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Uncle Joe Biden, Is her racial diversity America's greatest strength? So we are told. Yet, even before America becomes a majority-minority nation, 25 years from now, recent changes in the composition of the country are going to impact both parties in 2020.
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Students No Longer Need SAT And ACT Scores for Admissions to UC Schools - Black Voice News
In May, the University of California’s (UC) Board of Regents voted 23-0 to end the use of the SAT and ACT tests in admissions for all California freshman applicants through 2024. The University plans to try to create a new standardized test to use in time for the fall 2025 admissions, but if they
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SWAC Releases Statement Regarding Fall Sports Competition - African American News Today - EIN News
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced the postponement of all scheduled fall contests along with SWAC championships due to continuing concerns related
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Harriet Tubman’s Great-Niece Gives Kanye West A Much-Needed History Lesson
Tina Wyatt, Harriet Tubman's great-niece, spoke with TMZ and said the rapper was "dead wrong" and pointed out if Tubman didn't free slaves Kanye would still be on a plantation, wouldn't be able to spew the nonsense he does freely and not be a billionaire rapper either.
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Ideas for improving the lives of African-Americans on college campuses - African American News Today - EIN News
Over the last several weeks institutions of higher education have written statements of support in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. However, there has also been criticism lodged at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) for providing statements and establishing working groups/task
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10 Things to Know Before You Take Out Student Loans - Milwaukee Community Journal
Taking student loans can be an effective way to pay for some of your college education—but they do come with some pretty big responsibilities. Personal finance guru Eric Tyson, MBA, shares some tips students (and parents) should keep firmly in mind. Hoboken, NJ (July 2020)—Student loans seem like
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Legacy of Ida B. Wells Through Her Great-Granddaughter’s Eyes | Atlanta Daily World
This week, Michelle Duster joined Carey Cranston, President of the American Writers Museum, online to discuss the legacy of her great-grandmother, Ida B. Wells.  Michelle Duster is an author and educator who regularly speaks on the legacy of Ida B. Wells. She has written, edited, or contributed to
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Dr. Leslie Inspires: Providing Hope for Mothers and Sons Everywhere - African American News Today - EIN News
… encountered many fragile relationships between African-American mothers and their sons. She … book, Setting Boundaries for Your African-American Son: 8 Practical Steps to …
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Dr. Billy C. Hawkins to be 1st Black President at Talladega College to have Building Named in his Honor
Talladega College will hold a naming ceremony for the Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center on August 14, 2020. The newly constructed 47,000-square-foot student center/arena will be the firs…
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COVID-19 transmission still rampant; testing capacity strained - TSDMemphis.com
With the 14-day average of new COVID-19 cases reported at 344, Tuesday's count registered 211 - a significant dip that does not mean the virus is under control, Shelby County Health Department officials said. There were 244 reported COVID-19 deaths as of Tuesday; no increase from the day
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Civil Rights Leaders: Black Lives Matter Movement Needs Tighter Focus - African American News Today - EIN News
… number of different groups — the African-American community, civil right advocates, unions … value of the lives of African-Americans, criticism of their mistreatment at …
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Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot - TheGrio
Sen. Nikema Williams has been officially announced as the replacement for the late John Lewis on November election ballots. READ... View Article The post Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot appeared first on TheGrio.
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Legacy of Ida B. Wells Through Her Great-Granddaughter’s Eyes | The Michigan Chronicle
This week, Michelle Duster joined Carey Cranston, President of the American Writers Museum, online to discuss the legacy of her great-grandmother, Ida B. Wells.  Michelle Duster is an author and educator who regularly speaks on the legacy of Ida B. Wells. She has written, edited, or contributed to
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 'marriage tension' as he lashes out at her family - African American News Today - EIN News
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US workers strike against racial injustice - African American News Today - EIN News
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Melinda Gates, the wife of billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, reportedly suggested in a recent interview that Black people should be prioritized in getting the COVID-19 vaccine once it's available.
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Chris Rock Digs In The Vault, Drops Unreleased Parody That Is Still Relevant Today
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Barack Obama's third term starts in January - tragically. - ThyBlackMan
Barack Obama's third term will be totally unconstitutional, but nobody can challenge it. Democrats have already rendered the Constitution irrelevant, mocking and sneering that it was written by "dead white men who owned slaves" and adding their latest insult, "followed only by white supremacists."
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During his 19 NBA seasons, Shaquille O’Neal scored 28,596 points and 3,026 assists. But he recently provided an assist of another kind, staying with a stranded motorist who had a blown-out tire on a Florida [...]
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Remembering John Lewis - Milwaukee Community Journal
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