The lawyer for the 25-year-old’s family called it an execution, telling media members that police fired 90 shots, hitting the young man “60 to 80 times.” By Stacy M. Brown […]
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OP-ED: Biden Policing EO Would Fall Short
By Ben Jealous, President, People For the American Way a Washington, D.C. – Following reports that President Biden will sign an Executive Order on police use of force tomorrow, on […]
Posted inAmerican Criminal Justice
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn-in as First Black Woman on U.S. Supreme Court
“It took just one generation to go from segregation to the Supreme Court of the United States,” Jackson asserted. “It is an honor of a lifetime to have this chance […]
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Gloves Off as Politicians Attack Each Other on Guns After Texas School Massacre
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia As adults grapple with talking to their children about the latest school massacre where 19 elementary school students and two […]
Posted inAmerican Criminal Justice
Mississippi Team Uncovers Arrest Warrant for White Woman Who Lied About Emmett Till
A warrant for the arrest of Carolyn Bryant Donham — identified as “Mrs. Roy Bryant” on the document — was discovered last week by searchers inside a file folder that […]
Posted inArts and Entertainment
She Reps: Cicely Miller
Cicely Miller is a professional multidisciplinary artist, and entrepreneur who possesses plenty of sunshine mixed with a little drop of rain. She is the owner, artist, and CCO of Cicely’s […]
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MLK Food Park continues on the inside of Fair Park
By Lena Foster The MLK Food Park brings back an authentic pop-up experience for black businesses and park attendees to congregate, network, and enjoy culture and creativity. “The food park […]
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She Reps: Dr. Usamah Rodgers
DeSoto ISD Superintendent Dr. Usamah Rodgers is a long-serving educator. Rodgers’ ascension through the educational ranks began with her work as a teacher before becoming dean of instruction, assistant principal, […]
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Think Three Media presented the first annual Juneteenth Fashion Show
By Lena Foster This past Juneteenth, a collaboration of fashion, music and entrepreneurship was showcased in the first annual Juneteenth Fashion Show hosted by Legacy West and Legacy Hall at […]
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ShySpeaks and Company & Big Thought hosted The 2022 Civilized Fest: Juneteenth Edition at Gilley’s Dallas
By Lena Foster The 2022 Civilized Fest: Juneteenth Edition created an informative and expressive environment for the Dallas community to come together and not only celebrate Juneteenth but gather the […]