on Afro.
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Disturbing times provide teachable moments
by Fed Ingram, President, Florida Education Association STATEWIDE - What should you say to the people in your life during the disturbing times of this pandemic? What do you say when you are angry and frustrated at the police killing of George Floyd? When you are stunned at President Trump’s refusal
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The Measure of a President
By Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq (TriceEdneyWire.com) – As a student of philosophical principles, I am aware of the school of thought that does not believe in the existence of “NORMAL” as a universal state of being. A testament to that idea is the fact that each of us has a unique set of experiences
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2010 Census omitted 3.7 million Blacks – Nearly five times its original ‘undercount’ claims | New Pittsburgh Courier
Confusing and conflicting explanations provide  few answers while raising numerous questions by Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – A special report released by the National Urban League reveals that the U. S. Census Bureau omitted at least 3.7 million African-Americans from its 2010
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Letter To The Editor: We need expanded vote-by-mail. Our democracy depends on it. | Afro
To the Editor: The impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on all of our lives is clear. Even as some states begin to recover or even reopen, many of us are still worried for the health and wellbeing of our families, friends, and colleagues. But I’m also worried about the impact this crisis will
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Ethiopia arrests two suspects over death of famed Oromo musician | Africanews
July 10: Hachalu’s ‘murders’ arrested
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Black to the Future: Aja Brown's Historic Ascension to Becoming Compton's Youngest Mayor Ever
By: AYALA FEDER-HAUGABOOK Photo credits: Pintrest/Aja Brown Aja Brown serves as the youngest and first female mayor of Compton, California. Brown was born in Altadena, California, to Brenda Jackson on April 17, 1982. Brown attended John Muir High School in Pasadena and was elected president of her
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Bruce Golding: `Big question is whether incumbent will accept CCJ decision’ - Stabroek News
The Head of the OAS election observer mission to Guyana, Bruce Golding says that the big question now is whether the incumbent government will accept the ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Wednesday throwing out a Court of Appeal decision which inspired the Chief Election Officer
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Yes, Cancer Queen! Cardi B Celebrates Daughter Kulture's 2nd Birthday
If there's one thing we know about Cardi B, its that her daughter Kulture is her world. Today (July 10) is Kulture's second birthday, and she's letting the world know [] The post Cardi B Celebrates Her Daughter Kulture's 2nd Birthday appeared first on Essence.
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I wish for Mr Ali to become the best President Guyana ever had - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, Salaams and congratulations to the ninth Executive President of Guyana Dr. The article I wish for Mr Ali to become the best President Guyana ever had appeared first on Stabroek News.
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From staying at home to cycling to Tibet - The Mississippi Link
While the coronavirus stifled many opportunities, a single dad in China came up with a unique solution: He took his 4-year-old daughter on an inspiring 2,500-mile cycling journey to Tibet over two months. Dou Haobei, 26, decided to make the most of the recent downturn in business during the
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“Black Lives Matter” Painted In Front Of Trump Tower In New York City
Today New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio fulfilled his promise to paint "BLACK LIVES MATTER" in giant yellow letters right in front of the Racist-In-Chief's Fifth Avenue Trump Tower building in Manhattan. Something that caused Donald Trump to have a meltdown on Twitter after it was announced.
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Black Twitter calls for Goya boycott after CEO praises Trump : TheGrio
The CEO of Goya Foods heaped praise on President Donald Trump during a White House Rose Garden event to support... View Article The post Black Twitter calls for Goya boycott after CEO praises Trump appeared first on TheGrio.
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Three D.C. Residents Take Top Prizes in #iMask4DC Competition
With clear, concise, creative messaging, three District residents recently won top honors for video demonstrations of COVID-19 safety protocols.
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MSNBC’s Joy Reid Named Host of ‘The ReidOut’ Making Her First Black Woman to Host Nightly Evening News Show
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Poll dispute could push country in crisis
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) - Authorities in Guyana were under international pressure to certify an Opposition victory in national elections even as the head of the elections commission argued that the March 2 vote was badly flawed and should be thrown out.
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Indiana man claims group of assailants threatened to 'get a noose'
An Indiana Black man said a group of White men assaulted him and threatened to 'get a noose' after claiming he and his friends had trespassed on private property as they gathered at an Indiana lake over the Fourth of July weekend to watch the lunar eclipse. The incident prompted dozens of people to
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Chicago cop files complaint against fellow officer who kneeled for Black Lives Matter - TheGrio
A police officer in Chicago has filed a complaint against another cop because they took a kneel in support of... View Article The post Chicago cop files complaint against fellow officer who kneeled for Black Lives Matter appeared first on TheGrio.
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Rehab in paradise: Western addicts head to Thailand to detox - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Chiang Mai, Thailand (CNN) — Kneeling beside a gutter within a walled compound adjoining a complex of golden-roofed temples, 50 men in red pajamas with the word "overcome" on the back are sweating under the midday
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The 1898 Wilmington Massacre Is an Essential Lesson in How State Violence Has Targeted Black Americans
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Black educators sue Flagler schools for racial discrimination – Daytona Times
BY ALEXIA MCKAY DAYTONA TIMES Two Black educators are suing Flagler County school district for racial employment discrimination. A veteran teacher and an assistant principal have filed a federal lawsuit in the Middle District of Florida against the Flagler Schools District and its school board. The
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Lawyer Who Pointed Gun At Protestors Says He Feared They Were Going To ‘Kill’ Him
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More than 48,000 new cases were tallied today, as many states are pausing their reopenings or reimposing some restrictions - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Wednesday's total eclipses the previous high of new cases reached on June 26, when 45,255 new coronavirus cases were reported across the
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Jarvis Christian College goes Online for Fall 2020 | East Texas Review
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