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New York’s Attorney General Alleges Widespread Corruption at the NRA
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New York’s Attorney General Alleges Widespread Corruption at the NRA

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentAugust 14, 2020

New York Attorney general Letitia James alleges that the organization, its vice-president Wayne LaPierre, former CFO Wilson Phillips, former Chief of Staff and Executive Director of General Operations Joshua Powell, and Corporate Secretary and General Counsel John Frazer failed to manage the NRA’s funds and failed to follow numerous state and federal laws, contributing to the loss of more than $64 million in just three years for the NRA.

Biden Surrogates Tout ‘Plan for America’
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Biden Surrogates Tout ‘Plan for America’

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentAugust 6, 2020

Staging frequent media briefings where surrogates tout Biden’s message remains a regular occurrence of the campaign. On Tuesday, July 21, former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, championed Biden’s plan.

Black Workers More Likely to Face Retaliation for Raising Coronavirus Concerns
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Black Workers More Likely to Face Retaliation for Raising Coronavirus Concerns

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentJune 25, 2020

For instance, Amazon fired Black and brown workers who have organized to demand more substantial health and safety protections. Thousands of Instacart workers, many of whom are women of color, are reportedly waiting for face masks and hand sanitizer promised months ago.  Three out of every four Black workers who took the survey said they showed up to work during the pandemic even though they believed they might have been seriously risking their health or the health of family members. Less than half of white workers said they had done the same.

Joe Biden Takes Firm Stand Against Police Murder of George Floyd
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Joe Biden Takes Firm Stand Against Police Murder of George Floyd

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentJune 18, 2020

Between 2013 and 2019, police in the United States killed 7,666 people according to data provided by Mapping Police Violence, a research and advocacy group. The number of police killings in America disproportionately affects African Americans, who despite only making up 13 percent of the U.S. population, are two-and-a-half times as likely as whites to be killed by police.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Clarifies Message to Black America
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Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Clarifies Message to Black America

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentMay 28, 2020

As the Breakfast Club interview wrapped and a Biden aide said he was running short on time, Charlamagne asked the former vice president to stop by the studio when Biden returns to New York. 

“It’s a long way until November,” Charlamagne told Biden. “We’ve got more questions.” 

Biden replied, “You’ve got more questions?” “Well, I tell you what, if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for Trump or me, then you ain’t black.”  

Joe Biden’s Plan for Empowering Black America
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Joe Biden’s Plan for Empowering Black America

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentMay 7, 2020

Biden said he plans to hold financial institutions accountable for discriminatory practices in the housing market, and he will restore the federal government’s power to enforce settlements against discriminatory lenders. Additionally, the plan calls for Biden to strengthen and expand the Community Reinvestment Act to ensure that the nation’s bank and non-bank financial services institutions are serving all communities.

Biden Wants Michelle Obama as Veep
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Biden Wants Michelle Obama as Veep

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentApril 23, 2020

Tempering any enthusiasm of a Biden-Obama ticket, Biden added that, “I don’t think she has any desire to live near the White House again.” He concluded that it’s still too early to select a running mate

While Struggling Americans Await $1,200 Stimulus, Nation’s Wealthiest Reap Windfall
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While Struggling Americans Await $1,200 Stimulus, Nation’s Wealthiest Reap Windfall

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentApril 23, 2020

The $2.3 trillion coronavirus stimulus package includes a temporary tax change for individuals who make at least $1 million a year, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. The Joint Committee’s analysis shows 43,000 taxpayers in the highest income bracket, making more than $1 million a year, could save a combined $70 billion in taxes. Almost all benefits from the tax break go to people making more than $100,000 a year.

AARP and NNPA Join Forces for Riveting Webinar on Saving Black Lives During COVID-19 Pandemic
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AARP and NNPA Join Forces for Riveting Webinar on Saving Black Lives During COVID-19 Pandemic

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentApril 23, 2020

“People are stressed and worried, not only about caring for themselves but protecting and caring for someone in the home or someone long distance,” Choula stated. 

“It’s very important that there is increased conversation with nursing facilities through virtual visitation and phone calls, which is what AARP is advocating.”