ROLLING OUT – There were many Black towns that evolved after the Civil War. Consequently, they were able to amass land and wealth. With segregation at its peak, Blacks had to develop and start their own banks, stores, businesses, schools, hotels and hospitals. It is very hard to find a complete list of all-Black towns and communities in America during this era, but below are a few similar to the Greenwood district of Tulsa.
5 Black cities that resemble the thriving spirit of Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Why clinical trial diversity is key to increasing access to routine care and innovative treatment
THE ATLANTA VOICE – While pandemic associated medical care delays and avoidance may be understandable, safely returning to essential care is imperative for improving patient outcomes and reducing disparities as well as increasing patient access and ability to participate in clinical research.
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House passes bill that would hide corporate tax break data from the public
THE LOUISIANA WEEKLY – House Bill 456, sponsored by Rep. Rick Edmonds (R-Baton Rouge), proposes to make an exception to Louisiana’s public records law for certain records under the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) tax incentive programs, including the Industrial Tax Exemption Program, Louisiana Quality Jobs Program and Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.
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NOLa DA Williams announces decision to prosecute two teenagers as adults, going back on campaign promise
THE LOUISIANA WEEKLY – Williams said that his office had secured a grand jury indictment of Que’dyn Growe, and Demond Thomas for the January murder of Anita Irvin-LeViege, who was shot in her car while delivering food to family members in eastern New Orleans. If convicted, the teenagers could be sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after 25 years.
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Celebrating 150: Birmingham, Ala., June 1, 1871-June 1, 2021
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES – Later, Fred Shuttlesworth and other leaders of the Birmingham movement invited Martin Luther King Jr. to participate in a protest of segregated downtown businesses in 1963 that came to be known as the “Birmingham Campaign.” King was arrested during these demonstrations and wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” as a response to an opinion piece by white ministers to end the protests.
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FIVE WAYS BLACK WOMEN CAN FEEL EMPOWERED ON JUNETEENTH
ATLANTA TRIBUNE – As the daughter of a farmer and housekeeper from Arkansas, Dr. Sonja Stribling is a retired US Army Major who spent 21 years in the United States Military. Stribling went from poverty to millionaire. Here, Dr. Stibling offers five tips to help Black women feel empowered this June 19th, 2021.
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Lenders are robbers of Black housing wealth. Stop them
AFRO – Recently on social media, I shared a USA Today story about a Black female homeowner in Indianapolis who suspected the value of her house was grossly undervalued. So, on the third try, she had a White friend stand in for the third appraisal. The result? Carlette Duffy’s home was valued at $259,000. When she was present, appraisals came in at $100,000 and $125,000
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Judge denies defense request to delay Ed Buck trial
THE WAVE PUBLICATIONS – Buck, 66, faces federal charges for allegedly giving drugs to a man who died at his West Hollywood apartment after being lured across state lines for prostitution. He faces nine felony counts in Los Angeles federal court, plus state charges of running a drug den. The federal case will proceed first.
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Many Who Work 40 Hour Weeks Cannot Afford Housing
BLACK VOICE NEWS – There remains a misconception about the demographics of low income/minimum wage earners regarding most being teenagers. Yet, workers under the age of 25 only represent about 20 percent of hourly paid workers and among them, less than half are paid the federal minimum wage or less. There were more than 23 percent who were between 25 to 34, a trend that has been relatively consistent for the past decade.
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Wells Fargo Announces Investments in Two Additional Black Owned Banks
BLACK VOICE NEWS – “We are a proud partner to all these banks as each serves as a cornerstone to the communities they serve,” said Gigi Dixon, head of External Engagement for Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
