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Sen. Kamala Harris makes history as Joe Biden’s VP pick
California Sen. Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s choice for vice president.
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George Floyd family unveils hologram memorial at Confederate sites
The George Floyd Foundation and Change.org will unveil ‘A Monumental Change: The George Floyd Hologram Memorial Project’ in Richmond, Virginia.
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Reopening the schools: whether and how
There’s a lot to consider in reopening schools in September.
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Joy Reid proves she’s ready for primetime
With her new show, Joy Reid becomes the only Black woman currently holding down a primetime slot on network news.
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Local healthcare workers join nation-wide strike for more sick pay, respect
‘We’ve been bargaining for six months and management just doesn’t seem to want to negotiate.’
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White House privately warns Mpls. and 10 other cities to take ‘aggressive’ action in COVID-19 fight
The White House Coronavirus Task Force privately warned 11 cities to aggressively fight COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Gov. Walz signs Minnesota Police Accountability Act
The bill signing follows weeks of advocacy from Minnesotans across the state who have called for reform after the death of George Floyd.
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Legendary civil rights activist C.T. Vivian dies at 95
‘We’ve lost a founder of modern America, a pioneer who shrunk the gap between reality and our constitutional ideals of equality and freedom.’
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Beloved civil rights icon John Lewis dies at age 80
Congressman and iconic civil rights champion John Lewis died at the age of 80.
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Trump Administration rescinds proposed visa rules on international students after multi-state lawsuit
The Trump Administration rescinded its rules that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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PHOTOS | Man who ‘had to do something’ completes 1,000-mile mission
Powered by righteous indignation and a trusty walking stick, Terry Willis embarked June 2 on a 1,000-mile walk from Alabama to Minnesota.
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Terry Willis to complete 1000-mile walk in Minnesota on Sunday
On Sunday, July 12, Terry Willis will complete his 1000-mile walk at 38th Street and Chicago Ave., the site of the George Floyd memorial.
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Judge issues gag order in George Floyd case
A judge issued a gag order in the George Floyd case, citing concern that pre-trial publicity could hinder the fairness of the trial.
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Blackout Tuesday aims to strengthen the Black dollar
Today is Blackout Tuesday, a day organized for Black Americans, people of color and allies to collectively assert and harness their spending power.
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Tentative trial date set for next year for former officers charged in George Floyd’s death
The four fired MPD officers charged in the death of George Floyd appeared in court on Monday.
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America’s Black female mayors face dual crises of COVID-19 and protests–but these women are used to uphill battles
Seven of the nation’s largest cities now have Black female mayors.
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From grandfather to grandson, the lessons of the Tulsa race massacre
The Tulsa race riots of 1921 are something many have read about, but for Gregory Fairchild, the event was part of his family lore.
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Black Business Spotlight: CURLS
The alliance will help level the playing field for Black store owners.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s father dies due to coronavirus complications
‘No words can describe what he meant to me and all who knew and loved him.’