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Russell Simmons Brings Back Def Comedy Jam to Raise Money for Coronavirus Ravaged Areas

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Simmons is leading a group of producers who, on Sunday, April 5, will premiere “Def Comedy Jam…

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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…

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In One Section of Queens, Gun Violence Has Left Activists with Plenty of Work to Do

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "If young people who have experienced gun violence receive wraparound supports to empower them to fulfill their…

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NNPA to Honor Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) for Contributions in Education

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "If we are going to prepare our country's youth for their future properly, we must ensure that…

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Ray B. Shackelford Elected as 10th National President of National Urban League Young Professionals

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Just like I didn't get here on my own, moving forward the same will be true,” said…

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Waters Statement on HUD’s Move to Weaken Protections Against Housing Discrimination

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “HUD’s announcement that it plans to weaken the disparate impact standard is part of a series of…

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Sigma Beta Xi, ACLU Slow School Pipeline to Prison

PRECINCT REPORTER GROUP NEWS — For what it’s worth, some good is coming out of the long winding school to prison…

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Summer Spirit Festival to Pay Homage to Homegrown Go-Go Groove

WASHINGTON INFORMER — With a history boasting roots can be traced to the early 70s, replete with free, family-friendly outdoor concerts…

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