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Though Thousands of Miles Away, Tyre Nichols’ Death Affected Oaklanders
Like many other cities nationwide, Oakland was heavily impacted by Tyre Nichols’ death on January 10 in Memphis, Tenn., three…
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Memphis Police Murder Case Puts Spotlight on California Legislation
The Memphis Police Department has terminated the five officers involved in Nichol’s death: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr.,…
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Rep. Barbara Lee Invites Pastor Michael McBride to State of the Union Address
Rep. Barbara Lee was joined by Pastor Michael McBride, a Bay Area native, national faith leader, and racial justice activist,…
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Our Challenge During Black History Month: Resistance to Ignorance
Each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History sets a… The post Our Challenge During…
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COMMENTARY: Divisions Set in Concrete and Pavement
The racial divisions that have split our country for centuries don’t just live in people’s hearts and heads. Some of…
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We Built This Country
ABOVE: Paul Revere Williams was a Black architect who began designing homes and commercial buildings… The post We Built This…
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Community Leaders Call for Solidarity Over Threats and Harassment of Black Women Leaders
A new database by Princeton University and the Anti-Defamation League has begun tracking threats received by public officials, identifying women,…
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During Black History Month Don’t Forget David Fagen
It took the courage of humanity to take action like Fagen did. If you’ve never heard of this history, it’s…
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Indiana jail officer fired after inmate hit during struggle
Marcus Ford suffered a broken nose and broken orbital bone. A white correctional officer in southwestern Indiana who is seen…
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Black History at The Super Bowl
ABOVE: (L) Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)… The post Black History at…
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What African Americans Want Most from Congress in 2023
As 2022 closed, Black Americans saw gains with historic candidates and timely legislation. President Joe… The post What African Americans…
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Down 15 Knicks Come Back Still Lose In OT To Clippers
Rivers Said Team Was Mentally Weak Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Derrel Jazz Johnson The New York…
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Young Teen Sues School District After Officer Reportedly Knelt on Her Neck for Over 20 Seconds
Another officer has been caught on surveillance footage using his knee to restrain a civilian, this time in Wisconsin. A…
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Following More Mass Shootings Democrats Introduce Assault Weapons Ban
On January 22, a gunman opened fire on a crowd celebrating the Lunar New Year in Monterey Park, California, killing…
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Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Named National Co-Chair of No Labels
“As a veteran of the civil rights movement, during the last six decades, I’ve learned a few things about the…
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‘Her Life Was Suddenly Altered’: Friend Says Georgia High School Teacher Injured In Viral Brawl with Student Is Unable to Walk
Less than a week after a Georgia teacher was captured on video in a fracas with one of her students,…
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Teacher’s Leg Broken During Fight with High School Student Caught on Camera | Watch
screenshot *A Georgia sheriff’s office is investigating a viral video showing a Black female student physically assaulting a teacher. The…
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“Good” Cops Versus “Bad” Cops: The Betrayal of Silence
Listen and listen very carefully! What is the difference between a “good” cop and a… The post “Good” Cops Versus…
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More Guns = More Crimes
Flooding the streets with more guns is NOT the answer to solving crimes! In a… The post More Guns =…
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Teacher Shortages in High-Poverty Schools
There is no way one can put a price on the value of a child’s… The post Teacher Shortages in…
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Sheng Thao Sworn in as New Mayor of Oakland, Pledges New Direction for the City
Mayor Thao provided a few minutes on the program to introduce to the community Dr. Kimberly Mayfield, the newly appointed…
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Shirley Weber Sworn in as California’s First Elected Black Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of the state, responsible for overseeing and certifying elections, as well…
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COMMENTARY: One Nation, Indivisible
Like many whose Southern roots run deep, I often turn to the past for answers. What I discovered in questioning…
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Young Soldier Killed at Alabama Military Base After Altercation with Fellow Soldier, Investigation Launched
A 21-year-old soldier from New York has died after being involved in a fight with another soldier earlier this week…
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In All Your Getting…Make Friends!
One of my favorite lines from the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” is: “No man… The post In All Your…
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