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COMMENTARY: Why Would HUD Gut Its Own Disparate Impact Rule?

WASHINGTON INFORMER — In the August 19 Federal Register, HUD proposed a new rule that would expand the disparate impact rule into a five-step process that would shift the burden…

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BCRI gets 17 new board members with Angela Davis fiasco behind

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Following backlash from a decision to rescind an invitation to civil rights activist Angela Davis, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) will get a dozen new board members.…

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OP-ED: Flying While Black: Stop the U.S. Congress from Raising Air Travel Taxes

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The tax, known as the passenger facility charge, is a locally enforced but federally authorized fee that every passenger must pay at U.S. commercial airports. Nearly every…

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Mayor Woodfin announces free college tuition for Birmingham school students

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Students who have attended Birmingham City Schools are eligible for a free in-state tuition program through the Birmingham Promise Program, Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Wednesday. The Birmingham…

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IlliniCare Health Launches the HeArt My Block Mural Contest

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Illinois youth invited to celebrate health, family, and the community. IlliniCare Health launched the HeArt My Block mural contest, a celebration of health and art awareness, which…

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Congresswoman Wilson Leads Delegation Letter Urging White House to Waive or Suspend Bahamian Visa Requirements

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In light of the unprecedented devastation Hurricane Dorian has wrought on the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the ensuing humanitarian crisis, we write to respectfully request that…

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OP-ED: American-Made Excellence

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “My uncle is a retired GM engineer. My father-in-law was an engineer local to the Detroit area. GM has a rich history of automotive innovation. For 20…

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OP-ED: DJ Envy’s Wisdom

NNPA NEWSWIRE — My path to becoming a Discover the Unexpected ambassador started when I made the decision to go to Hampton University. My mother stressed education and emphasized the…

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AT&T Foundation makes $300,000 Contribution to George W. Bush Institute

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "We applaud the George W. Bush Institute for being visionaries in education, and for their steadfast advocacy for smart policies that keep us accountable to our next…

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‘Talk About It Tuesday’ tackles 400 years of trials, triumphs

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The Withers Collection teamed with the Memphis Branch of the Association for the The Withers Collection and the Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society – Memphis Chapter…

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