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Minneapolis police chief says kneeling on Floyd's neck violated policy
The Minneapolis police chief testified Monday that now-fired Officer Derek Chauvin violated departmental policy — and went against “our principles... View Article The post Minneapolis police chief says kneeling on Floyd's neck violated policy appeared first on TheGrio.
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Rep. Sewell: ‘Critical funding’ coming to Birmingham ($148M) and Jeffco ($127M)
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Help has arrived.  That was a message U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell delivered during several stops around the Birmingham metro area as she touted benefits of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan for cities and local governments across Jefferson County.  “I am
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Tiffany Henyard Wins Race For Mayor Of Dolton | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By CBS 2 Chicago Village Trustee Tiffany Henyard declared victory Tuesday in the mayoral race in south suburban Dolton. Henyard will be the first woman mayor of the south suburb. She won 82 percent of the vote compared with 18 percent for challenger Ronnie Burge. Henyard won the Democratic mayoral
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In the news: Miniard Culpepper - The Bay State Banner
Miniard Culpepper, pastor of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, in Roxbury, has joined the faculty of Suffolk University Law School as an Adjunct Professor, teaching a course entitled Housing In America: The Effects and Remedies of Unconstitutional Housing
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Source: The Bay State Banner
Colorado lawmaker condemned for lynching, 3/5ths Compromise remarks
Democrats in Colorado have condemned a Republican lawmaker for joking about lynching before saying an 18th century policy designating a... View Article The post Democrats condemn Colorado lawmaker for lynching, Three-fifths Compromise comments appeared first on TheGrio.
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Civil rights groups hail ‘historic’ ruling on exam schools - The Bay State Banner
With white and Asian students over-represented in the city’s three selective-admissions schools, the one-year change was widely seen as a way to broaden the racial and socio-economic diversity in the
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The Death Of George Floyd Murder Trial: Derek Chauvin Is Guilty On All Charges | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.cnn.com From CNN’s Aaron Cooper in Minneapolis Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on all charges by a jury in the Hennepin County court. The 12 jurors found him guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in
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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
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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Indiana business and community partnership for Racial Equity commends Holcomb on new bill | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Indiana Business and Community Partnership for Racial Equity, a coalition comprised of major Hoosier employers and advocacy organizations, released this statement following Governor Eric Holcomb’s signing of HB 1006: “We appreciate Representative Greg Steuerwald and Indiana Black Legislative
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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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7-year-old girl killed, father shot while sitting at McDonald’s drive-thru on West Side | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By WGN Web Desk, Meghan Dwyer, Glenn Marshall, WGN Authorities say that a father and his 7-year-old girl were shot Sunday in the city’s Homan Square neighborhood while sitting at a McDonald’s drive-thru. The girl did not survive. The incident is believed to be targeted gang-related
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Men arrested, charged in murder of two trans women in Charlotte, NC
Two men suspected in the slayings of two Black transgender women days apart in Charlotte, North Carolina were arrested Friday,... View Article The post Men arrested, charged in murder of two trans women in Charlotte, NC appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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Three North Tulsa Churches Celebrate Easter Sunday Together | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.kjrh.com By: Jeanette Quezada Green County celebrated Easter Sunday in a big way this year. Three North Tulsa churches, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Friendship Church, and New Jerusalem Baptist Church partnered up to host one big outdoor Easter Sunday service. In 2020 the majority of churches
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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Each year, about 4 million children enter kindergarten in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Education. For parents, it is often hard to know if a child is ready for kindergarten or even how best to prepare them.
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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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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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Signing Off: WWJ Reporter Vickie Thomas Retires April 29 | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
WWJ reporter Vickie Thomas recently announced her retirement on social media and The Detroit News reported recently that the award-winning longtime WWJ-AM (950) is officially retiring later this month on April 29. 'It's been an amazing ride working with the outstanding professionals at WWJ … the
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Fishing event looks to bring fathers and sons together - WS Chronicle
On Saturday, April 17, the B. Positive Movement, a local non-profit designed to help young people reach their full potential, is inviting men and boys to pull out their fishing rods and make their way to Kernersville Lake for the Fathers & Sons Great Fishing
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Birmingham City schools to offer free summer enrichment programs
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Schools will offer free programs for its students this summer to recover learning loss and provide enrichment opportunities for all students.  During a virtual press conference on Monday, BCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan announced the
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Party bus and tours have new option in the city - WS Chronicle
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Amazon Has the Votes to Defeat Union Effort in Alabama
MSN News A first-of-its kind vote to unionize an Amazon warehouse has failed. The company secured a majority of no votes on Friday, defeating an effort from the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Workers Union. By late Friday morning, the regional National Labor Relations Board had tallied
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Source: The Birmingham Times
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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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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Archie Clay, III, co-founder, WEAR BRIMS: With the right hat “you look debonair and cool”
By Ameera Steward For the Birmingham Times Asked whether he was into fashion when he was younger, Archie Clay III said he thinks fashion was in him. “My dad was a model [when he was in college], and my mom was always into fashion,” said Clay, who has four siblings, is not married, and has […]
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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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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Average L.A. County Gas Price Rises For 13th Time in 16 Days - Los Angeles Sentinel
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose today for the 13th time in 16 days, increasing a half-cent to $3.972, its highest amount since
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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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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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How Black Residents in Birmingham Overcame Fear to Take COVID-19 vaccines 
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  When some of her family members contracted coronavirus last year, Mary Wilkerson knew she would want a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it became available. “My daughter-in-law came down with it right before Thanksgiving; she didn’t have to go in the hospital and
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