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Charles Payne says he’s ‘proud’ 404,000 black Americans received jobs in June
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Ex-Cop Charged In George Floyd’s Death to Argue Self-Defense
In the upcoming trial of the police officers charged with the killing of George Floyd, one of the police officers going on trial is expecting to claim self-defense for his role in the tragic death, according to NBC
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Black-Led Wellness Event Provided Peaceful Space For Healing
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Limited In-Person Services To Return To City Hall Beginning July 6
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(CBM) – On June 24, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, along with leaders of multiple California legislative caucuses, urged California residents to stand up to hate by reporting suspected hate crimes in a powerful
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City Hall, Facilities to Close Friday, July 3, To Observe Independence Day Holiday; Trash Service Not Affected | The Oklahoma Eagle
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Protesters Circle The Fish Market Following Racial Incident
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