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Details: Written by Ashleigh Fields; Published: 12 July 2024

President Joe Biden (Photo: NNPA)

NNPA NEWSWIRE — President Joe Biden has successfully chartered the support of high-ranking Congress members with an endorsement from the Congressional Black Caucus. The group met with the leader virtually on Monday eager to learn more about a campaign comeback plan after turmoil sparked by the June 27 presidential debate.

Details: Written by LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press; Published: 11 July 2024

As he prepares to accept the Republican nomination for the third time, Donald Trump has promised to expand his coalition — and, in particular, to win over more of the nonwhite voters who largely rejected him during the 2020 election. But an AP analysis of two consecutive polls from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducted in June shows that about 7 in 10 Black Americans have a somewhat or very unfavorable view of Trump, as do about half of Hispanic Americans.

Details: Written by AP News; Published: 10 July 2024

Al Sharpton (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Announced Tuesday, the visit by Sharpton will come just days before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Dvontaye Mitchell died June 30 after guards held him down following a disturbance. Mitchell's death has invoked comparisons to the murder of George Floyd.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 10 July 2024

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In 2022, Crawford established his nonprofit, Flowing with Blessings organization, which provides free mobile shower trailers for Atlanta’s unhoused population. This initiative has been a beacon of hope for many struggling with housing issues, and Crawford has now extended that work to include laundry services, further enhancing the org’s offerings for those who need it the most.

Details: Written by WILL WEISSERT and BILL BARROW Associated Press; Published: 09 July 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

Kamala Harris is the best positioned to replace him as the party’s nominee. She is his most natural choice for an endorsement, and Biden's feelings would still carry weight in the party. She can also access his campaign funds and potentially solidify support among Black voters.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 09 July 2024

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The study, as reported by Duke Today, suggests that these coping mechanisms are not typically found in their white counterparts, highlighting the unique resilience cultivated through lived experiences of racial discrimination.

Details: Written by RYAN DOAN-NGUYEN Associated Press; Published: 08 July 2024

(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Millions of Americans are facing major heat waves with temperatures consistently exceeding 90 degrees. In big cities, the heat hits hardest for people of color and low-income residents.

Details: Written by SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 05 July 2024

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The funding marks a milestone in the state's efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination against Black Californians. Lawmakers are not considering widespread direct payments to Black Californians this year. However, the state Legislature is weighing other proposals.