DOJ Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into Mississippi Police Department | Chicago Defender
Photo: Getty Images The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the Lexington, Mississippi police department over alleged civil rights violations. On Wednesday (November 8), Kristen Clarke, head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, said the agency has received
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Sigma Gamma Rho Pledges $1 M To Support St. Jude Hospital - The New Journal and Guide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., an international collegiate and nonprofit community service organization, plans to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. This commitment comes just as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary in 2022 with the focus on ce
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U.S. Army Clears Convictions Of 110 Black Soldiers In 1917 Houston Riot | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images The U.S. Army has cleared 110 African American soldiers of court-martial convictions from a century ago, saying they were denied fair trials, per NBC News. The convictions stem from the Houston Riot, the 1917 outbreak of violence that followed months of racial harassment against
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Sian Proctor, First Black Woman To Pilot A Spacecraft, Advocates For “J.E.D.I.” Space: Just, Equitable, Diverse, And Inclusive - Los Angeles Sentinel
“I'm the fourth Black female from the United States to fly to space, only four of us. And out of the four that have gone, only one person has gone multiple
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Biden-Harris campaign is buoyed by positive results in 2023 Elections
With poll numbers hovering below 40% and surveys suggesting he has issues communicating with Black voters, many pundits proclaimed the downfall of President Joe Biden in the run-up to Tuesday's elections. Yet, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear was reelected, the constitutional amendm
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Breaking News: Biden Plans to Announce Reelection Campaign | Atlanta Daily World
President Joe Biden will run for reelection. According to the Detroit News, Biden and his team will release an announcement video next Tuesday to coincide with the anniversary of his first bid for the White House. Though the White House has made no official announcement due to referring to rules
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AFRO inside look: Sergeant Arthur Martin speaks on his time as a U.S. soldier in Vietnam
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com On the steps outside the Capitol, the place where Congress convenes daily, a significant and selfless hero was honored. The steadfast story of […] The post AFRO inside look: Sergeant Arthur Martin speaks on his time as
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Without Jim Harbaugh, No. 2 Michigan grinds past No. 9 Penn State with 32 straight runs in 24-15 win – Virgin Islands Free Press
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (AP) — Before the game, Blake Corum warmed up wearing a ski hat that summed up Michigan’s attitude right now: “Michigan vs. Everybody.” After the second-ranked Wolverines were done...
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Cherelle Parker Makes History, Elected Philadelphia's First Female Mayor | Chicago Defender
Photo: GC Images Democrat Cherelle Parker made history Tuesday night (November 7) after she was elected to be Philadelphia's mayor, making her the first woman to hold that office, according to NBC News. The former Philadelphia City Council member will also serve as the city's 100th mayor after
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These States Have The Highest Mortality Rates- For Black Mothers, Outcomes Are Even Worse
Compared to similarly wealthy countries, the U.S. is "the most dangerous place to give birth." Black women are more than twice as likely to die during pregnancy and the period after childbirth than white
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U.S. Supreme Court: Abortion Pill Is Available Until Today | The Michigan Chronicle
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that mifepristone, one-half of the medical abortion treatment regimen, will be available until at least today. “The justices are scheduled to meet for a private conference Friday, where they could talk about the issue,” The Detroit News said late yesterday. “The
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Starbucks employees from around the country, including metro Atlanta, STRIKE back
'My neck, my back, fair wages, and a contract.' 11-year Starbucks employee Amanda Rivera was shouting over the passing traffic that was going north and south down Tara Blvd. Thursday afternoon. She and a dozen others, a mix of Starbucks employees and union supporters, marched in a
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Ralph Yarl making 'miracle' recovery from brain injury following shooting | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images Lawyers for the family of 16-year-old Black teenager Ralph Yarl said his recovery is a 'miracle' after he was shot in the head and arm last week by a Kansas City homeowner. Yarl mistakenly went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings on Thursday (April 13) when he was shot
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Grandson of White homeowner who shot a Ralph Yarl said he 'wasn't shocked' by the news - The Atlanta Voice
(CNN) - When Klint Ludwig learned his grandfather, a White homeowner in Kansas City, had shot a Black teenager who rang his doorbell, Ludwig was repulsed - but not entirely surprised. 'The warning signs were there. I wasn't shocked when I heard the news,' Ludwig told CNN on Thursd
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Lawsuits pile up against companies who failed to honor DE&I pledges after murder of George Floyd
By NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Stacy M. Brown The aftermath of George Floyd’s murder has led to several large corporations facing multiple lawsuits for failing to meet the diversity, equity, […] The post Lawsuits pile up against companies who failed to honor DE&I pled
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Breaking Barriers: The transformative impact of Black women in the judiciary | New Pittsburgh Courier
The U.S. Senate, with a vote of 53-42, endorsed the appointment of Brandy R. McMillion as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. This confirmation marks a significant milestone, as underscored by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer: “Democrats are making our
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R. Kelly Sues U.S. Bureau of Prisons Over Alleged Leaked Info to Tasha K | Chicago Defender
R. Kelly is suing the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, alleging that agency staff members leaked information about him to Tasha K, a social media personality rapper Cardi B sued for defamation. The lawsuit, filed with the U.S. District Court of Northern Illinois, alleges that approximately 60 BOP officers
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Ralph Yarl Making 'Miracle' Recovery From Brain Injury Following Shooting | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Lawyers for the family of 16-year-old Black teenager Ralph Yarl said his recovery is a 'miracle' after he was shot in the head and arm last week by a Kansas City homeowner. Yarl mistakenly went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings on Thursday (April 13) when he was shot
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Jay-Z and Mom, Gloria, Celebrate 20 Years of Giving Back With 2023 Scholarship Fund | Chicago Defender
The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF), founded by rapper turned business mogul Jay-Z and his philanthropist mother Gloria, has been helping low-income students achieve their dreams of higher education since 2003. With the deadline for this year’s scholarship fast approaching, the SCSF is once
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In Memoriam: Richard Roundtree and Herbert “Bertie” Bowman, the passing of two Black figurative heroes | New Pittsburgh Courier
In the past month, the African American community has mourned the loss of two iconic figures: Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor best known for his role as John Shaft, and Herbert “Bertie” Bowman, Congress’ longest-serving Black staffer. Richard Roundtree: A Legacy in Film and Activism
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Mother Denied Chance To See Exhumation Of Black Man Who Was Secretly Buried | Chicago Defender
Photo: GoFundMe A mother was denied the chance to witness the exhumation of her son after he was killed by an off-duty police officer in Jackson, Mississippi and buried without the family's knowledge. On Monday (Nov. 13), the body of Dexter Wade, 37, was exhumed at 8 a.m. at Hinds County Penal
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Making History in Tennessee | Chicago Defender
By Svante Myrick (TriceEdneyWire.com) - There are moments when we know, suddenly and with total clarity, that we have just experienced a seminal moment in history. Sometimes those events are tragic. And sometimes, as in the last two weeks, they are beautiful and inspiring and renew our faith in
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Fulton County Prosecutor Fani Willis Upset Over Leaks in 2020 Election Fraud Case | Atlanta Daily World
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed a motion to prohibit any sharing of confidential information with anyone else connected with 2020 election fraud case against former president Donald Trump and several others accused of tampering with election results in Georgia. Fulton County
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PRESS ROOM: CBCF charts a path forward towards racial equity with its corporate social responsibility guide
Center for Policy Analysis and Research’s “Where Do We Go From Here?” encourages businesses to adopt sustainable, inclusive, and equitable practices. (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Black […] The post PRESS ROOM: CBCF charts a path forward towards racial equ
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FBI seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ electronic devices amid investigation
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – FBI agents confiscated electronic devices belonging to New York City Mayor Eric Adams earlier this week, intensifying a […] The post FBI seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ electronic devices amid investig
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White Man Who Shot Ralph Yarl Has 'Racist Tendencies', Grandson Says | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Kansas City Police A grandson of the Kansas City homeowner charged in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who accidentally went to his home, said his grandfather has 'racist tendencies and beliefs.” Yarl mistakenly went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings last week when he
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White man arrested in shooting of 16-Year-old Ralph Yarl, faces two felony charges - The Atlanta Voice
A White 85-year-old homeowner who allegedly shot and wounded Ralph Yarl, a Black teen, after the 16-year-old went to the wrong home to pick up his siblings will face two felony charges, Clay County attorney Zachary Thompson announced early Monday evening. Andrew Lester will face c
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An AFRO salute: Black veterans and their arch of progress in America
By Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor Allen Taylor Jr. always knew he belonged in the ranks of the U.S. military. His commitment to serve was made long before he had […] The post An AFRO salute: Black veterans and their arch of progress in America appeared first on AFRO America
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Black running club barricaded by police while cheering at Boston Marathon | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images A predominantly Black running club in Massachusetts was encircled by a swarm of police officers as they cheered on runners participating in the Boston Marathon. Mike Remy, a member of the Pioneer Run Crew, said his running club set up a cheer zone to support Boston Marathon
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Shooter of Black teen who went to wrong home identified as White man in 80s | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images A white man in his 80s has been identified as the Kansas City homeowner who shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, a Black teen who accidentally went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings, per CNN. The outlet declined to name the man because he hasn't been charged in the April 13
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