Politics

Republican Woman Runs for Mayor of Baltimore

THE AFRO — This week, Catalina Byrd, a long-time political commentator and former mayoral candidate formally declared she will make another run for Mayor of Baltimore in the Republican primary. “Baltimore…

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COMMENTARY: DeVos Hands For-Profit Colleges $11.1 Billion Over 10 Years

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Over the next decade, the Education Department projects an $11 billion cost-savings from denying loan forgiveness. But for student loan borrowers, denying $11 billion in loan forgiveness…

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COMMENTARY: Them Texas Chickens!!!

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “If Malcolm was alive today, he would tell you that the chickens have come home to roost again. Dallas Texas, specifically the very spot where Kennedy was…

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Voters expect Trump reelection, according to poll

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Voters are predicting a reelection victory in 2020 for President Donald Trump, but less than a third would be happy about it, according to a national poll released…

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OP-ED: Ending Fair Housing Rule Removes Opportunities for All

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Of all the issues confronting Americans, none is more basic than that of housing. Whether renting or owning a home, every family needs a place to come…

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COMMENTARY: Black Women Stand With Biden

THE AFRO — A new survey from Black Women for America (BWFA) outlines the key issues for this critical voting bloc, and shows that former Vice President Joe Biden has…

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National Congress of Black Women to Honor Shirley Chisholm at Annual Brunch

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "We in the National Congress of Black Women consider it an honor to tell the stories of Black women and to remember them at our events as…

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Council President Felicia A. Moore Calls for Forensic Audit of Former Chief Financial Officer Activities

ATLANTA DAILY NEWS — Atlanta City Council President Felicia A. Moore is strongly recommending a forensic review regarding specific activities of the City’s former Chief Financial Officer James “Jim” Beard.

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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Invest Atlanta celebrate $50 fundraising goal for homelessness in city

ATLANTA VOICE — Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the completion of a $50 million goal for HomeFirst Atlanta —a partnership between the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta (IA) and the United…

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COMMENTARY: Women continue reaching for parity in representation

INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — One hundred years ago women were on the cusp of voting equality. They had their first chance to participate in democracy, which is a founding aspect of…

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