Black History

COMMENTARY: COVID-19 — Even During a Killer Pandemic Trump Tests Positive for Racism

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "The FBI assesses hate crime incidents against Asian Americans likely will surge across the United States, due to the spread of coronavirus disease … endangering Asian American…

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VISUAL VIEWPOINT: WISCONSIN’S PANDEMIC VOTING

DAYTONA TIMES — Political cartoon by Clay Jones /claytoonz.com

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Save Black Lives from COVID-19

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "We are the number one target for this disease. We have pre-existing conditions, and yet we're told to go home when we visit the emergency room. We…

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LIVESTREAM ARCHIVE: The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel Interview

THE BURTON WIRE — Join The Burton Wire‘s founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. as she interviews award-winning film and television director Christine Swanson and celebrated actress Aunjanue Ellis about…

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Signs COVID-19 is Disproportionately Impacting African Americans Grow Larger

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “States MUST start tracking and reporting race data in connection with #Covid_19. As of Friday morning, African Americans made up almost half of Milwaukee County’s 945 #Covid_19cases…

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A Subdued Trump Confronts COVID-19 Reality: Over 100,000 Deaths Possible in “Best” Scenario

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Using modeling that displays their 30-day recommendations to avoid gatherings and travel Dr. Birx displayed a chart that revealed the possibility of up to 2.2 million COVID-19…

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IN MEMORIAM: Lean on Me: Singer-Songwriting Legend Bill Withers Dies at 81

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I kept listening to him. I kept listening to Harlem and I kept listening to Grandma’s Hands — and you say to yourself: You didn’t hear many…

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IN MEMORIAM: Earl Graves Sr., Black Enterprise Founder Dies

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "At 9:22 p.m. this evening, April 6, my father and hero, Earl Graves Sr., the founder of Black Enterprise, passed away quietly after a long battle with…

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New to working from home? Here are some tips

NNPA NEWSWIRE — I grew up in a family business and was accustomed to working for long hours at my desk. I had an innate discipline that helped me stay…

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OP-ED: Supporting Families, Workers Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — After speaking with small business owners, including minority small business owners, who are facing incredible challenges and uncertainty, I pushed for and helped secure support to help them…

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