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Sep- 2019 -9 September#NNPA BlackPress
17 Million Voters Purged Nationwide Between 2016 and 2018: Report
WASHINGTON INFORMER — A Brennan Center analysis has found that at least 17 million voters were purged nationwide between 2016 and…
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3 September#NNPA BlackPress
Loyola Marymount University’s TLC Program Strives for Black Excellence
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — While the month of June often brings feelings of joy and fulfillment associated with high school graduations,…
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Aug- 2019 -27 August#NNPA BlackPress
OP-ED: How one decision set voting rights back 50 years
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Ray Curry, Secretary-Treasurer, UAW — “What a lot of people don’t realize is that many aspects of…
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25 August#NNPA BlackPress
COMMENTARY: America’s Racial Wealth Gap Could Cost Economy $1.5 Trillion
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Black families are underserved and overcharged by institutions that can provide the best channels for saving,” states…
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22 August#NNPA BlackPress
Rally Scheduled in New York to Rename Street After Obama
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We request the New York City Mayor and City Council do the same by renaming a block…
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21 August#NNPA BlackPress
Pulitzer-Winning Drama ‘Fairview’ Launches Theater Company’s 40th Season
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced the first production of its 40th season, “Fairview” by Jackie Sibblies…
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21 August#NNPA BlackPress
Memphis native adds to ‘Hicksters’ and its healing-through-laughter focus
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Jeremy Steven Walker, a rising Hollywood star, is taking on the big leagues by learning to…
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20 August#NNPA BlackPress
After Five Years, NY Police Officer Who Chokes Eric Garner to Death on Video is Finally Fired
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In his August 19 announcement, NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill said he expects rank and file officers to…
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5 August#NNPA BlackPress
Sickle Cell Strong: Sickle Cell Disease Advocate Marie Ojiambo
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Marie Ojiambo, who graduated from St. John’s University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in New York…
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Jul- 2019 -26 JulyNational
Schumer Latest to Support Reparations for African Americans
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Count New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer among those supporting House Resolution 40, legislation by Texas Rep.…
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