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Democrats failure at federal level causes catastrophic losses in Virginia, elsewhere

National, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Politics, Stacey M. Brown, Stacy Brown / By aframnews

By: Stacy M. Brown Election night proved as much an indictment on current Democratic leadership and the party’s inability to pass meaningful legislation. It also was a show of strength by Republicans as they continue to unite after former President Donald Trump’s resounding loss in the 2020 election cycle. In a state that President Joe …

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COMMENTARY: Trump’s Housing Announcement Seen as So Racist, “It’s ‘Not Even A Dog Whistle Anymore’

#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Commentary, Community, Economy, Featured, Government, Law, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, NNPA Special - NNPA Black Voter Drive, Politics, Stacy Brown / By aframnews

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I am happy to inform all of the people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream that you will no longer be bothered or financially hurt by having low-income housing built in your neighborhood,” the president tweeted. Trump continued to brag about the move during a campaign stop in Midland, Texas.

NAACP Sues U.S. Education Secretary Over COVID-19 School Money

#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Commentary, Community, Derrick Johnson, Education, Government, NAACP, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Politics, Stacy Brown / By aframnews

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The NAACP formally filed a lawsuit in federal court in Washington, D.C., accusing DeVos of illegally changing the rules for allocating $13.2 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) money to benefit wealthy private k-12 schools.

WATCH: “The Risk is Considerable!” — Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses the Impact and Severity of COVID-19 Disparities in African Americans

#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Community, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Featured, Government, Health, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Politics, Stacy Brown, Video / By aframnews

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Fauci has at times found himself at odds with President Donald Trump. For example, earlier this year, the president announced that he would withdraw U.S. funding and support for the World Health Organization (WHO). However, Dr. Fauci told BlackPressUSA that he still maintains a close relationship with the organization.

With 150,000 Dead and Polls in Free Fall, Trump Seeks a Culture War

#NNPA BlackPress, Commentary, Community, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Economy, Featured, Government, Health, Lauren Victoria Burke, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Coronavirus Task Force, NNPA Newswire, Politics / By aframnews

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Trump’s poll numbers indicate he will have an uphill battle defeating Joe Biden. In 2016, Hillary Clinton lost the electoral college but won the popular vote over Trump by 2.8 million votes. Trump’s poll numbers in vital battleground states are in freefall and he continues to ratchet up conflict in the U.S. in what appears to be an attempt to drive bring out Republican base voters.

Biden Surrogates Tout ‘Plan for America’

#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Commentary, Community, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Featured, Government, Health, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, NNPA Special - NNPA Black Voter Drive, Politics, Stacey M. Brown, Stacy Brown / By aframnews

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Staging frequent media briefings where surrogates tout Biden’s message remains a regular occurrence of the campaign. On Tuesday, July 21, former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, championed Biden’s plan.

WATCH: Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) Talks VP Candidacy, Blasts Trump for Pardons

#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Commentary, Community, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Featured, Government, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, NNPA Special - NNPA Black Voter Drive, Politics, Stacey M. Brown, Stacy Brown, Video / By aframnews

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Demings heads Biden’s list of potential running mates along with CBC Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.), former Georgia State Rep. Stacey Abrams, Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, former U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice and a couple of others.

3 most powerful signs – PEACE, BLACK POWER, WHITE POWER

Culture, National, News / By aframnews

One hand, one sign, one message and a million different meanings depending on who you are or what stage of WOKE you’re in, but SIGNS we silently “throw up” give a glimpse into the windows of our souls. So, are you paying attention?

NFL Will Play Black National Anthem at Games

#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Business, Community, Featured, National, News, NNPA Newswire, Sports, Stacey M. Brown, Stacy Brown / By aframnews

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The NFL remains at the forefront of the new understanding, and now they’ve taken that knowledge, and, in an unprecedented decision, the league announced it would play Lift Every Voice and Sing – the Black National Anthem – before every opening day game this year. The performance of the song will occur before “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the NFL said. The league’s season opener is scheduled for September 10, with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Houston Texans.

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Democrats failure at federal level causes catastrophic losses in Virginia, elsewhere

COMMENTARY: Trump’s Housing Announcement Seen as So Racist, “It’s ‘Not Even A Dog Whistle Anymore’

NAACP Sues U.S. Education Secretary Over COVID-19 School Money

WATCH: “The Risk is Considerable!” — Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses the Impact and Severity of COVID-19 Disparities in African Americans

With 150,000 Dead and Polls in Free Fall, Trump Seeks a Culture War

3 most powerful signs – PEACE, BLACK POWER, WHITE POWER

NFL Will Play Black National Anthem at Games

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