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What should You Do If Your Loved One Goes Missing

March 10, 2021 Carma Henry 0

“Children are detained and subject to further abuse,” Jefferson declared.
    In many cases, when a child goes missing, parents are told to delay reporting for 24 hours.
     Jefferson called such a delay a denial of justice that [could] lead to the death of those missing.
     “Police misinform or misuse infor-mation provided by the families to include an emphasis on depression, behavior or conduct disorders, and isolation,” Jefferson demanded. “These factors lessen the chance of defining the person as missing.”
     Ultimately, the missing person is viewed through the lens of voluntarily being absent or willfully not wanting to be located, Jefferson added.
     AAJJP officials also expressed concern about trafficking. […]

The National Safety Council Urges Drivers to Check for Recalls During Vehicle Safety Recalls Week

March 10, 2021 Carma Henry 0

The National Safety Council (NSC) encourages every vehicle owner to check their recall status during NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Recalls Week from March 8-12. […]

The International African Arts Festival & National Association of Kawaida Organizations Presents: Black History Month Part II- Focus on Black Women

March 10, 2021 Carma Henry 0

The International African Arts Festival (IAAFestival), in conjunction with the National Association of Kawaida Organizations (NAKO), will host a virtual book talk featuring Author Gloria Browne-Marshall’s new book, “She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power 1619-1969.” […]

Voting Rights at Stake as Supreme Court Considers Arizona Case

March 10, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Voting Rights at Stake as Supreme Court Considers Arizona Case […]

Shalanda Young Getting Strong, Bipartisan Support for Top OMB Post

March 10, 2021 Carma Henry 0

She moved to Washington 20 years ago to serve as a Presidential Management Fellow at the National Institute of Health. Young, who holds a master’s degree from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Loyola University New Orleans. […]

NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, Released Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights legend Vernon Jordan:

March 4, 2021 Carma Henry 0

“Today, the world lost an influential figure in the fight for civil rights and American politics, Vernon Jordan. […]

CDC: Life Expectancy of Black Men Has Dropped by Three Years

March 4, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Non-Hispanic Black males now have the lowest life expectancy of any group. The new data shows that African Americans on average live six years less in life expectancy than Whites. The Covid-19 pandemic hit Black and Americans harder than any other group of Americans. Underlying health issues and lack of health care were a factor. […]

Largest Black Doll Show to Open a Black Doll Museum in Shipping Containers

March 4, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Sandra Epps decided to turn her negative into a positive after surviving three near-death experiences due to lupus. In 2005, she established Sandy’s Land where the mission is to party with a purpose, to encourage women and girls to “Love the Skin They’re In!” Presently, Sandy’s Land LLC conducts art parties and hosts the Detroit Doll Show which is the largest Black doll show of its kind. She founded The Detroit Doll Show in 2011 with the purpose of celebrating history, culture, self-love, and diversity with the promotion of Black dolls. […]

A Slave’s African Medical Science Saves The Lives Of Bostonians During The 172 Smallpox Epidemic

March 4, 2021 Carma Henry 0

“I’d like to read about people who made impacts but are not entertainers, musicians, and those we hear about every Black History Month,” said Kisha A. Brown, the founder and CEO of Justis Connection, a service that connects the top legal talent of color to local communities. […]

Majority Whip Clyburn Reintroduces the Enhanced Background Checks Act to Close the Charleston Loophole

March 4, 2021 Carma Henry 0

U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (SC-6), reintroduced the “Enhanced Background Checks Act” in the 117th Congress. This legislation would close the so-called “Charleston Loophole” that currently allows the sale of a firearm to proceed if a background check is not completed within three days. The House is expected to vote on the bill next week. […]