Government
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Mar- 2020 -26 March
The Save OurSelves Movement for Justice and Democracy
NNPA NEWSWIRE — We are in the biggest crisis this country has seen in a long time. Alabama is in its biggest crisis in a long time, and it is…
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26 March
Texas Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order: Closes Gyms, Bars, And Restaurant Dine-In Statewide
NNPA NEWSWIRE — At a news conference at the State Capitol, Abbott announced an executive order that will temporarily close gyms, bars, and dine-in sections at restaurants statewide. The order…
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26 March
Q&A With Kenneth Boswell, chair of Alabama Counts 2020 Committee
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The great thing about the 2020 Census is that it has never been easier to respond on your own, whether online, over the phone or by mail—all…
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26 March
House Democrats Introduce Bill Requiring All Insurance Plans to Cover Full Cost of Virus Testing
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are dealing with a virus that is difficult to understand and difficult to treat,” said Rep. Wilson. “Given so much uncertainty, it is imperative that people…
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25 March
Black Press Establishes Coronavirus Pandemic Task Force and Resource Center
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is well documented that African Americans get sick more frequently, are screened for illness less often, are diagnosed for disease later, are treated less aggressively and…
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24 March
COMMENTARY: Panic buying adds additional stress in COVID-19 pandemic
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In some ways, the trend of panic buying is a way for people to take back control in uncertain times. Many psychologists have suggested that panic buying…
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24 March
OP-ED: New York City is Moving on Up
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In December 2020, Mayor DeBlasio and the New York City Council announced more than 150 awardees of the Complete Count Fund. Each awardee received from $15,000 to…
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23 March
Supreme Court Sides with Comcast in Discrimination Dispute Against Byron Allen
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The lawsuit arose out of Comcast’s decision several years ago not to carry several Allen-owned television channels, such as Pets.TV and Recipe.TV. Comcast has argued its rejection…
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23 March
LA County health officials worried of coronavirus among homeless
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It would be useful to be more proactive about giving out flu shots to homeless people,” said Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, professor of medicine and public health at…
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23 March
NAACP holds teleconference to reach out to community
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The truth is, there are so many within this nation who are disenfranchised from receiving adequate and affordable care due to socio-economic circumstances,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP…
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