Former President Donald Trump has been accused of spreading false rumors about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, while Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has refuted these claims and the city's spokesperson has stated there is no evidence of such behavior.

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The Congressional Black Caucus has formed a task force to address the alarming increase in suicide rates among Black youth, emphasizing the need for increased access to mental health care and stigma reduction.

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The Congressional Black Caucus' 53rd Annual Legislative Conference is taking place in Washington from Sept. 11 to 15, with the theme "From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices", as the Nov. 5 presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump looms.

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Politicians have berated social media bullying and banned books, but have failed to protect children, teachers, and administrators from gun violence, despite the increasing number of school shootings and threats of violence.

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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 was a catalyst for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and women played a key role in planning and executing the event, despite being denied the opportunity to speak.

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The Paralympic Games are currently taking place in Paris, France, featuring over 4,000 athletes with disabilities competing in 22 sports, inspiring the world to think differently about people with disabilities.

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The Washington Informer provides weekly updates on the ever-changing political landscape, and Joseph Knight's new ownership of the IHOP in Congress Heights is a welcome addition to the community.

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President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 race and endorse Vice President Harris has renewed hope for a new generation of Americans, as she is now the Democratic nominee for president and could become the first woman and one of Black and South Asian descent to serve as president.

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Parents can help their children succeed in school and enjoy their youth by setting aside quality time to talk and listen to their children, and by being aware of the rapidly changing world around them.

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Marian Wright Edelman's statement that "Democracy is not a spectator sport" is echoed by the fact that nearly 4.6 million Americans, 1 in every 50 adults, cannot legally vote due to felony convictions, with the laws varying from state to state.

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