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NAACP Partners with We Tv In Multi-Platform Effort to Underscore the Importance of Voting in the Mid-Term Election
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NAACP Partners with We Tv In Multi-Platform Effort to Underscore the Importance of Voting in the Mid-Term Election

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 11, 2018

NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization, today announced a partnership with WE tv, the #1 cable network for African-American viewers on Thursday nights, that encourages the channel’s viewers to make their voices heard by voting on November 6. The non-partisan effort features WE tv talent delivering the “get out the vote” message that underscores the importance of participating in the democratic process and emphasizes that together with the NAACP, WE make a difference.

Census Bureau Begins Jobs Recruiting Effort for 2020 Census
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Census Bureau Begins Jobs Recruiting Effort for 2020 Census

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 24, 2018

The 2020 Census Jobs website allows applicants to apply for a range of positions, including recruiting assistants, office operations supervisors, clerks, census field supervisors and census takers. The positions will be located across 248 Area Census Offices nationwide and offer flexible work hours, including daytime, evenings and weekends. 

Black Women of Los Angeles Represent at this Year’s Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C
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Black Women of Los Angeles Represent at this Year’s Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C

Niele Anderson, Staff WriterSeptember 20, 2018

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) recently held its 48thConference in Washington DC. For the first time in the foundation’s history, two senators — Senator Cory Booker (New Jersey) and Senator Kamala D. Harris (California) served as honorary co-chairs for the 48th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Historically, co-chairs have been members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Omarosa is Not Your Dog, Trump
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Omarosa is Not Your Dog, Trump

Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire ColumnistAugust 23, 2018

I am no fan of Omarosa Manigault Newman, the mononymous diva who dominates the airwaves whenever she wants to. Her new book, “Unhinged,” which I won’t read, is billed as a tell-all on “45’s” White House and its shenanigans. In making the rounds, “Omierosie” (my nickname for her) has played tapes that seem to corroborate at least some of her allegations about “45.” More importantly, her tapes are evidence that the game captured the hunter. In other words, Omierosie took a page from “45’s” book and trusted fewer people than even “45” did.

The Broad Announces 2019 Exhibitions Focusing on the Intersection of Art, Politics and Culture 
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The Broad Announces 2019 Exhibitions Focusing on the Intersection of Art, Politics and Culture 

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 20, 2018

The Broad announced its exhibition schedule for 2019, led by the exclusive West Coast presentation of the internationally acclaimed exhibition Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983, followed by Shirin Neshat: I Will Greet the Sun Again. Originated by The Broad, Shirin Neshat: I Will Greet the Sun Again launches the first major survey of the renowned multidisciplinary artist to take place on the West Coast. 

Man Who Challenged Black Family’s Use of Pool Loses Job
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Man Who Challenged Black Family’s Use of Pool Loses Job

Jonathan Drew, Associated PressJuly 12, 2018

On Facebook, Abhulimen accused Bloom of racial profiling: “This is a classic case of racial profiling in my half a million $$ neighborhood pool. This happened to me and my baby today. What a shame!!” A police news release noted that the postings were on the page of Jasmine Edwards, which is Abhulimen’s Facebook screen name.

NNPA Hosts National Black Parents’ Town Hall in Norfolk
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NNPA Hosts National Black Parents’ Town Hall in Norfolk

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA NewswireJuly 5, 2018

Panelists for the event, where questions and comments were discussed regarding the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), were Linda Langley Davis, the director of educational services for Hampton Roads, Inc.; Fred Smoot, a former Washington Redskins cornerback and motivational speaker; Rev. Dr. Kirk T. Houston, the founder and pastor of Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church; and Deidre Love, the executive director of the nonprofit Teens with a Purpose.

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Alleged Homeless ‘Dumping’ by Sheriff’s Department Under Examination

City News ServiceJune 15, 2018

The incident, which occurred on West 25th Street in San Pedro on Jan. 30, was shown by Buscaino on a large screen inside the council chamber and also posted to his YouTube and Facebook accounts. The councilman said the man was a “clear 5150 patient” — the term refers to an involuntary psychiatric hold — and that the incident occurred a few blocks over the border from Rancho Palos Verdes, which is patrolled by the LASD.