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Prosecution strengthens excessive force claims in Week 2 of Derek Chauvin trial | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report Damning excessive force testimonies from police officers and even the police chief highlight the second week of the trial of Derek Chauvin, who faces multiple second- and third-degree charges for killing George Floyd in 2020. Unlike the first week, the proceedings this week
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
City Council extends mask ordinance through May 24
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday extended an ordinance requiring face masks or coverings to be worn in public until May 24. The council voted 8-1 with Councilor Hunter Williams being the lone ‘no’ vote.  The passing of the ordinance comes three days
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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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Inmates stage uprising at St. Louis jail dogged by unrest - TheGrio
Inmates broke windows, set a fire and threw debris to the ground late Sunday at a St. Louis jail that... View Article The post Inmates stage uprising at St. Louis jail dogged by unrest appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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Finally – Legislation to help recover and sustain communities | The Crusader Newspaper Group
President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon at Stewart Building in Englewood Declaring it time to put an end to a system that perpetuates redlining and the growth of vacant properties, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently announced she is joining the Cook County Land Bank Authority, Cook
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Renters struggle with displacement - The Bay State Banner
The city of Boston’s initiatives to increase income-restricted housing have provided affordable spots, especially important during a time where job loss can mean missing rent payments and subsequent eviction. But displacement still persists, and the city is working to keep struggling residents in
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Janey outlines plans to ‘build a better Boston’ - The Bay State Banner
Acting Mayor Kim Janey shares her vision for Boston’s recovery from the economic, public health and social impacts of the COVID pandemic in a speech delivered during her announcement of her candidacy for
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Good Grub: Detroit Black Restaurant Week Starts Friday | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit Black Restaurant Week is kicking off this week starting April 9-18, Fox 2 reported. So far, the growing two-part dining event has 30 signed on with hopes to add more, according to the article. Black-owned restaurants in the city and throughout metro Detroit will have their cuisine featured
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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
Florida Democratic congressman Alcee Hastings dies at 84 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Annie Grayer, CNN Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida has died, his chief of staff Lale M. Morrison told CNN on Tuesday. He was 84. Hastings death was first reported Tuesday by the South Florida Sun Sentinel. In January 2019, he announced that he was being treated for pancreatic cancer and
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Tensions erupt near Minneapolis after police kill 20-year-old Daunte Wright - TheGrio
Just before the start of the third week of Derek Chauvin's murder trial in the death of George Floyd, residents... View Article The post Tensions erupt near Minneapolis after police kill 20-year-old Daunte Wright appeared first on TheGrio.
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Judge Pondering Diversion for Former DA's Husband in Gun Case - Los Angeles Sentinel
A judge said today that he would consider whether to allow former Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey's husband to enter a diversion program for a misdemeanor case in which he is charged with pointing a gun out his door while ordering a group of Black Lives Matter
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A judge declined to toss the federal sentence of ex-officer Michael Slager in fatal Walter Scott shooting | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Jamiel Lynch and Jason Hanna, CNN A federal judge Monday declined to toss out the prison sentence of a former South Carolina police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Black man in the back in 2015. The judge denied a motion in which former North Charleston police Officer Michael Slager asked
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Indiana progressing with reopening despite new research | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Patrick Forrest Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed an executive order removing the statewide mask mandate but allowing counties and more local regulations to remain in place. Despite this development the city of Gary and Lake County will continue to require masks throughout the month of
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Customers urged to stay connected if they are behind on bills - Milwaukee Community Journal
Milwaukee - We Energies is urging customers who are behind on their energy bills to contact us as soon as possible to avoid disconnection. Per the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the state’s residential disconnection moratorium will expire this Thursday, Apr. 15. Since the beginning of the
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California family files lawsuit after officers allegedly beat Black teen | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Devin Carter suffered bruises on both eyes and scratches to his face By Ashley Terrell, TheGrio The family of a Black teen has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Stockton, California and four police officers who “viciously beat” the teen during a 2020 arrest, according to NBC News. Devin
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BJCTA to host open house April 27 at intermodal facility 
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) will host an open house on Tuesday, April 27 at its Intermodal Facility in downtown Birmingham.  The open house will be an all-day event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the BJCTA board room at the Intermodal at
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Expert says Floyd died from a lack of oxygen - TheGrio
George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen, which damaged his brain and caused his heart to stop, a medical expert... View Article The post Expert says Floyd died from a lack of oxygen appeared first on TheGrio.
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A Tennessee Teen Was Killed By Police Inside His School. Here's What We Know. | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Police said Anthony Thompson, 17, shot an officer in his school’s bathroom. They then retracted the claim, but have released few other details. By Nina Golgowski, HuffPost News that a 17-year-old Black high school student did not actually shoot an officer before police killed him inside a school
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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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Virginia city fires police officer over Rittenhouse donation - TheGrio
The Virginia city of Norfolk has fired a police lieutenant after news reports that said he donated to and expressed... View Article The post Virginia city fires police officer over Rittenhouse donation appeared first on TheGrio.
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Byron Allen launches free streaming service 'Local Now,' delivering local news - TheGrio
Media mogul Byron Allen is launching a new streaming service that will deliver local news to its users. As more... View Article The post Byron Allen launches free streaming service 'Local Now,' delivering local news appeared first on TheGrio.
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Michigan father angry after teacher cuts biracial daughter’s hair - TheGrio
A Michigan father has moved his 7-year-old biracial daughter from one school to another after the child’s hair was cut... View Article The post Michigan father angry after teacher cuts biracial daughter’s hair appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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'They Just Grabbed Me:' Police Investigate Forcible Arrest on Black Teen | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
The River Rouge Police Department is investigating the reported use of force on 17-year-old Maliyah Clary when she was arrested for driving with a permit but without an adult, Fox 2 reported. Officers were seen via a police video yanking the teenager out of her mother’s SUV during a traffic stop
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Sen. Melton responds to Senate rejection of budget amendments | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Last Monday, Assistant Democratic Leader Eddie Melton (D-Gary) offered several amendments to the state budget, House Bill 1001. Two of his amendments took language from his Senate Bill (SB) 334. The first would have immediately raised the minimum wage to $10, then to $15 by 2027, and the second
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White Texas High Schoolers Disciplined For Holding Slave Auction On Snapchat | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By David Major, Black Enterprise A group of white students at a Texas high school have been disciplined for cyberbullying their Black classmates and holding a fake slave auction online. The students, who attend the Aledo Independent School District’s Daniel Ninth Grade Campus, cyberbullied and
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