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Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Could Be Released Really Soon – Nearly 20 Years Early

May 22, 2020 Staff 0

  Kwame Kilpatrick, former Detroit Mayor, has been granted early release after spending 7 years of a 28-year sentence. Kilpatrick, convicted in 2013 of perjury, obstruction of justice, and other crimes, was not expected to […]

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Florida’s Failed Unemployment System Faces New Scrutiny

May 21, 2020 admin 0

Jacksonville, Fl—The fact that Florida’s unemployment checks are among the lowest in the United States is well known. But more disturbing is that 1.2 million Floridians filing claims brought on by the corona pandemic cannot […]

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CBC to Host First All Digital Legislative Conference

May 19, 2020 Staff 0

Every year, Black America’s political leadership looks forward to the gathering of souls and spirit for the annual Congressional Black Caucus. Now this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that experience will be delivered virtually. […]

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Former National Security Adviser Susan rice Wants To be Joe Biden’s Vice President

May 18, 2020 admin 0

By Christina Zhao – Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice has made her case for why she should be picked by presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to serve as his running mate. In a PBS […]

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House Democrats to Unveil Plan to Distribute $1,200 Stimulus Checks in New $3 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Fund

May 14, 2020 admin 0

by Lydia Blanco – In March, President Donald Trump signed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, into law. As a part of the Act, many Americans were hopeful […]

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Rep. Waters Stands with Amazon Workers

May 11, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I am proud to declare my strong and unwavering support for the unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic: our frontline workers. These hardworking men and women are risking their lives on a […]

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‘Killed in Cold Blood’: Biden, Abrams Call For Action in Shooting Death of Ahmaud Arbery

May 7, 2020 admin 0

Nicholas Wu – USA TODAY – Former Vice President Joe Biden and former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams called for action and a formal investigation in the aftermath of the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black […]

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Rep. Jim Clyburn Will Lead House Oversight Committee on Coronavirus

May 6, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Clyburn noted that healthcare and other fraud has run rampant during the current novel coronavirus pandemic and, more than ever, African Americans are being victimized. “This pandemic is visiting family after family […]

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Trump Campaign Reworks Its Pitch To Black Voters After Pandemic Slams Economy

May 6, 2020 admin 0

By AYESHA RASCOE –  TwitterBefore the coronavirus crisis decimated the U.S. economy, the record-low unemployment rate for African Americans was the backbone of President Trump’s reelection pitch to black voters. It was always a tough […]

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Rep. Lawson Announces $29.4M in Federal Stimulus Funds to Assist EWC, FAMU, FSCJ and Florida Gateway College

May 5, 2020 admin 0

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) announced that four North Florida colleges/universities will receive an additional $29,443,491 in federal stimulus funds to offset financial losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are a […]

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