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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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ASU Lost Its No.1 Fan, But He’ll Attend Classic in Spirit, Says Family
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For the Birmingham Times Wanda Dickens would admit to a bit of bias, but she thinks her late husband was the number-one fan of the Magic City Classic—at least among those wearing Alabama State University’s (ASU’s) black and gold. “He never missed a Classic that I’m aware
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Source: The Birmingham Times
MKE Auto Show moves to WI State Fair Park! - Milwaukee Community Journal
2021 Greater Milwaukee International Car & Truck Show Confirmed To Take Place May 5-9 With Appropriate Health And Safety Protocols In Place   Wisconsin State Fair Park to Host Rescheduled Auto Show   MILWAUKEE, WI (April 16, 2021) – The Greater Milwaukee International Car & Truck Show is
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
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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Former Buffalo officer who stopped fellow cop's chokehold on suspect will get pension after winning lawsuit | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By April Siese, CBS News A former Buffalo Police officer who said she was fired for intervening when a White officer attempted to choke a Black suspect will receive her pension after winning a lawsuit on Tuesday. The New York State Supreme Court vacated a previous ruling upholding the firing of
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Other Officials Call On State To Pass Plan To Reduce Vacant Properties | The Crusader Newspaper Group
CBS 2 Chicago Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Saturday was promoting a plan to reduce vacant properties, create affordable housing, and stop people from losing their homes. “When people lose their homes, it doesn’t affect just them,” Preckwinkle said. “Vacant and abandoned
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Native South Side doctor's commitment to Black community changes with the seasons | BlackPressUSA
CHICAGO CRUSADER — There are about 5,000 minorities who have joined the cannabis/CBD space so far across the country, and WaKanna for Life is the only female and Black-owned cannabis/CBD health and wellness company in the state of Illinois. The goal is to become the largest and most reputable
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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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Opposition to Eyes of Texas song - Texas Metro News
Members of the University of Texas student body gathered with state officials, university faculty and civil rights leaders to discuss the need for the University of Texas to reconsider its continuation with the Eyes of Texas as its school song. Judson Hayden, President of the Black Student Band
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DMX Had to Be Revived Three Times After Heart Attack, Source Says | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Desiree Murphy, ET Online DMX remains hospitalized after suffering a heart attack Friday night. A source close to the 50-year-old actor tells ET that medical staff 'tried to revive him twice in the house, and revived him again in the hospital' in White Plains, New York. As of 9 a.m. PT/12
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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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How Yoga Teacher Adi Devta Kaur Brings Peace of Mind to Birmingham
By Javacia Harris Bowser For the Birmingham Times Birmingham is known for its Civil Rights history, emerging restaurant scene, and beautiful parks. But Adi Devta Kaur wants the Magic City to be known for something else — yoga. She dreams of starting a yoga studio and school focused on getting yoga
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Black women face business challenges - The Bay State Banner
As part of its virtual event series, the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts held a panel of Black women leaders in business. State Rep. Chynah Tyler joined the conversation with the three entrepreneurs, with WBUR’s Paris Alston
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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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#StayWoke The Oklahoma Eagle Editorial: Thin Blue Line And Bill To Allow Running Over Protestors Reaches Governor’s Desk | The Oklahoma Eagle
The Thin Blue Line Is Rightfully Showing Cracks, Officer Charged The cruel irony of Minnesota reveals the state of police and African Americans is changing as police officers kill black citizens and are charged for the alleged crimes. Police have not seemed to have changed in their treatment of
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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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Ma’Khia Bryant, 16, is fatally shot by Columbus police officer
A 16-year-old girl was fatally shot by a Columbus police officer just as Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all... View Article The post Ma’Khia Bryant, 16, is fatally shot by Columbus police officer appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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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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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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Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Calls for Milwaukee County to Go Carbon Neutral, Battle Climate Change | The Madison Times
By Hayley Crandall The Committee on Parks, Energy, and Environment has recommended adoption of two climate change combat proposals sponsored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, a press release announced earlier this week. The first resolution focuses on committing Milwaukee County to going carbon
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Utah dads to be required to pay half of pregnancy costs - TheGrio
Biological fathers in Utah will be legally required to pay half of a woman’s out-of-pocket pregnancy costs under a new... View Article The post Utah dads to be required to pay half of pregnancy costs 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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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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Roundtable Discussion Pushes for the THRIVE Act, the Next Step in Economic Recovery | The Madison Times
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Alyson Leon, a clinical nurse specialist in Milwaukee, oversees fives units at her work, including the intensive care unit. When the coronavirus pandemic began, Leon faced heightened demands at work. “Every day felt like a week and every week felt like a month,” Leon
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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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Christmas Day Killing of Wife in Anaheim Heads to Jury - Los Angeles Sentinel
A 39-year-old man repeatedly threatened to kill his wife and had done time for domestic violence before beating her to death on Christmas Day 2011 at their apartment in Anaheim, a prosecutor told jurors today, while the defendant's attorney said the victim's death was an accident and followed
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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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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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Resources to Help You and Your Family - Milwaukee Community Journal
Dear friend, I hope you are staying safe and healthy. I want to provide you with resources that can help you and your family. Find information below on how to get covered during the current ACA health care marketplace special open enrollment period, make a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, get tax
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