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Biden makes history, chooses Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate

By Hazel Trice Edney Contributing Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) — Democratic presidential candidate Joseph “Joe” Biden has announced his selection of U.S. Sen. Kamala D. Harris as

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New report released on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day shows workplace decline

(Black Enterprise via Defender News Service) — A new report released on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the day Black women must work until to

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Almost 80% of employees say Veterans Affairs has a racism problem
(Black Enterprise via Defender News Service) — Almost 80 percent of employees at Veterans Affairs believe racism is a serious and wide-ranging issue at the agency.
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Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate
// // // Joe Biden has chosen Kamala Harris as his running mate. “I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked [Kamala Harris] — a fearless fighter for the ...
America’s oldest Muslim organization hosts virtual forum on Police Reform
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer On August 5, America’s oldest Muslim organization, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, held a virtual forum on police reform called “Policing: Reform or Re-form?”
New DNA study offers insight into the horrific story of the trans-Atlantic slave trade
(Special from CNN via Defender News Service) — A groundbreaking study of the genetics of Black Americans highlighted lesser known aspects of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Report: Police committed 125 human rights violations during Floyd protests
(Defender News Service) — Police in the U.S. committed 125 human rights violations in response to George Floyd protests, according to a new report from Amnesty International.
Health care workers of color nearly twice as likely as whites to get COVID-19
By Christina Jewett Contributing Writer (khn.org) — Health care workers of color were more likely to care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, more likely to report using inadequate or reused ...
Officials stress importance of census for minority communities
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer The 2020 census is underway and leaders are emphasizing the importance of citizens’ response so cities can receive adequate funding for many important government programs and benefits.
In this 2016 photo, the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) is seen discussing voting rights at the U.S. Capitol.
John Lewis’ final fight to restore the Voting Rights Act
By Benjamin Barber Contributing Writer (Special from Facing South) — As the month of July drew to an end, amidst a gathering of onlookers and mourners, a casket bearing the body of ...

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