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Ald. Pat Dowell enters Secretary of State race | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Erick Johnson Alderman Pat Dowell on Wednesday, April 7, officially kicked off her campaign bid to replace outgoing Secretary of State Jesse White. Dowell is the highest profile candidate and only Black official to enter a race where Democratic opponent Alex Giannoulias is gaining momentum with
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Broward County Public Schools Allows Teacher Who Used Racial Slurs to Return to the Classroom | BlackPressUSA
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE - In November of 2020, a Caucasian teacher at Cross Creek School – a specialized school for students with emotional disabilities, in Pompano Beach repeatedly used the “N” word in the classroom. This incident was witnessed by multiple students in person and online, along with
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Fun is Back! | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Six Flags Great America reopening April 24, jobs available By J. Coyden Palmer For those who have grown weary of being stuck in the house with the family, and the kids have gotten on your last nerve, there is hope on the horizon. An outdoor attraction that hosts over 3 million people a year will
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
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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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
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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In Minneapolis, armed patrol group tries to keep the peace
As protests intensified in the Minneapolis suburb where a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright, a group of Black men... View Article The post In Minneapolis, armed patrol group tries to keep the peace appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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Source: The Bay State Banner
Appointments now open for mass vaccination clinic in Gary | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Indiana Department of Health recently announced that appointments are now open for the mass vaccination clinic being opened at Gary’s Roosevelt Park next week in partnership with FEMA. Appointments for the first mobile sites across northern Indiana are now available as well. Hoosiers can go to
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Kim Godwin First Black Woman Named ABC News President
By David Bauder Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — ABC named Kim Godwin as its news division president on Wednesday, making her the first Black woman to be the top news executive at a broadcast network. Godwin has been second-in-command at CBS News, which learned Wednesday that its own division
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City Selects Award-Winning Architecture Firm Moody Nolan/JCJ Architecture For Greenwood Cultural Center Renovation Project | The Oklahoma Eagle
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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ER doctor says Floyd’s heart had stopped when he arrived - TheGrio
The emergency room doctor who pronounced George Floyd dead after trying to resuscitate him testified Monday that Floyd’s heart had... View Article The post ER doctor says Floyd’s heart had stopped when he arrived appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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UNT Dallas College Of Law Ranked #1 For Law School Diversity - Garland Journal
In their Winter 2021 Edition, preLaw / National Jurist Magazine announced the Top 25 law schools and UNT Dallas College of Law is Ranked #1 in the country for Law […] The post UNT Dallas College Of Law Ranked #1 For Law School Diversity appeared first on Garland Journal.
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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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Indiana progressing with reopening despite new research | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Patrick Forrest Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed an executive order removing the statewide mask mandate but allowing counties and more local regulations to remain in place. Despite this development the city of Gary and Lake County will continue to require masks throughout the month of
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
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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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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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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Community centers offer remote learning - The Bay State Banner
Throughout the transition to in-person learning, many families, especially families of color, have chosen to stay remote. Some of those families have made use of learning pods operated by community centers partnering with Boston After School and
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Committee selects Parcel 8 developer - The Bay State Banner
The BPDA voted to name the NUBA team, lead by Kamran Zahedi of Urbanica LLC. developer of Parcel 8 on April 17, moving the Melnea Cass parcel to the next step. The post Committee selects Parcel 8 developer appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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UNC eyes new names for 3 buildings tied to white supremacy
The University of North Carolina is eying new names for three buildings on its flagship Chapel Hill campus named for... View Article The post UNC eyes new names for 3 buildings tied to white supremacy appeared first on TheGrio.
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Crisis Control partners with HARRY to provide food for vets - WS Chronicle
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DHS Reaffirms that Every Wisconsinite Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine | The Madison Times
People without an ID or insurance should not be turned away With everyone ages 16 and older now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages everyone to schedule an appointment. Anyone that lives, works, or studies in Wisconsin can get vaccinated
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Denver and more U.S. cities successfully sending mental health responders instead of police - TheGrio
Multiple cities across the country are building programs that involve mental health professionals, social workers, or community members responding to... View Article The post Denver and more U.S. cities successfully sending mental health responders instead of police appeared first on TheGrio.
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Walk For Daunte - Milwaukee Community Journal
Sunday I enjoyed seeing those gathered to show opposition for this  past weeks unfortunate events. In what’s becoming and all to  familiar story of a   police involved killing, the victim was 20-year-old Daunte Wright. Hate crimes against other groups have also been on the rise, as statistics show
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Mass Vaccination Site to Open in Cook County | Chicago Defender
To further expand the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor JB Pritzker today announced an additional state mass vaccination site in Cook County and that will open to all eligible Illinois residents on Thursday, April 15. As of April 12, all Illinois residents age 16 and older are eligible
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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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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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National Wildlife Federation Celebrates Earth Day 2021 in Birmingham
By Jacqueline Gray Miller Earth is an exceptional place. It’s our home. Home to diverse people and cultures, plants and animals, and deserves to be celebrated every day of the year. It’s been over 50 years since the first Earth Day (1970), when people around the nation took to the streets to use
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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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