African immigrant advocates point to ‘double standard’ as Ukrainians receive U.S. relief

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By Char Adams

After President Joe Biden announced plans to welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees to the U.S., African and Caribbean immigrants are questioning why so many Black refugees fleeing their conflict-torn countries have been denied similar humanitarian consideration.

Biden also announced that Ukrainians already in the U.S. would receive Temporary Protected Status,…www.nbcnews.com

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