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COMMENTARY: An Informed Vote Is a Powerful Vote

AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEWS AND ISSUES – DALLAS — For African Americans, voting transcends simply choosing a name on a ballot, representing an opportunity to influence decisions affecting...

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COMMENTARY: Birthright Citizenship: The 14th Amendment Was America’s Answer to a Lie

ORLANDO ADVOCATE — The 14th Amendment was enacted to counter a historical "legal lie" that allowed the United States to deny membership to individuals born on...

People across the District are remembering Vernon Hawkins, an organizer, public servant and longtime advocate for Black Washington, who died on July 2. He was 87. (Courtesy photo)

Black History2 months ago

IN MEMORIAM: D.C. Mourns Vernon Hawkins, Organizer Who Helped Shape Five Decades of Black Civic Life

WASHINGTON INFORMER — Vernon Hawkins, a veteran organizer and public servant, died on July 2 at age 87. For over 50 years, Hawkins significantly influenced Washington...

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