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Local Community Reflects On Contributions Of The Late John Lewis — The Sacramento Observer
SACRAMENTO - His blood literally helped bridge the gap of racial divide in America.Congressmember John Lewis died last Friday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. The 80-year-old icon is being lauded for his decades of activism and service at the forefront of the civil rights
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
New Hampshire US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste to Make Certain a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in New Hampshire Receives A Much Better Compensation Result
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA, July 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New Hampshire US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate has endorsed attorney Erik Karst and his remarkable colleagues at the law firm of Karst von Oiste to ensure a Navy …
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What Do Blacks And Whites Think About Local Policing? - Black Voice News
On July 14th, the New York Post pictured 22-month old Davell Gardner on its cover with the headline, “Enough.” Gardner was shot and killed the previous Saturday by a stray bullet fired into a cookout gathering in Brooklyn. And it wasn’t an isolated incident. At least 17 people were shot in New York
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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
Schools dazed : HBCUs struggle to re-open amid coronavirus : TheGrio
“Sorry, it’s hard to find a quiet place to listen,” said my student, 'Tanya,” this spring as she struggled to... View Article The post Schools dazed : HBCUs struggle to re-open amid coronavirus appeared first on TheGrio.
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Federal agents, local streets: A 'red flag' in Oregon - Black News Channel
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal officers' actions at protests in Oregon's largest city, hailed by President Donald Trump but done without local consent, are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis — one that could escalate as weeks of demonstrations find
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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
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'We Will Not Retreat': Homeland Security Vows Continued Federal Response To Protests : Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice : NPR
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf insists that federal officers would defend the rights of peaceful protesters in Portland, Ore., but promises no letup against criminal activity.
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Derek Chauvin, Police Officer Charged in George Floyd's Death, Accused of Felony Tax Evasion
Derek Chauvin, the fired Minneapolis police officer who has been charged with second-degree murder for the police killing of George Floyd is now facing additional jail time. Chauvin and his…
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Source: The Black Chronicle
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A region with outsized punch - African American News Today - EIN News
… had killed George Floyd, an African-American. The resulting protests shut down … as mayor Lori Lightfoot, an African-American, lesbian, ex-prosecutor. At the …
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US agents use gas, flash bangs to clear Portland protesters : TheGrio
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A night that started with a reported shooting and a bag found with loaded rifle magazines... View Article The post US agents use gas, flash bangs to clear Portland protesters appeared first on TheGrio.
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Derek Chauvin, Police Officer Charged in George Floyd's Death, Accused of Felony Tax Evasion - Black Enterprise
Former police officer Derek Chauvin and his wife were recently charged with nine felony charges for tax fraud in Minnesota
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How the BLM generation remembers John Lewis
Of all the ways that John Lewis influenced American life and politics, his indelible impact on young people may be among the most enduring. From ...
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George Floyd’s Killer Cop Charged With Tax Fraud On Top Of Murder
Fired Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second degree murder in the killing of George Floyd, has now been hit with nine felony charges for tax fraud in Washington County, Minneapolis. Chauvin is accused of filing false or fraudulent returns and three counts of failure
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Black Lives Matter Protests Spawn Push for Athletes to Attend Historically Black Colleges
… perception of Black colleges among African-American students — a view spawned in … operations, and its highest-ranking African-American official. “If the talent is …
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Local healthcare workers join nation-wide strike for more sick pay, respect
'We’ve been bargaining for six months and management just doesn’t seem to want to negotiate.' Source
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Said To Have ” A Sharp Eye And Excellent Discovery”, Mary Edmonia Lewis Was The First 19th Century Black Sculptor To Receive International Recognition
BALTIMORE, MD.- The Walters Art Museum announces the discovery of a previously unknown photograph of Mary Edmonia Lewis (1844–1907), the first 19th-century African American sculptor to receive international recognition. Prior to this discovery, there existed only seven known photographs of
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MegaBlack SF: Black leaders tell Mayor Breed how to transfer police funds to the Black community - Black Voice News
MegaBlack SF sent the following letter to San Francisco Mayor London Breed on July 10, signed by many of the city’s most influential Black leaders. The group has asked for a meeting with Mayor Breed by July 24, 2020. Dear Mayor Breed,  The signatories below are members of MegaBlack SF, a collective
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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
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Political upheaval must eventually call for lasting political change
For the first time in U.S. polling history, Whites recognized that cops, the coercive forces of the state, systemically mistreat Black people. Source
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How The Black Lives Matter Generation Remembers John Lewis - Voice and Viewpoint
AARON MORRISON | Associated Press Of all the ways that John Lewis influenced American life and politics, his indelible impact on young people may be among the most enduring. From student activist to elder statesman, Lewis continually encouraged the nation's youth to start 'good trouble' _ and
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GOP Sen. Tom Cotton pitches bill to prohibit use of federal funds to teach 1619 Project - L.A. Focus Newspaper
A statement from the senator's office announcing the bill introduction states that the legislation will be titled the Saving American History Act of 2020 and "would prohibit the use of federal funds to teach the 1619 Project by K-12 schools or school districts. Schools that teach the 1619 Project
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How One of America's Whitest Cities Became the Center of B. L. M. Protests
… from shouting slurs at two African-American women on a commuter train … in 2019 as the first African-American woman on the Portland City …
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T.T. Wentworth KKK documents reveal untold resistance to Klan in 1920s Pensacola
… letter pointed out that the African-American experience in Pensacola has been … white supremacy who stood against African Americans, Jews and especially Catholics. Anti …
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How The Fossil Fuel Industry Funds The Police
Critics say there's a quid pro quo at work when oil giants, utilities and their banks donate to secretive foundations that support police.
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Derek Chauvin and His Estranged Wife Facing Several Felony Tax Charges, Prosecutor Says New Cases Not Related to George Floyd: ‘I Don’t Care About His Other Problems’
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged for George Floyd’s death, and his wife Kellie are facing several tax-related criminal charges. The Washington County […]
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AME Member Dr. Willis L. Lonzer Elected 36th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. Willis L. Lonzer, III is a native of Richmond, Virginia, where he attended the Henrico County Public Schools.  He matriculated to Delaware State University, [...]
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Nashville hotel among Hilton properties sued for discriminating against Black guests
… 2015 that discovered guests with African American-sounding names had a more … singled out because she is African American. 'Show your employees what …
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In France, A Sister's Fight For Justice And Black Lives Gains Momentum : NPR
Assa Traoré holds police responsible for her brother Adama Traoré's death. "She's ... shining the spotlight on the police violence and injustices that we face every day being Black," says a supporter.
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CLEAR THE FLOOR Black Skating Goes Deep | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The HistoryMakers Pulsating beats… rhythmic moves… clasped hands… bent knees… artistic expression… recreation… round and round the rink we go… It was known as “black night” and it was the time to shine and show your moves alone or in groups to the greatest of music… ooh la la… While the
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'Accustomed to It': Lil Baby Talks Receiving Racist Treatment from Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System
Lil Baby has an up-close, personal view of how racism affects the U.S. legal system and law enforcement after seeing it firsthand. He also said […]
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This Wellness Expert Breaks Down What Generational Trauma Really Looks Like And How To Resolve It - Blavity
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Kappa Alpha Psi Brother From Florida State University Drops Song About Police Brutality - Watch The Yard
In a time of protests across the country fighting against police brutality, members of the Black fraternity and sorority community are using their art to express their pain and frustration toward the current state of America. Ty Heeter, from Broward County, FL who is a member of the Theta Eta
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