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Bank of America commits $1B to coronavirus relief for people of color

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By Laura Alix –  Bank of America will commit $1 billion over the next four years to aid local communities dealing with economic and racial inequality that’s been exacerbated by the coronavirus outbreak. The funds will […]

Editorials

Congresswoman Karen Bass Says CBC Wants Federal Dollars to Aid the Black Press

June 3, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIIRE — By Stacy M. Brown  – Congresswoman Bass, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), called the pandemic a “double-punch” to African Americans. She also called out President Donald Trump for what she […]

Sports

Vikings’ Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr Speak Out Against NFL Inaction on Justice Reform

June 3, 2020 admin 0

By Ben Goessling Star Tribune – Vikings LB criticizes commissioner’s statement on George Floyd’s death.  Through his leadership role on the Vikings’ social justice committee, his partnership with the Sheridan Story to fight childhood hunger and his […]

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See Every Celebrity Participating in Protests in Light Of George Floyd’s Death

June 2, 2020 admin 0

by ALYSSA MORIN  – Many celebrities aren’t sitting around in silence any longer. In the last few days, stars participated in nationwide protests to stand in solidarity with the black community.v The protests across the United States […]

Political

Trump Says ‘One Week In Jail’ Isn’t Enough When Discussing Protestors With Governors

June 2, 2020 admin 0

By Royce Dunmore – He also calls on leaders to use the National Guard more. The man in the White House, Donald Trump, was talking out his mouth once again, this time in front of an […]

National

The Fury in US Cities is Rooted In a Long History of Racist Policing, Violence and Inequality

June 2, 2020 admin 0

By Clare Corbould – Associate Professor, Deakin University –  he protests that have engulfed American cities in the past week are rooted in decades of frustrations. Racist policing, legal and extra-legal discrimination, exclusion from the major […]

Community

Jacksonville Finds it Voice in National Conversation

June 2, 2020 admin 0

Protest at the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office – Hundreds of coordinated organizations participated in a peaceful protests featuring victim turned advocate Ron Davis, son of slain native son Jordan Davis. Organizers said the Jacksonville Sheriffs (JSO) […]

National

Minnesota Attorney General to Take Over Prosecutions in George Floyd’s Death

June 1, 2020 admin 0

By Alex Johnson – Governor transfers investigation after Minneapolis legislators said they lacked confidence in local prosecutors. Minnesota’s governor appointed state Attorney General Keith Ellison on Sunday to lead the prosecution of any cases arising […]

Sports

Floyd Mayweather Has Reportedly Offered To Pay For George Floyd’s Funeral Services

June 1, 2020 admin 0

Last week, 46-year-old black man George Floyd was killed in broad daylight by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who had his knee on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes while three other police officers watched. […]

Entertainment

Chrissy Teigen Doubles Down, Makes Her Pledge $200K to Bail Out George Floyd Protesters

June 1, 2020 admin 0

Celebrities are taking action against inequality and police brutality following the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died Monday after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes. The horrifying video […]

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