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Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-Day Target ‘Fast’ Gains Momentum
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Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-Day Target ‘Fast’ Gains Momentum

February 12, 2025

Written by Stacy M. Brown Dr. Jamal Bryant, the influential pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in metro Atlanta, is leading a 40-day fast—or boycott—of Target in response to the retailer’s decision to phase out its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Bryant is calling for 100,000 people to sign a petition and halt their spending at Target as a direct challenge to what he describes as the company’s retreat from its commitments to Black businesses and consumers. Target, headquartered in Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered in 2020, initially pledged $2 billion in investments to Black-owned businesses. However, Bryant

Trump’s Trade War Hits Black America Hardest as Tariffs Drive Up Costs
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Trump’s Trade War Hits Black America Hardest as Tariffs Drive Up Costs

February 5, 2025

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China—has sent shockwaves through global markets, sparking retaliatory measures from trade partners and raising concerns about the economic strain on American consumers. But for Black Americans, already facing disproportionate financial burdens, the fallout could be devastating. “Will there be some pain? Yes, maybe (and maybe not!),” Trump said in a statement. “But we will Make America Great Again, and it will all be worth the price that must be paid.” For many

Black Caucus Members Appointed to Leadership Roles in Calif. Legislature
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Black Caucus Members Appointed to Leadership Roles in Calif. Legislature

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌, California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌January 8, 2025

All 12 members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) have been assigned leadership roles in the State Senate and the State Assembly, according to separate statements issued by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister).

OUCH! This One Really Hurts. Vice President Kamala Harris Loses Her Bid to be America’s First Female President
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OUCH! This One Really Hurts. Vice President Kamala Harris Loses Her Bid to be America’s First Female President

Danny J. Bakewell, Jr., Executive EditorNovember 6, 2024

Over the past 107 days, the Kamala Harris for President campaign has been a roller coaster ride of emotions.  Following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race and his recommendation for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee, we have lived through the anxiety of “who will and who won’t support her?” From the overwhelming jubilation of the Democratic National Convention with Lil Jon leading the nomination process to Michelle Obama’s “My Black Job” speech, all culminated with Kamala Harris’ incredible acceptance speech. We also celebrated when beyond a shadow of a doubt, Kamala Harris dominated

Heather Hutt and Other Sentinel-endorsed Candidates Win Big in Local Races 
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Heather Hutt and Other Sentinel-endorsed Candidates Win Big in Local Races 

Staff and Wire Report November 6, 2024

    Several local candidates endorsed by the L.A. Sentinel scored victories in the Nov. 5 election.  Below are highlights of the winning races. Hutt Wins Full Term in L.A. City Council 10th District Seat Heather Hutt — the incumbent appointed to the L.A. City Council from District 10 after her predecessor, Mark Ridley-Thomas, was convicted on federal corruption charges — was headed for a full four-year term Wednesday, as she held a robust lead in her first time facing voters. In results as of early Nov. 6, Hutt led challenger Grace Yoo by a 23% margin. Hutt had 32,726

Black Candidates on Your Nov. 5 General Election Ballot 
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Black Candidates on Your Nov. 5 General Election Ballot 

Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black MediaOctober 30, 2024

As the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election approaches, a number of Black candidates are running for positions in the United States Congress, the State Senate, and the State Assembly. If elected, they would collectively represent a larger proportion of elected officials at the state level than California’s Black population of about 6.5%.  

KAMALA HARRIS WILL BE AMERICA’S 47th PRESIDENT
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KAMALA HARRIS WILL BE AMERICA’S 47th PRESIDENT

Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. Executive EditorOctober 30, 2024

With only five days remaining until election day, many news pundits are calling the 2024 Presidential Race “too close to call.”  But be clear, the choice is simple – the choice should and must be Vice President Kamala Harris.