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Schmoke, Kurt L. (1949- )
Kurt L. Schmoke, born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1949, came from a middle class background.  His father, Murray, a civilian chemist for the U.S. Army, was a graduate of Morehouse College, and his mother, Irene was a social worker. Schmoke attended the citys prestigious public high school, Baltimore
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Natalie Cole
Natalie Maria Cole, the daughter of R&B legend Nat King Cole, was born on February 6, 1950, in Los Angeles, California. She has followed in her father’s footsteps to become one of the most heard-of R&B, soul and pop musicians of all time. An acclaimed, singer, songwriter and pianist, Cole
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Founder of all-Black armed activist group faces federal charge after FBI says he aimed a rifle at officers | The Atlanta Voice
The founder of an all-Black armed activist group is facing a federal charge after the FBI alleges he aimed a rifle at federally deputized task force officers during a September rally in Louisville, Kentucky. FBI agents arrested John Fitzgerald Johnson, the founder of the Not F**king Around
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Jack Yates High Alumni Candlelight Vigil Honoring George Floyd | Afram News
The Jack Yates High School Alumni is holding a candlelight vigil in honor of Alumnus Lion, George Floyd, Class of 1993.
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Viral Video Of Black Boy Hiding From Police While He Shooting Hoops Catches LeBron James’ Attention
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Viral Video Of Black Boy Hiding From Police While He Shooting Hoops Catches LeBron James’ Attention
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3 Finalists Picked to Lead City’s ‘Home for All’ Program for the Unhoused
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Drug addict finds solace in music - NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Crusader Staff Report The Chicago Police Department this week released a surveillance video that shows the fatal shooting of retired firefighter Lt. Dwain Williams after he left a popcorn shop in Morgan Park on December 3. Police believe Williams was the victim of a potential carjacking as he
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In Berkeley, California Kicks Off Sixth Annual “United Against Hate Week” - Observer News Group
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The Killing of Ahmaud
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April is set aside to bring awareness to Alcohol Awareness and to increase awareness of alcohol addiction. This week, let’s look at the harm of adolescent alcohol abuse as outlined by the American Addiction Centers at www.alcohol.org: Teenagers who begin abusing alcohol in their formative years are
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