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Shaun King: Thank You Tom Joyner

This is my final segment for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and I actually have to say that it’s going to be the easiest segment I’ve ever done, because I’m dedicating the entire segment to Tom, Sybil, and the entire cast, crew, and team that makes this show possible. And I say makes this show []

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President Obamas My Brothers Keeper Ramps Up With Awards, Conference

“If you want to get a sense of who Barack Obama is, look at the way in which he has come up with, supported, and stays with My Brother’s Keeper. This is something that matters to him.”—Broderick Johnson, MBK Alliance Advisory Council Chair President Barack Obama’s signature program, “My

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Inside Her Story: Jacque Reid Expresses Her Gratitude

Jacque Reid has been a part of the Tom Joyner Morning Show for 12 years and she is so thankful for all of the people she has met that have become her family. She is thankful for having the opportunity to discuss issues that are important to Black women on this powerful platform. Reid says []

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Toms Surprise: Tyler Perry

It's Madea! Madea called to wish Tom a happy retirement! tank you for all the love over the years. Remembers when they met when she was working that pole and he told her that she was going to be somebody. Tyler Perry has a great idea, he says since Madea is retired too they can hang out together at

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Shutdown Will Cause Problems For Many Americans Even When Its Over

(THE CONVERSATION) With the U.S. federal government shutdown now the longest in history, it’s important to understand what a shutdown means for the health and safety of Americans. The good news is that in the short run, the consequences are relatively few. But, as a researcher who studies natural

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Meet The Man Behind The Man In My Brothers Keeper

Michael D. Smith is rallying the faithful and following in the footsteps of his mentor: President Barack Obama. As Executive Director of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, Smith moves from meeting to meeting with an easy smile, a tight handshake and a purpose. He is the engine that drives

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LIVESTREAM — WED. 6.24.20 1PM ET — #SaveLocalJournalism #15: THE NEXT GENERATION

An ancient proverb notes, Each generation will reap what the former generation has sown. Over the course of the 193 years of the Black Press of America, and the 80 years of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (20 and 4 generations, respectively), the fire for serving our communities that

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Greenleaf: OWN Network Hit is the Number One Cable Telecast for Women 25-54

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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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Ziggy Marley Will Receive the Black Press 2020 Global Icon Award and Make a Virtual Appearance at the 2020 NNPA Convention | BlackPressUSA

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Toms Surprise: Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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Not Your Average Joes

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Hate In America: Where Do We Go From Here?

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#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM REPLAY — ZIGGY MARLEY | BlackPressUSA

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OP-ED: Celebrating the Journey of Black Music and its impact on American Culture

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Citizens and Police Interaction - The Next Step - My WordPress

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Toms Surprise: Chante Moore

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Huggy Lowdown: Thank You Tom Joyner

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LOC’D in With LOC: A seat at the table - TSDMemphis.com

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