NNPA NEWSWIRE — Following a near-decade war against the Voting Rights Act and the undisputable suppression of hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of African American Democratic votes, Republicans lost the White House and the Senate, in large part, because traditionally red states like Georgia flipped.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As this year of racial awareness is drawing to a close, it’s deeply troubling that incidents like this one, in which a Black child is viewed as and treated like a criminal, continue to happen,” stated Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, who in 2020 has represented the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Jacob Blake.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Black voters in Georgia made a clear choice in November, and the president’s charges are undemocratic and wholly unacceptable. The NAACP will not stand for it,” NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson wrote in a statement on Monday, January 4, 2021.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Residents have experienced respiratory illness, cancer, and foul odors as they suffer from the pollution in the area,” said U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (Dist. 13), who urges residents to seek out legal guidance before fully participating in the program. “Residents have a right to be skeptical of Marathon and I am meeting soon with Marathon to learn more about their plans. I am encouraging all residents considering the program to seek legal assistance, and my office can provide information about free legal consultation.”
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Voter turnout is reportedly lagging in the more rural and conservative areas of Georgia and is higher in more traditionally Democratic areas of the state. Spending on both sides has been high with both Warnock and Ossoff raising over $100 million each for the runoff race which ends on January 5.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is the first senator to announce plans to object to the results, which is significant because both a House member and senator are required to mount an objection when Congress counts the Electoral College votes on January 6,” CNN reported.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Almost a year of time spent on golf courses was punctuated recently as December became the worst month for deaths and infections in the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Many in conservative media made a point of mentioning time spent playing golf by President Obama. But Trump has now far surpassed Obama and any other President in time spent on golf courses.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Sunday, January 3, Harris plans to travel to Savannah to help boost the campaign of Jon Ossoff, Rev. Raphael Warnock, and the Democratic ticket in the January 5 runoffs. Biden plans to travel to Atlanta on Monday, January 4. Ossoff and Warnock both are expected at a rally with Harris on Sunday, January 3.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “When the journey began, there was no blueprint or roadmap for building a Hip Hop museum that would take on the enormity of documenting and archiving the culture’s vast history. But because of my background, I knew that I not only had the knowledge and experience needed, I also had the vision that would make Hip Hop’s future home unlike any other museum or cultural arts institution in the world.”
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The interview with Dr. Hall primarily centered on the CDC’s tips for celebrating virtually with loved ones and offering guidance to those who choose to enjoy the holidays with friends and family outside of their homes.
Prepare a delicious batch of cola burgers by combining a large egg, 1/4 cup cola, 1/2 cup crushed saltines, 6 tablespoons French salad dressing, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1-1/2 pounds ground beef, then grilling them until a thermometer reads 160°.
