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November 6, 2020 Edition Of The Nubian News – Trump Fails...

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David Dinkins – Trenton’s Own – Dies

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by Al Alatunji David Dinkins: From Trenton to Harlem And Then First Black Mayor...

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Tennis Superstar Naomi Osaka Responds To Fans After Announcing...

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Mental health is everything. Osaka just posted a short note to her fans.

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome

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Anger, Self-Hatred and the Twisting of the Human Spirit The following is part two...

Facebook’s Decision to Suspend Donald Trump’s Accounts...

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Facebook's Oversight Board has upheld the social media platform’s decision to suspend...

Climate Experts Call For Net Zero Emission Target For Australia...

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SYDNEY — Climate experts call for much stronger emissions reduction targets for...

Michigan First Grader Jurnee Hoffmeyer Traumatized By White...

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Somebody's wig would've been snatched. This is an assault on a child.

For North Troy Teens, there is SANCTUARY ON THE HUDSON

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Teenager’s voices are heard, and their work respected at the Sanctuary for Independent...

#WordinBlack: Covid, Maternal Mortality and Black Women

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By Maya Pottiger and Word In Black More than 73,000 Black lives were lost during...

Senate Confirms Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson to Powerful...

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The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Court...

In the Heights film review

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By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic Once upon a time, in Nueva York, the...

“An Inclusive Post-COVID Economy”

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By Mike Rosenbaum In 2020, Americans across the country skipped birthdays, graduations...

Tarsha Fitzgerald Keeps the Music Playing with Old-School...

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If live concerts count among your favorite activities and you're a fan of old-school...

TCR Breaking News: Rev. Dr. Elaine M. Flake appointed pastor...

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By The Christian Recorder On May 3, at the 199th Session of the New York Annual...

‘You is all free now. Yankees going home.’ Recordings reveal...

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Laura Smalley’s voice crackles and comes to life. It is 1941, and she is talking...

Nigerian refugee turned survival to success as an entrepreneur

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Kingsley Kabari is a successful entrepreneur and a happily married man living in...

Minnesota police officer charged with manslaughter in Daunte...

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ACLU Posts Advisory to Black Motorists by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National...

Take Charge of Your Health Today.

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This month’s Take Charge of Your Health topic is about the impact exercise can have...

Bill Generett’s role expanded at Duquesne University

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Now serves as SVP of Civic Engagement and External Relations The New Pittsburgh...

Take Charge Of Your Health Today. Parents, children and...

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This month in Take Charge of Your Health, we are discussing parents, children and...

Bell to ring anew for Golden Gloves boxing in Memphis

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Anchored in Memphis for 35 years, the Mid-South Golden Gloves will return next month...

With the belief they could, Grizzlies upset the Jazz in...

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“I treated this game like any other game,” Ja Morant said of his emotions prior...

Former state Sen. Thelma Harper – a ‘transformative’ trailblazer...

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Trailblazing former Tennessee state lawmaker Thelma Harper, who became the first...

Grizzlies unveil career lab at BTW

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The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the Memphis Grizzlies and its community partners...

My ‘trial’ vaccine dose was the real thing

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In a randomized, double-blind study that uses a placebo as a control group, you...

Research: Faith among Black Americans

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The Pew Research Center has issued what it hails as its “most comprehensive, in-depth...

NAACP responds to allegations of fraud regarding Tonya...

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NAACP responds to allegations of fraud regarding Tonya McDaniel’s handling of grant...

Oral History: Opal Lee “People Have Shackles on Their Minds…”

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Opal Lee was born October 7, 1926 in Marshall, Texas. Her mother moved to Fort Worth...

Students receive new bikes for achieving reading goals

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Several students at Ibraham Elementary School had the opportunity of a lifetime...

NAACP President Discusses Biden Administration Appointees...

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Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, the nation’s largest and most...

W-S native helps rescue two children from rip current at...

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W-S native helps rescue two children from rip current at Kure Beach The post W-S...

Early Christian Thinkers Made a Case for Reparations That...

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Reparations to Black Americans for centuries of slavery and oppression have been...

Grammy Award-winner Dorinda Clark-Cole heads Clearwater...

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Grammy Award-winning gospel artist and talk show host Evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole...

 ‘State Of Emergency’ Scaring International Tourists From...

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GABORONE, Botswana — Kenson Kgaga, the owner of Naga Safaris that offers day trips...

Split Decision: Biden OKs One Trump-Era Oil-And-Gas Project...

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In a see-saw of activity that has pleased and outraged the oil industry and environmentalists...

If you want something done right…

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Former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist announced his second run for governor as a...

Alabama A&M’s Retiring President Dr. Andrew Hugine Reflects...

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Dr. Andrew Hugine, Alabama A&M University’s president, says he has always wanted...

National Lawmakers Push For Juneteenth Holiday

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By Rosaland TylerAssociate Editor New Journal and Guide The effort to make Juneteenth...

Denmark Technical College to Give Free Tuition to 500 Students

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Denmark Technical College is giving free tuition to 500 students, The State reported....

Remembering Local Radio’s Legendary DJ Bobby Jay

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By Leonard E. ColvinChief Reporter New Journal and Guide The life and career of...

Penn State President Voices Support for Black Faculty Who...

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Penn State President Dr. Eric Barron voiced support Tuesday for two Black faculty...

Local Voices Citizens Score Victory On Election Change...

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By Dr. George Reed On April 13, 2021, the citizens of Chesapeake won an important...

“Underground Railroad Re-Run” visits “Black Wall Street”...

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, The Underground Railroad Re-Run, Inc. (UGRRR) is a...

Vote Roshunda Harris-Allen – Alderman at Large

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The post Vote Roshunda Harris-Allen – Alderman at Large appeared first on The Mississippi...

Save the Date: Virtual Presidential Inauguration Carmen...

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For more info visit www.tougaloo.edu.live “Preserving and Advancing Excellence”...

Health Dept: Over half a million people fully vaccinated

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he state of Mississippi has now administered 1.32 million doses of the coronavirus...

D.C.-Area Training Program Helps Youth Rise Above Inner-City...

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WASHINGTON — Situated east of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., Ward 8 is...

As The First African-American Drafted Into The NBA, Chuck...

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In a smoky room during the 1950 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics selected a slick,...

Sheriff Offers Jobs, Not Jail in Bessemer

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The Birmingham Times Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway was in Bessemer Friday...

Alabama A&M claims HBCU national football championship

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By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. Alabama Newscenter The spring 2021 football season was a...

COVID Vaccination Site Opens at Birmingham CrossPlex 

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By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times A new COVID-19 vaccination site has opened...

A Message of Support for the Asian American Community

BlackNewsPortal Mar 21, 2021 0 32

By Nicole Wyatt Doing More Today Amid a battle against a global pandemic, a disturbing...

Tony Petelos announces plans to retire as Jefferson County...

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By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times  Jefferson County Manager and CEO, Tony Petelos,...

Teaching About the Unsung Heroes of Black History

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By Mary Ashley Canevaro UAB News Each year in February, the United States honors...

Residents Say Voting is More Important than Ever

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Cameron English Contributor With the Pandemic and the economy on many voters’ minds,...

Early Voting Begins in Race For Louisiana 2nd Congressional...

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Bemjamin Bates Data News Weekly Contributor It is that time again, as people are...

African Americans Share Experiences with COVID-19 Vaccine

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Justice Page Data News Weekly Contributor The COVID-19 vaccine will become more...

Back to The Polls

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Early Voting Begins for March 20th Election Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Important...

Re-Writing the History Part 3

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Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief New Orleans is a City with a rich history relating...

Re-Writing the History Part 2…

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Brier Evans Data News Weekly Contributor Trailblazers of the Civil Rights Era often...

Hotel Industry Releases Top 5 Requirements to Travel Safely

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 The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today released the “Safe Stay Guest...

Black Voters Matter, NOLA Partners Host Freedom Ride For...

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NEW ORLEANS, LA -- Today, Black Voters Matter (BVM), Urban League of Louisiana,...

Coalition of National Civil Rights & Advocacy Organizations...

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On June 16, 2021, Senator Manchin released a compromise memo to H.R. 1, For The...

#FREEDOMRIDE2021

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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop! Sixty years after the original Freedom Ride, Black Americans...

El Salvador is the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal...

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El Salvador has become the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. A majority...

Swizz Beatz, Timbaland Receive ASCAP Award

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Swizz Beatz, Timbaland And D-Nice To Receive ASCAP Award for Voice of The Culture...

Black Voters Matter Announces New Voter Outreach Initiative...

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Black Voters Matter (BVM) today announced the launch of its Freedom Rides for Voting...

Big or small – anti-litter efforts keep our waterways and...

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Do you know what happens to that cup, straw and lid that is tossed out a car window...

Think About It: Banning critical race theory: A real issue...

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Have you heard the latest conspiracy theory? Critical Race Theory (CRT) is being...

This week’s 2 minute drill

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Will and Christian are back with a fast-paced look at some of the week’s sports...

Chauvin won’t testify at murder trial in Floyd’s death

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By AMY FORLITI, STEVE KARNOWSKI and TAMMY WEBBER MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense...

Lawrence North To Face Carmel In 4A Boys Basketball Finals

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On Saturday night, Carmel and Lawrence North, a pair of MIC schools, will face off...

Boxing great Marvelous Marvin Hagler dies at 66

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By TIM DAHLBERG Marvelous Marvin Hagler stopped Thomas Hearns in a fight that lasted...

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 10, 2021

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Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com

Memorial Day

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I was somewhat taken aback when the brother interrupted his shopping to acknowledge...

Congratulations Class of 2021

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Billye S. Aaron, Morgan A. Conyers, Miles Harris, Diallo Nasir Marshall, Tracy McPike...

Derek Chauvin found guilty on all charges in the death...

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Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on all charges...

Kenosha-Area Colleges Offer Drive-Thru College Fair

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  Herzing, Carthage, Wisconsin-Parkside and Gateway to offer information at Herzing’s...

Happy Easter from the Milwaukee Times Staff

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“Happy Easter… May the renewal of life At Easter bring new Blessing of love, hope...

Chicago to Honor Gospel Great, James Lott.

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Bishop Larry D. Trotter-Senior Pastor of the Sweet Holy Spirit Church of Chicago-...

Don't Just Send People Money During a Pandemic—Do It All...

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It's become almost a cliché in the politics of Washington, D.C.: Every time someone...

Mayor Lightfoot Announces Dr. Sybil Madison to Serve as...

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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that the Deputy Mayor for Education and Human...

The AFL-CIO Releases Its Police Reform Report, But Doesn't...

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After a high profile launch and ten months of work, the AFL-CIO's release of its...

Hunter Biden Is the Unwitting Poster Boy for Our Sham Meritocracy...

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Hunter Biden wanted to be an artist, perhaps a writer or a musician. His older brother,...

Vice President Kamala Harris Talks Vaccine Equity with...

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In an exclusive interview with Real Times Media/Chicago Defender, Vice President...

The rich are hoarding homes while gentrifying cities

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Across the world, skyscrapers and mansions are rising in globalized super-cities,...

Summons

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HENNEPIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT STATE OF MINNESOTA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court...

Justice Department announces investigation of the MPD

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced on Wednesday that the Justice...

Day 8 of the Chauvin trial: defense claims Floyd resisted...

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Yet again, the defense showed that there is no line it will not cross to absolve...

Community clinics prove assets in COVID fight

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As COVID-19 vaccinations become more accessible to the public, some marginalized...

Court reinstates third-degree murder charge against Derek...

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On Thursday, Judge Peter Cahill reinstated third-degree murder charges against former...

Whitmer Announces Preschool Education Fund Plan for Early...

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has a plan for children in education and recently announced...

Detroit State Rep. on Receiving End of Racist Voicemail

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State Rep. Cynthia A. Johnson, from Detroit, was targeted recently with a racist...

Hear Kwame Kilpatrick Preach This Sunday

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Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has a new lease on life after being released from...

WATCH LIVE: Pancakes and Politics: An Exclusive Conversation...

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The post WATCH LIVE: Pancakes and Politics: An Exclusive Conversation With GM Chairman...

HELP WANTED: Walker Miller Energy Services

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The post HELP WANTED: Walker Miller Energy Services appeared first on The Michigan...

Beaumont Health Adopts New Visitation Policy on Tuesday

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Due to declining positivity rates and increasing vaccination rates, all Beaumont...

Floyd Eulogized At Minneapolis Memorial In First Of 3 Events

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hollywood celebrities, musicians and the politically powerful...

Dems endorse for Nov. 2 election

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Herald Staff On Tuesday, June 1, the Hamilton County Democratic Party made the following...

Millennium Hotel’s demolition, future development include...

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By Tom Millikin The Port The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (The...

16-year-old Ma’khia Bryant fatally shot by Columbus police

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By: Scripps National UPDATE: Family members and Franklin County Children Services...

Simmering racial unrest exploded after Thomas shooting...

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The alley in Over-the-Rhine where Timothy Thomas was shot and killed by Police Officer...

Kim Janey breaks barriers as the first Black female mayor...

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Kim Janey. Photo by: City of Boston By: The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Boston...

Cintas Center to become a mass vaccination site

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By: Sarah Walsh Cincinnati’s Cintas Center will become a mass vaccination site for...

My Tulsa native roots

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  – Commentary – By THELMA S. CLARDY The Clardy Law Firm   As a child growing up...

Community organization host donation drive for college-bound...

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By SELENA SEABROOKS The Dallas Examiner   Comfort for College is a program that...

President Biden puts focus on financially assisting parents 

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  By LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE NNPA   After the historic COVID-19 pandemic has killed...

High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed...

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– File review – By DWIGHT BROWN NNPA   It’s a revelation. The rich history of Black...

Pollyticks: Voter suppression, census dominos, H-Town mayor...

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It Ain’t Over till it’s OVER…. Texas is headed into a special session because the...

Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard | Official Trailer

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READ REVIEW FROM: Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic Below The Hitman’s Wife’s...

Ending Virtual-School Oppression: Black Students Disproportionately...

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As Black students shifted from the classroom to online learning during the COVID-19...

Inslee Announces Over $2 Million In Cash And Prizes For...

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As part of the incentive promotion, The Washington State Lottery will conduct a...

Oprah Chokes Up Telling A Story From Her Childhood

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Oprah Winfrey opened up to Dr. Oz about about a traumatic event from her childhood...

Biden’s Promise To Diversify The Courts

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Biden is fulfilling his promise to bring professional diversity to courts that are...

Inslee Announces Vaccine Eligibility Expansion To All Adults...

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Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced that effective April 15, all Washingtonians...

Rescue

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If divided by the 365 days of the declared pandemic, the total $3200 awarded to...

New Faces Enter Fray as California Recall Slowly Takes...

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Michael R. Blood and Kathleen Ronayne | Associated Press Six weeks after California...

Covid-19 decimated Black women-owned businesses — Ayesha...

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By Alexi McCammond, NBC News Ayesha Curry has a long list of accomplishments: actress,...

Some Upbeat News for Black Businesses Still Reeling From...

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Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Next week, after more than...

Senate passes four major bills cosponsored by SF DA Chesa...

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AB 127 holds police accountable, SB 739 provides basic income to youth aging out...

June 12: Civil Rights worker Medgar Evers was shot to death...

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June 12: Civil Rights worker Medgar Evers was shot to death in his driveway in Jackson,...

Wells Fargo Announces Investments in Two Additional Black...

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S. E. Williams | Black Voice News Wells Fargo & Company has finalized investments...

How The Sun Sees You

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Editorial Rerun – In Memoriam: The 100th Anniversary Of...

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First published on June 1, 2012 for the 91st anniversary of the Black Wall Street...

HBCU Money’s 2020 Top 10 HBCU Endowments

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For the first time since we began reporting the Top Ten HBCU endowments, an HBCU...

11 Black Trade/Professional Organizations You Have Never...

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“Networking has been cited as the number one unwritten rule of success in business....

HBCU Money™ Turns 9 Years Old

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By William A. Foster, IV “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world,...

African America’s January 2021 Jobs Report – 9.2%

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OVERALL UNEMPLOYMENT: 6.3% (6.7%) AFRICAN AMERICAN: 9.2% (9.9%) LATINO AMERICAN: 8.6% (9.3%)...

Internet Services Startup Launched By Three HBCUpreneurs...

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“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of...

Unfinished Business: The Great Society And The Forgotten...

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