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How To Keep Kids Reading This Summer

Retaining a year’s worth of learning during the summer break is a challenge, especially for children in low-income families.
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Educators Examine Minority Teacher Retention Crisis

The minority teacher shortage is largely a retention--not a recruitment--problem, according to research.
University Of Cincinnati Police Officer Ray Tensing Arraigned In Shooting Of Motorist
Jury Continues Deliberations In Sam DuBose Shooting Case

The jury enters a fourth day of discussion.
Bill Cosby Trial Continues After Defense Rests
2 Holdouts Caused Cosby Mistrial

The holdouts were “not moving, no matter what,” the juror said.
Rev. Al Sharpton And Family Of Police Chokehold Death Victim Eric Garner Brief The Media After Meeting With DOJ Officials
DOJ Still Has No Answers In Garner Probe

The family of slain New York man Eric Garner, whose chokehold death at the hands of officer Daniel Pantaleo sparked…
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Another Cop Gets Off For Shooting Black Civilian

Unrelatedly, ex-cop Dominique Heaggan-Brown was fired from the department for an unrelated sexual assault investigation.
High School Celebrates First Post-Katrina Graduation
Teen Graduates While Battling Cancer

Darryl Aikens met all the requirements for his diploma and inspired the Golden State Warriors with his tenacity.
Protests Erupt After Minnesota Officer Acquitted In Killing Of Philando Castile
Philando Castile Shooting Video Released

When you watch the disturbing police dash cam video of the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, you will wonder just…
Family Members Of Michael Brown Announce Civil Lawsuit Over His Death In Ferguson
Settlement Reached In Michael Brown Death

A federal judge approved a settlement Tuesday for an undisclosed amount in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Michael Brown's…
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5 Things To Know About Charleena Lyles Shooting

Charleena Lyles, 30, was shot and killed Sunday by police in her Seattle, Washington, apartment.
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Cedric The Entertainer Sues Gas Company Over Leak

The lawsuit alleges that his family suffered nosebleeds, vomiting, nausea and vertigo.
Three Killed, Multiple Wounded In Shooting In Detroit
Detroit Mother Killed In Front Of 4-Year-Old Daughter

"She took her last breaths in my nephew's arms," the sister of the victim said.
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Black Billionaire Shares Secret To Success

Young Black men need to see a role model who succeeded in the sciences and finance, Robert Smith says.
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Historic Black Educator Dies At 88

Dr. Samuel D. Cook, an academic trailblazer of the Civil Right era, was a president of Dillard University.
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Carrie Fisher Had Cocaine, Herion In System: Report

The actress had cocaine, methadone, ethanol and opiates in her system when she died in December, according to the report.
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Omarosa Sets Up Meeting Between President And CBC

Although Omarosa Manigault Newman sent a letter to the CBC in early June, a meeting date has not yet been…
Famous Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston South Carolina flowers and messages and signs left after murder of 9 people
Emanuel AME Church To Build Victims Memorial

Renowned architect Michael Arad, designer of the September 11 memorial, will lead the project.
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4 Day Care Workers Charged In Boy's 'Hot…

Police say the women avoided several steps that could have prevented the incident and called their actions “negligent, reckless and…
Bill Cosby On Trial On Three Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges
Judge Declares Mistrial In Bill Cosby Case

After the jury could not reach a verdict in the Bill Cosby case, the judge declared a mistrial on Saturday.
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