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Black men who choose to vote for Donald Trump are doing so because of chauvinism, said former NAACP president Ben Jealous. While research indicates that more than 80% of Black voters will vote for Democrats, large differences remain between Black men and women. According to Pew Research, 87% of Black women identify as Democrat, compared to 77% of Black men. In the 2016 election, 98% of Black women voted for Hillary Clinton over Trump — compared to just 81% of Black men who voted for Clinton… Source link

TipRanks Wells Fargo: 3 Stocks to Snap up Now Wall Street hit some rough waters last week. With the Presidential elections only two days away, spiking COVID-19 numbers and hopes for a pre-election stimulus package dwindling, stocks posted their worst week since the height of the pandemic in March. All three of the major U.S. stock indexes also reported a second consecutive monthly decline. According to the pros on Wall Street, uncertainty is ruling the markets. That said, some strategists… Source link

TipRanks Wells Fargo: 3 Stocks to Snap up Now Wall Street hit some rough waters last week. With the Presidential elections only two days away, spiking COVID-19 numbers and hopes for a pre-election stimulus package dwindling, stocks posted their worst week since the height of the pandemic in March. All three of the major U.S. stock indexes also reported a second consecutive monthly decline. According to the pros on Wall Street, uncertainty is ruling the markets. That said, some strategists… Source link

Samantha Whiting wanted to show her appreciation for the man who saved her daughter this summer when she was caught in a riptide, and although she only knew his first name and where he lived, Whiting was determined to track him down. The incident occurred in August, when Whiting and her 10-year-old daughter, Hayley, were at the beach in Monterey, California. Samantha went into the water to try to save her daughter, but was struggling. Bystander Kevin Cozzi heard their screams, and raced into… Source link

Deontay Wilder has long been a role model for other boxers. He started the sport late in life, and through sheer effort and determination, had made himself a champion. He was an example to others not only because of his fierce work ethic, but because he tried to do things the right way. He sought out the best fighters at a time when many of his peers were doing the opposite. His desire to help end racism in this country is also admirable. He’s been outspoken about what he sees as… Source link

The last time Bill Belichick was here, coming off a frustrating loss with the foundation of his New England Patriots seemingly uncertain, the loudest critics were taught the harshest lessons. Dial it back to fall 2014, when the Patriots suffered a brutal 41-14 Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Tom Brady had an awful game. The wide receiving group was leaning on middling veteran Brandon LaFell. The offensive line was cracking. Even an extremely talented defense had just… Source link

Avery Williamson is headed to Pittsburgh. The New York Jets traded the linebacker to the Steelers on Sunday night, according to several NFL reporters.  The Jets, who also included a seventh-round pick in 2022, get Pittsburgh’s fifth-round pick in 2022 in return.  Jets are trading LB Avery Williamson to the Steelers, as @MMehtaNYDN reported. Trade terms, per source: Jets get Pitt’s 5th-round pick in 2022; Steelers get Williamson and Jets’ 2022 7th-round pick. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)… Source link

Kansas City has popped up as a potential temporary home for the Toronto Raptors next season — as they will likely need to relocate due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions in place.  Three civil rights groups in the Kansas City area, however, have cautioned the Raptors and the league against doing so.  The reason? City leaders have “failed to demonstrate that Black Lives Matter.” Civil rights groups warn NBA against relocating to Kansas City The Urban… Source link

Almost everyone was struggling in the first half of Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. Even the officials. Late in the second quarter, Cowboys pass rusher Randy Gregory got flagged for roughing Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. Gregory hit Wentz as soon as he released the football. It wasn’t a late hit, nor was it a blow to the head. How is this roughing? He got flagged for what officials deemed a low hit on this play: This kind of roughing penalty is intended to… Source link

The Chicago Bears defense came up with two big stops late on Sunday. But their offense couldn’t capitalize in a 26-23 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The Bears forced Saints punts on their last possession of the fourth quarter and the first possession of overtime. But a third-down overtime sack of Bears quarterback Nick Foles ended their last, best chance to win the game. Given a second chance in the extra session, Drew Brees avoided a similar drive-killing sack and led the Saints into field… Source link