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All Hoosiers should have the ability to elect their judges | The Crusader Newspaper Group
On Wednesday, the House concurred on House Bill (HB) 1453, a proposal that reduces the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) in Lake and St. Joseph Counties from nine voting members to seven. Only four counties in Indiana currently appoint members on a merit-basis, giving the governor direct
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Bus driver out of job after making racist remark to 11-year-old student - TheGrio
A white Louisiana school bus driver who made a racist remark to a Black student about the murder of George... View Article The post Bus driver out of job after making racist remark to 11-year-old student appeared first on TheGrio.
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Milwaukee Public Museum to Display “Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition” | The Madison Times
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Nelson Mandela is one of history’s iconic and beloved figures. His actions sparked change in his home country of South Africa and fanned the flame for social justice movements across the globe. Soon, Milwaukeeans will have a chance to learn more about this beloved leader, hero
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Saint Sabina’s Father Pfleger Fighting For Black Farmers | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Pfleger continues to promote black generational wealth By Chinta Strausberg Under the guidance of Father Michael L. Pfleger, the Stein Learning Garden of Saint Sabina was included in the Easter Invasion giveaway where Richard Kirkpatrick revealed the ultimate goal is to help black
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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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Grid iron Great and former Garyite Gerald Irons remembered | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By David Denson Former Garyite and football great Gerald Irons died April 1 of complications from Parkinsons disease at age 73. He is being remembered for his grit and determination both on the field and off. Chuck Hughes, CEO of the Gary Chamber of Commerce and Gerald Irons were teammates on the
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National Wildlife Federation Celebrates Earth Day 2021 in Birmingham
By Jacqueline Gray Miller Earth is an exceptional place. It’s our home. Home to diverse people and cultures, plants and animals, and deserves to be celebrated every day of the year. It’s been over 50 years since the first Earth Day (1970), when people around the nation took to the streets to use
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Serve Wisconsin Recruiting Organizations Working to Alleviate Poverty in Wisconsin - Milwaukee Community Journal
Serve Wisconsin is seeking to place 20 AmeriCorps VISTA members this August in nonprofits, schools, and government agencies to help them build organizational capacity to alleviate poverty in Wisconsin.    To learn how AmeriCorps VISTA members can assist in reducing poverty, organizations can
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Coca-Cola UNITED ‘Pays It Forward’ With Internships For HBCU Students
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The week-long internship gives students a chance to experience a range of roles available at Coca-Cola, including sales operations, productions, marketing, packaging, pricing, event planning, and philanthropy and community relations.
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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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Driven to Succeed, LLC certified by WBENC - Garland Journal
Driven to Succeed LLC, a business specializing in market research and brand strategy consulting for Fortune 500 companies and leading brands, recently received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise
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Chicago State Mass Vaccination Site Was Closed For An Entire Day | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Closure occurred same day as mayor and elected officials welcomed VP Kamala Harris to city By Erick Johnson If you tried to make an appointment to get vaccinated on Tuesday, April 6, at the newly opened mass vaccination site at Chicago State University, most likely you failed. One day after it
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A wish list for MBTA service improvements - The Bay State Banner
President Biden announced his $2.2 trillion infrastructure plan, a financially ambitious offering that targets transit among other sectors. Biden wants to bring $85 billion to existing public transit, which could provide opportunities for expansion and improvement of the T, the commuter rail and
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Black Army officer held at gunpoint, pepper sprayed by police, lawsuit alleges | The Crusader Newspaper Group
'These cameras captured footage of behavior consistent with a disgusting nationwide trend of law enforcement.' By Ny Magee, TheGrio Two Virgina cops are being sued by a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army after they assaulted and threatened him during a traffic stop last December. Caron Nazario, who
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Fun is Back! | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Six Flags Great America reopening April 24, jobs available By J. Coyden Palmer For those who have grown weary of being stuck in the house with the family, and the kids have gotten on your last nerve, there is hope on the horizon. An outdoor attraction that hosts over 3 million people a year will
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Wisconsin-grown and Locally Owned Business Opens First-Ever Greenhouse/Garden Center in Downtown - Milwaukee Community Journal
Milwaukee's Walkers Point Adds New Greenhouse/Garden Center  414 Flowers, a unique pop-up greenhouse/garden center, announced plans to open their third greenhouse/garden in Milwaukee's Walkers Point on May 1, 2021. The new location, at 209 E. National Ave located between Harbor View and Walkers
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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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Gary Community School Corporation launches new enrollment campaign | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) recently kicked off its 2021-22 enrollment campaign by releasing a series of promotional materials that celebrate its students’ successes. The campaign comes as GCSC’s enrollment is increasing for the first time in a decade. Earlier this month, the
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Walk For Daunte - Milwaukee Community Journal
Sunday I enjoyed seeing those gathered to show opposition for this  past weeks unfortunate events. In what’s becoming and all to  familiar story of a   police involved killing, the victim was 20-year-old Daunte Wright. Hate crimes against other groups have also been on the rise, as statistics show
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Mayor Lightfoot Announces The Return Of In-Person City Council | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The next City Council meeting on April 21 will give Aldermen the option to attend in-person at City Hall Council Chambers or participate remotely.   Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently announced City Council meetings will have the option for in-person attendance beginning April 21. The announcement
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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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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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Expert for Jason Van Dyke defense testifies in Chauvin trial | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report A use-of-force expert, who defended convicted murderer Jason Van Dyke during his trial two years ago, testified this week in the Derek Chauvin trial, saying the Minneapolis police officer was justified in using force that caused the death of George Floyd in May, 2020. The
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Police report multiple victims in Tennessee school shooting - TheGrio
Multiple people including a police officer were shot Monday at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville,... View Article The post Police report multiple victims in Tennessee school shooting appeared first on TheGrio.
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Ald. Pat Dowell enters Secretary of State race | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Erick Johnson Alderman Pat Dowell on Wednesday, April 7, officially kicked off her campaign bid to replace outgoing Secretary of State Jesse White. Dowell is the highest profile candidate and only Black official to enter a race where Democratic opponent Alex Giannoulias is gaining momentum with
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Mom of Daunte Wright's child speaks out: 'I'm just really hurt for my son'
Chyna Whitaker, the mother of Daunte Wright's son, spoke publicly for the first time Friday since the 20-year-old Black man... View Article The post Mom of Daunte Wright's child speaks out: 'I'm just really hurt for my son' appeared first on TheGrio.
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NIPSCO, EDP Renewables to bring Wind Farm and Solar Park to Northwest Indiana | BlackPressUSA
CHICAGO CRUSADER — “White County residents continue to see benefits from local wind and solar energy projects in the form of low-cost electricity, increased economic activity, and additional revenue for public services – all of which are critical for the community,” said Gayle Rogers, White County
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Black Lives Matter protesters raise questions around Lake County Prosecutor | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Members of Black Lives Matter-Gary and their allies from around Lake County held a press conference and protest on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 accusing Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter of a lack of accountability and transparency in dealing with police killings. The event focused on the case of
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Meet The Black Women In Metro Area Who Bring Yoga to All
By Sharron Mendel Swain bhamnow.com When we wrote about yoga studios in Birmingham, recently we learned about the growth of Black women yoga teachers in Birmingham. Nancy Rhodes, co-owner of Abundance Yoga, which offers free restorative yoga classes to Black women, introduced us to this vibrant
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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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