‘Haven’t Even Been Out of the House Since Then’: L.A. College Students Allege They Were Racially Profiled After One Was Wrongfully Arrested, Accused of Hit-and-Run While Walking to Store - The New York Beacon

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‘Haven’t Even Been Out of the House Since Then’: L.A. College Students Allege They Were Racially Profiled After One Was Wrongfully Arrested, Accused of Hit-and-Run While Walking to Store - The New York Beacon

Three Black college students in South Los Angeles have accused the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department of racial profiling them on April 10. The three teens, 19-year-olds Armond Johnson, Laron Delton and Jayvonte George, were walking to the store on West 103rd Street and Budlong […]

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Stalker Problems: A$AP Rocky Seeks Restraining Order Against Woman Who Thinks She’s His Wife

A$AP Rocky has one hell of a problem. The Harlem rapper is seeking a restraining order against a woman who has been allegedly stalking him for a cool two years.

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Washington NFL team hires law firm to review culture - Black News Channel

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer/ BNC Contributor Owner Dan Snyder has hired a District of Columbia law firm to review the Washington NFL team's culture, policies and allegations of workplace misconduct. Beth Wilkinson of Wilkinson Walsh LLP confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the

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C.T. Vivian, Civil Rights Activist and Close Confidant to MLK, Dies at Age 95

Civil rights activist and Martin Luther King Jr.’s close confidant C.T. Vivian died in the early morning of July 17 at his home in Atlanta. He was 95.

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31 Percent of Children In Florida Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus

Thirty-one perccent of children in Florida have tested positive for the new coronavirus, scaring health officials who say the effects of the virus in kids are still unknown

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Alcohol ban: SA tavern owners request R20 000 once-off relief payment

Following the return of the alcohol ban, the National Liquor traders Council is requesting financial relief for 34 500 tavern owners.

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Celebrities Make News on BlackPressUSA’s #FIYAH! Livestreams

NNPA NEWSWIRE — They’ve included Los Angeles Lakers Legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar, hip-hop icons Chuck D, Ice Cube, Russell Simmons, and Big Daddy Kane. They’ve also included important conversations with civil rights attorney Ben Crump, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Ben & Jerry’s CEO Michael

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Tory Lanez named suspect by LAPD in Megan Thee Stallion shooting : TheGrio

In what is becoming an increasingly disturbing story, reports are continuing to emerge around the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. The post LAPD looking into Tory Lanez following Megan Thee Stallion shooting appeared first on TheGrio.

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C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | Atlanta Daily World

By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership

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Wells Fargo Commitment Could Potentially Result in Billions for Small Businesses - Black News Channel

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent In April, Wells Fargo announced it would donate gross proceeds from the Paycheck Protection Plan to nonprofits working with small businesses. This month, the bank has ramped up its efforts by unveiling the details of an approximately $400

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Justice Ginsburg says Cancer has Returned, but won't Retire - Black News Channel

By MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press/ BNC Contributor WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court. The 87-year-old Ginsburg, who has had four earlier bouts with

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Eskom implements load reduction in three provinces on Friday 17 July

Eskom said on Friday 17 July that it would be implementing load reduction in three provinces to prevent the network from overloading. Here's what you need to know.

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Regina King partners with Vaseline to host roundtable on COVID-19 relief efforts - TheGrio

Vaseline has acknowledged the harsh impact COVID-19 has on minority communities by spreading awareness and donating money and resources to... View Article The post Regina King partners with Vaseline to host roundtable on COVID-19 relief efforts appeared first on TheGrio.

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Tory Lanez accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion: report

In what is becoming an increasingly disturbing story, reports are continuing to emerge around the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. The post Tory Lanez accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion: report appeared first on TheGrio.

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Rev. C.T. Vivian, Beloved Civil Rights Icon Who Organized With MLK, Dies at 95

The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a treasured civil rights veteran who marched alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at his home in Atlanta, his family revealed Friday. He was 95.

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Tennessee Woman Accused of Murdering 5-Year-Old Daughter Changed Her Story Several Times, Blamed the Girl’s Father and Toddler Brother, Police Say

A Tennessee woman is facing murder charges for the September 2019 shooting death of her 5-year-old daughter. Robin Howington was indicted on a first-degree murder […]

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Michelle Obama to host podcast on Spotify - TheGrio

Looks like our 'Forever First Lady' Michelle Obama is launching a podcast! Higher Ground, her production company with former President Barack... View Article The post Michelle Obama to host podcast on Spotify appeared first on TheGrio.

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Supreme Court declines to revisit ruling on Florida felon voting eligibility

The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's opinion that former felons in Florida will have to pay off their outstanding fees before they can vote. The post Supreme Court declines to revisit ruling on Florida felon voting eligibility appeared first on TheGrio.

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MC Lyte, Yo-Yo & Remy Ma Featured In New Episode of OWN’s ‘Girlfriends Check-In’ [Video]

MC Lyte, Yo-Yo are Remy Ma are legendary MCs, and aren't too shabby on a reality show set either. The three Hip-Hop ladies are featured in the latest forthcoming episode of OWN's series Girlfriends Check-In.

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Georgia Gov Sues to End Cities' Defiance on Mask Rules - Black News Channel

By JEFF AMY and BEN NADLER Associated Press/BNC Contributor ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is suing Atlanta to block the city from enforcing its mandate to wear a mask in public and other rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, in a suit filed

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Raise Up Massachusetts calls on Mass. legislators to invest in public services - The Bay State Banner

Raise Up Massachusetts, a coalition of community, labor and faith groups launched their “Invest in Our Recovery” campaign Wednesday in front of the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building. Members of the Boston Teachers Union, the Chinese Progressive Association, the Massachusetts Public Health

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Future Subpoenaed Eliza Reign's Employers To Allegedly Dissuade Them From Working With Her

In the latest update in the child support case between Future and Eliza Reign, the rapper subpoenaed her employers in a move to allegedly dissuade them from working with her.

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Mchunu: Misconduct investigation at ‘an advanced stage’

In a statement, the Public Service and Administration department noted the allegations have been escalated to President Cyril Ramaphosa

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Federal judge sides with Mo'Nique in Netflix discrimination lawsuit : TheGrio

U.S. District Court has ruled that Mo'Nique’s allegations against Netflix are probable enough to go to trial. She filed claims of discrimination. The post Federal judge sides with Mo'Nique in Netflix discrimination lawsuit appeared first on TheGrio.

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Cigarette ban: 'Just lift the bloody thing', Fita chairperson demands

Fita (Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association) chairperson Sinenhlanhla Mnguni had his say about the cigarette ban.

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15 Women Accuse Former Redskins Employees of Sexual Harassment

The much anticipated exposé was published by the Washington Post on Thursday evening.

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YG “Swag,” NBA YoungBoy “Sticks With Me” & More | Daily Visuals 7.16.20

NBA YoungBoy meanwhile seems to scoff at the notion of death as he raps out of a casket while holding some toast in his funeral clip to “Sticks With Me.” Tell us if heaven got a ghetto, b! Tell Pac we miss him.

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EBONY OWNERSHIP IMMEDIATELY REMOVES JACOB WALTHOUR AS CHAIRMAN WITH CAUSE

Press Contact: Len Evans, Project Publicity, NYC: 212-445-0066 Len.Evans@ProjectPublicity.com (Newark, NJ., Jul. 15, 2020) - Ebony Capital Partners, L.L.C. (“Ebony”) retains Willie Gary & The Law Offices of Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, P.L.L.C. and responds to Jacob

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First Traveller joins Irish Senate

Eileen Flynn has made history by becoming the first member of the Traveller ethnic minority to join the Irish Senate. And she's hit the ground ...

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No Mask, No Entry: Walmart, CVS & Target Will Require Customers To Wear Face-Coverings

Kicking off things off, Walmart said in a blog post would start enforcing a new rule requiring patrons to wear face masks beginning Monday (Jul.20). This is significant being that Walmart is the biggest retailer in the country, with 5,000 stores nationwide. Plus, mask-wearing now has become

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Washington NFL Team Staffers Accused Of Sexual Harassment By More Than 15 Women

The Washington NFL Team is once again in the news for causing offense, but this time it's not over their racist name.

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