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Today in Black America - August 20

POSTED: August 20, 2021, 8:30 am

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The New York Times

Texas Drops Enforcement of Governor’s Ban on Mask Mandates

Opinion: Adults Are Failing Children on a Global Scale

Early Cut in Jobless Benefits May Have Hurt U.S. State Economies


Associated Press

GOP governors, school districts battle over mask mandates

‘Bracing for the worst’ in Florida’s COVID-19 hot zone

US to erase student debt for those with severe disabilities



USA Today

Texas Supreme Court declines to hold up mask mandate ban; US deaths nearly double in 2 weeks: Latest COVID-19 updates

'Legally dubious': Arkansas high school officials tear out yearbook pages referencing COVID-19, George Floyd

'Concrete change' or a 'Trojan horse'? Minneapolis to vote on replacing police with public safety department.


The Los Angeles Times

Larry Elder’s ex-fiancee emerges as leading critic, with gun allegation, other claims


Road to vindication for California’s Barbara Lee, the only member of Congress to vote against Afghanistan war

Oregon governor requires COVID-19 vaccination for teachers and staff


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Parents press Cobb schools on mask policy, COVID-19 protocols

Gwinnett County district plans to pilot COVID-19 testing in schools


Kemp bars local officials from requiring businesses to adopt virus restrictions


NJ.com


Police investigate killing at N.J. housing complex, official says

Bankrupt N.J. health plan can’t pay medical claims and needs a bail-out from its members

N.Y. teen missing for 4 months found in N.J. after posting pic to social media, cops say


The Chicago Sun-Times

Activists slam city for extending ShotSpotter contract amid mounting criticism of the gunshot detection system

Woman weeps while testifying against R. Kelly about assault

Mary Mitchell: Random shootings of seniors and children put city on edge


The Washington Post

‘I’m begging you. ... Take that shot.’

Texas House reaches quorum as Democrats return after fleeing state to block voting bill

Man claiming to have bomb near U.S. Capitol is in custody after standoff, police say






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