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Congress Moves George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Measure Forward

June 22, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown – “We call it the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and I call it historic because this is the first time in many years that Congress has taken up […]

One of the Highest-Ranking Black Women in the Trump Administration Resigns Over Trump’s Response to Racial Injustice

June 22, 2020 admin 0

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton – One of the highest-ranking black women in the Trump administration has announced that she is resigning due to President Donald Trump’s handling of the recent racial injustice and police brutality […]

Congress Could Make Juneteenth A National Holiday

June 17, 2020 admin 0

By Arthur Delaney- A proposal by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) would commemorate June 19 as the anniversary of emancipation. Congress hasn’t created a new holiday since 1983, when it made one for Martin Luther […]

Aunt Jemima Pancakes Latest to Commit to Racial Sensitivity Change

June 17, 2020 Staff 0

The breakfast brand Aunt Jemima is removing its logo and will be renamed, amid public outcry that the branding perpetuated a racist stereotype, its parent company said . Quaker Oats said in a statement that […]

Tyler Perry Set to Pay for the Funeral of Rayshard Brooks

June 16, 2020 admin 0

By Mike Vulpo – After Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by police in Atlanta, Hollywood director Tyler Perry is stepping up to help the family out. One Hollywood director is doing his part to help […]

Camille Cosby Opens Up to the Black Press in an Exclusive Historic Interview

June 15, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This is a pivotal time, in our nation’s history, to force positive changes within all of our institutions which are rampant with racist behaviors – federal and state, healthcare, education, corporations, including […]

Baltimore High School Students Lead Protest To Urge City And State Education Policymakers To Support Black Lives Matter

June 11, 2020 admin 0

By Daniel Oyefusi- Several hundred demonstrators gathered Wednesday afternoon at Baltimore School for the Arts to demand that the Maryland State Department of Education and Baltimore City Public Schools show “full and public support” for […]

A Black Running Mate for Biden? More Democrats Are Making the Case

June 11, 2020 admin 0

By Katie Glueck– Amid a national reckoning over racism and police brutality, many Democrats have been increasingly vocal in urging that Joe Biden give deeper consideration to placing a black woman on the ticket. Early last […]

Merriam-Webster Dictionary To Change Definition Of Racism At Missouri Woman’s Request

June 11, 2020 admin 0

By Dana Givens– In the conversation about racism, there has been much debate about the how the word should be defined. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, racism is defined as a “a belief that race is the primary […]

Politicians Draped in Kente Cloth Take a Knee for George Floyd

June 10, 2020 admin 0

#NNPA BLACKPRESS – ROLLINGOUT.COM — Before unveiling their proposed police reform bill, the Justice in Policing Act, the politicians, each wearing a kente cloth stole, took a knee, a la Colin Kaepernick in Emancipation Hall, […]