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Oct- 2020 -19 October
Black Scholars Form Group to Educate and Dismiss Election Myths on Social Media
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Black voters continue to face enormous hurdles in the U.S. electoral process. Voter disenfranchisement and suppression are at an all-time high, and this includes poll taxes, polling…
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Jun- 2020 -23 June
FRRC/CFC Motorcycle Council Host “Ride for Racial Justice” in Orlando
On June 13 the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC) and CFC Motorcycle Council hosted a “Ride for Racial Justice. ”Hundreds of motorcyclists from across the country met at FRRC’s Headquarters,…
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9 June
Congress Woman Val Deming Supports Police Reform Effort
Orlando, FL – Congresswoman Val Demings is an original cosponsor of the Justice in Policing Act legislation released on Monday. Rep. Demings is a former 27-year law enforcement officer and…
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5 June
Mobile COVID-19 Testing Moves to Wednesdays
The city’s free mobile COVID-19 testing sites will now be open each Wednesday. The location within our neighborhoods will change each week based on reported COVID-19 cases. Appointments are required, please visit orlando.gov/mobilecovid19testing to make yours. Next Testing Site Wednesday, June…
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May- 2020 -9 May
2020 Howard Grad Earns Ph.D. at Age 73
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In my second year at Howard, and very close to my screening test, I lost my mother and my father within months,” said Didigu. “I had to…
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9 May
OP-ED: African American Coalition of Indianapolis Statement on the Fatal Police Action Shooting of Dreasjon Reed
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — While we await the next steps of the criminal and administrative investigation of this shooting, we would encourage only peaceful responses to this tragedy. We also appreciate…
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8 May
The Fight for the 2020 Vote and the March to the Ballot Box
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Monday, May 4, The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) and the Voting Rights Alliance held a tele-townhall titled, "The Fight for the Vote 2020: Our March to…
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8 May
Ahmaud Arbery: Georgia Man Killed While Jogging
THE BURTON WIRE — On this particular day, Gregory McMichael, 64, saw Arbery running through their neighborhood and alleges he fit the description of someone who had been breaking into…
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8 May
Fraggle Rock: Apple TV+ Brings Back Beloved Kids Show
THE BURTON WIRE — The beloved stars of the classic 80s series, Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley, and Uncle Traveling Matt, join together again for new stories and classic Fraggle…
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8 May
Inmates, Staff Worry About Care as Marion Prison Becomes One of Largest COVID Outbreaks in US
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to state data that is updated daily, for Marion Correctional, as of May 1, staff members who reported positive results are 175; COVID-19 related staff deaths…
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