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Cops kill Black violence intervention activist during mental health crisis
The shooting on Friday came amid a standoff that lasted more than four hours between 31-year-old Najee Seabrooks and police…
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Nearly 100,000 women of color went missing in 2020, and now one state wants to do something about it
Despite making up only 13 percent of the female population in the U.S., studies have shown that Black women account…
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Activists march in the wake of more gun violence, urge money for anti-violence groups
Monday’s march came in response to a shooting Thursday in the North Philadelphia community of Strawberry Mansion, where seven people…
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Desantis Has Learned the Wrong Lessons from History: He Wants to Make Sure No One Else Learns the Right Ones
ABOVE: Students, alumni and faculty at New College of Florida take a stand against changes… The post Desantis Has Learned…
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9-Year-Old Girl Killed Along with TV Journalist In Florida Was a ‘Natural Born Gymnast;’ Coach Believed She Could Have Been ‘The Next Gabby Douglas’
The coach of a 9-year-old girl who was killed along with a Spectrum News 13 reporter on Feb. 22 is…
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High School Student Caught on Video Beating School Worker Unconscious for Confiscating Nintendo Switch
A disturbing video captured a student pummeling a school worker for taking a game console away from him. According to…
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New Assembly Bill Would Ban Use of Police Canines for Arrests, Crowd Control
Last week, Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson (D-Riverside) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 742, legislation that would prohibit the use of police…
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Heirs of Bruce’s Beach Finalize Sale of Property Back to LA County
On Jan. 30, the heirs of Bruce’s Beach finalized the sale of the land they just reclaimed last year back…
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28-Year-Old Navy Veteran Carl Flenoy Shot And Killed While Driving Home With His Girlfriend
A California woman is left with a broken heart after witnessing the murder of her boyfriend, who was a 28-year-old Navy veteran.…
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‘Does Your Dad Beat Your Mom?!’: Charlotte Teacher Suspended After Viral Video Shows Her Berating 11-Year-Old Black Student Who Says He Was Defending Himself
A viral video of a white North Carolina teacher berating an 11-year-old Black boy has sparked outrage. The video shows…
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Feinstein’s Retirement
Senator Dianne Feinstein is a historic figure, a trailblazer, and a tireless advocate for the people of California and our…
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COMMENTARY: Attacks on Assemblymember Bonta’s Appointment to Committee Chair Is Bad Journalism
The press could focus on covering priorities set by Attorney General Bonta for his office. Among his priorities are combating…
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Community Leaders Respond to the Firing of Chief LeRonne Armstrong: MAYOR SHENG THAO IS WRONG
The Oakland NAACP and Community leaders are livid about Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's dismissal of Chief of Police LeRonne Armstrong.…
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Twitter Layoff Protest Rally Outside Company Headquarters Saturday Morning
Activists will gather outside Twitter headquarters Saturday morning to protest owner Elon Musk's layoffs of thousands of Twitter workers. He…
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Nevada officer slams student recording police, kneels on him
The Feb. 9 encounter outside Durango High School in suburban Las Vegas unfolded while officers were investigating a report of…
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Readjusting Our Historical Perspective Can Guide Us Today
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to try to elevate his presidential chances while doubling down on banning Black history. Meanwhile, the…
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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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U.S. Arrests Four More Suspects In Plot to Kill Haitian President Moise
U.S. federal agents arrested four suspects in Florida for alleged roles in the plot that led to the 2021 assassination…
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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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Greater Houston Area Leaders Announce Third Gun Buyback Event in Houston
ABOVE: Micah Gabay, 15, left, Worthing Early College High School sophomore, speaks to the crowd… The post Greater Houston Area…
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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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Once Again, Community Demands Reinstatement of OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong
Armstrong says there’s a sense of fairness that should be considered due to his track record. “This is not a…
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Three Killed, 5 Injured in Michigan State University Shooting, Suspect Dead
By Dieu-Nalio Chery and Steve Gorman EAST LANSING, Mich. (Reuters) – A gunman opened fire on Monday night on the…
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Reacts to President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union
In just a single Congress, we’ve made more progress on climate and gun violence legislation than in the past 30…
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The Houston Museum of African American Culture Announces Bland, George, Tolan Lecture on February 11, 2023
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) recently announced plans to host the Bland,… The post The Houston Museum…
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