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THE REAL AMERICA: A Black Perspective

By Bashir Muhammad Akinyele “And when I speak, I don't speak as a Democrat. Or a Republican. Nor an American. I speak as a victim of America's so-called democracy. You and I have never seen democracy - all we've seen is hypocrisy. When we open our eyes today and look around America, we see America […]

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Community Invited to Master Wealth Building Strategies by Noted Trust Attorney Alarming revelations regarding Blacks’ dismal record at creating a will and developing an estate plan prompted AKArama Foundation President Veletta L. Bell to act. Bell, who presides over the Foundation – the charitable

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How even a casual brush with the law can permanently mar a young man's life – especially if he's Black - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

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How COVID-19 is reshaping education | New Pittsburgh Courier

Reported and written by Word In Black Normally Karen Shepard would sit down with her three kids at the end of the day and ask them how was school? The Smiths, Charles and Debra, would gently remind their two daughters to get cracking on their homework. Tamika Hall would rely on her three school-age

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Virus, strife prompt ‘resiliency’ funds in Black communities | Federal News Network

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This is why so many women face poverty in their old age - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

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As 2020 Debate Schedule Released It’s Clear Harris Improved Enthusiasm Gap for Biden Campaign

Over the last few months, Biden has received impressive polling results. More importantly, Biden has done well in polls in states he must win on the electoral map. By September 1, Biden’s polling was solid. Five polls released on September 2, demonstrated the following: Quinnipiac: Biden 52%, Trump

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Racial inequity is hidden in plain sight | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Beyond the Rhetoric By Harry C. Alford III There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says “Morning, boys. How’s the water?” And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over ...

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