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Civil rights groups hail ‘historic’ ruling on exam schools - The Bay State Banner
With white and Asian students over-represented in the city’s three selective-admissions schools, the one-year change was widely seen as a way to broaden the racial and socio-economic diversity in the
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Renters Rejoice: MSHDA's $622M Program Set to Help | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Behind on paying rent because of pandemic-related expenses?  The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) wants to help. Through a new $282 million rental assistance program, MSHDA can help eligible tenants facing challenges and assist them in avoiding eviction while their landlords
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You want to buy my house? Not so fast... - The Bay State Banner
A cash buyer gave a Banner reporter a low-ball offer on a two-family home in Roxbury, despite the city’s overheated real estate market. Real estate brokers caution against selling to such buyers, who typically pay no more than 70% of a home’s market value
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Virginia becomes first Southern state to legalize marijuana - TheGrio
Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana Wednesday, as lawmakers voted to approve Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed changes... View Article The post Virginia becomes first Southern state to legalize marijuana appeared first on TheGrio.
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Yonkers mayor mulls plans to honor DMX in hometown
The death of DMX has been hard for his fans all over the country, but perhaps his loss is felt... View Article The post Yonkers mayor mulls plans to honor DMX in hometown appeared first on TheGrio.
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Furman University unveils statue of its first Black student
Furman University has forever memorialized an image captured in 1965 of its first Black student, Joseph Vaughn. A bronze statue,... View Article The post Furman University unveils statue of its first Black student appeared first on TheGrio.
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3rd Annual Imerge Innovation Event to be Held August 28 at Iron City
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) is hosting its third annual imerge event Aug. 28, with a theme of “Alabama’s Next First.” This year’s imerge will explore how the state’s leaders are building its future, and how we’re honoring those who led the way decades
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Garland announces police probe day after Floyd case verdict - TheGrio
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after a former officer was convicted in... View Article The post Garland announces police probe day after Floyd case verdict appeared first on TheGrio.
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In the news: Robin Washington - The Bay State Banner
Former Bay State Banner Managing Editor Robin Washington has been appointed Forward Magazine’s new editor-at-large, a new position aimed at bringing diverse voices to the Jewish publication. The post In the news: Robin Washington appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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Large Donation To Help Preserve Historic Church That Survived Tulsa Race Massacre | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.kfor.com By Hickan Raache The 1921 Race Massacre Centennial Commission made a significant donation to a historic church that survived the massacre. The Centennial Commission donated $200,000 to Vernon Chapel AME Church in Tulsa on Saturday. Vernon Chapel AME is one of the only buildings
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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
New Money: Fifth Third Develops Digital Young Bankers Club | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
It's learning lifesaving money skills for young people reimagined. Fifth Third Bank, National Association, recently launched its first-ever digital version of the Fifth Third Young Bankers Club -a  signature financial education program for fifth-grade students, according to a press release. Young
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Broward County Public Schools Allows Teacher Who Used Racial Slurs to Return to the Classroom | BlackPressUSA
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE - In November of 2020, a Caucasian teacher at Cross Creek School – a specialized school for students with emotional disabilities, in Pompano Beach repeatedly used the “N” word in the classroom. This incident was witnessed by multiple students in person and online, along with
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Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd’s neck - TheGrio
Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck — and was bearing down with most of his weight — the... View Article The post Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd’s neck appeared first on TheGrio.
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Edward “Buzz” Palmer, husband of former Illinois Senator Alice Palmer, died at age 84 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Rev. Jackson: “He never missed a good fight for justice” By Chinta Strausberg Funeral arrangements are pending for Edward L. “Buzz” Palmer, 84, who died Sunday, April 11, 2021, while in hospice care at his home, his wife of 44-years, former Illinois Senator Alice Palmer confirmed late Sunday
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Angela Rye campaigns for Sawyer with intensity, strong language - TSDMemphis.com
Memphis mayoral candidate Tami Sawyer has enlisted the help of Angela Rye, CNN commentator, national political strategist and activist, who says, “I don’t support campaigns, fundraisers or endorsements unless I really feel it.” Rye is spending several days in Memphis this week to raise funds and
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Heartfelt tributes pour in after the passing of Mrs. Paulette Lewis-Moore - WS Chronicle
A Legend. A Jewel. A Sweet Beautiful Soul. An Angel On Earth. Those were just a few of the words used to describe Paulette Lewis-Moore. Moore, a longtime member of The Chronicle staff, passed away last
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Crisis Control partners with HARRY to provide food for vets - WS Chronicle
Crisis Control partners with HARRY to provide food for vets The post Crisis Control partners with HARRY to provide food for vets appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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Comedian Rickey Smiley offers $5k reward for info in killing of 32-year-old
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  Comedian, radio talk show host and Birmingham native Rickey Smiley is offering a $5,000 award for information about a shooting at Patton Park on Easter Sunday that claimed the life of a 32-year-old bystander and hospitalized five others including
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Police: 1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at NY grocery store - TheGrio
A gunman shot three workers inside a manager’s office at a Long Island grocery store Tuesday, killing one of them,... View Article The post Police: 1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at NY grocery store appeared first on TheGrio.
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16th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair goes virtual with FREE events and programs for all ages - WS Chronicle
Everyone is invited to join Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) for the 2021 Virtual Piedmont Earth Day Fair, April 19 - 23. The virtual festival is packed with family-friendly activities, educational events, demonstrations, artwork and more – all free to the public. Sign up today to learn more
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‘We All Have the Power to Make Change’: Dismantling the Law Enforcement Status Quo | The Madison Times
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz People in positions of power are often meant to protect people. Politicians are elected to act in the best interest of their constituents, law enforcement exist to protect people, judges ensure that the law is upheld and so on. But what happens when that honor turns into abuse
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The Milwaukee County Zoo Offers Virtual Mother's Day Greetings...From the Animals with Love - Milwaukee Community Journal
“ZOO” ARE THE BEST! THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO OFFERS VIRTUAL MOTHER’S DAY GREETINGS… FROM THE ANIMALS, WITH LOVE   MILWAUKEE, WI –Share a personalized Mother’s Day virtual greeting from the Milwaukee County Zoo featuring one of nature’s best mothers!   The virtual greetings are a unique way to show
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Party bus and tours have new option in the city - WS Chronicle
Party bus and tours have new option in the city The post Party bus and tours have new option in the city appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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UPDATE: Milwaukee County Supervisors OK Reducing Fine for Marijuana Possession to $1 | The Madison Times
By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on Thursday
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Community centers offer remote learning - The Bay State Banner
Throughout the transition to in-person learning, many families, especially families of color, have chosen to stay remote. Some of those families have made use of learning pods operated by community centers partnering with Boston After School and
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Biden nominates five Blacks to serve in judicial seats on the federal court | BlackPressUSA
THE CHICAGO CRUSADER — In a statement, Biden emphasized diversity in his nominations for lifetime appointments. “This trailblazing slate of nominees draws from the very best and brightest minds of the American legal profession. Each is deeply qualified and prepared to deliver justice faithfully
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Kim Godwin First Black Woman Named ABC News President
By David Bauder Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — ABC named Kim Godwin as its news division president on Wednesday, making her the first Black woman to be the top news executive at a broadcast network. Godwin has been second-in-command at CBS News, which learned Wednesday that its own division
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City Selects Award-Winning Architecture Firm Moody Nolan/JCJ Architecture For Greenwood Cultural Center Renovation Project | The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire After a recommendation from the Greenwood Cultural Center Board, Mayor G.T. Bynum selected the Moody Nolan / JCJ Architecture team to lead the Greenwood Cultural Center’s renovation project Moody Nolan will oversee the design and serve as a cultural adviser for the
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Three North Tulsa Churches Celebrate Easter Sunday Together | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.kjrh.com By: Jeanette Quezada Green County celebrated Easter Sunday in a big way this year. Three North Tulsa churches, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Friendship Church, and New Jerusalem Baptist Church partnered up to host one big outdoor Easter Sunday service. In 2020 the majority of churches
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Is Boston finally past tribal politics? - The Bay State Banner
Could this year’s mayoral race, with three Black Candidates, a Latino candidate and an Asian candidate all running for the same seat, rupture the alliance that has dominated politics in Boston’s communities of
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