National
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Mar- 2020 -18 March
Maloney and Raskin Seek Docs from ICE and CBP on Coronavirus Procedures for Detainees
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “DHS detention facilities may be especially vulnerable to the spread of coronavirus because of the Administration’s excessive use of detention,” Maloney and Raskin wrote. “This Administration’s immigration…
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18 March
General Motors Moves to Protect Workers, Offers Customers Special Financing
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Workplace health and safety is a priority for us every day, all three companies have been taking steps to keep the COVID-19/coronavirus out of their facilities and…
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18 March
COMMENTARY: Fear and Loss in a Time of Plague
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For far too long as a country, we have lived in denial regarding the ever-present threat of pandemics. Trump was not alone in that self-deception. Scientists have…
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18 March
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Commits Millions to Speed Treatment, Research and Development
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “If we want to make the world safe from outbreaks… particularly for those most vulnerable, then we need to find a way to make research and development…
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17 March
COMMENTARY: Weinstein and Attorney ‘Totally Confused’ By 23-Year Prison Sentence
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For now, Weinstein and Bill Cosby remain the only high-profile celebrities convicted of sexual assault or a related charge in the new era. It’s likely that State…
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17 March
Black Press of America Celebrates 193 Years of Freedom-Fighting Journalism
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As we deal with some of the most challenging times in modern history, it is important that we understand the significance of the Black Press in reporting…
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17 March
COMMENTARY: Stand Up and Be Counted – Make Black Count – Be Powerful
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With the 2020 census already beginning to reach homes in the United States, National Urban League (NUL) President and CEO Marc Morial joined Central Florida Urban League…
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17 March
Voting Rights Advocates Call on Georgia Election Officials to Protect Voters’ Rights in the Wake of Postponing the Presidential Primary Election
NNPA NEWSWIRE — To ensure a successful and inclusive election, we call on Georgia election officials to employ an open and transparent process that allows all voices to be heard…
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14 March
COMMENTARY: Lying to get DNA evidence from innocent people should not be tolerated
FLORIDA COURIER — Voluntarily submitted. That is the context for a second tragedy that has now unfolded. In October of 2018, Orlando police went to the home of Eleanor Holmes…
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14 March
L.A. Attorneys Create Task Force to Address Swindling in State of Emergency
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — The city attorney said the task force has scoured the internet to look for any significant increases in prices. He said the task force bought on…
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