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J. Alexander Martin Continues Success With Expansion of the FUBU Brand
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How Your Vote Can Influence the Electoral College - Voice and Viewpoint
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher Now that we have seen how the Electoral College works, we must begin the step-by-step process to ensure that we understand why it is so important for each of us to vote and to vote Democrat in every state to ensure that Biden wins the Electoral College as well
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Black Leaders Launch ‘1776 Unites’ U.S. History Curriculum, Education Secretary Applauds - African American News Today - EIN News
… story of the history of African Americans in the United States,” Rowe … , reject victimhood culture, and showcase African-Americans who have prospered by embracing … lessons from largely unknown, heroic African-American figures from the past and …
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Utah Cop Who Ordered Police Dog To Bite Black Man Charged With Assault
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Trump's 'African American' Says He No Longer Supports GOP's 'Pro-White Agenda'
The man once dubbed Donald Trump’s “African American” said he no longer aligns with the ideals of the conservative party or the man at the helm. Speaking to CNN, Gregory […] The post Trump's 'African American' Says He No Longer Supports Him appeared first on Essence.
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2 HBCU presidents joined Covid-19 vaccine trials to encourage participation, but past racist experiments haunt such efforts
When the presidents of two historically Black colleges announced they were participating in a Covid-19 vaccine trial, they hoped to encourage other African Americans to do the same to ensure that an eventual vaccine has been tested on -- and is effective for -- people of color.
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Feds explored possibly charging Portland officials in unrest - Black News Channel
By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department explored whether it could pursue either criminal or civil rights charges against city officials in Portland, Oregon after clashes erupted there night after night between law enforcement and demonstrators, a department
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Quavo On Hennessy: “They Don’t F*ck With Us! No [More] Rapping About Henny.”
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Congo Square Theatre embarks on new season despite COVID-19 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ As performing arts theatres across the city hold on just a bit longer during this COVID-19 lockdown, a Black theatre company that is celebrating 20 years of offering stellar content in the city is learning to pivot to a virtual format and bring performances online so
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Renovation Of Historic Jackson House Underway | Florida Sentinel Bulletin
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