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On the Ballot in Minneapolis: A Measure to Totally Changes Policing

October 28, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (source: www.blackpressusa.com) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison pointed to police departments like Newark and Camden, New Jersey, which achieved similar changes to […]

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Protect and Promote Black Economic and Political Independence

October 21, 2021 admin 0

by A. Peter Bailey – (Source: www.richmondfreepress.com) – In an August 1992 column, I noted the need for Black folks to focus more on achieving economic and political independence. In regards to politics, I wrote: […]

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Atlanta Mayoral Hopeful Kasim Reed Revels in D.C. Camaraderie at Star-Studded Fundraiser

October 11, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By  BlackPressUSA  – @StacyBrownMedia / By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – Howard University President Wayne A.I. Fredericks, Attorney A. Scott Bolden, and National Newspapers Publishers Association President Benjamin […]

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Reginald Blount to Run for City Council At-Large Group 5

September 21, 2021 admin 0

Former City Council candidate and political activist Reginald Blount will be running from City Council At-Large Group 5.  The seat is currently held by council President Sam Newby.  The 2023 Council race is projected to […]

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Biden Unveils New Vaccine Mandates for 100M Americans as COVID Cases Surge

September 14, 2021 admin 0

By WI Web Staff – (Source: www.washingtoninformer.com) – President Biden has announced a sweeping new six-part plan to combat rising COVID-19 cases nationwide — including vaccine requirements for federal workers, private sector employees and health care workers […]

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NRA Targets Ban on Gun Sales to People Under 21

August 30, 2021 admin 0

BY JIM SAUNDERS | NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Aug 27 – (Source: www.daytonatimes.com) – TALLAHASSEE – Pointing to what it described as the “irrationality” of the ban, the National Rifle Association has urged a federal […]

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Family of Congressman John Lewis Carrying his Legacy by Fighting for Voting Rights

August 18, 2021 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown , NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia – Source: www.thewestsidegazette.com) – The late Democratic Congressman John Lewis lived every moment of his life doing for others. And, as the world knows, the Congressman gave […]

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Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is Latest Lawmaker Arrested in Voting Rights Fight

August 4, 2021 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent / @StacyBrownMedia – Congresswoman Sheila Jack-son Lee (D-Texas) became the third African American lawmaker arrested this month while advocating for new voting rights legislation. The congresswoman’s arrest on […]

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Essence: The Republican Party Says it Has A Message for Black Americans

August 2, 2021 admin 0

Essence – By Donna M. Owens – EXCLUSIVE: The Republican Party Says it Has A Message for Black Americans Historically, the Republican Party has had Black members. Today, the GOP says it has a political […]

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Eric Adams Poised to Become New York’s Second Black Mayor

July 20, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown  – Adams won New York City’s Democratic primary for mayor, and political watchers in the Big Apple give Republicans virtually no chance of beating Adams in the fall, which […]

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