Percival Duke is an American singer, composer and author based in Germany. This week, he discusses why the racist history of America cannot be ignored by Europeans seeking to understand “what went wrong in the United States.”
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Ben Crump speaks at NNPA Midwinter Training Conference
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump emphasized the importance of preserving the freedom and power of the Black press in his address at the NNPA Midwinter Training Conference, urging African Americans to challenge the status quo and fight against attempts to roll back civil rights and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Wisconsin elections official claims he’s done more for Black community than any White Republican
By Scott BauerThe Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission who has faced calls to resign after falsely declaring that former President Donald Trump won the state claimed Feb. 8 that he’s done more for Black people than any other White Republican. Bob Spindell, who is White, made […]
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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 […]
