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Bus driver out of job after making racist remark to 11-year-old student - TheGrio
A white Louisiana school bus driver who made a racist remark to a Black student about the murder of George... View Article The post Bus driver out of job after making racist remark to 11-year-old student 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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MKE Auto Show moves to WI State Fair Park! - Milwaukee Community Journal
2021 Greater Milwaukee International Car & Truck Show Confirmed To Take Place May 5-9 With Appropriate Health And Safety Protocols In Place   Wisconsin State Fair Park to Host Rescheduled Auto Show   MILWAUKEE, WI (April 16, 2021) – The Greater Milwaukee International Car & Truck Show is
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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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Ma’Khia Bryant, 16, is fatally shot by Columbus police officer
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Milwaukee Public Museum to Display “Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition” | The Madison Times
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Nelson Mandela is one of history’s iconic and beloved figures. His actions sparked change in his home country of South Africa and fanned the flame for social justice movements across the globe. Soon, Milwaukeeans will have a chance to learn more about this beloved leader, hero
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Heartfelt tributes pour in after the passing of Mrs. Paulette Lewis-Moore - WS Chronicle
A Legend. A Jewel. A Sweet Beautiful Soul. An Angel On Earth. Those were just a few of the words used to describe Paulette Lewis-Moore. Moore, a longtime member of The Chronicle staff, passed away last
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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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Florida Democratic congressman Alcee Hastings dies at 84 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Annie Grayer, CNN Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida has died, his chief of staff Lale M. Morrison told CNN on Tuesday. He was 84. Hastings death was first reported Tuesday by the South Florida Sun Sentinel. In January 2019, he announced that he was being treated for pancreatic cancer and
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COVID Vaccination Site Opens at Birmingham CrossPlex 
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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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Finally – Legislation to help recover and sustain communities | The Crusader Newspaper Group
President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon at Stewart Building in Englewood Declaring it time to put an end to a system that perpetuates redlining and the growth of vacant properties, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently announced she is joining the Cook County Land Bank Authority, Cook
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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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Busta's Person of the Week: Local police officer creates autism patch to raise funds for Special Olympics - WS Chronicle
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Civil rights groups hail ‘historic’ ruling on exam schools - The Bay State Banner
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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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Police: 1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at NY grocery store - TheGrio
A gunman shot three workers inside a manager’s office at a Long Island grocery store Tuesday, killing one of them,... View Article The post Police: 1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at NY grocery store appeared first on TheGrio.
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The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire After a recommendation from the Greenwood Cultural Center Board, Mayor G.T. Bynum selected the Moody Nolan / JCJ Architecture team to lead the Greenwood Cultural Center’s renovation project Moody Nolan will oversee the design and serve as a cultural adviser for the
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Renters Rejoice: MSHDA's $622M Program Set to Help | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Behind on paying rent because of pandemic-related expenses?  The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) wants to help. Through a new $282 million rental assistance program, MSHDA can help eligible tenants facing challenges and assist them in avoiding eviction while their landlords
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Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana hosts vendor info session for local companies | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Hard Rock International, in partnership with the Gary, Lakeshore and Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Vendor Info Session for local companies recently to learn about services and products Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana will need from the community. The all-day event featuring
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Video: Demolition of Historic Ramsay McCormack Building in Ensley
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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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