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A half-century after Voting Rights Act, black religious leaders say suppression is rampant

A half-century after Voting Rights Act, black religious leaders say suppression is rampant Leaders must address continued widespread voter suppression, the president of the Progressive National Baptist Convention said on the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. … Continue reading

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Tempers flare as white supremacists protest in Rockwall

Tempers flare as white supremacists protest in Rockwall ROCKWALL – One planned protest in Rockwall turned into so much more as dozens of people came out on both sides of a hot button issue. Police in riot gear stood guard … Continue reading

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Race expected to play key role in Louisiana elections

Race expected to play key role in Louisiana elections WASHINGTON – Louisiana’s Senate race likely will come down to black and white. “It always does in Louisiana,’’ said Albert Samuels, a political scientist at Southern University in Baton Rouge. “To … Continue reading

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Marching for King’s dream: ‘The task is not done’

Marching for King’s dream: ‘The task is not done’ WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of people marched to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and down the National Mall on Saturday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of King’s famous speech … Continue reading

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