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Approximately 6,800 people in North Carolina have sickle cell disease, of which approximately 95% are Black or African American.
Published: Monday, June 17th, 2024 @ 4:50 pm By: ENC NOW
Approximately 6,800 people in North Carolina have sickle cell disease, of which approximately 95% are Black or African American.
 
President Biden expressed his support for African American history at a kick-off celebration for Black History Month by telling those gathered he believes black history is just as important as normal people history.
Published: Friday, February 2nd, 2024 @ 1:44 pm By: Babylon Bee
President Biden expressed his support for African American history at a kick-off celebration for Black History Month by telling those gathered he believes black history is just as important as normal people history.
 
President Joe Biden faced backlash online Thursday afternoon after a video of him went viral saying that the “workers without high school diplomas” in the U.S. are “African American and Hispanic workers.”
Published: Monday, September 25th, 2023 @ 7:07 pm By: Daily Wire
President Joe Biden faced backlash online Thursday afternoon after a video of him went viral saying that the “workers without high school diplomas” in the U.S. are “African American and Hispanic workers.”
 
How Washington, North Carolina neglects African-American, Latino and Poor Communities
How Washington, North Carolina neglects African-American, Latino and Poor Communities
 
Vice President Kamala Harris suggested in an interview on Monday that a top black academic behind Florida’s African American history curriculum was lying about that history.
Published: Thursday, August 17th, 2023 @ 12:34 pm By: Daily Wire
Vice President Kamala Harris suggested in an interview on Monday that a top black academic behind Florida’s African American history curriculum was lying about that history.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis blasted Vice President Kamala Harris in a letter on Monday evening over her recent trip to the state where, according to the experts who created it, she made false claims about the state’s African American history curriculum.
Published: Thursday, August 17th, 2023 @ 9:48 am By: Daily Wire
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis blasted Vice President Kamala Harris in a letter on Monday evening over her recent trip to the state where, according to the experts who created it, she made false claims about the state’s African American history curriculum.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fired back late this week at those who are promoting what he slammed as “lies” about Florida’s African American history curriculum in an apparent attempt to damage him politically as he campaigns for president.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fired back late this week at those who are promoting what he slammed as “lies” about Florida’s African American history curriculum in an apparent attempt to damage him politically as he campaigns for president.
 
One of the academics behind Florida’s African American history curriculum slammed Vice President Kamala Harris‘ “lies” about what is in the material, saying that her remarks are “categorically false.”
Published: Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 @ 6:14 pm By: Daily Wire
One of the academics behind Florida’s African American history curriculum slammed Vice President Kamala Harris‘ “lies” about what is in the material, saying that her remarks are “categorically false.”
 
The White House has attacked Florida’s curriculum covering the history of slavery over a component that is also covered in the widely-used College Board curriculum for African American studies.
Published: Monday, August 14th, 2023 @ 12:30 am By: Daily Wire
The White House has attacked Florida’s curriculum covering the history of slavery over a component that is also covered in the widely-used College Board curriculum for African American studies.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored Black History Month and recognized North Carolina’s African American lawyers and judges for their critical work in the legal field and justice system.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored Black History Month and recognized North Carolina’s African American lawyers and judges for their critical work in the legal field and justice system.
 
Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor, an African American Democrat, has sided with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the governor’s decision to block a woke AP African American Studies course from being taught in the state that was being developed by the College Board.
Published: Friday, February 10th, 2023 @ 10:38 am By: Daily Wire
Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor, an African American Democrat, has sided with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the governor’s decision to block a woke AP African American Studies course from being taught in the state that was being developed by the College Board.
 
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker praised a proposed AP African American Studies curriculum that includes “black queer” theory and has been criticized by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as pushing Left-wing activism under the guise of history.
Published: Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ 1:18 pm By: Daily Wire
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker praised a proposed AP African American Studies curriculum that includes “black queer” theory and has been criticized by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as pushing Left-wing activism under the guise of history.
 
The Walt Disney Company caved to a righteous outcry of public pressure when it gutted beloved log flume attraction Splash Mountain, replacing any reference to its controversial film Song of the South in favor of The Princess and the Frog — a movie starring an African American princess
The Walt Disney Company caved to a righteous outcry of public pressure when it gutted beloved log flume attraction Splash Mountain, replacing any reference to its controversial film Song of the South in favor of The Princess and the Frog — a movie starring an African American princess
 
A Florida Democratic lawmaker in favor of teaching a controversial AP African American Studies in high schools blasted the state on Monday, arguing that students shouldn’t be shielded from BLM or “black queerness.”
Published: Monday, January 30th, 2023 @ 7:15 am By: Daily Wire
A Florida Democratic lawmaker in favor of teaching a controversial AP African American Studies in high schools blasted the state on Monday, arguing that students shouldn’t be shielded from BLM or “black queerness.”
 
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his reasons for barring public high schools in the state from offering the AP African American Studies course presently in development by the College Board.
Published: Monday, January 30th, 2023 @ 6:46 am By: Daily Wire
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his reasons for barring public high schools in the state from offering the AP African American Studies course presently in development by the College Board.
 
The Biden administration on Friday blasted as “incomprehensible” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s move to block a controversial African American studies course from being taught in the state’s public high schools, even as leaks revealed the course’s syllabus leans into wokeism.
The Biden administration on Friday blasted as “incomprehensible” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s move to block a controversial African American studies course from being taught in the state’s public high schools, even as leaks revealed the course’s syllabus leans into wokeism.
 
A program that grants monthly payments to black “pregnant people” will soon expand across the state of California.
A program that grants monthly payments to black “pregnant people” will soon expand across the state of California.
 
Several watchdog groups have sounded the alarm over a concerning rise in hate speech on Twitter since Elon Musk took ownership of the platform. They say African Americans are being particularly targeted, as hate speech against them has risen over 10,000%.
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 @ 2:19 am By: Babylon Bee
Several watchdog groups have sounded the alarm over a concerning rise in hate speech on Twitter since Elon Musk took ownership of the platform. They say African Americans are being particularly targeted, as hate speech against them has risen over 10,000%.
 
demands federal government pays it to all, costing billions
Published: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 @ 6:06 pm By: John Steed
demands federal government pays it to all, costing billions
 
Between 2019 and 2022, female students generally recorded larger drops in proficiency rates than their male counterparts
Between 2019 and 2022, female students generally recorded larger drops in proficiency rates than their male counterparts
 
The new course will have a pilot program at 60 schools.
An AI-powered robot rap star just got canceled days after being signed by a major record label.
Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 @ 3:28 am By: Daily Wire
An AI-powered robot rap star just got canceled days after being signed by a major record label.
 
Sub-Saharan Africa plays a critical role in advancing global priorities to the benefit of Africans and Americans.
Sub-Saharan Africa plays a critical role in advancing global priorities to the benefit of Africans and Americans.
 
Legal counsel for the Project on Fair Representation sent a letter to Central Piedmont Community College, because a fully funded fellowship program there is purportedly only open to “Black / African American” candidates.
Legal counsel for the Project on Fair Representation sent a letter to Central Piedmont Community College, because a fully funded fellowship program there is purportedly only open to “Black / African American” candidates.
 
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday responded to comments from tech billionaire Elon Musk — who revealed he was leaning toward supporting DeSantis in the 2024 presidential race — by saying he welcomes “support from African-Americans.”
Published: Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 @ 8:33 am By: Daily Wire
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday responded to comments from tech billionaire Elon Musk — who revealed he was leaning toward supporting DeSantis in the 2024 presidential race — by saying he welcomes “support from African-Americans.”
 
A Newsweek column cites N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's influence in boosting support for Republicans among African-American voters.
A Newsweek column cites N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's influence in boosting support for Republicans among African-American voters.
 
"When Ethan was knocked out on the ground, his two African-American friends tried to pick up his body ... "
Published: Saturday, June 18th, 2022 @ 3:45 pm By: Daily Wire
"When Ethan was knocked out on the ground, his two African-American friends tried to pick up his body ... "
 
Colin Kaepernick has made his way back into the NFL as a cheerleader for the Carolina Panthers. He will be the team's first African American Transgender Poly-Bi Cheerleader and will be joining the team on road games.
Published: Friday, June 10th, 2022 @ 5:38 pm By: Babylon Bee
Colin Kaepernick has made his way back into the NFL as a cheerleader for the Carolina Panthers. He will be the team's first African American Transgender Poly-Bi Cheerleader and will be joining the team on road games.
 
In the months following George Floyd’s death, America saw an increase in murders, an increase some experts attribute directly to the violent riots and “Defund Police” movement.
Published: Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 @ 11:46 am By: Daily Wire
In the months following George Floyd’s death, America saw an increase in murders, an increase some experts attribute directly to the violent riots and “Defund Police” movement.
 
Twitter's board of directors has elected to block an attempt from an African American immigrant to purchase the company.
Published: Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 @ 9:26 am By: Babylon Bee
Twitter's board of directors has elected to block an attempt from an African American immigrant to purchase the company.
 
A pair of Arizona diversity advocates who accused a DJ at a disco-themed charity auction of wearing blackface were left with egg on their own faces when the man turned out to be African American.
Published: Thursday, April 21st, 2022 @ 2:35 pm By: Daily Wire
A pair of Arizona diversity advocates who accused a DJ at a disco-themed charity auction of wearing blackface were left with egg on their own faces when the man turned out to be African American.
 
Liberals at Twitter were outraged this morning upon finding out almost 10% of their company is now owned by an African-American. Several have threatened walk-outs to protest the news.
Published: Thursday, April 7th, 2022 @ 3:03 pm By: Babylon Bee
Liberals at Twitter were outraged this morning upon finding out almost 10% of their company is now owned by an African-American. Several have threatened walk-outs to protest the news.
 
“Applicants for the grants are prioritized if they treat a majority of ‘underserved communities,’ including African Americans and ‘LGBTQ+ persons,’ as established under President Joe Biden's executive order on ‘advancing racial equity.’”
Published: Monday, March 7th, 2022 @ 11:19 am By: Daily Wire
“Applicants for the grants are prioritized if they treat a majority of ‘underserved communities,’ including African Americans and ‘LGBTQ+ persons,’ as established under President Joe Biden's executive order on ‘advancing racial equity.’”
 
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed February as Black History Month to honor the contributions of Black North Carolinians and celebrate our state’s rich African American culture and history.
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed February as Black History Month to honor the contributions of Black North Carolinians and celebrate our state’s rich African American culture and history.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper recognized North Carolina’s African American leaders and organizations in the science, technology, engineering and math fields for their critical work.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper recognized North Carolina’s African American leaders and organizations in the science, technology, engineering and math fields for their critical work.
 
Oldest African American town in U.S. preserves history amidst environmental calamities
Oldest African American town in U.S. preserves history amidst environmental calamities
 
Judicial Watch is investigating a race-based, taxpayer funded reparations program instituted by the City of Evanston, Illinois which allocates $10 million to provide Black/African-American residents or their descendants with a $25,000 reparation payment.
Judicial Watch is investigating a race-based, taxpayer funded reparations program instituted by the City of Evanston, Illinois which allocates $10 million to provide Black/African-American residents or their descendants with a $25,000 reparation payment.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper recognized and honored North Carolina’s African American leaders and organizations in health and medicine for their contributions to heal and care for their communities.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper recognized and honored North Carolina’s African American leaders and organizations in health and medicine for their contributions to heal and care for their communities.
 
The First Lady and I send our best wishes to all those observing Kwanzaa.
The First Lady and I send our best wishes to all those observing Kwanzaa.
 

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