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Building democracy 60 years after the March on Washington
Sixty years ago, more than 200,000 people descended upon the National Mall for the March on Washington for Jobs and…
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Women’s History Month: Assemblywoman McKinnor Joins Panel of Legislators at Sacramento Event
Last week, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) joined a diverse panel of women legislators at the “Women in California’s Legislature: 2023…
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International Women’s Day: Civil Rights Icon Xernona Clayton, Other ‘Herstory Sheroes’ Honored in Atlanta
Civil rights and media icon Xernona Clayton became the first woman to be enshrined with a statue in downtown Atlanta…
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® South Central Region Hosts over 350 Members during AKA Day Texas
Soaring to Greater Heights of Advocacy in Action! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, (AKA) Incorporated®, South… The post Alpha Kappa Alpha…
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Bay Area Native Dr. Terri Jett Honored by Indiana’s Butler University
Terri Jett arrived at Butler University in 1999 to begin her teaching career as an assistant professor of Political Science…
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City of San Leandro Hosted Annual Planning Session
San Leandro, CA: On Feb 25, 2023, the San Leandro City Council conducted their Annual Planning Session. The daylong public…
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Ohio Officer, Who Fatal Shot A Black Man Lying in his Bed, Retires. But That’s Not All
Columbus police say Officer Ricky Anderson, the cop who shot and killed a Black man in his bed, has retired…
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Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Adrian Garcia Join Toll Road Authority Director Roberto Treviño to Announce First-Ever Toll Rate Reduction
Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Adrian Garcia recently joined Harris County Toll Road Authority… The post Commissioners Rodney Ellis…
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More and more dynamic locals lead and cultivate a black culture in New York
Viviane Faver Many stars shine bright in the Big Apple, including an artist who creates beauty and sanctuary through knitting,…
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WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’ Draft Reaffirms Nations’ Sovereignty to Dictate Health Policy
SciCheck Digest Members of the World Health Organization are in the process of developing a… The post WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’…
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Collaboration Between Stanford and the Department of the Treasury: Black Taxpayers Are Targeted for Audit More Than Others
According to Stanford RegLab, Black taxpayers receive IRS audit notices at least 2.9 times more frequently than non-Black taxpayers and…
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Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Competitive Race to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA12), the highest-ranking African American woman serving in the U.S. Congress, announced on February 21, that she…
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Black Caucus Black History Month Event Celebrates Business Owners
The California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) recognized the success of 16 thriving…
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THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER: Community advocates and stakeholders speak on potential TEA takeover of HISD
ABOVE: Phillis Wheatley High School, located in Fifth Ward. One of the most talked about… The post THE FIGHT IS…
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Financial Challenges Daunting for Black Americans as CFPB Seeks End to Junk Fees
New rule could put $9 billion back in consumers’ pockets Amid still-rising interest rates, most… The post Financial Challenges Daunting…
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Community Leaders Respond to the Firing of Chief LeRonne Armstrong: MAYOR SHENG THAO IS WRONG
The Oakland NAACP and Community leaders are livid about Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's dismissal of Chief of Police LeRonne Armstrong.…
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Closing the racial, income, employment and wealth gaps in Minnesota.
Feb. 15, 2023 – Today, Al McFarlane has invited guest Isaac Russell, Director of Public Policy from the Center for…
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Nearly $8 Billion Needed to Complete Outstanding Affordable Housing Projects Across Bay Area
Nearly 33,000 affordable housing units are currently stuck in predevelopment in the Bay Area and need some $7.6 billion to…
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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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Opposition Grows Over Proposed 40-Story High Rise in Middle of City’s Black Arts District
An out-of-town developer is trying to build a 40-story high-rise in the middle of Oakland’s Black Movement Arts and Business…
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Nevada officer slams student recording police, kneels on him
The Feb. 9 encounter outside Durango High School in suburban Las Vegas unfolded while officers were investigating a report of…
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Lawmakers Push Bill to Grant Prisoners Right to Vote
Last week, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) the chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Elections introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4…
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Rep. Barbara Lee Invites Pastor Michael McBride to State of the Union Address
Rep. Barbara Lee was joined by Pastor Michael McBride, a Bay Area native, national faith leader, and racial justice activist,…
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Voters Will Determine Fate of Fast-Food Workers Pay Raise
Last September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 257 into law. Supporters of the legislation, authored by Assemblymember Chris…
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California Advocates Shine Light on Pregnancy-Related Deaths Among Black Women
“This film will shine light on the critical issue of saving lives and this film will help ensure that every…
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