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National Black Church Initiative Urges All Churchgoers Over 60 to Stay Home Until Further Notice

March 30, 2020 admin 0

The National Black Church Initiative, a coalition of 34,000 African American and Latino churches working to eradicate racial disparities, has urged leaders of churches in their network to “respect the science” of the new coronavirus […]

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How Black Republicans are Debunking the Myth of A Voter Monolith

March 30, 2020 admin 0

African American politicians and activists on the right say they’ve found support in the black community through dialogue For Brad Mole, venturing into Republican politics didn’t start with a sudden awakening to conservatism. It was his […]

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African American Organizations Join Forces for 2020 Census Campaign

March 30, 2020 admin 0

by Derek Major The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation is joining forces with several national and state organizations to launch a social media campaign to get African Americans to fill out the 2020 census. […]

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When Will Stimulus Checks Arrive? Who Gets Them? How Much? Coronavirus Money Questions Answered

March 30, 2020 Staff 0

by Bruce Wright Source: Jeff Fusco / Getty Now that the coronavirus economic stimulus package is officially a go, there is finally a guarantee that most American adults will be receiving compensation from the government in the wake of a global […]

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Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 98

March 30, 2020 Staff 0

Atlanta, Georgia (CNN)The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a leader in America’s civil rights movement, died Friday. He was 98. Lowery’s death was confirmed by family representative Imara Canady, who said he died of natural causes. Often […]

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Hometown Hero: Brigety Selected as President of University of the South

March 27, 2020 Staff 0

Distinguished scholar and global statesman Reuben E. Brigety II elected 17th Vice-Chancellor and President Reuben E. Brigety II, dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University and former U.S. ambassador […]

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Junior Achievement Offers Free Online Financial Training Course for Youth

March 27, 2020 Staff 0

Junior Achievement of North Florida has a new free resource for students, parents and teachers and a way for volunteers to help out as people remain at home and socially distant due to the threat […]

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DeSantis: All K-12 State Testing Canceled; Students Won’t Return to Campus Until April 15

March 26, 2020 admin 0

Students will utilize virtual learning until April 15, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said By Travis Gibson TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that all state testing for K-12 students has been canceled. Florida […]

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Bernie Sanders’ African American Aides Blame ‘Higher-Ups’ For Snubbing Black Voters

March 26, 2020 admin 0

His allies and former staff have a lot to say about his campaign. Written By Royce Dunmore Bernie Sanders has taken some major losses in his run for president and many political commentators have consistently questioned his efforts […]

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Black People Were Stressed Before the Coronavirus — Now More Than Ever We Need to Ask for Help

March 26, 2020 admin 0

We need more mental health professionals who look like us to get the help we need, says the Black Mental Health Alliance BY LONNAE O’NEAL@LONNAEONEAL March 26, 2020 Every day we’re greeted with the latest coronavirus […]

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