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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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Source: The Bay State Banner
Black Rob Is Dead At 51, One Week After Revealing Heartbreaking Health Issues | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The former Bad Boy rapper was hospitalized following kidney failure. Written by Paul Meara Black Rob has passed away at the age of 51. The former Bad Boy rapper revealed recently that he was homeless and battling health issues, and was even hospitalized for kidney failure a week ago. “Oh man, I’ve
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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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Christ Universal Temple 'living legend' Rev. Dr. Helen Ward Carry dies | The Crusader Newspaper Group
ABC 7 Chicago Chicago's faith community is mourning the death of a beloved minister Thursday. Christ Universal Temple on Chicago's Far South Side announced Reverend Dr. Helen Ward Carry had died. She is known as a 'living legend' at the church, and had been a senior minister there. Rev. Dr. Carry
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
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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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Wisconsin State Park System Spring Operations Update - Milwaukee Community Journal
MADISON, Wis. – Spring has sprung. And with 49 state parks, more than 500 boat launches, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, over 5,000 campsites, and much more – your adventure awaits. As we usher in a new season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced several State
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
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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Source: The Bay State Banner
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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From the front lines: Massachusetts doctors of color talk candid about COVID-19 - The Bay State Banner
What's it like to get COVID-19? What's it like to get the vaccine? What's it like for doctors and nurses when they have no cure for their patients? Sit back and listen as 6 Massachusetts health center providers of color share their personal stories from the frontlines of the
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Source: The Bay State Banner
Activists see opening for change at BPD - The Bay State Banner
With the revelation that Boston police buried allegations that a former officer and police union head sexually assaulted children for more than 20 years, the city’s police department is facing unprecedented pressure for
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Source: The Bay State Banner
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
Primary Care Designed for Homeless Veterans Makes a Difference
By Adam Pope UAB News For veterans who have been homeless, a primary care program tailored to their needs prevents negative health care experiences, according to a new Veterans Affairs survey, the largest of its kind to date. Led by a University of Alabama at Birmingham investigator at the
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Mayor Lori Lightfoot addresses social media rumors saying she will "continue to serve" Chicago | The Crusader Newspaper Group
ABC 7 Chicago Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was trending on social media for part of the weekend over what she called 'homophobic, racist and misogynistic rumors' on Twitter. 'It's shocking and disappointing to see some media members and verified Twitter handles are peddling this trash as
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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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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
Walking, Yoga Offered On St. Ann Center Grounds - Milwaukee Community Journal
Enjoy free refreshments, walking and yoga sessions every Friday in May. Ready for a breath of fresh spring air? St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care invites the community to enjoy Free Refreshment Fridays. Walk the landscaped pathways at the Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave., every Friday in
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
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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Source: The Bay State Banner
$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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Source: The Birmingham Times
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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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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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader journalist finds dead body next to his car | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Erick Johnson Easter weekend had arrived. The house cleaning was done. All that was left to do was pick up Easter dinner at the Local Market in South Shore. I walked several yards to a private parking lot to retrieve my Chrysler Sebring. This short trip made my Good Friday of 2021 one that I ...
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
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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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper
Appointments now open for mass vaccination clinic in Gary | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Indiana Department of Health recently announced that appointments are now open for the mass vaccination clinic being opened at Gary’s Roosevelt Park next week in partnership with FEMA. Appointments for the first mobile sites across northern Indiana are now available as well. Hoosiers can go to
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Alabama lineworker training programs graduate spring classes
By Alabama Newscenter Staff Alabama Newscenter Bishop State, Lawson State and Jefferson State community colleges are investing in the future by offering technical training programs to prepare students for careers in the skilled trades. As part of its ongoing commitment to workforce
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Source: The Birmingham Times
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
'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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Comedian Rickey Smiley offers $5k reward for info in killing of 32-year-old
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  Comedian, radio talk show host and Birmingham native Rickey Smiley is offering a $5,000 award for information about a shooting at Patton Park on Easter Sunday that claimed the life of a 32-year-old bystander and hospitalized five others including
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Local nonprofits celebrate volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week - WS Chronicle
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NY man kills girlfriend, her 2 daughters before killing himself at daughter’s birthday
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Furman University unveils statue of its first Black student
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