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In Inaugural Address, Biden Will Appeal to National Unity

January 18, 2021 admin 0

By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press (Source www.blacknewschannel.com) – WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in Wednesday and plans immediate moves to combat the coronavirus […]

Ex-Michigan Governor Facing Charges in Flint Water Contamination

January 18, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (Source – blackpressusa.com) – Governor Snyder, his health director, and other ex-officials were informed of the legal development by the state’s Attorney General’s […]

Black and White Still Define America as Biden Prepares to Take Office, Country Deals with Capitol Riots Aftermath

January 14, 2021 admin 0

By Charisse Jones (Source USA Today) – For many Americans who watched the violence engulf the U.S. Capitol last week, the treatment of the rioters came down to a matter of Black and white. Law […]

Don’t Come to D.C. for Inauguration Regional Leaders Urge

January 14, 2021 admin 0

By William J. Ford – (Source): Washington Informer – The leaders in D.C., Maryland and Virginia released a joint statement Monday with a message not only for their constituents, but Americans nationwide who want to attend the […]

Jacob Blake Says He Was Ready to Surrender Before Being Shot

January 14, 2021 admin 0

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Black man who was shot in the back by a white police officer in Wisconsin, triggering several nights of violent protests over the summer and leaving him partially paralyzed, said […]

Racism Rocks Foundation of American Democracy

January 14, 2021 admin 0

By Johania Charles, Miami Times Staff Writer – Color of Change fueled to fight – Six dead, dozens of arrests, suspended social media accounts and at least nine senior-level advisers in Donald Trump’s administration left […]

Highsmith Tapped to Lead National Raines Alumni

January 13, 2021 admin 0

The Board of Directors for the William M. Raines National Alumni Association has elected Venus Highsmith as President for the 2021-2023 school years. Highsmith succeeds W. Earl Kitchings, who served in the role for five […]

Georgia Politicians Lobbying for John Lewis Statue at US Capitol

January 13, 2021 admin 0

By Terry Shropshire (Rollingout.com) – Even in death, John Lewis may contribute to the healing at the U.S. Capitol as his former colleagues push for a statue of the legendary congressman to be erected where […]

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Imposes Strict Security Precautions Before Inauguration

January 13, 2021 admin 0

By Roz Edward – Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser imposes strict security precautions before inauguration Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is imposing robust and stringent security measures in place as we lead up to the […]

Four Florida Legal Fights to Watch in ‘21

January 12, 2021 admin 0

By Jim Saunders – News Service of Florida – From a water battle to a gun law passed after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, courts are grappling with numerous major Florida legal […]