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Sickle Cell Advocates Sound Alarm as Georgia Bill Advances, Federal Dollars Bypass Black-Led Groups
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - As funding for sickle cell programs grows, Black-led organizations say they remain overlooked—raising questions about who truly…
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AAAF awards $1M to organizations
Marking five years of impact, the African American Alliance Fund (AAAF) at Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) is transforming generosity…
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Flint Replaces Lead Pipes 10 Years After Water Crisis
Photo: Getty Images North America Flint has replaced most of its lead pipes more than a decade after contamination was…
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Sick Vets and Hungry Kids: One House Rep. Slams Trump’s ‘Ugly’ Bill
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) Credit: U.S. House of Representatives By Jennifer Porter Gore This article was originally published on Word In Black.…
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Sen. Tim Scott is Wrong – The New Tax Law Fuels Inequality, Strips Healthcare, and Displaces Black Communities
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While Scott touted the bill as a transformative achievement for American families, independent analyses paint a different…
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California Observes Third Annual Black Health Advocacy Week
On May 4, 2023, the California Assembly unanimously passed ACR 53, enacting BHEAW every first week of May. “The life…
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Civil Rights Panel Confronts Trump and Defends Diversity and Inclusion
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Participants in the April 1 forum on Capitol Hill spoke pointedly on President Trump’s opposition to diversity…
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Why Is Elon Musk Trying to Buy a Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat?
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), is reportedly pouring money into a campaign to…
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Black Talk Radio Network’s Recent Podcast Offers Perspective on Nov. 5 Election
“Time for an Awakening” is a Black Talk Radio Network program that runs on Sundays from 7-9 p.m. According to…
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NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention Highlights Black Voter Engagement, and More
A Friday panel featuring NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell and Regina Wilson, Executive Director of California Black Media, examined Project…
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Harris Promises 1 Million Forgivable Loans for Black Businesses
As she continues to try to connect with Black male voters, Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday promised to offer…
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Calif. Park Advocates Want More Green Spaces in Black Neighborhoods
Some advocates say the state is not developing and maintaining community recreational facilities equally. They point out that green spaces…
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Advancing Health Education and Equity: Six Questions for The California Black Health Network
The California Black Health Network (CBHN) is the only organization committed to advancing health equity for African Americans and Black…
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Civil Rights Exhibit Opens at Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum in New York
Hyde Park, NY — The opening of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum's feature exhibit, “Black Americans, Civil Rights,…
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OPINION: When Trash Becomes Trash: Denunciation of rap, Part 2
A few years ago, Dr. Jeffries spoke at a conference on rap and hip-hop at Purdue University. He noted, “When…
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The Case Against SB357: Black, Vulnerable and Trafficked
Facts and reality establish that passing SB 357 and similar legislation harms Black communities which are some of the most…
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Joint Center Applauds President Biden for Appointing Joelle Gamble to Economic Team
Joelle Gamble currently serves as chief economist of the U.S. Department of Labor. Prior to this role, she was special…
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Memphis Police Murder Case Puts Spotlight on California Legislation
The Memphis Police Department has terminated the five officers involved in Nichol’s death: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr.,…
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Before Chocolate Cities: The New Promised Land
During the late 19th and 20th centuries, at least 88 and as many as 200 Black towns were established throughout…
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THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS
Could proposed legislation by Lt. Governor Patrick and recent legislation giving people increased access to… The post THE DEVIL IS…
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