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On Wednesday, at the weekly policy news conference at the US Capitol, Mitch McConnell was asked if voters of color would be hurt if Democrats’ election legislation did not pass, and McConnell replied with:

McConnell’s statement implied that African Americans were not Americans. Which offended many people of color? He faced much backlash from his controversial statement, and at the end of the news conference, he returned to the mics, and clarified that he meant to say the omitted word was “all.” […]

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Cheryl A. Hickmon, beloved National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Passes

     She was an active member of the Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Delta Theta and a Golden Life Member. She served as national vice president, national secretary, eastern regional director, and south Atlantic regional representative for the organization. She also served as co-chair of the National Documents Review and Revision Task Force, co-chair of the National Leadership Academy, and president of the Hartford Alumnae Chapter and the Alpha Xi Chapter. […]

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The Charmettes of Broward County on the Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness

     During Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), The Broward County Chapter of Charmettes, ncorporated, organized under the direction of the chapter Vice President, Dr. Bennie Moultry, held the 2nd virtual Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast “Be Aware of The Risk Factors of Cancer”. The purpose of this annual program is to support educating our community about the realities of this disease. […]

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Chambers unite for Black Chamber Day in Tallahassee

The Florida Association of Black Chambers of Commerce will host its first Black Chamber Day at the Capitol. This is exciting as the event will bring together Chamber leaders from across the state to forge new connections and solidify relationships that will enable underserved communities to thrive. It will also provide an important opportunity for collective advocacy for the tools and resources our small businesses need to continue to propel our local economies forward. […]