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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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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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Jesse Jackson Jr. Seeks Hunter’s Advocacy For Non-Violent Felons

Jesse Jackson Jr. seeks Hunter Biden’s support for pardons for non-violent felons who have served their sentences, arguing for the need to end the stigma and legal barriers they continue to face. He calls for a full and unconditional pardon to help these “debt-paid” individuals rebuild their lives.
#JesseJacksonJr #HunterBiden #criminaljusticereform #pardonadvocacy #felonization #nonviolentfelons #civilrights #prisonreform #justiceforfelons #criminaljustice
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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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Former Ky. Officer Guilty In Breonna Taylor Death

Four years after the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a former Louisville police officer has been convicted of civil rights violations. Despite the conviction, questions persist about the delays in holding police accountable for killings involving Black victims.
#BreonnaTaylor #PoliceAccountability #JusticeForBreonna #BlackLivesMatter #CivilRights #PoliceBrutality #LouisvilleNews #JusticeSystem
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Harris Vs. Trump: A Tight And Historic Race

With only days left until Election Day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in one of the most closely watched races in history. As over 30 million Americans have already cast their votes, battleground states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia will be pivotal in determining the nation’s future.
#HarrisVsTrump #2024Election #BattlegroundStates #HistoricElection #Vote2024 #FirstBlackWomanPresident
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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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White House Initiative Celebrates 10 Years Of HBCU Elite Program

The White House Initiative on HBCUs marks its 10th anniversary by selecting 110 students from 77 institutions, including Virginia Union University, for the 2024 HBCU Scholars cohort. These students are recognized for their academic excellence, leadership potential, and community impact, reflecting the ongoing commitment to educational equity and diversity.
#HBCUScholars #BlackExcellence #HigherEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #HBCUs #VUU
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10 Local Black Churches & Sentara Partner To Fight High Blood Pressure

Sentara Healthcare and ten Black churches in Hampton Roads are partnering to tackle high blood pressure through a groundbreaking 18-month study. This initiative aims to reduce hypertension, a prevalent issue among congregants, with the help of at-home monitoring and community support.
#HealthEquity, #HypertensionAwareness, #BlackChurches, #SentaraHealthcare, #CommunityHealth, #HamptonRoads
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