Public Calls for Grand Jury Evidence to Be Released Following Breonna Taylor Verdict

The Plug Welcomes Our Inaugural Data Fellows | The Plug

This week we welcomed The Plug’s first cohort of data journalisms fellows committed to learning and growing their research, data, and reporting skills. Leniece Flowers Brissett and Grace McFadden join our summer reporting cohort and will be contributing to our major editorial projects. Source

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LeBron James Group Touts Sports Venues as Mega-voting sites - Black News Channel

By BILL BARROW Associated Press/BNC Contributor ATLANTA (AP) — If basketball icon LeBron James gets his way, NBA arenas and other sports venues around the country will be mega polling sites for the November general election. James and his voting rights group, formed this spring with other black

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Lakers Sign J.R. Smith - Los Angeles Sentinel

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard J.R. Smith as a Substitute Player for the NBA season restart, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not

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Embattled former minister remains on JLP's slate... at least for now

Member of Parliament St Catherine South Central Dr Andrew Wheatley will have to wait and see if he will be allowed to defend his seat on a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) ticket in the next general election.

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Wrong: Rasheeda Frost Denies Pregnancy Rumors In Latest Couple Pic

Rasheeda Frost is setting the record straight to end all pregnancy speculation. The Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta star recently posed for a couple snap []

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Terry Crews Responds To Backlash Over Black Lives Matter Tweet

The actor compared the KKK to drug dealers.

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Single Black Mother of Three Murdered on Father’s Day, Community Responds with Open Arms - Los Angeles Sentinel

Heinous acts of murder widen the gashes of agony within the Black American community; the wounds never have enough time to heal. A recent homicide of 28-year-old Tajanae Nelson has left three little girls without a mother, as her family, along with the rest of the community, mourns and prepares

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Mahershala Ali to Portray First Black Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson In Upcoming HBO Series

Legendary boxer Jack Johnson, the first Black person to become heavyweight champion, will be portrayed by two-time Oscar winner MahershalaAli in a limited HBO series. []

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Richelieu Dennis Steps Down As CEO of ESSENCE Amidst Investigation

CEO of ESSENCE Communications, Richelieu Dennis, has stepped down from his position amidst allegations of sexual

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Source: The Urban Daily

NYC Occupy City Hall protesters seen taunting NYPD: 'Black Judas'

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out whats clicking on Foxnews.com. A New York City protester racially taunted a black policeman late Tuesday night, labeling him a black Judas and saying that he should know better,

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After historic election, what next for Malawi?

lilongwe — How significant is Malawi opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera’s win and what are the challenges ahead as he takes the reins of a divided country? Al Jazeera Chakwera has been sworn in as the country’s new President after beating the incumbent Peter Mutharika in an historic rerun

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

NBA To Have Black Lives Matter Mural Painted On Courts In Orlando

The 2019-20 NBA season restarts on July 30

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“Your Black A— Will Not Be Coming Back:” Former Sixers Dancer Describes Racist Bullying She Experienced From Teammates

The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating allegations made by former team dancer, Yahné Coleman, that she was the target of racist bullying by her former team members.

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American Policing: A Culture of Violence in Minority Communities

Former LAPD detective and leading national expert Timothy T. Williams, Jr. dives deep into police procedure, use of force, and wrongful convictions in debut book! Los Angeles, CA According []

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Justice League Star Ray Fisher Accuses Joss Whedon Of Gross And Abusive Behavior

The actor, who played Cyborg in the 2017 blockbuster, called Whedon's treatment of cast and crew members "completely unacceptable."

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Cinemas and theatres to reopen for 14 days, restaurant dining to resume

The Government has approved the conditional reopening of cinemas, playhouses, and theatres for 14 days effective Sunday, July 5. This was announced in Parliament this afternoon by Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie, who noted that...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Black Entrepreneur Releases First-of-its-Kind Health and Tech Report Identifying New Industry Sector – FemAging Tech

Research reveals that many FemAging Tech innovations are not meeting the needs of 63% of Black women who are concerned about staying active and independent as they age. FemAging Tech: []

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The Big Things You Missed At Apples Software-Heavy #WWDC2020 Event

The Big Things You Missed Apple's Software-Heavy #WWDC2020 Event

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Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

Kansas City Mayor Called N-Word, Told He Should Swing From A Tree

On Monday, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas displayed a series of racist text messages he received on his Twitter account.

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Zim artistes make waves in US – NewsDay Zimbabwe

LOS ANGELES-BASED Zimbabwean musician-cum-producer Tinashe “Bantu” Sibanda and fellow artiste Philip “Dr Chaii” Kembo are currently riding on the crescent of a wave following the release of their album titled Coming To America Vol 1. BY FREEMAN MAKOPA Both artistes have been trending in foreign

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Riverdale actress apologizes for demanding justice for Breonna Taylor using topless photo - TheGrio

This week Riverdale star Lili Reinhart took to Twitter to issue an apology after she posted a sexually suggestive photo while demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. READ MORE: White woman in Sacramento gets punched after calling Black woman the N-word Initially, Reinhart joined the chorus of

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Source: theGrio

McDonalds Launches $500,000 Scholarship Fund For HBCU Students

McDonald's Launches $500,000 Scholarship Fund For HBCU Students

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More than 360 elephants die from mysterious causes in Botswana - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Some carcasses were found clustered around waterholes, while others appeared to have died "falling flat on their faces," according to Niall McCann, director of conservation at United Kingdom charity National Park

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Swizz Beatz Apologizes For Calling Out Drake On Instagram Live

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STREAMED: Meg Thee Stallion Returns With Girls in The Hood, 6LACK Delivers 6pc Hot, EP & More

STREAMED: Meg Thee Stallion Returns With "Girls in The Hood" 6LACK Delivers "6pc Hot" EP & More

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Indian PM shuts Weibo account after banning Chinese apps - TechCentral

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has deleted his account on Sina Weibo, China's answer to Twitter, as tensions between the two countries continue to simmer.

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“The Purge” Couple In St. Louis Who Pulled Guns on Peaceful Protestors To Be Investigated

While no charges have been filed as of yet, the actions of the McCloskeys is considered a Class D felony and can lead to anywhere from one day to one year in jail or up to 4 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.

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Source: The Urban Daily

Walmart Stops Sale Of All Lives Matter Merchandise Amid Backlash

Walmart will stop the sale of "All Lives Matter" merchandise from its online store and Canadian online storefront and will remove all items sold through third-party sellers.

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Black Fact of the Day: July 6, 2020 - Brought to you by Black365 - Los Angeles Sentinel

Tennis legend Althea Gibson won the womens Wimbledon singles championship, 1957. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at Black365.com The post Black Fact of the Day: July 6, 2020 Brought to you by Black365 appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

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When the clueless and corrupt pray

A FEW days back President Emmerson Mnangagwa called for a day of prayer and repentance. The objective was to pray for the intervention of the Almighty in the global pandemic, the COVID-19. Mnangagwa has about four honorary doctorates from State universities where he is also the chancellor. He is

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