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Florida is one step away from ending civilian oversight of the police
HB 601 would restrict the power of civilian police oversight boards, a crucial tool for Black people in assessing fair […] The post Florida is one step away from ending civilian oversight of the police appeared first on TheGrio.... Read more
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Named As Diddy’s Co-Defendant In ‘Grooming’ Lawsuit
A sexual assault lawsuit filed against the embattled Sean "Diddy" Combs now lists disgraced actor Cuba Gooding Jr. as a co-defendant. The post Cuba Gooding Jr. Named As Diddy’s Co-Defendant In ‘Grooming’ Lawsuit appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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Black Celebs Who’ve Finally Received Their Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Though it may seem like anyone can get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it’s actually a long bureaucratic process. Once a nominee is approved, they also must pay a $75,000 fee. This criteria makes it more difficult for some older stars to be recognized. However, we’re finally seeing Black legends receive their…Read more...... Read more
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How This Man’s Romantic Stroll Was Tragically Interrupted Will Leave You Shook
A Black Virginia man is grieving the loss of his wife after she was fatally struck by a car in what police suspect was an intentional car crash.Read more...... Read more
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US changing racial categories, taking ‘Negro’ off forms and giving Egyptians a choice other than ‘white’
“You can’t underestimate the emotional impact this has on people,” said Meeta Anand, senior director for Census & Data Equity […] The post US changing racial categories, taking ‘Negro’ off forms and giving Egyptians a choice other than ‘white’ appeared first on TheGrio.... Read more
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Watch: Minimizing tax liability | Life Hacks
Dr. Sha’Tonya Thomas, an accountant and CEO of Thomas Financial LLC, talks minimizing tax liability with theGrio. Dr. Sha’Tonya Thomas […] The post Watch: Minimizing tax liability | Life Hacks appeared first on TheGrio.... Read more
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Coastal resilience efforts cross city lines at Island End River in Chelsea and Everett
The Island End River cuts inland right at the line between Chelsea and Everett, following the municipal border for its 2,500-foot length. The post Coastal resilience efforts cross city lines at Island End River in Chelsea and Everett appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery
This is the 14th interview in a weekly series presenting highlights of conversations between leading Black visual artists in New England. In this week’s installment, artist James Perry talks to artist Gloretta Baynes. The post Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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Arlington Jazz Festival returns for a 13th year
The Arlington Jazz Festival will bring the croons of local and international musicians to town next month for the 13th year. The post Arlington Jazz Festival returns for a 13th year appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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The race for TikTok: What a ban might mean for small business owners in U.S.
Stating that TikTok is a threat to our national security, lawmakers have pushed for legislation to limit (or even eradicate) its use in the United States. The post The race for TikTok: What a ban might mean for small business owners in U.S. appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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Upsets abound in the NCAA Tournament
Every year, millions of people decide to part ways with their sanity by picking teams in the 64-team field that is the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament. The post Upsets abound in the NCAA Tournament appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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Racist incidents at Southwick Regional School anger residents
In recent weeks, school administrators, police and the local district attorney have investigated a mock slave auction held by Southwick Regional School students on Snapchat in the western Massachusetts town. The post Racist incidents at Southwick Regional School anger residents appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
- North Carolina residents left with unclaimed $29 million in federal tax refunds
- City of Charlotte seeks 100 new firefighters to meet growing needs
- Local leaders address alarming fentanyl epidemic in Mecklenburg County
- New affordable housing complex opens in Uptown Charlotte
- City Council revises Spectrum Center project, approves property sale, considers closing alleyway
- The ‘Queens of R&B’ are coming to Charlotte this summer
- Free event to connect families to affordable summer camps in Charlotte
- Charlotte youth discuss safety during summit among rising youth violence
- Fifth Third Bank breaks ground in West End for new branch location
- ‘Who’s helping?’ Charlotte students talk juvenile crime, fear of gun violence at school
- Young entrepreneurs shine at high school pitch competition in Charlotte
- Shows, a fair and more happening this weekend in Charlotte (March 21-24)
- Rollin’ On: Popular Black-owned skating business looks to sell
- Shopping, jazz and art in the park: how to spend your weekend (March 22- March 24)
- Producer KC Da Beatmonster’s thoughts on Lil RT and the state of music
- 50 Cent asks where Jay-Z is after Diddy’s home raid, sex trafficking claims
- Yung Miami alleged to have transported ‘Pink Cocaine’ for Diddy
- Exclusive: What Derrick ‘I Ain’t Fresh’ Lambert plans to do with newfound fame
- How Alyssa Cole shifted the narrative of mental health issues in her new book
- Kim Cockerham’s journey of triumph from Miss America crown to CEO
- ‘Freaknik’ producer Geraldine L. Porras on why this story had to be told
- How Tariq Flowers and his father’s prison drawings have influenced Atlanta
- Sheena Baker blazes a trail in real estate excellence
- The woman Drake and Future are allegedly beefing over doesn’t want to be Black
- Diddy quietly sells his remaining stake in Revolt TV to anonymous buyer
- ‘The Upshaws’ bring the family funny in hilarious new trailer
- Chuck Faush helping HBCUs claim their place in the AI universe
- Dr. Peggy Roberts shares main issues affecting Black women’s maternal health
- Eating more eggs may reduce risk of developing osteoporosis
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Black Celebs Who’ve Finally Received Their Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Though it may seem like anyone can get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it’s actually a long bureaucratic process. Once a nominee is approved, they also must pay a $75,000 fee. This criteria makes it more difficult for some older stars to be recognized. However, we’re finally seeing Black legends receive their…Read more...... Read more
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How This Man’s Romantic Stroll Was Tragically Interrupted Will Leave You Shook
A Black Virginia man is grieving the loss of his wife after she was fatally struck by a car in what police suspect was an intentional car crash.Read more...... Read more
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April 2024 Books by Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read
Spring has officially sprung and with the arrival of longer days and warmer temps come a great crop of new books by Black authors old and new. A romantic comedy about a fake relationship turned real, a touching memoir on how to live while planning for your death and a historical novel about the friendship between the…Read more...... Read more
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Black Twitter Has Nothing Good to Say About New ‘Good Times’ Reboot. Tell Us What You Think ...
In the words of Florida Evans, “Damn, damn, damn!”Read more...... Read more
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What Did This White Man Yell After Fatally Stabbing a Black Chicago Teenager?
On Sunday, Timothy Carter, 28, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed a Black man as he was working at a Walmart in Rockford, Ill., according to FOX 2 Now.Read more...... Read more
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Whoopi Goldberg Just Had to Stop 'The View' to Politely Gather Up An Audience Member
Sometimes an experience is so special that you want to make sure you can look back on it and relive those memories. But before you get your phone out and start recording, you need to remember that not everyone involved will appreciate you documenting the moment. At a recent taping of “The View,” an audience member…Read more...... Read more
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Even Where Abortion Is Legal, People in Jail Face Huge Barriers
Paige sat in the nurses’ station at the Winnebago County Jail in shock. Her pregnancy test had just come back positive. Paige, who asked that her last name not be used in this story, did not want to have a baby. In 2021, she was awaiting trial in Illinois for drug charges that could bring […] The post Even Where... Read more
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How the imagery of White women victims is being used to stoke anti-immigrant fear
Republicans who are pushing for more restrictive immigration policy ahead of a pivotal election year continue to lean on an old strategy in their appeal to voters: broadly framing immigrant men as dangerous next to imagery of young White women victims. In 2015 it was Kate Steinle, a 32-year-old woman who was fatally shot on […] The post How the... Read more
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Why some LGBTQ+ groups oppose the current Kids Online Safety Act
When the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was introduced in Congress two years ago, it set off alarm bells for many LGBTQ+ groups. The broad and vague bill that aimed to “protect children online” seemed like a censorship nightmare, empowering state attorneys general to determine what kind of content harms kids. The fears that KOSA […] The post Why some... Read more
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The Amendment: Live at SXSW with Imara Jones
Imara Jones of TransLash Media joins Errin live at South by Southwest. She talks about highlighting trans voices, the importance of intersectionality, and the policy changes that should be made to create an equitable future for transgender people. Listen or subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. On today’s episode Our host Errin […] The post The Amendment:... Read more
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Lincoln University alumni object to president’s return following administrator’s suicide
Lincoln University’s national alumni association is objecting to the school’s decision to keep John Moseley as president after a Black woman administrator who accused him of bullying took her own life earlier this year. The alumni association said in a letter that it was issuing a statement of “no-confidence” in the university’s “ability to bring […] The post Lincoln University... Read more
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Is ‘Baby Olivia’ headed to a school near you? Bills in several states would allow screenings of fetal development video.
Aftyn Behn hoped that this would be the year the Tennessee legislature was free of bills related to the anti-abortion movement. Since it is now illegal to terminate pregnancies in the state, the Democrat figured her Republican counterparts in the Tennessee House would concentrate their efforts on causes other than restricting reproductive rights. But she […] The post Is ‘Baby... Read more
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Named As Diddy’s Co-Defendant In ‘Grooming’ Lawsuit
A sexual assault lawsuit filed against the embattled Sean "Diddy" Combs now lists disgraced actor Cuba Gooding Jr. as a co-defendant. The post Cuba Gooding Jr. Named As Diddy’s Co-Defendant In ‘Grooming’ Lawsuit appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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Accused Rapist Russell Simmons Reportedly ‘Caught Off Guard’ While Being Served With Lawsuit In Bali
Russell Simmons was served with papers linked to a defamation lawsuit filed against him in a surprise move at a resort in Bali this month. The post Accused Rapist Russell Simmons Reportedly ‘Caught Off Guard’ While Being Served With Lawsuit In Bali appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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Where Are Jakiel And Jaliel Shakur? How Twin Boys Went Missing From Boston
On March 19, Jakiel and Jaliel Shakur disappeared from their home in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood. The post Where Are Jakiel And Jaliel Shakur? How Twin Boys Went Missing From Boston appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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Black Maternal Health: Former NFL Cheerleader’s Death Spotlights Racial Equity In Sepsis Care
Anderson, 40, tragically succumbed to maternal sepsis on March 20 after experiencing a stillbirth of her daughter, Charlotte Willow, at 21 weeks. The post Black Maternal Health: Former NFL Cheerleader’s Death Spotlights Racial Equity In Sepsis Care appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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‘Shout Out To All My Real DEIS’: They Made DEI A Racial Slur, Now Black People Are Finding Humor In It
White conservatives have been using DEI as a racial slur. Now Black people have turned it into humor on X. The post ‘Shout Out To All My Real DEIS’: They Made DEI A Racial Slur, Now Black People Are Finding Humor In It appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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Her Dream Deferred: African American Policy Forum To Shed Light On Issues Impacting Black Women
This year, attendees will meet in person and virtually to hear insightful discussions about the unique challenges confronting Black women and girls. The post Her Dream Deferred: African American Policy Forum To Shed Light On Issues Impacting Black Women appeared first on NewsOne.... Read more
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12-Year-Old Former Pre-Teen Beauty Queen Makes History, Releases Fitness Planner
Nationwide — Janae Madison, a 12-year-old multi-talented actress, model, and fitness advocate from Georgia, is making waves with her latest fitness endeavor. Despite her young age, Janae is proving that […] The post 12-Year-Old Former Pre-Teen Beauty Queen Makes History, Releases Fitness Planner first appeared on BlackNews.com.... Read more