politics
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Sep- 2019 -29 September#NNPA BlackPress
Abrams Fights to End Voter Suppression
THE AFRO — Many African Americans and Democrats rallied around Stacey Abrams as she took on Brian Kemp in the 2018…
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28 September#NNPA BlackPress
Mayor Harris off track with MATA moves, says County Clerk Halbert
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert on Wednesday said she is angry and frustrated with the way Shelby…
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28 September#NNPA BlackPress
Congressional Health Subcommittee Considers Congresswoman Kelly’s MOMMA’s Act, Comprehensive Legislation Designed to Save Mothers’ Lives
CHICAGO DEFENDER — In an effort to address the gross disparity facing mothers of color, especially African American mothers, the MOMMA’s…
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25 September#NNPA BlackPress
Judge blocks Tennessee voter signup penalties, citing harm
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — A federal judge has blocked Tennessee’s new restrictions for registering voters from taking effect on Oct.…
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25 September#NNPA BlackPress
Campaign donations pouring in for Kim Foxx
CHICAGO CRUSADER — Campaign donations are pouring in for Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx as she steps up her…
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24 September#NNPA BlackPress
APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen gets boot from disgruntled board
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Just a decade ago, Atlanta Public Schools were in the throes of an academic and ethical nightmare.…
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24 September#NNPA BlackPress
Va. Lt. Gov. Fairfax Sues CBS over Sexual Assault Reports
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax has filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against CBS Corp. and CBS Broadcasting…
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23 September#NNPA BlackPress
Atlanta Housing Authority appoints Eugene Jones as new CEO
ATLANTA VOICE — The Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Eugene Jones Jr., as its new president and…
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23 SeptemberHealth
Maryland Communities and D.C. Receive Youth Homelessness Grants
THE AFRO — Baltimore, Prince George’s County and the District of Columbia are among 23 communities receiving a total of…
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22 September#NNPA BlackPress
Poll: Black women really dislike Trump
LOUISIANA WEEKLY — President Donald Trump is an unapologetic racist from his policies to his rhetoric. Black women clearly get the…
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