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Atatiana Jefferson, killed by Police Officer in her own home

October 17, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     “Nobody looked at this video and said there’s any doubt that this officer acted inappropriately,” Forth Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus noted. “I was going to fire [Dean] even before he quit. We had already taken his badge and weapon. There were violations in his use of force, and he didn’t follow de-escalation protocols. His conduct was unprofessional. There are times for officers to act as warriors and defenders, and there are times for them to act as public servants and humble servants.” […]

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NBA Legend Michael Jordan Pledges $1 Million to Bahamas

October 17, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The former Chicago Bulls great has pledged $1 million to help the Bahamas in its efforts to recover from Hurricane Dorian.“I am devastated to see the destruction that Hurricane Dorian has brought to the Bahamas, where I own property and visit frequently,” Jordan said in a statement. “My heart goes out to everyone who is suffering and to those who have lost loved ones,” he said. […]

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‘I am still strong, still standing’

October 17, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     Cheers went up as Hunter moved into sight as she walked alone to the jail release area door. After receiving a bouquet of roses from her sister, Erica Hunter, she was escorted toward a SUV parked on the street, however, stopping midway to read a lengthy statement about her journey from juvenile court judge to her release from jail and vowed to fight to overturn her conviction and fully clear her. She was then escorted to the vehicle and taken home. […]

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Black News Channel (BNC) TV Launches in America

October 16, 2019 Carma Henry 0

BNC, which officially launches at 6 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 has agreements with Charter Communications, Comcast and DISH TV. The network already has commitments for carriage in major African American hubs like Atlanta, New York City, Chicago, New Orleans, Houston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Washington, DC, Baltimore and Los Angeles. […]

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CITY OF MIRAMAR AWARDS $500,000 COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION GRANT TO B&M BAKERY AND WEST INDIAN GROCERY BENEFITTING RESIDENTS IN HISTORIC MIRAMAR

October 10, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The City of Miramar Commissioners have approved $500,000 in funding for a commercial rehabilitation project in Historic Miramar. The grant was awarded to B&M Bakery and West Indian Grocery, located at 6959 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33023. The funding is an initiative to assist commercial property owners in the Historic area of Miramar and to complement nearby neighborhood improvements such as the Shirley Branca Park Bandshell and streetscape. […]

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What Matters 2020 – Issues That Impact Minority Communities

October 9, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     In an exclusive interview, Cullors tells the NNPA Newswire that BLM was invited to attend the third installment of the Democratic Presidential Debate, which was hosted in Houston, Texas, at Texas Southern University (TSU), which is an HBCU located in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward – a place known for its rich Black history and culture. The debate marked the first presidential campaign debate at an HBCU since 2007. […]

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Abrams Fights to End Voter Suppression

October 3, 2019 Carma Henry 0

         Many African Americans and Democrats rallied around Stacey Abrams as she took on Brian Kemp in the 2018 run for governorship in the state of Georgia. After a 10-day standoff, Abrams lost to Kemp, and chose to use her voice and reach to support causes that have greatly affected our communities for decades; voter suppression and the improper counting of Americans in the census.  Her advocacy and leadership led her to serve as the speaker for the Democratic counter State of the Union address in 2019. […]

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Trump Inaccurately Calls Whistleblower of Zelensky Phone Call a ‘Spy’ and Traitor in Private Meeting

October 2, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     While the Mueller investigation dragged on for the first two years of President Trump’s time in office, it turned up nothing damning enough to warrant impeachment. But a phone call Trump had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky just two months ago and a whistleblower complaint regarding it have even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — who had previously held out on supporting a formal impeachment inquiry — changing her mind. […]