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Former Mississippi Officers Plead Guilty to State Charges for Torturing and Abusing Two Black Men
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Six ex-law enforcement officers from Mississippi have admitted guilt for their participation in the torture and abuse of two Black men earlier this year. Christian Dedmon, Hunter […]
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Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Seek Reversal of Dismissal in Historic Court Appealv
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Lessie Benningfield Randle, Viola Fletcher, and Hughes Van Ellis, Sr., the last three known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, have continued their pursuit of justice. […]
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National Urban League Unveils Empowerment 2.0 in Fight for Justice and Democracy
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In an address to the National Urban League Conference, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the Civil Rights Organization, introduced what he called the next phase […]
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Doubts and Fallout Continue in the Carlee Russell Case
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent CrimeStoppers has reversed its decision to return over $63,000 in donations intended to help find Carlee Russell after her kidnapping story came under scrutiny, the latest fallout […]
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Mogul Jay-Z Shawn Carter Foundation Raises 20 Million Dollars to Aid with Education.
Data News Staff Edited Report The Shawn Carter Foundation, co-founded in 2003 by Jay-Z and his mother, Gloria Carter, hosted a black-tie gala in New York City on Friday (July 14th), raising $20 million that […]
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Harper’s Bid for the Democratic Nomination Sets him on a Direct Collision Course with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Hill Harper, the well-known actor recognized for his roles in hit television shows such as “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor,” has declared his candidacy for Michigan’s […]
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Black Female Environmental Justice Activists Call Out EPA Regarding Decision to Drop Civil Rights Investigation. Share Stories of Resilience and Action in the Face of Petrochemical Violence as Part of Storytelling Salon
New Orleans Agenda Five Black female environmental justice activists leading the way to oppose new Fossil Fuel Projects that threaten Louisiana communities’ health and livelihoods came together for a storytelling event during ESSENCE Festival. The […]
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Supreme Court Ruling Limits Challenges to Unlawful Convictions for Innocent Federal Prisoners
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court delivered a blow to the rights of federal prisoners, particularly those who may be completely innocent. This week’s ruling in […]
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National and Local Urban League Leaders Respond to Report on Minneapolis Police
Data News Staff Edited Report National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Urban League of the Twin Cities Interim President and CEO Marquita Stephens issued the following statement in response to the […]