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Tag: 2020 Texas Democratic Convention

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Biden To Meet With George Floyd’s Family Ahead Of Houston Funeral

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 8, 2020 · Former Vice President Joe Biden paid tribute to George Floyd in his keynote speech to the Texas Democratic Convention on Saturday

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Texas Democrats Counting On Nonwhite Vote To Flip Seats In 2020

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 5, 2020 · Party leaders at this year’s state convention argue changing demographics, Trump’s unpopularity, and a major investment by the Biden campaign can help them carry Texas in November

Tags 2020 election 2020 Texas Democratic Convention African American voters Latino voters Texas Democratic Party

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Texas NAACP President Accuses Republicans Of Using COVID-19 To Suppress Voting

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 2, 2020 · Gary Bledsoe made his charges during a panel discussion at the online Texas Democratic Convention.

Tags 2020 Texas Democratic Convention absentee voting COVID-19 naacp voter suppression

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Texas Democratic Leaders Invoke George Floyd As State Convention Moves Online

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 2, 2020 · Party chair Gilberto Hinojosa called on members to redouble their efforts toward victory in November, despite their shock at recent events

Tags 2020 Texas Democratic Convention Black Lives Matter George Floyd Gilberto Hinojosa Texas Democratic Party

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I SEE U, Episode 65: The Show Must Go Black

Eddie Robinson

Posted on November 4, 2022 · The most Tony Award-winning Black producer in history, Ron Simons, is leading an historic effort on Broadway to hire more people of color in creative and leadership positions, as well as develop more onstage narratives and storytelling about underrepresented minority communities.

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George Floyd’s family plans to file a $250 million lawsuit against Ye

Matt Adams, NPR

Posted on October 19, 2022 · The announcement of the lawsuit comes after Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, made comments about Floyd's death on the podcast Drink Champs.

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Protests continue over the death of Mahsa Amini

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on October 17, 2022 · A tragic loss of life has sparked a nation to demand their basic human rights following decades of strict laws.

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Former cop gets 3 years in plea deal for aiding in George Floyd death

Associated Press

Posted on September 21, 2022 · Thomas Lane is already serving a 2 1/2-year federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights.

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