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Black Man Shot By Deputy After Phone Mistaken For Gun: Attorney | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Isaiah Brown was on the phone with 911 dispatch for help resolving a domestic dispute when he was shot, according to newly released audio of his call. By Nina Golgowski, HuffPost A Northern Virginia man was on a cordless phone with 911 dispatch last week when he was shot in a street by
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‘Stop The Madness’: Activists Respond to Gun Violence in Jeffco | BlackPressUSA
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES - “I want to tell the community you need to put the guns down and pick up the Word of God,” she said. “I am so tired of this going on. . . not just in Fairfield but Birmingham and Bessemer and I have gone all around doing vigils and funerals and my heart goes out to a lot of
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Detroit, Google.org Link up to Help Detroiters With Affordable Housing | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Mayor Mike Duggan and Google announced today that the City of Detroit has been selected for Google.org’s Fellowship Program, in which 13 Google employees will spend six months pro bono supporting the City to develop an affordable housing locator search tool. Google.org Fellows will work alongside
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DPW’s New Neighborhood Initiative - Milwaukee Community Journal
It is an initiative throughout the city, created to garner neighborhood pride and ownership through coordinated clean up. Clean up crews will target one zone each week from April 12-May 21 and collect up to six (6) cubic yards per dwelling unit of unwanted furniture, mattresses or household items
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Wayne County Sheriff's Office Looking to Fill 200 Vacancies | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington is looking for 200 men and women to fill corrections officer vacancies at the three jails. The vacancies—resulting from retirements or other turnover—critically affect staffing levels in the facilities. In an effort to get folks hired fast, the Sheriff is
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V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives
When a shower of oil from the neighboring refinery descended on Maria Otano’s neighborhood, the St. Croix resident pulled no punches about what was on her mind. “Our No. 1 concern is cancer,” Otano said.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Idaho deputy placed on leave for viral Ma'Khia Bryant video signs book deal, raises 500K - TheGrio
A police officer is back to work after posting a controversial video about Ma'Khia Bryant's death. Bellevue officer Nate Silvester posted... View Article The post Idaho deputy placed on leave for viral Ma'Khia Bryant video signs book deal, raises 500K appeared first on TheGrio.
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UPDATE: Body of Jovoni Moise recovered - Barbados Today
Police have recovered the body of Jovoni Moise, who went missing at Brighton Beach, St Michael yesterday. Public Relations Officer Acting Inspector Rodney Inniss said Moise's body was recovered at  8:20 a.m. about 50 meters north of the said search area where he was last seen. Members of the
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Sir Hilary to serve the UWI until 2027 - Barbados Today
Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, who is currently in the final year of his six-year contract, has been reappointed by the institution’s highest governing body, the University Council, for a second six-year term. The Council which met
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BNA praises midwives’ ‘resilience’ in the time of COVID - Barbados Today
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in “enormous challenges” for Barbadian midwives, President of the Barbados Nurses Association (BNA) Valarie Francis-Miller has said. But she praised midwives for their continued “resilience” in provide life-saving services to pregnant women and ensuring healthy
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Projected loss of tourism revenue underscores need for structural change - Milwaukee Community Journal
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 26, 2021     Last week it was reported that Milwaukee could be facing a loss of approximately $600 million from tourism due to the cancellation of events like Summerfest, the Democratic National Convention and others in 2020. This
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Lottery has new $50 000 game - Barbados Today
The Barbados Lottery’s new $5 instant scratch ticket game “Metal Pearl 7s” offers players 15 chances to win up to $50,000 on one ticket. The all-new dual instant scratch ticket game is easy to play, and players can win instantly with a high amount of cash and prizes. “We believe this new game will
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Detroit Police Chief James Craig Retires Today, Who is Next in Line? | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit Police Chief James Craig left his post with the Police Department and retired today, Fox 2 News reported. The information came from a source near the 64-year-old chief, WXYZ confirmed. A news conference is scheduled for today, according to reports. The announcement comes on the heels of
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How This Dallas Mom is Helping Protect Black Mothers and their Babies - Texas Metro News
Cessilye Smith is helping address Black maternal and infant mortality through Abide Women's Health Services. The post How This Dallas Mom is Helping Protect Black Mothers and their Babies appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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No Action Taken by NWSL in Incident Involving Black Player | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By J. Coyden Palmer After a week’s long investigation into an incident involving Chicago Red Stars Defender Sarah Gorden, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced no disciplinary actions will be taken. The NWSL used the services of an independent investigator to look into a matter that
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BPS, Boston Afterschool & Beyond offer expanded summer programming - The Bay State Banner
Boston Public Schools is teaming up with Boston Afterschool and Beyond on an ambitious goal: enrolling nearly 28,000 students in summer recreational and enrichment programs. Kicking off the effort Thursday at the Mildred Avenue K-8 School, BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and representatives
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New Webcam! Cinnamon, Maho and Francis Bays | News of St. John
A new webcam started streaming from St. John on April 21 and this one gives you a birds eye view of your favorite North Shore Beaches 🙂 This webcam stream is one of many on the Great Expectations STJ YouTube channel.  You may have tuned into many of the long standing cameras on this
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Source: News of St. John | An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent
A cluster-related incident, followed by private functions and parties during the longer Carnival weekend, caused a spike of COVID-19 cases on St. Thomas, helping to bring the territory’s weekly positivity rate to 3.33 percent.
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Mississippi governor to end federal unemployment benefits - TheGrio
It looks like Mississippi is ending its additional federal unemployment benefits. The governor of the state announced on Monday that... View Article The post Mississippi governor to end federal unemployment benefits appeared first on TheGrio.
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Colour XL gives a helping hand - Barbados Today
Community spirit recently triumphed over vandalism when businesses rallied to replace damaged signs at Welchman Hall Gully. The nature attraction was targeted by vandals who destroyed interpretation signs while the St Thomas facility was closed for the pandemic. After the attack was reported in
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Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season
It’s that time of year again -- the impending start of hurricane season, when everyone becomes a meteorologist, and the bane of Ernesto Morales’ existence.
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13-year-old shot in Little Village restarts calls for police accountability | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Black and Latino communities come together in calling for changes in policing after killing of Adam Toledo By Patrick Forrest Protests have again begun to spark on the streets of Chicago following the release of police body camera footage related to the death of Adam Toledo. The 13-year-old was
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Wayne County Sheriff's Office Looking to Fill 200 Vacancies | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington is looking for 200 men and women to fill corrections officer vacancies at the three jails. The vacancies—resulting from retirements or other turnover—critically affect staffing levels in the facilities. In an effort to get folks hired fast, the Sheriff is
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Fogging schedule for May 10 – 14 - Barbados Today
The Vector Control Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness will be moving its mosquito eradication exercise to rural parishes this week. On Monday, May 10, the fogging team will visit the following communities in St. Andrew: Hillaby Church Gap, Mose Bottom, Mount Hillaby, Turners Hall and
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V.I. Unemployment Assistance Has Paid $133 Million Since Pandemic Began
Unemployment insurance in the U.S. Virgin Islands has paid out more than $133 million since the beginning of the pandemic through May 2, according to the V.I. Labor Department.
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New York mom accused of killing newborn twins: 'Babies wouldn't let me sleep' - TheGrio
A young mother has been charged with the death of her infant twins. Danezja Kilpatrick, 23, is being charged after... View Article The post New York mom accused of killing newborn twins: 'Babies wouldn't let me sleep' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Suspect Arrested In Death Of 7-Year-Old Jaslyn Adams After High-Speed Chase | The Crusader Newspaper Group
'It’s a bittersweet feeling. I don’t know how to feel right now,' Adams' grandmother told reporters. By Charise Frazier, NewsOne The family of Jaslyn Adams breathed a small sigh of relief after their heartbreaking week, following the shooting death of the seven-year-old in
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Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Senators were unanimous Monday in voicing praise for Carlton Dowe, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, while at the same time raising concern about a variety of issues.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Walk the Grounds At St. Ann Center - Milwaukee Community Journal
The community is invited to get some exercise and enjoy a beverage at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care during Free Refreshment Fridays. Walk the landscaped pathways at the Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave., every Friday in May, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Walkers can enter the grounds from
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New Jersey teacher curses at Black students, calls George Floyd 'criminal'
A New Jersey teacher has been removed from the virtual classroom after going a profanity-laced rant against his students about... View Article The post New Jersey teacher curses at Black students, calls George Floyd 'criminal' appeared first on TheGrio.
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