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Expert says Floyd died from a lack of oxygen - TheGrio
George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen, which damaged his brain and caused his heart to stop, a medical expert... View Article The post Expert says Floyd died from a lack of oxygen appeared first on TheGrio.
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Coca-Cola UNITED ‘Pays It Forward’ With Internships For HBCU Students
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The week-long internship gives students a chance to experience a range of roles available at Coca-Cola, including sales operations, productions, marketing, packaging, pricing, event planning, and philanthropy and community relations.
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Denver and more U.S. cities successfully sending mental health responders instead of police - TheGrio
Multiple cities across the country are building programs that involve mental health professionals, social workers, or community members responding to... View Article The post Denver and more U.S. cities successfully sending mental health responders instead of police appeared first on TheGrio.
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Princeton’s Baptist Medical Center’s Letisha Shields Named a Tenet Hero
tenethealth.com Princeton Baptist Medical Center on Tuesday announced that Letisha Shields, nurse manager in the Medical Intensive Care Unit, has been honored by Tenet Healthcare as part of its annual recognition program. Letisha has been named a “Tenet Hero” for her incredible contributions in
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Birmingham City schools to offer free summer enrichment programs
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Schools will offer free programs for its students this summer to recover learning loss and provide enrichment opportunities for all students.  During a virtual press conference on Monday, BCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan announced the
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DHS Reaffirms that Every Wisconsinite Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine | The Madison Times
People without an ID or insurance should not be turned away With everyone ages 16 and older now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages everyone to schedule an appointment. Anyone that lives, works, or studies in Wisconsin can get vaccinated
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Cooper Green providing COVID-19 vaccinations for their patients
UAB News Patients of Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority can now get COVID-19 vaccinations on-site at Cooper Green, an affiliate of the UAB Health System. The health care facility is offering vaccinations to enrolled patients by appointment only two days a week with the assistance of the
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Yonkers mayor mulls plans to honor DMX in hometown
The death of DMX has been hard for his fans all over the country, but perhaps his loss is felt... View Article The post Yonkers mayor mulls plans to honor DMX in hometown appeared first on TheGrio.
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Renters Rejoice: MSHDA's $622M Program Set to Help | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Behind on paying rent because of pandemic-related expenses?  The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) wants to help. Through a new $282 million rental assistance program, MSHDA can help eligible tenants facing challenges and assist them in avoiding eviction while their landlords
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Judge Pondering Diversion for Former DA's Husband in Gun Case - Los Angeles Sentinel
A judge said today that he would consider whether to allow former Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey's husband to enter a diversion program for a misdemeanor case in which he is charged with pointing a gun out his door while ordering a group of Black Lives Matter
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Community centers offer remote learning - The Bay State Banner
Throughout the transition to in-person learning, many families, especially families of color, have chosen to stay remote. Some of those families have made use of learning pods operated by community centers partnering with Boston After School and
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Wisconsin State Park System Spring Operations Update - Milwaukee Community Journal
MADISON, Wis. – Spring has sprung. And with 49 state parks, more than 500 boat launches, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, over 5,000 campsites, and much more – your adventure awaits. As we usher in a new season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced several State
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Comedian Rickey Smiley offers $5k reward for info in killing of 32-year-old
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  Comedian, radio talk show host and Birmingham native Rickey Smiley is offering a $5,000 award for information about a shooting at Patton Park on Easter Sunday that claimed the life of a 32-year-old bystander and hospitalized five others including
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Finally – Legislation to help recover and sustain communities | The Crusader Newspaper Group
President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon at Stewart Building in Englewood Declaring it time to put an end to a system that perpetuates redlining and the growth of vacant properties, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently announced she is joining the Cook County Land Bank Authority, Cook
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BPL hosts fundraiser to benefit for programs 
www.cobpl The Birmingham Public Library on Wednesday hosted a Food Truck Rally and BPL Friends Bookstore 'grab-a-bag' sale as part of #LibraryGivingDay, a nationwide fundraising campaign for libraries across the country.  The event was part of BPL's celebration of 2021 National Library
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Garland announces police probe day after Floyd case verdict - TheGrio
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after a former officer was convicted in... View Article The post Garland announces police probe day after Floyd case verdict appeared first on TheGrio.
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COVID Vaccination Site Opens at Birmingham CrossPlex 
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times A new COVID-19 vaccination site has opened at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Five Points West.  Vaccines will be administered by MedsPLUS Consulting and Comprehensive Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the location on Mondays and Tuesdays until April
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Kim Godwin First Black Woman Named ABC News President
By David Bauder Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — ABC named Kim Godwin as its news division president on Wednesday, making her the first Black woman to be the top news executive at a broadcast network. Godwin has been second-in-command at CBS News, which learned Wednesday that its own division
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ASU Lost Its No.1 Fan, But He’ll Attend Classic in Spirit, Says Family
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For the Birmingham Times Wanda Dickens would admit to a bit of bias, but she thinks her late husband was the number-one fan of the Magic City Classic—at least among those wearing Alabama State University’s (ASU’s) black and gold. “He never missed a Classic that I’m aware
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City Selects Award-Winning Architecture Firm Moody Nolan/JCJ Architecture For Greenwood Cultural Center Renovation Project | The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire After a recommendation from the Greenwood Cultural Center Board, Mayor G.T. Bynum selected the Moody Nolan / JCJ Architecture team to lead the Greenwood Cultural Center’s renovation project Moody Nolan will oversee the design and serve as a cultural adviser for the
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California family files lawsuit after officers allegedly beat Black teen | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Devin Carter suffered bruises on both eyes and scratches to his face By Ashley Terrell, TheGrio The family of a Black teen has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Stockton, California and four police officers who “viciously beat” the teen during a 2020 arrest, according to NBC News. Devin
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Is Boston finally past tribal politics? - The Bay State Banner
Could this year’s mayoral race, with three Black Candidates, a Latino candidate and an Asian candidate all running for the same seat, rupture the alliance that has dominated politics in Boston’s communities of
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DPD Honors Youngest MI COVID-19 Victim's Life | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Youngest COVID-19 victim Skylar Herbert is pictured in a video during a recent ceremony of the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters' Michigan Room renaming it to the Skylar Herbert Room. Still shot provided by the Detroit Police Department Skylar Herbert, the youngest Michigan victim to die from
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Indiana progressing with reopening despite new research | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Patrick Forrest Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed an executive order removing the statewide mask mandate but allowing counties and more local regulations to remain in place. Despite this development the city of Gary and Lake County will continue to require masks throughout the month of
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New Money: Fifth Third Develops Digital Young Bankers Club | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
It's learning lifesaving money skills for young people reimagined. Fifth Third Bank, National Association, recently launched its first-ever digital version of the Fifth Third Young Bankers Club -a  signature financial education program for fifth-grade students, according to a press release. Young
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Angela Rye campaigns for Sawyer with intensity, strong language - TSDMemphis.com
Memphis mayoral candidate Tami Sawyer has enlisted the help of Angela Rye, CNN commentator, national political strategist and activist, who says, “I don’t support campaigns, fundraisers or endorsements unless I really feel it.” Rye is spending several days in Memphis this week to raise funds and
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Derek Chauvin Found Guilty | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Gov. Pritzker’s Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. “No courtroom can ever replace a life, but it can and should deliver justice. Today, the jury in Derek
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Good Grub: Detroit Black Restaurant Week Starts Friday | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit Black Restaurant Week is kicking off this week starting April 9-18, Fox 2 reported. So far, the growing two-part dining event has 30 signed on with hopes to add more, according to the article. Black-owned restaurants in the city and throughout metro Detroit will have their cuisine featured
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UNC eyes new names for 3 buildings tied to white supremacy
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Chicago shootings in March are at their highest level in 4 years, police data show | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Artemis Moshtaghian and Alanne Orjoux, CNN The number of shootings in Chicago in the month of March - and the number of shooting victims - are at their highest in four years, according to data from the Chicago Police Department. The Chicago Police's Monthly Crime Newsletter on city shootings and
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