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Dr Mable John – Joy in Jesus Ministries
A former R&B vocalist, she is the sister of the late-great Little Willie John. When she embarked on her singing career, she received a bit of advice from her already famous brother. “Either be a star or pack your bags and go home”. Mable heeded his advice; she is indeed a star. During […]
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Drew Dorsey – New Media Monday
Drew Dorsey is an online personality for Clevver Media. She just graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Communications Studies, and a Minor in Journalism. She started her media career as an intern on The Front Page Show.
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America’s Painful Journey From Prejudice To Greatness In Women’s Gymnastics
Before 9:00 a.m. on a Tuesday morning in August, APEX Gymnastics in Leesburg, Virginia, is already filled with dozens of budding gymnasts. The three-year-olds, dressed in leotards still too big for them and with ponytails that won’t stay up, bounce on the trampoline, while the intermediate-level girls laugh amongst themselves as they put chalk […]
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SAJI Yoga Mind Gem
Affirmation Today, accept the truth of who I am matters. I now chose to live on purpose with celebration of my greatness. I willingly embrace love from seen and unseen places, healing my fear of change. I open my heart and mind to the unique expression of my truth, making it safe to receive miracles […]
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Why some whites are waking up to racism
Not long ago, Becky Deen Tai would never have imagined herself attending a civic meeting about police officers’ treatment of African Americans. She’d grown up a white girl in a family with roots in the Deep South, and only recently had become “more aware of how unaware I am,” she said, later recalling her […]
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Obama Just Granted Hundreds Of Drug Offenders Freedom. Dozens Would Have Died Behind Bars.
WASHINGTON ― President Barack Obama on Wednesday commuted the sentences of 214 federal prisoners who were incarcerated on drug charges. The White House said the announcement meant Obama had commuted 562 sentences, more than the past nine presidents combined. Of that group, 67 had been given life sentences, meaning that up until Wednesday they were living […]
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Scott Swenson – Vice President for Communications
Scott B. Swenson is the Vice President for Communications for Common Cause. He oversees strategic communications and messaging for the national organization and is working to integrate that with the work being done on the front-lines of democracy in the organization’s 35 state affiliates. http://www.commoncause.org/about/staff-directory/scott-swenson.html Phone: 202.736.5713 Email: sswenson@commoncause.org Twitter: @SBSwenson
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Over 50 Black Organizations Released A Joint Platform That Goes Beyond Police Reform
WASHINGTON ― A collective of over 50 black activist organizations released a detailed policy platform on Monday outlining a plan to “advance black liberation” that includes education reform, reparations and abolition of the death penalty. “A Vision For Black Lives: Policy Demands For Black Power, Freedom, and Justice” has 40 policy priorities, six platform demands and […]
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Thousands In Australia Protest After Videos Showing Prison Abuse Of Aboriginal Teens Surface
The head of the Australian commission responsible for investigating the abuse of indigenous children in detention resigned on Monday, after rallies for indigenous rights swept the country over the weekend. Thousands of people protested for the rights of indigenous people in major cities across Australia, after video surfaced showing the abuse of Aboriginal teens at […]
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North Carolina Voter ID Law Targeted African-Americans, Appeals Court Rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Friday struck down a North Carolina law that required voters to show photo identification when casting ballots, ruling that it intentionally discriminated against African-American residents. The ruling, a victory for rights advocates that will enable thousands of people to vote more easily, is also likely to be seen […]
