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Rev. Jamal Bryant’s Target Boycott Mobilizes 150,000

Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant’s national boycott of Target has gained significant traction, with over 150,000 participants and more than 100 Black vendors withdrawing their products from the retailer. The campaign, launched in response to Target’s rollback of DEI commitments, has contributed to a $2 billion decrease in the company’s value. Bryant calls on the Black community to stay engaged, emphasizing the power of collective economic action.
#JamalBryant #TargetBoycott #BlackEconomicPower #SocialJustice #DEI #CorporateAccountability #BuyBlack
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NJGPOD S1E4: Wayne Lynch on Policing in America and Reform in Virginia

Wayne Lynch, a juvenile intake officer and advocate, joins NJGPOD to discuss police reform and justice following the tragic loss of his son, Donovon Lynch, in a Virginia Beach police shooting. He shares insights on law enforcement challenges, accountability, and the urgent need for systemic change.
#WayneLynch #JusticeForDonovon #PoliceReform #Accountability #NJGPOD #DWLFoundation #VirginiaBeach #EndPoliceViolence #CommunityJustice #Transparency
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Part Three: BHM SERIES – Dorothy Bolden Activist, Union Founder

Dorothy Bolden, a lifelong domestic worker, turned her experiences into a movement that uplifted thousands. By founding the Domestic Workers’ Union, she fought for better wages, labor rights, and voter registration, leaving a lasting impact on the civil rights and labor movements.
#DorothyBolden #BlackHistory #LaborRights #WomensRights #UnionStrong #CivilRights #DomesticWorkers #VotingRights
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Dr. King In 1960: “Keep Moving From This Mountain”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1960 speech, “Keep Moving From This Mountain,” resonates today as Black voter turnout faces new challenges, echoing the momentum and setbacks of the civil rights movement.
#MLK #BlackVoterTurnout #CivilRights #KeepMoving #VotingRightsAct #ShelbyCounty #BlackHistory #SpelmanCollege
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Black Faith Leaders Regroup to Strengthen Disappointed Voters

African-American faith leaders urge resilience, faith, and renewed activism following the 2024 election, emphasizing unity across racial and political lines while confronting systemic issues like racism and sexism.
#BlackFaithLeaders #2024Election #FaithAndPolitics #KamalaHarris #DonaldTrump #Resilience #PoliticalActivism
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This Website Helps You Locate Black Doctors

Discover how the revamped “Find a Black Doctor” website connects patients with Black physicians to improve health outcomes.
#BlackDoctors #HealthEquity #BlackPatientCare #FindABlackDoctor #RepresentationMatters #HealthDisparities #JacksonHeartStudy
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Mississippi Senate Being Sued For Underpaying Black Attorney

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Mississippi State Senate, accusing it of underpaying Black attorney Kristie Metcalfe. The lawsuit claims Metcalfe received half the salary of her white colleagues, violating the Civil Rights Act’s provisions against racial discrimination in the workplace.
#RacialDiscrimination #PayEquity #KristieMetcalfe #CivilRights #WorkplaceEquality #MississippiSenate #TitleVII
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Blyden Library Celebrates 103-Year Legacy & Famous Namesake

The Blyden Branch Library celebrates 103 years of serving Norfolk, honoring its rich history and the legacy of its namesake, Edward W. Blyden, a pioneer of Pan-Africanism. A special ceremony at the Historic Attucks Theater highlighted the library’s continued impact on the community.
#BlydenLibrary #NorfolkHistory #PanAfricanism #BlackHistory #PublicLibrary #CommunityLegacy #AttucksTheater
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NSU Hosts U.S. Senatorial Debate

Norfolk State University hosted a live, televised debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao on October 2. The candidates addressed key issues before a packed audience, moderated by WAVY-TV-10.
#VirginiaPolitics #NSU #TimKaine #HungCao #SenatorialDebate #VirginiaElections2024 #WAVYTV
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Black History Museum of Virginia Added To Nat’l Civil Rights Sites

Richmond’s Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia has been added to a prestigious national network of civil rights sites, highlighting its significant role in preserving and sharing the history of Black Americans.
#BlackHistoryMuseum #CivilRightsHistory #RichmondVA #CulturalHeritage #VirginiaHistory
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