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$24K Raised For Info; Justice Demanded in Slaying of 32-Year-Old Woman
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Comedian and Birmingham native Rickey Smiley, the Birmingham Urban League and the Jefferson County Commission are among entities offering a total of more than $24,000 for information about a shooting at W.C. Patton Park on Easter Sunday that claimed the life of
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Kym Worthy: Charges Not Filed in Hakim Littleton's Death | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
The Detroit police who fatally shot and killed Hakim Littleton during an arrest last July will not be charged because Littleton opened fire on a police officer first, which made the law enforcement's shots back justifiable, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced on Wednesday, according to an
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Ohio police officer shot and killed a Black teenage girl holding a knife, police say and bodycam video shows | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Amir Vera and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN A Columbus, Ohio, police officer shot and killed a Black teenager Tuesday afternoon after she attempted to cut two females with a knife, according to officials and body camera footage shown to the media. The girl's mother, Paula Bryant, and the Franklin
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Nikema Williams Announces $1,400 Payments to Vets | Atlanta Daily World
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced that many Georgians who receive Veterans’ benefits could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 hit their bank accounts beginning this week. Many Georgians have already received Economic Impact Payments as part of the American Rescue Plan
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Target says it will spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by 2025 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Melissa Repko, CSNBC Target said it will hire more Black-owned companies, launch a program to identify and support promising minority entrepreneurs and add products from more than 500 Black-owned brands to its shelves or website. Altogether, the discounter said Wednesday, it will spend more than
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Local nonprofits celebrate volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week - WS Chronicle
Local nonprofits celebrate volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week The post Local nonprofits celebrate volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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Kentucky limits no-knock warrants after Breonna Taylor death - TheGrio
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a partial ban on no-knock warrants Friday after months of demonstrations set off by the... View Article The post Kentucky limits no-knock warrants after Breonna Taylor death appeared first on TheGrio.
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DPD Honors Youngest MI COVID-19 Victim's Life | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Youngest COVID-19 victim Skylar Herbert is pictured in a video during a recent ceremony of the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters' Michigan Room renaming it to the Skylar Herbert Room. Still shot provided by the Detroit Police Department Skylar Herbert, the youngest Michigan victim to die from
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Students for a Democratic Society rally for CPAC, defund campus police - Milwaukee Community Journal
[Milwaukee, WI] - Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee is hosting a rally on Friday, April 9, at 5:00 PM on campus at Spaights Plaza. The rally is to call for a Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC) in Milwaukee, and renew our call to defund the campus police and redistribute
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
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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Source: The Bay State Banner
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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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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7,500 appointments available at joint vaccination event planned for April 10 - WS Chronicle
Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Novant Health, and Wake Forest Baptist Health will hold a mass COVID-19 vaccination event for individuals 18 years of age and older on Saturday, April 10. The event will be held at two locations: the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building and Novant
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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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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper
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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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Family of 6 dead in Texas murder-suicide pact, police say
Authorities have identified six people found dead in a suburban Dallas home in what police said was an apparent murder-suicide... View Article The post Brothers kill 4 family members before shooting themselves in Texas murder-suicide pact: police appeared first on TheGrio.
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Family, activists demand answers in officer-involved shooting of 28-year-old 
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  Desmon Ray Jr. had a big smile and even bigger heart, remembered family members during a candlelight vigil Thursday night for the 28-year-old killed in an officer-involved shooting on Easter Sunday. “That was my baby, he loved his mama, he loved his
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Source: The Birmingham Times
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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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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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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North Carolina deputy fatally shoots 42-year-old Andrew Brown Jr. - TheGrio
A North Carolina deputy shot and killed a Black man while serving a search warrant Wednesday, authorities said, spurring an... View Article The post North Carolina deputy fatally shoots 42-year-old Andrew Brown Jr. appeared first on TheGrio.
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Dare2Know Encourages Teens to Use Their Voice Taking Action and Spreading Awareness on Sexual Assault | The Madison Times
By Hayley Crandall April marks the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Dare2Know is encouraging teens to use their voices in their communities to speak up about sexual violence, safety and the value of healthy relationships. “Our individual voice matters and our collective voices
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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper
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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‘White Lives Matter’ rallies turn out to be a fail due to dismal attendance
Planned 'White Lives Matter' rallies in major cities throughout the country on Sunday turned out to be a flop as... View Article The post 'White Lives Matter' rallies turn out to be a fail due to dismal attendance appeared first on TheGrio.
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Singer Wanda Howard Battle’s Voice of Universal Hope
By Richard Friedman Special to the Birmingham Times  Wanda Howard Battle, a well-known African-American Christian vocalist and church tour leader will take center stage April 14 when the Israeli embassy in Washington hosts a virtual celebration for Israel’s 73rd Independence
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Russell Wilson to give commencement speech at NC State graduation - TheGrio
NFL quarterback and N.C. State University alumnus Russell Wilson will return to the school this spring as a commencement speaker... View Article The post Russell Wilson to give commencement speech at NC State graduation appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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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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Should I Get the Vaccine? - The Bay State Banner
Jessica Rubinstein, M.D., interim chief medical officer at Tufts Health Plan, separates fact from fiction about the COVID-19 vaccine to help you make the best choice possible for yourself and your family. Q: The vaccines were developed so fast. Are they really safe? A: Yes. You can trust that the
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