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By Ana Martinez-Ortiz This week, members of Congress gathered to count the electoral votes from this past November’s Presidential Election. Congress planned to affirm that President-elect Joe Biden had won, but those plans were halted when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building. Since the
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Here's how you can make the $600 payment from the new coronavirus stimulus checks last longer or even generate extra money.
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8 Groundbreaking Black Politicians You Should Know
With the passing of some of our political pioneers, their legacy and blueprints are left behind and being carried by the likes of Representatives Jahana Hayes, Ilhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley, to name a few. Here are 8 additional Black politicians you should know effecting change in America.
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Senate runoff brings in more than $340 million
The four candidates in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff races have reeled in huge donations ahead of the Jan. 5 election, raising more than $340 million between them since mid- October. The two Democratic contenders, Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock, combined for the larger haul of roughly $210
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Kyrie Irving ‘Genuinely Upset’ About Events At Capitol, No-Charging Decision In Jacob Blake Shooting
… police offer who shot the African-American [man] seven times,” said Chris …
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Dems’ momentum builds to impeach Trump, Pelosi hits rioters | L.A. Focus News
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — Momentum built among Democrats on Saturday for a fresh and fast push to impeach President Donald Trump, even as the House speaker accused his backers who violently invaded the Capitol of choosing “their whiteness over
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Fate of Trump's $2,000 checks now rests with GOP-led Senate - Black News Channel
By LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks now rests with the Senate after the House voted overwhelmingly to meet the president's demand to increase the $600 stipends, but Republicans have shown little interest
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SA is ready to share its experience in democracy with the US, Ramaphosa says | News24
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he, like many around the world, was shocked with events that unfolded in the US capital this week.
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Harris vaccinated on camera, urges public to trust process - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Coronavirus Outbreak In Atlanta's Cascade Area Highlights Racial Disparities : NPR
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Esteemed Tuskegee Airmen Theodore Lumpkin Dies From COVID-19
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JEALOUS: Pandemic Relief and the Georgia Elections
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Pandemic Relief and the Georgia Elections | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Pandemic Relief and the Georgia Elections By Ben Jealous Fair warning: this isn’t a traditional Christmas-week column. If we think of clarity as a kind of gift, though, we can be grateful that the effort to pass a much-needed COVID-19 relief bill in the waning days of this Congress makes one thing
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Trump asked election investigator to 'find the fraud' - TheGrio
President Donald Trump reportedly contacted the investigations chief for the Georgia Secretary of State's office in December and asked him... View Article The post Trump asked election investigator to 'find the fraud' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Twitter permanently suspends Trump’s account
Twitter said it has permanently suspended United States President Donald Trump’s account due to the risk of further incitement of violence after hundreds of his supporters stormed the US Capitol. “After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we
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House votes to override Trump's veto of defense bill - Black News Channel
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House voted overwhelmingly to override President Donald Trump's veto of a defense policy bill, setting the stage for what would be the first veto override of his presidency. House members voted 322-87 on Monday to override
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Republicans can no longer ignore the reality of Donald Trump | L.A. Focus News
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7 Best Career And Leadership Tips From Women Who Made History In 2020
… .D., professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University Marcia … Chatelain, Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University told … taking was developed by an African American woman. And that is just …
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Congress overrides Trump defense bill veto named after Texas GOP congressman | Dallas Weekly
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Missouri senator to contest Electoral College win for Biden - TheGrio
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., says he will raise objections next week when the Congress meets to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s... View Article The post Missouri senator to contest Electoral College win for Biden appeared first on TheGrio.
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'Brian did his job': Family remembers fallen Capitol officer - Black News Channel
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Trump pressured Georgia U.S. attorney to resign before runoffs - TheGrio
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GA Vote Military and Veterans | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Diana D. Danis Chicago Crusader Voices Service: Women Who Serve A runoff election for the ages In just a few days the votes will be tabulated in Georgia, deciding the future of the Biden administration. Military and veterans have a lot riding on this election. Issues of voting
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White Florida Man Who Allegedly Paraded With Nancy Pelosi’s Lectern Arrested
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The biggest national stories of 2020 can be summed up in three words: pandemic, politics and protests. The deadly coronavirus crippled the U.S. health care system and economy. It changed how Americans voted, as millions cast mail-in ballots or voted early in the November election. America also
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