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Published on 11:02 GMT

The black American dilemma

The black American dilemma comes down to an either/or choice — either take on the awesome responsibilities of the citizen, or continually complain about institutional racism and the denied rights of the second-class citizen.Either emulate statesmen and …

Source: Washington Examiner - Right-wing
Published on 03:28 GMT

Country town of Maitland, NSW erupts as artist Osvaldo Budet labels statue of African-American boy on main street for ...

A statue of a 'little black boy' which has been on the main street of an Australian country town for 150 years is at the centre of a furious row over an art installation's claims it is racist. The statue, colloquially known as Jocko, is an …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Library of Virginia to present virtual talk on the insurance-industrial complex of slavery

RICHMOND, Va. – The Library of Virginia will present "The Insurance-Industrial Complex of Slavery," a virtual talk by Virginia Humanities HBCU Fellow Michelle Oliver, a financial genealogist, preservation strategist and public history researcher …

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Published on Aug 7, 2026

Vinton’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan wins Virginia Award Plan of the Year

The Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Virginia) named the Town of Vinton as the recipient of the 2026 Virginia Award for a locality with a population under 100,000 for its Vinton 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The chapter’s awards …

Source: The Vinton Messenger - Virginia - Neutral
Published on 11:26 GMT

At 250 Years, America’s Promise Depends on the Freedom of Black Voters | Opinion

As America marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, we should ask not only how far our democracy has come, but whether we are still living up to its most fundamental promise: that every eligible citizen has an equal voice at the ballot box. At a time …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on 13:54 GMT

Why Shiloh Hendrix, the racial slur hurler, may win an appeal to overturn her disorderly conduct conviction

ROCHESTER — On the first day of her trial, masked defenders of Shiloh Hendrix, the white woman found guilty of misdemeanor disorderly conduct last month in connection with using a racial slur, unveiled a banner in front of the Olmsted County Government …

Source: Post-Bulletin - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on 15:22 GMT

Villains of Judea: Emanuel Celler

The man who turned America into a real-life Mos Eisley Cantina. On October 3, 1965, Lyndon Johnson sat at a table at the base of the Statue of Liberty and signed the Hart-Celler Act, formally known as the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, erasing …

Source: The Occidental Observer - Right-wing
Published on 03:00 GMT

University dress code expectation creates much ado about appropriate etiquette

Du-rags don’t belong here. And let’s ban the bonnets, too. Welcome to Tuskegee, the dawn of a new season and refined dress code — at least when students are in certain “public and professional” spaces, including classrooms. Edicts about what to wear and …

Source: The Journal Gazette - Indiana - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Steven Greenhut: Trump’s futile attempts to put happy spin on all U.S. history

SACRAMENTO — My wife and I still chuckle about the time we toured the battlefield in Petersburg, Virginia, where 100,000 Union forces led by Ulysses S. Grant laid siege to 20,000 Confederate soldiers led by Robert E. Lee. It was the longest battle of the …

Source: Orange County Register - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Delaware Gives Black Voters New Protections Against Election Discrimination

Sign Up for Everything's Political Get our free politics and culture newsletter delivered to your inbox every other Thursday. WILMINGTON, Delaware — Wearing his Sunday best, Corey Gordon Jr. drove 30 minutes to Shiloh Baptist Church in Wilmington, …

Source: Capital B News - Left-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Awards $3 Million to Preserve Historic Black Places Across the U.S.

(Black PR Wire) The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announced $3 million in preservation funding for 27 historic sites and organizations across the United States through its annual …

Source: North Dallas Gazette - Texas - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Betty J. Wilson, celebrated South Jersey teacher, singer, and poet, has died at 92

Listen to article • 0:00 min Betty J. Wilson, 92, of Cherry Hill, celebrated longtime South Jersey teacher, singer, poet, mentor, community advocate, volunteer, and two-time chapter president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., died Thursday, July 16, of …

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Which Iconic American Historical Sites To Visit — And Which To Skip — Before Summer Ends

Trying to fit in a few last America 250 field trips before school starts? Take a look at the Heritage Guide to Historic Sites for guidance and view the new special report that summarizes its findings. The guide pinpoints and evaluates places that form …

Source: The Federalist - Right-wing
Published on Aug 1, 2026

Virginia Senate Primary: David Williams on Debt & Affordability

David Williams enlisted in the Navy in Norfolk, became a Marine Corps infantry officer with two combat tours in Iraq, served as a State Department diplomat, and rose to CIA Chief of Station. Now the combat veteran and intelligence officer is running in …

Source: Potomac Local - Virginia - Right-wing
Published on Aug 1, 2026

Virginia Gov. Spanberger has restored voting rights for 66,000 people with past felony convictions

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Friday that she has restored voting rights for 66,085 people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to vote due to past felony convictions. This constitutes a dramatic reversal of former Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s …

Source: Democracy Docket - Left-wing
Published on Jul 27, 2026

Activists rally to support the passage of ballot question three to automatically restore felon rights in Virginia

WAYNESBORO — When Uhuru Rowe was 18 years old, he admits he made a mistake. He participated in a robbery in Richmond that led to the death of two people, and, for a long time, it looked like Rowe, who was sentenced to 93 years in prison, would spend the …

Source: Daily News-Record - Virginia - Center-left
Published on Aug 7, 2026

10 Can’t-Miss Works at “A Nation of Artists”

Guides The sprawling exhibition spans nearly 1,000 works across two museums. We asked its curators where you should start. “A Nation of Artists” spans two museums with nearly 1,000 works of art. There’s a time each August — somewhere between the 10th …

Source: Philadelphia Magazine - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Amid current battles, Dems look ahead to 2028

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, speaks to the press at the California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento on election night, Nov. 4, 2025, after the passage of Proposition 50, the redistricting …

Source: Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C - Gov't Institution
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Election results show mass movements can beat corporate cash and lobbyists

Abdul El-Sayed with voters on the morning after winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Detroit. | Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP DETROIT—Primary election results Aug. 4 showed corporate donors—as well …

Source: People's World - Left-wing

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 04:42 GMT

AACUC Annual Conference Celebrates Leadership, Legacy and Bold Action Across the Credit Union Movement

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 450 credit union executives, emerging leaders, industry partners and retirees gathered for the African-American Credit Union Coalition’s (AACUC) 2026 Annual Conference, a four- …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

MARTHA'S VINEYARD AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FINAL DAYS OF PROGRAMMING

OAK BLUFFS, MA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARTHA'S VINEYARD AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FINAL DAYS OF PROGRAMMING STAR POWER, EVENTS AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUE AT …

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Published on July 29, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Black History Blooms at Southampton African American Museum’s Annual Fundraiser

The annual fundraiser honored community leadership while supporting the museum’s exhibitions, programs and continued growth NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM), brought …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 09:07 GMT

U.S., SETAF-AF Soldiers validate first Liberian drill sergeant cadre in Careysburg

VICENZA, Italy — A mobile training team of U.S. Soldiers trained and validated 27 new Liberian drill sergeants at Camp Sande Ware in Careysburg, Liberia, June 1–21, establishing a baseline to develop future forces for the Armed Forces of Liberia. The …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

Fibroid Fighters Foundation Honors Health Leaders Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez and Vanessa L. Gibson with 2026 Flora Award

Urban Health Plan CEO and Bronx Borough President recognized for their leadership in expanding access to healthcare and addressing community health needs. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fibroid Fighters …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

Library of Virginia to present virtual talk on the insurance-industrial complex of slavery

RICHMOND, Va. – The Library of Virginia will present "The Insurance-Industrial Complex of Slavery," a virtual talk by Virginia Humanities HBCU Fellow Michelle Oliver, a financial genealogist, preservation strategist and public history researcher …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 13:20 GMT

Optus Financial Corporation and M&F Bancorp Announce Transformative Partnership Creating Premier African-American Bank

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, SC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Columbia, South Carolina, based Optus Financial Corporation (“Optus”), parent company of Optus Bank, and Durham, North Carolina, based M&F Bancorp, Inc. (“MFBP …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on August 6, 2026 - 18:31 GMT

2025-108 California Community Colleges Reserve Funds

August 6, 2026 2025‑108 The Governor of California President pro Tempore of the Senate Speaker of the Assembly State Capitol Sacramento, California 95814 Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders: As directed by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, my office …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

AquaCurve Shares Guest-Ready Pool Lounger Layout Ideas for Weekend Backyard Pools

The guidance explains how shallow-water loungers and a matching side table can support reading, conversation, family visits and weekend pool use. HONG KONG, HONG KONG, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AquaCurve, an in-pool lounge chair brand focused …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Fitted Bassinet Sheet Brand Joey + Joan Launches Brand New Website

Joey + Joan's new website brings OEKO-TEX certified, perfectly fitted sheets to parents across the United States FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After 10 years on Amazon, a 4.8-star rating, and over 500,000 satisfied …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 23:10 GMT

VFS and Animation Career Review Renew Scholarship Partnership for 2026 – Offering Up to $145,000

For the second year, multiple scholarships will be awarded to aspiring animators to enrol in VFS’s globally recognized Animation programs. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Announcement Highlights: • The Animation Career …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 22:34 GMT

Brandywine Communities Announces Murray's Market as Anchor Tenant at 'The Brandywine' Building, Squirrel Hill

Murray Avenue Market, a 12,000 SF neighborhood grocery, will anchor "The Brandywine" in Squirrel Hill, filling the former Rite Aid space at Forbes and Murray. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 21:29 GMT

Kerivan-Lane Prepares to Launch Revamped Website for an Improved Home Comfort Experience

Kerivan-Lane announces its upcoming website revamp, designed to improve customer access to heating oil, propane, HVAC, plumbing, and home comfort services. NEEDHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kerivan-Lane, a trusted …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 21:26 GMT

Peck Law Group Calls Attention to Elder Abuse Risks Facing America’s Growing Senior Population

California Advocate Steven Peck, Esq. Urges Families to Recognize the Warning Signs Before Another Loved One Becomes a Victim LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America is growing older. Every day, thousands …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 21:05 GMT

Adega Gaucha Marks Five Years of Brazilian Churrasco and Hospitality in Orlando

The Brazilian steakhouse celebrated its original restaurant with a milestone event honoring the guests, team members and Orlando community behind its growth. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adega Gaucha Brazilian …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:48 GMT

Mt. Shasta Spiritual Tours Highlights 2026 Sacred Tours, Retreats, and Guided Activations

Led by Paul of Venus and supported by guides and facilitators, the company offers small-group spiritual experiences shaped by Mount Shasta’s sacred tradition MOUNT SHASTA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mt. Shasta …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

Burlington Couple to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro to Support CAMH and Inspire Community Resilience

Climbing Higher Together invites the community to Sponsor a Meter, join the 5,895 Challenge, and support CAMH while celebrating resilience BURLINGTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every day, people across Burlington are …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:34 GMT

VibeBoost, Inc. Announces Official Launch From Miami With Digital-First Wellness Strategy

Miami-based company launches a digital-first wellness brand focused on consumer education, accessibility and measured growth. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VibeBoost, Inc. today announced the official launch of …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:07 GMT

Portsmouth to Become a National Destination Celebrating Black Women’s Legacy Through Historic Museum Initiative

The new effort aims to preserve, honor, and elevate the stories of black women whose leadership continues to shape generations. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Black women’s stories have long been the foundation …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Documentary About Life and Work of Kenneth Ring, Ph.D., to Premiere August 26 at Near-Death Experience Conference

Embraced by the Light Author Betty Eadie to Speak Just Ahead of Film Screening DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new film chronicling the life and work of pioneering near-death experience researcher and author Kenneth …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:53 GMT

Adega Gaucha’s Three Florida Restaurants Earn OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards in 2026

Guest-driven recognition across Orlando, Kissimmee and Deerfield Beach highlights the Brazilian steakhouse brand’s consistent hospitality and dining experience. ORLANDO; KISSIMMEE; DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

NoMa in Color Returns September 11–18, Bringing 16 New Murals to the Neighborhood

Annual mural festival selects 17 artists from more than 150 applicants; public invited to celebrate new public art at free Color Jam event on September 18 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NoMa Business …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:51 GMT

Ernie O'Connell to Appear on Love Experts

FL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ernie O'Connell, a licensed mental health therapist specializing in sex, kink, and safe consensual exploration of fantasies, is set to appear on Love Experts, where she will share …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:45 GMT

BajaMate Announces Revolutionary New Website Launch amidst Huge Growth for 'Product of the Year Award' and Pool Products

BajaMate continues to redefine the luxury pool industry with award-nominated stainless steel pool sleeves, in-pool umbrella stabilizers and Baja shelf adapter. CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BajaMate, a rapidly …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:41 GMT

Art for Earth Webinar

The Art for Earth: Climate Creativity Lab 2026 is a joint initiative of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, implemented under the framework of "Je Create: Culture and Innovation for a Sustainable …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:41 GMT

Strengthening Digital Skills for Ethiopia's TVET System

The workshop brought together policymakers, TVET leaders, researchers, regional representatives, and development partners to validate findings that will inform future policies, capacity development, and investments aimed at strengthening digital skills …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:41 GMT

Advance Climate-Smart Education for Pastoralist Communities

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28 July 2026 – Ethiopia is advancing efforts to build more climate-resilient and inclusive education systems for pastoralist communities through the Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI), a global initiative implemented …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:41 GMT

Indigenous practitioners work with UNESCO to revitalize languages

During her traineeship, Danika reflected on the importance of ensuring that Indigenous voices remain central to decision-making processes affecting their languages and communities. She supported a mapping exercise of Indigenous Peoples and organizations …

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