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Black churches are a gift to the nation – to keep it going, we need more ‘bigheartedness’

By Wale Mafolasire Biden recently praised the Black church, saying the world would be a different place without their example. He described the institution as a gift to the nation. And he is absolutely correct.   As an entrepreneur and CEO with a mission to connect people to the causes that matter most to them so […]

Posted inBlack History

Democrats allocate $35 million for outreach, but overlook Black press in bid for diverse voter support

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire @StacyBrownMedia In what the Democratic Party is calling a bid to secure control of the U.S. House in the upcoming November elections, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has announced a $35 million investment in a comprehensive outreach initiative targeting Latino, Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian voters.  “Power […]

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Here’s what you should know about the marijuana pardons from President Joe Biden

By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Thousands of citizens now have the opportunity to clear their records of convictions relating to marijuana usage, to include simple and attempted possession charges.  This new opportunity was announced by President Biden ahead of the Christmas holiday on Dec. 22 and applies to all cases federally and in the District […]

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