Lauren Victoria Burke
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Seven Texas Police Officers Fired After Death of Jailed Black Man Marvin Scott
Seven sheriff’s officers in Collin County, Texas, were fired on April 1, apparently in connection with the death of 26-year-old…
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Record Number of Early Voters Could Decide Crucial Georgia Senate Races
The 3 million votes cast have broken the previous record for turnout in a Georgia runoff.
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WATCH: NNPA to Broadcast Live 2020 Election Night Coverage
Beginning at 7 p.m. EST, the Black Press will broadcast live over several social media channels on election night. Viewers…
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BURKE: Trump Stokes Race-Based Fears, Avoids Denouncing Violence
Trump's use of fear in an attempt to win the White House easily surpasses recent Republican presidents who have marketed…
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Harris Effect on Biden Campaign Evident as Debates Loom
The selection of Sen. Kamala Harris certainly drove excitement for base Democrats.
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Boseman Death Puts Focus on Colon Cancer and African Americans
The death of actor Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer at age 43 has brought new attention to the disease and…
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With 150,000 Dead and Polls in Free Fall, Trump Seeks a Culture War
With less than 100 days left until Election Day, President Donald Trump has increased his references to uncertainty around the…
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Restaurants in America Hit Hard by COVID-19 Face Uphill Battle to Return to Normal
The devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been particularly divesting to the restaurant and service industry.
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Civil Rights Leaders Urge African Americans to Stay Home as COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 60K
With the coronavirus death toll surpassing 60,000 during the last week of April, Black leaders in the U.S. have taken…
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Census Must Move Forward During COVID-19 Pandemic
Almost 40 percent of U.S. households have responded online to the census since March 10.
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