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Hattiloo Theatre panel explore 400 years of Africans in America

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “When we unify, we can work with people we wouldn’t normally get along with. Our commonality is that we all want the best for our people. Black…

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Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Fair Chance at Housing Act

NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Wednesday, July 10, California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the introduction of their Fair Chance at Housing Act to remove…

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‘Black snow’ from sugarcane harmful to Black, poor communities in Florida?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — While these burnings have been going on for several years with groups rising up to combat them, a recent lawsuit against the Florida sugar industry has brought…

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A troubled police force and hope for change

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a trial where one prosecutor called the officers “gangsters with a badge,” eight cops were indicted, six pled guilty, and four opted to testify in the…

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Report: Blacks Seven-Times More Likely than Whites to Be Wrongfully Convicted of Murder

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “From their very first interaction with the police, to being arrested, booked, charged, convicted, and sentenced, Black people are discriminated against and disproportionately criminalized at every stage…

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Did You Insult or Exalt God Today?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — For every quote I could give you right now, there are many of you who could quote at least three more appropriate ones for this message. James…

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Mental Health Stigma Still Affecting African Americans

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Turning to our pastors was needed in the past, but as concerns have grown, more resources are available,” said Dr. Catherine Jackson, a licensed clinical psychologist and…

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Being Black and Republican in the Era of Trump Presents Real Challenges

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I had to reevaluate my views and why I was with a [Democratic] party that did not support me. While I have always been conservative, I was…

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BOOK REVIEW: Dallas Weekly Publisher James Washington, Releases Book of Popular Columns

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many argue that James Washington’s style of journalism and talent for delivering simple straightforward advice is tailor-made for a book. And now, Washington has obliged, penning the…

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IN MEMORIAM: Cameron Boyce Remembered

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The world is mourning the loss of Disney star Cameron Boyce who passed away Saturday due to an ongoing medical condition. Boyce, 20, who starred in Disney’s…

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