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Today in Black America - February 4

POSTED: February 04, 2021, 9:30 am

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The Washington Post

The Greene-House gas effect is toxic. Republicans won’t crack a window.

New Government: The First 100 Days


Here’s the Democratic plan for $1,400 stimulus checks


USA Today


Donald Trump's backers failed to take down Liz Cheney. But the GOP's 'civil war' is nowhere near over.

Canada becomes first nation to declare the Proud Boys a terrorist organization

Republican Congressman defends impeachment vote



The Los Angeles Times


Teachers face pressure to return even before COVID-19 vaccinations completed

Trump left a ‘massive’ traffic-safety mess for Biden. Item one: Tesla’s self-driving claims


This year’s homeless count was canceled. Is it time to rethink it?


The Chicago Sun-Times


CPS agrees to extensive testing plan, more vaccines for staff as day ends with no deal

Harris faces uphill battle as Lightfoot’s new City Council floor leader


Obama Presidential Center groundbreaking set for early fall



The Baltimore Sun


Maryland to open its first mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, though long waits are expected

A bastion of Baltimore’s Black history and culture, Upton neighborhood seen as center for revitalization

Morgan State grad adds a healthy spin to carryout menu at Baltimore restaurant


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Atlanta Public Schools may require students to attend summer school

Militia alliance in Georgia signals new phase for extremist paramilitaries

Georgia’s ‘blue wall’: DeKalb voters key to statewide elections


Philly.com

In their own words, friends, players, and even former foes remember legendary Temple basketball coach John Chaney

14 Philly Black-owned businesses to support right now

Philly teachers union says it’s ‘not safe’ to reopen schools. It wants the city to intervene.


NJ.com

Cory Booker’s ‘baby bonds’ giving $1,000 per newborn could get a new life in a Democratic Congress

Newark is paying residents with plows to help city clear snow


CVS, Rite-Aid program will help more people in N.J. get COVID vaccines, Murphy says



The New York Times


‘It’s Embarrassing’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Tests the Limits of Some Voters


The House will vote on whether to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments

Jim Justice, a G.O.P. Governor, on Why Biden Needs to ‘Go Big’ on Covid Aid






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