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They Don’t Want Our Souls At the Polls

March 16, 2021 admin 0

(Source: www.juliannemalveaux.com) – By Dr. Julianne Malveaux – The Souls to the Polls movement encourages African American church attendees to get out and vote. The churches that promote this movement cannot, because of their 501-c-3 […]

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OP-ED: Energy Policies and Potential Impacts on Household Budgets

March 15, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By BlackPressUSA – While spending on energy since 2009 fell 10% to 15% across every income bracket, Americans’ non-energy spending on housing, vehicles, maintenance and insurance rose the fastest among those who could […]

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OP-ED: Atrocities in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region

March 12, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — BlackPressUSA (Source: www.blackpressusda.com)- The United States acknowledges the February 26 statements from the Ethiopian Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs promising unhindered humanitarian access, welcoming international support […]

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The Black Community Has Yet to Benefit in this Joe Biden Economy

March 11, 2021 admin 0

“So far, the Black community has gotten a lot of empty rhetoric, broken promises and mixed messages from the Biden Administration resulting in policies that are not empowering, uplifting or truly helping Black Americans thrive […]

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Thirty Years Ago, I Watched Rodney King Beaten. We Thought Our Fight Was Finally Over.

March 4, 2021 admin 0

By Rep. Karen Bass  – (Source: Zach.Seidl@mail.house.gov) – March 3, 2021 – Thirty years ago, I watched Rodney King beaten. We thought our fight was finally over. When I first saw the tape of Rodney King being […]

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Biden’s Win Means a Civil Rights Lawyer Will Lead Civil Rights Enforcement

March 4, 2021 admin 0

By Ben Jealous – (Source: www.washingtoninformer.com) – Black voters who turned out to elect President Joe Biden were hoping for some real change. We’re getting it. Kristen Clarke is one of the country’s most effective […]

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The Significance of Black History Month in 2021

February 25, 2021 admin 0

By Moné Holder, Senior Director of Advocacy & Programs at Florida Rising – Black History Month is a time for commemorating the achievements and of, recognizing the history of, and recognizing the disparities still facing […]

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A Question for Black Americans: Vaccine or Body Bag?

February 25, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By  BlackPressUSA – Dr. John Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice and Viewpoint – Black people, who are at the greatest risk of dying from Covid 19, have the lowest rate of receiving […]

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Leading With Racial Equity and Justice

February 23, 2021 admin 0

By Dr. Jennifer Brown – Executive Director, KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville – “In this country, teaching Black people to read has always been an act of social justice.” Nearly 15 months ago I spoke those […]

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How Can We Narrow the Black Homeownership Gap?

February 22, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By  BlackPressUSA – By Chuck Bishop, Head of Diverse Segments for Wells Fargo Home Lending – During Black History Month, and throughout the year, it’s important to acknowledge the challenges the Black […]

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