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Newswire : The killing of George Floyd sparks continued protests, outrage across the nation
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin relaxed as he was suffocating George
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'You Been In the House All Your Life': Fans Are Unimpressed After T.I. and Tiny's Son King Harris Shows Off His Boxing Skills
It appears that T.I. and Tiny Harris’ son King Harris is channeling his inner Muhammad Ali after showing off his swift and impressive boxing skills. […]
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Benjamin Crump says first degree murder charge still possible in George Floyd case
Today Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump who is representing the family of George Floyd was a guest on SiriusXM’s “The Joe Madison Show” and told Madison he believes a first-degree murder charge is still possible based on newly discovered evidence in the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis
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Uganda: Local Governments Body Welcomes Proposed Amendments to Public Finance Management Act
[Nile Post] The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) has expressed its support for the proposed amendments to the Public Finance Management Act, stating that it will enhance government planning, budgeting, and fiscal discipline in the management of public resources.
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Raymond A. Pearson v. Donald G. Murray (1936)
January 15, 1936, Decided
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Atlanta Hawks Defeated By Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat, Trae Young Logs Sixth Double-Double | Atlanta Daily World
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated 117-109 to a Miami Heat team that didn't have star players Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro. After a thrilling victory against the Orlando Magic in Mexico City, the Hawks got off to a slow start in the first quarter against the Heat. The Heat outscored the Hawks 41-24 in
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Cop claims he wasn't promoted to police chief because he's white
A Missouri cop is suing the St. Louis Police Department and the city, claiming he wasn't promoted to Police Chief because he is
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PCA tells PAC: Complaints against police increasing - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
POLICE Complaints Authority (PCA) director David West said for this year, a total of 713 complaints against police officers have been made to the authority. West added this is reflective of a trend of increasing complaints against police officers that began in 2014. He made the comments during
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3,000 barrels of crude oil spilt in Nigerian waters – NOSDRA
“The spill has not hit the coastline because of the effectiveness of the spills contingency plan we deployed.” The post 3,000 barrels of crude oil spilt in Nigerian waters – NOSDRA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria: Ehime Mbano Attack - Uzodimma Gives N185 Million to Families of Slain Security Officers
[Vanguard] Owerri -- Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Monday gave N185 million to more than eleven families of security officers who were affected by the unknown gunmen attack resulting to killing, burning of officers as well as their vehicles last September 2023, at Umualumaku community in
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Algiers Motel Incident (1967)
The Algiers Motel Incident occurred in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1967, two days after the Detroit Race Riot began. The incident started when Army National Guardsman Ted Thomas reported hearing gunshots at the Algiers Motel Annex. Detroit Police, Michigan State Police, and other National
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Miami Mother Admits To Lying About Two Black Men Drowning Her Autistic Son | Florida Sentinel Bulletin
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Army Vet And Father of 2 Overcomes Odds to Earn UAB Accounting Degree
By Adam Pope www.uab.edu Before senior accounting major Demarcus Davis began his college journey at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, life had other plans for him. After two months into his college experience at another institution, he received news that would change the course of his life
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Changing the World
George Floyd’s six-year-old daughter Gianna looked on quizzically while her mother gave a heart wrenching description of what the death of her father would mean throughout the
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City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. (1989)
? APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT No. 87-998. Argued October 5, 1988 Decided January 23, 1989 Appellant city adopted a Minority Business Utilization Plan (Plan) requiring prime contractors awarded city construction contracts to subcontract at least 30%
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Protests Continue Nationwide Over George Floyd Killing In Minneapolis
Nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd — the Black man who died Monday after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck — continued Friday evening as Americans demanded that those involved face
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Egypt: Ethiopia's Unilateral GERD Operation an 'Existential Threat' to All Egyptians - Irrigation Minister
[Egypt Online] Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam warned against Ethiopia's continued unilateral operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, saying it poses an "existential threat" to the more than 100 million people in Egypt.
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Fix The Damn Schools!
Well, that’s exactly what we got on April 23 when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Court ruled that students in the low-performing Detroit Public school system have a right to expect to learn to read and write, thus reversing the previous 2018 decision that said the state was not
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"France is in no way being driven out of Africa" says Foreign trade Minister | Africanews
France is in no way being driven out of Africa, declared French Foreign Trade Minister Olivier Becht on Wednesday ahead of a trip to Nigeria, calling on French companies to continue and step up their investments on the continent.
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Commerce Ministry Strengthens Corporate Relations As Part Of Business Month Activities
As part of the activities to highlight Business Month, a Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Affairs delegation recently toured several small and micro businesses on the island. In light of this, Commerce Minister Emma Hippolyte said she is pleased with the energy emanating from the growth of smal
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14.3 million Nigerians abuse drugs, NDLEA says, destroys N2.6 billion worth
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa said that the agency would not relent in pursuing its War Against Drug Abuse and encouraging citizens to take ownership of the drug war. The post 14.3 million Nigerians abuse drugs, NDLEA says, destroys N2.6 billion worth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mother Who Lied That Black Men Kidnapped Her Son Is Charged With His Murder
One of the oldest tricks in the anti-Black playbook was unsuccessfully pulled last week in Florida when a mother told police that her autistic son had been kidnapped by two Black
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Jennifer Hudson’s home for sale | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Now, the wait begins for the new owner of a house in Englewood where a triple murder shocked the world and rocked the fairytale rags-to-riches story of superstar Jennifer
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UK charters more flights to help British nationals to leave Lebanon - African Voice Newspaper
Government set to help hundreds of British nationals leave Lebanon in the coming days, as they are urged to get the first flight available.   The UK government has chartered a limited number of flights from Lebanon to support British nationals to leave the country in response to the deteriorating
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Bail extended for St Catherine businessman on multiple charges
A licensed firearm holder who was held with more ammunition than he is legally allowed got an extension of his bail until January 16, 2024 when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Wednesday. The St Catherine businessman, Raul...
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Ghana: Outrage After 300-Year-Old Tree Cut Down - allAfrica.com
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Ghanaian authorities have launched a manhunt for the people who cut down a famous 300-year-old kola tree, which was believed to have healing powers, BBC reports.
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New Health Ministry headquarters to focus on wellness - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh wants to open up his ministry's new Queen's Park Savannah headquarters to the public and turn it into a space that promotes wellness. Deyalsingh made the assertion at the launch of the ministry's first wellness event last Friday, called OASIS: Art as Ther
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Nigeria: Imo Governorship - It's Three-Horse Race As Uzodinma Battles 17 Others
[Premium Times] Mr Uzodinma, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election, will conclude his first term in January 2024.
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Overhaul Needed: Tackling Youth Incarceration and Racial Disparities - Atlanta Tribune
Although Black males comprise just 13% of the total population, they represent an astounding 35% of those incarcerated. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In its report, “System Reforms to Reduce Youth Incarceration: Why We Must Explore Every Option
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Benzino Denies He Is Jealous Of Daughter Coi Leray’s Career
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