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Respect for Marriage Act Passes in U.S. House with Help from Bay Area Representatives

By Sarah Clemens, Oakland Post Intern The House passed the Respect for Marriage Act on July 19, 2022. The bill, which was originally introduced in 2009,...

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The Right to Vote

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How to Talk About the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) & Motivate Voters

“From the earliest days until now, the AFRO has chronicled our lives from the end of Reconstruction through the Jim Crow Era, the Niagara Movement, World War I, the Harlem Renaissance, the Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the first Black U.S. president and vice president, a global health and economic pandemic, and our path forward,” said Maryland Democratic Congressman Kweisi Mfume.

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Celebrities, Politicians and a Host of Dignitaries Help Celebrate the AFRO’s 130th Anniversary

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Throughout the years, the AFRO has been a leading voice in the Black community, serving as a reliable source of news and information...

According to reports, the average U.S. corporation’s after-tax profit margin is around 16 percent. In traditional recessions, the rate drops down to single digits.

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Fearing a Recession, Many Express Misgivings about a Looming Downturn

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The United States currently has certain interim policies and tools, such as automatic stabilizers like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Unemployment Insurance...

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William Wells Brown, Personifying the American Dream

By Tamara Shiloh The minstrel shows of the early 19th century are believed by some to be the roots of Black theatre. However, they were written,...

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COMMENTARY: The Power of the Vote

By Richard Johnson The Formally Incarcerated Giving Back (FIGB) org. is launching a voter drive to protect and encourage democratic participation while seeking educational, economic as...

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LIVE – Let It Be Known @ 7:30am ET – Episode 7

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LIVE – Let It Be Known @ 7:30am ET – Episode 11

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Miami Artist Unveils Mural Honoring NNPA President and Civil Rights Leader Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

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Children's Defense Fund President Dr. Starsky Wilson joins #LetItBeKnown

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Shauntae E. Lewis joins #LetItBeKnown

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LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN — MON. 7.12.21 7:30AM ET

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LIVE! – #LET IT BE KNOWN: DR. JOHN WARREN & KATRINA H. HAMILTON — TUES. 10.12.21 7:30AM EDT

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School District Security Violently Clashes with Parents, Community at Parker Elementary School

By Ken Epstein Oakland Unified School District security officers arrived at Parker Elementary School in East Oakland on Thursday, Aug. 4 to change the locks and...

During the weeklong Zillow HBCU Housing Hackathon, beginning September 9, students will learn about the real estate industry, Zillow offerings, housing data, and various application programming interfaces.

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PRESS ROOM: Zillow and UNCF open registration for HBCU Hackathon

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The first Zillow HBCU Housing Hackathon, in 2021, drew 150 students, representing 17 HBCUs. A team of four Morehouse College students won first...

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The Long-Awaited Grand Opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The museum will educate visitors by showcasing the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Jackie and Rachel Robinson, and not just their role in...

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Oakland Post: Week of August 10 – August 16, 2022

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