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For the first time ever, Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County is convening an Anti-displacement Workgroup that will center community voices.

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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

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At least two million people have signed a petition calling for law enforcement officials in Aurora, Colorado to reopen an investigation into the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old who died in August 2019 after police officers stopped him, according to USA

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`The truth hurts’ – Mottley says in reply to Guyanese critics

“…we must ask – on what grounds and by what form of executive fiat does the Chief Elections Officer determine that he should invalidate 1 vote, far less over 115 000 votes when the votes were already certified as valid by officers of the Guyana Elections Commission in the presence of the political

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New Orleans Church Launches Voting Black & Brown Issues Campaign

During the COVID-19 Crisis it’s been many of the faith leaders who are on the forefront providing help and inspiration in the

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America is fighting a racial as well as a viral pandemic

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reports that 20 percent of COVID cases are among persons age 30 to 39 and 19 percent for persons 20 to

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Hit the brakes on reform,Kampala's transport workers say

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has used the country's coronavirus lockdown to begin a long-awaited redevelopment of the park, including the installation of shelters, lighting and a tarmac

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Rebuilding, repairing education systems must be in tandem with dismantling economic, social injustices

He was also a Black man born in the 50’s who knew the dangers of police interactions even in peaceful

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Trial date set for former police officer who killed Daunte Wright - BNC

By: Alyssa Wilson A judge in Hennepin County, Minnesota, ruled there is probable cause to support a second-degree manslaughter charge against former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter. She fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright in April 2021 during a traffic stop. RELATED: Daunte Wright

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Letter to the Community | The Crusader Newspaper Group

As a spiritual ambassador in this community, I seek to provide this community a message of inspiration, hope, and encouragement as we all collectively reshape our lives while advocating for social justice to all

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Support Continues To Grow For David Hackney In 11th District Legislative Race

Support continues to grow for David Hackney in the race for 11th Legislative District Representative, Position

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K12 Inc. Announces $10 Million Scholarship Donation for Black Students

K12 Inc, is preparing to donate $10 million dollars in scholarships to help Black

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Rep. Lawson Participates in #SayHerName Social Media Campaign to Highlight Victims of Police Brutality and Gun Violence – Free Press of Jacksonville

– U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05), members of the Congressional Black Caucus and other community advocates took to Twitter to highlight violence against Black

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COVID-19 and Disparity in Care

Health Disparity: a higher burden of illness injury, disability or mortality experienced by one group relative to another

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MLK Community Center's Juneteenth celebration different but 'impactful' | Dallas Weekly

After months of lockdown from a virus still raging through Dallas and an eruption of protests against police brutality, the community of South Dallas still came together for a drive-through Juneteenth celebration at the MLK

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Zeta Phi Beta Just Awarded A $100,000 Scholarship To A Young Woman in North Carolina

The sorority sisters of Zeta Phi Beta do not play games when it comes to supporting the

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Anacostia Juneteenth Rally Brings Hope To Ward 8 | Afro

The Anacostia community in Washington has a reputation that dwarfs its place in Black

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Health Ministry receives donation of a total of over 7,000 masks

The Ministry of Health and Wellness today received a total of over 7,000 facial masks to aid in the fight against

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North Tulsa Grocery Store Breaks Ground | The Oklahoma Eagle

On Friday, June 26th at 11:30 am, Tulsa Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) will break ground on Oasis Fresh Market, a long-awaited grocery store for North

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Dicey juggle for Campbell

THE APPOINTMENT of Leslie Campbell as minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation might represent a gift to a Holness loyalist, says political commentator Dr Christopher

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NCNW Instilling Voting Rights Early Educating Youth on Voter Rights Matter – Free Press of Jacksonville

Members of the Jacksonville National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW), hosted a community educational event at Teen Leaders of America location in the citys urban

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Fort Gadsen: Known as the "Negro Fort"

Fort Gadsen: Known as the “Negro

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OP-ED: Black People Suffer Disproportionately from Dementia Crisis

Alzheimer’s disease (the most common type of dementia) is the 6th leading cause of death among White people, but the 4th leading cause of death for Black people like

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Covid-19: Kenya cases rise to 5,811

This takes the Covid-19 national tally to 5,811, Health Chief Administrative Secretary Mercy Mwangangi has

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African-American communities suffer from institutional racism amid COVID-19: Fauci

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Institutional racism contributes to why African-Americans have been hit harder than white groups amid the COVID-19 pandemic, White House health advisor Anthony Fauci has

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Wisconsin McDonald's Restaurants to Hire 6770 Employees This Summer

In its fifth year, Archways to Opportunity continues to provide tuition assistance and skills development to McDonald’s diverse employee community

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Mayor Eric Garcetti Hosted Reform Round Table with Representative Karen Bass; Discussing Remnants of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

Mayor Eric Garcetti Hosted Reform Round Table with Representative Karen Bass; Discussing Remnants of George Floyd Justice in Policing

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Meet the Expectant Mother | Afro

AFRO: With the COVID-19 pandemic is this experience with pre-natal preparation any different than with your first

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LWVSPA launched a multi-part campaign to help citizens get ready to vote by mail

ST. PETERSBURG — The League of Women Voters of St. Petersburg Area (LWVSPA) had to stop doing in-person voter registration and education events in mid-March; their last outing was helping clients at Daystar Life Center on March

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Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce names new CEO

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Newswire : The killing of George Floyd sparks continued protests, outrage across the nation

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin relaxed as he was suffocating George

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