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'We Still Want Criminal Responsibility: Breonna Taylor Supporters Shift Focus to Grand Jury Following $12 Million Settlement
The family of Breonna Taylor received word that the city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to a $12 million settlement in the family's wrongful death […]
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How new voters, Black women transformed Georgia’s politics -
It was Georgia’s changing electorate that put Democrats in office. Source
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Pandemic Takes Heavy Toll on Children’s Mental Health | Post News Group
Michelle Cabrera, executive director of the County Behavioral Health Directors Association (CBHDA), spotlighted the health needs of minority youth. She explained that all over the nation -- and in California -- youth are suffering from a mental health crisis, leading to increasing numbers of
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‘The Daily Show’ Exposes The Many Hypocrisies Of Fox News
The conservative network is just one big inconsistency fest in this lengthy montage.
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Wendy Williams Lifetime Biopic 'Wendy Williams: The Hot Topic' Set to Debut In 2021
A biopic based on the life of daytime television talk show host Wendy Williams is coming to a small screen near you. According to Deadline, “The Oval”
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Armed Robbery Victim Says: 'Don't Make Excuses For Criminals!' - St. Lucia Times News
The victim of an armed robbery in Castries on Tuesday night has been speaking out against people who make excuses for criminals, including that the bandits need jobs. Executive Director of the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA), Anthony Avril, spoke in an interview with St Lucia Times
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D.C. Working on Plans to Begin In-Person School in November
D.C. officials are working on plans to begin a hybrid schooling model that could have students back to in-person classes in November.
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August Alsina claims he gave Will and Jada a ‘courtesy call’ before alleged affair revelation - TheGrio
The public may have been shocked when August Alsina claimed he had an affair with Jada Pinkett Smith with her longtime hubby Will Smith’s blessing, but the powerhouse couple allegedly weren’t. The RB singer took to Instagram and let it be known he gave the Smith’s a courtesy call. READ MORE: August
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Last Living Parent Of Child Killed In KKK's 1963 Church Bombing, Dies
On Sept. 15, 1963, a bomb planted in a Birmingham church by the Ku Klux Klan killed four young Black girls.
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Judge nixes Trump bid to stop Philly vote count - TheGrio
A federal judge has denied a bid by President Donald Trump’s campaign to stop the vote count in Philadelphia over... View Article The post Judge nixes Trump bid to stop Philly vote count appeared first on TheGrio.
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Women’s Cancer Resource Center Celebrates 35th Anniversary | Post News Group
Founded in 1986, WCRC’s mission has been to improve the quality of life for women with cancer and advance equity in cancer support, especially for low-income persons, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Nearly 80% of WCRC’s clients live below the federal poverty level, and
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Critics Erupt After Meek Mill Turns Kobe Bryant Into A Lyric
Let the man rest in peace a "little longer," tweets Washington Post sports reporter Michael Lee.
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These Are Remaining Hopefuls for Birmingham School Board in Oct. 5 Runoffs
Compiled by birminghamwatch.org There are two seats left to fill on the Birmingham Board of Education. In the District 1 runoff election on Oct. 5, Incumbent Douglas Lee Ragland will face Sherman Collins Jr. Collins received 1,827 votes, or 43.07 percent of the vote in August while Ragland received
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Jeffco Elections: Eyrika Parker, Rep. Rod Scott in Tues. Runoff for Treasurer
By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times The only Jefferson County race on the ballot in next Tuesday’s, July 14 runoff election will be for Treasurer where Democrats Eyrika Parker, a banker, and Roderick “Rod” Scott, state lawmaker, are vying for the office. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to
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Fan Shares How DMX Inspired Her To Forgive Her Father Who Died of Addiction
Since the announcement of Earl “DMX” Simmons’ death, millions of fans have taken to social media to honor his life and career. The impact of the Yonkers rap legend is […] The post Fan Shares How DMX Inspired Her To Forgive Her Father Who Died of Addiction appeared first on Essence.
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NYC Mayoral Candidate Dianne Morales Has a New Vision for the Big Apple—Is the City Ready? • EBONY
Looking for change? Local elections are where it starts. "My candidacy and campaign are bigger than me. It’s about us," says Dianne Morales, NYC mayoral candidate.
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Malawi's opposition chief now president: Lazarus Chakwera [Profile] | Africanews
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Trump Supporter Kodak Black Got Engaged To Mellow Rackz
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Ghana holds state funeral for revered leader Jerry Rawlings | Africanews
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Trinidad: ‘Pastor took our money,’ says sou sou investor - Stabroek News
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Violence Erupts in Nation’s Capital During MAGA Rally
Thousands of white nationalists gathered with far-right militia groups on Freedom Plaza in D.C. on Saturday to vocalize their support of lame-duck President Donald Trump and help bolster his false claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election.
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What happens when white Americans have no moral arc to bend?
On May 10, 1967, while facing growing white backlash for demanding an end to the Vietnam War, Rev. Martin Luther... View Article The post What happens when white Americans have no moral arc to bend? appeared first on TheGrio.
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