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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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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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‘We All Have the Power to Make Change’: Dismantling the Law Enforcement Status Quo | The Madison Times
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz People in positions of power are often meant to protect people. Politicians are elected to act in the best interest of their constituents, law enforcement exist to protect people, judges ensure that the law is upheld and so on. But what happens when that honor turns into abuse
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Janey will release records of cop investigation - The Bay State Banner
After former Boston police officer Patrick Rose was accused of multiple counts of sexual assault, Boston elected officials immediately began calling on acting Mayor Kim Janey to release all records related to the
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Insurer to pay $8M to Black man paralyzed by Iowa officer - TheGrio
An insurer for the City of Cedar Rapids will pay $8 million to a Black motorist who was paralyzed after... View Article The post Insurer to pay $8M to Black man paralyzed by Iowa officer appeared first on TheGrio.
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House calls bring COVID-19 vaccine to homebound patients | BlackPressUSA
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — So far, the House Calls program has vaccinated 30 patients and eligible caregivers and plans to administer up to 130 doses by mid-April. The program provides care to patients who cannot travel to their doctor’s office for appointments. The House Calls providers work together as
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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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Derek Chauvin Found Guilty | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Gov. Pritzker’s Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. “No courtroom can ever replace a life, but it can and should deliver justice. Today, the jury in Derek
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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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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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Cooper Green providing COVID-19 vaccinations for their patients
UAB News Patients of Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority can now get COVID-19 vaccinations on-site at Cooper Green, an affiliate of the UAB Health System. The health care facility is offering vaccinations to enrolled patients by appointment only two days a week with the assistance of the
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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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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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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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Alabama senators want Confederate tax to fund Black history
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Two Alabama state senators say they want to divert part of a statewide property tax tied to the legacy of the Confederacy to preserve and promote Black history in the state. Alabama imposed the tax to fund pensions for Confederate soldiers and their
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Birmingham Mayor Woodfin forms city’s first Civilian Review Board 
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Monday announced the formation of the city’s first Civilian Review Board.  The review board, which came in response to recommendations from the City’s Public Safety Task Force, comes one year after widespread outrage at the
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Birmingham Housing Authority to spend $6M on upgraded security at its sites 
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) has earmarked $6 million to make security upgrades in its public housing sites.  Several children have lost lives in public housing over the past 24 months including four-year-old Jurnee
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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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Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd’s neck - TheGrio
Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck — and was bearing down with most of his weight — the... View Article The post Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd’s neck appeared first on TheGrio.
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No appointment needed at Parkland’s Ellis Davis Field House vaccine site - Texas Metro News
Parkland officials announced that beginning yesterday, Wednesday, April 7, individuals over the age of 16 can receive a COVID-19 vaccination without an appointment between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Saturday at Parkland Health & Hospital System’s drive-through location at Ellis Davis Field
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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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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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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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Tensions erupt near Minneapolis after police kill 20-year-old Duante Wright - TheGrio
Just before the start of the third week of Derek Chauvin's murder trial in the death of George Floyd, residents... View Article The post Tensions erupt near Minneapolis after police kill 20-year-old Duante Wright appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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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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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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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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Video: Demolition of Historic Ramsay McCormack Building in Ensley
Times staff report The demolition of the historic Ramsay McCormack Building in downtown Ensley is nearing completion. On Tuesday, Ensley District Developers (EDD) took the next steps in completing the mechanical demolition after months of deconstructing and salvaging materials from the
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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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