A week after advocates rallied at the State Capitol to protest lawmakers for not allowing two reparations bills to be brought up for a vote on the Assembly floor, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members are “owed an apology.”
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Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign is drawing intense criticism for its choice of rally locations—towns with deeply racist histories known as “sundown towns.” These communities, where Black people were historically prohibited after sunset through intimidation, violence, discriminatory laws, and lynching, remain predominantly white. Trump’s decision to hold rallies in these locations is raising alarms, especially given his long history of stirring racial tensions and his open embrace of white supremacist groups.
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You are invited to Union Hill Primitive Baptist Church’s 113th Church Anniversary and 31st Homecoming celebration, Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 14th & 15th. Theme: “Empowered by Faith, Impacting the World” Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:1-2 “Now […]
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By Ariyana Griffin AFRO Staff Writer agriffin@afro.com The City of Baltimore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced an $80 million settlement with pharmaceutical giant, Walgreens, on Sept. 10. Baltimore officials claim that Walgreens furthered the destruction caused by the opioid epidemic in the city, and the business has agreed to resolve the city’s claims. The […]
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