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Lax Charges For Officer Who Fatally Shot Woman

A Dallas police officer Christopher Hess has been indicted with aggravated assault in the death of Genevive Dawes.
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Black St. Louis Officer Shot By White Cop

A Black off-duty police officer was shot by a White cop in St. Louis.
El Cajon, CA Police Fatally Shoot Unarmed Man
BLM Responds To Claims Of A Dying Movement

Black Lives Matter has issued a response to the controversial “What Happened To Black Lives Matter?” article.
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How Black Mayor Is Handling Racist Monuments

Richmond, Virginia's Mayor Levar Stoney says the controversial displays will remain, but a commission will put them in historic context.
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More Cops Going Down For Ramarley Graham Shooting?

The New York City Council’s Progressive Caucus urges officials to hold NYPD disciplinary trials for two officers involved in the…
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L.A. Lawmakers Considers Renaming Street For Obama

The City Council president says it would be a fitting honor for the nation's 44th president.
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Black Student Posts Powerful Anti-Bullying Video

A Black elementary school student in Bellevue, Washington posted a viral Facebook video about racist bullies, who called her "Nutella"…
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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
Mistrial Declared 2nd Time In Sam DuBose Case

After about 30 hours of deliberations, the jury could not reach a verdict.
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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