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Princeton poll highlights surge in support for reparations, despite implementation doubts

By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — A new study from Princeton University, in partnership with Liberation Ventures, offers a comprehensive look at

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Consumers caught in illegal junk fee traps to receive $48M

By Charlene Crowell Contributing Writer The nation’s largest corporate landlord for single-family home rentals was fined $48 million by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for

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Biden-Harris administration unveils major new steps to curb gun violence and save lives executive order
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America today, marking a significant escalation ...
Groups release ‘Black Values Survey’ with in-depth look at African-Americans in swing states
By Ken Coleman Contributing Writer (Special from Michigan Advance) — Three nonprofits earlier this month released findings of a study that analyzes segments or values clusters within the Black community in three ...
US House votes to repeal Biden auto emissions rule
By Jacob Fischler Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House voted, 215-191, on September 20 to roll back an Environmental Protection Agency rule strengthening standards for air pollution from car and ...
Black operatives reportedly furious over Kamala Harris campaign’s spending decisions
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Black Democratic operatives and minority-owned firms are raising alarms over spending practices in Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. They accuse the campaign ...
US House passes ‘anti-woke’ bill aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed
By Shauneen Miranda Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — A GOP measure barring accrediting organizations from requiring colleges and universities to adopt diversity, equity and inclusion policies as a condition of accreditation passed ...
Mississippi River mayors agree to unify ports from the Corn Belt to the coast
By Delaney Dryfoos, The Lens and Elise Plunk, The Illuminator Contributing Writers (lailluminator.com) — Mayors from 10 states along the Mississippi River convened in Louisiana’s capital this week to announce a cooperative ...
La.’s former labor secretary lands job with Biden admin.
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Ava Cates, former secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, is taking a job in President Joe Biden’s administration as a regional administrator for the U.S. ...
Advocates take on voter disinformation ahead of November elections
By Benjamin Barber Contributing Writer (Special from Facing South) — The sharp increase in online disinformation since 2016 has been challenging for local, state, or national electoral institutions.

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