Politics
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Mar- 2020 -31 March
Minority-Owned Media Not Forgotten in Stimulus Legislation
NNAP NEWSWIRE —Another $10 million has been designated for the Minority Business Development Agency within the Department of Commerce to provide grants to Minority Business Centers and Minority Chambers of…
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31 March
OP-ED: COVID-19 and Black People
NNPA NEWSWIRE — At present the CDC has noted that those with chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, serious heart conditions, those immunocompromised including cancer treatment, severely obese, diabetic,…
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29 March
Congressional Black Caucus Focuses on Economic Recovery of African Americans in COVID-19 Crisis
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Several other provisions asked by members of the Congressional Black Caucus were an expansion of unemployment benefits to $600 per week in addition to the base max…
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29 March
House Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus Package Deal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Earlier, several civil rights organizations noted watching with vigilance as Senate negotiations and, later, voting in both chambers took place. "We know that when the economy goes…
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27 March
COMMENTARY: Corona Confusion and March Madness
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In New York and other locations, public safety prohibits large gatherings, causing St. Patrick's Day parades to be canceled. Broadway is likely to go dark because of…
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26 March
Rep Gaetz Dragged Mercilessly After Ill-Informed Howard U Tweet
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “HU Facts: Howard University operates a world-class medical simulation center, 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art simulated learning environment, offering resources to advance a comprehensive healthcare education program,” the…
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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
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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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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