Howard University President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, who is also a physician, has a preliminary diagnosis for America’s condition while fighting the coronavirus. “I would say…
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Chicago’s summer of unrest because of strained relations between the police and minorities continued unabated this past weekend, with protesters clashing with authorities and police releasing…
“I wanted to tell the story of where we came from and used Obama’s election as the 360 point.” He explained. “I wanted to start from the first human in Africa, to the election of Obama. The spirit told me to write this, not as a profitable thing, but something for the Black community.”
Human Remains Found Near Woodlawn Cemetery
The State of New York 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.
If not now, when?
On August 9, 2020, a parade of voters and local candidates rode from the New Mount Olive Baptist Church to the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) to encourage the community to vote early. Some people held signs while others handed out campaign flyers. It was cool to see so many people excited about voting.
Around August 6, there was a major explosion in Lebanon. At least 137 people were killed and 5,000 wounded. It is still unclear as to why the explosion happened.
Black voters will drive this election, so it’s time that campaigns start listening.
I have never run for political office, but I’ve been intimately involved with enough campaigns over the years to know how chaotic and mind-numbing of an experience it can be. I have no doubt those experiences pale in comparison to what candidates and staffers must be going through currently, as Florida prepares to conduct two critical elections within ninety days.