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Arrested: Ex-Cop Who Killed Daunte Wright Is Charged

Kim Potter, 48, was a 26-year veteran on the Brooklyn Center police force and was placed on administrative leave after…
04.15.21
The call to prayer was made to start Ramadan in Minneapolis
Minnesota Criticized For Imposing Ramadan Curfew

Elected officials updated the regional curfew to exempt those traveling to and from prayer.
04.15.21
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Officer Who Paralyzed Jacob Blake Returns To Duty

The Tuesday announcement comes two weeks after Sheskey returned from administrative leave. Inaction in Kenosha, along with the resignations in…
04.14.21
Kansas City Chiefs Media Availability
Britt Reid Slapped On The Wrist After DWI

Prosecutors charged Reid with a Class D felony on Monday, meaning he faces up to seven years in prison if…
04.13.21
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'He Belonged To Us!'

Several members of Daunte Wright's family spoke out on Tuesday alongside other families who gained national prominence after losing a…
04.13.21
Protests Break Out Across U.S. After Police Shooting Death Of Daunte Wright
Minnesota Sports Teams Cancel Games Over Daunte Wright

Minnesota sports teams postponed games Monday out of respect for Daunte Wright, the 20-year-old Brooklyn Center man killed by police…
04.13.21
2020 Salute to Greatness Awards Gala
Will Smith, Antoine Fuqua Pull Film From Georgia

Smith and director Antoine Fuqua decided to pull their slave drama "Emancipation" out of Georgia in protest of new voting…
04.13.21
Police Shooting Near Minneapolis Sparks Protest
Cops Use Recycled Excuse After Daunte Wright Shooting

While addressing reporters on Monday, Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon said that Wright's death occurred after an officer made…
04.12.21
Nigel Shelby
Family Of Nigel Shelby To File Civil Suit

In the suit, Nigel Shelby's family claims their son's civil rights were violated prior to his death in 2019.
04.12.21
Caron Nazario Traffic Stop
VA Cop Fired After Pepper-Spraying Black Lieutenant

One of officers shown during a violent traffic stop involving Lt. Caron Nazario was fired on Sunday, a day after…
04.12.21
Police Shooting Near Minneapolis Sparks Protest
Minnesota Police Shooting Of Daunte Wright Sparks Protests

Outraged Brooklyn Center community members are calling for justice and transparency after another unarmed Black man was shot to death…
04.12.21
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'Coded Bias' Documentary Uncovers Racial Bias In Technology

Facial recognition and biased data practices exist across multiple sectors. Algorithms and other technology can take on the flawed assumptions…
04.12.21
Organization Assists Rural Mississippi Delta Residents With Rides To Nearest Vaccination Sites
Mississippi Mobile Vaccination Effort Reaches Older Adults

The North Delta Area Agency on Aging and the Rev. S.L.A Jones Activity Center partnered with the state to bring…
04.12.21
Soldiers of the 369th regiment of the American Army (Harlem Hellfighters) who won the Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action.
Bill Proposed For Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal

A bill has been proposed to award the Harlem Hellfighters with a Congressional Gold Medal.
04.11.21
Go Find Your National Park
Legislation Reintroduced To Expand African Burial Ground Memorial

Elected officials in New York have reintroduced legislation for the creation of the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and…
04.11.21
Supermajority Hosts Supercharge: Women All In
Ben Jealous Endorses Jennifer Carroll Foy For Governor

The youngest Black woman to serve in Congress, Underwood walks softly but packs a real punch in legislative action. A…
04.11.21
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Black-Owned Beauty Brand Hits Historic VC Milestone

The Black-owned beauty brand Mielle Organics recently secured a $100 million investment.
04.11.21
Today - Season 68
Tarana Burke Inks Production Deal With CBS Studios

#MeToo founder Tarana Burke has inked a production deal with CBS Studios.
04.10.21
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St. Vincent, Grenadines Brace For More Volcanic Activity

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, St. Vincent authorities recommended those entering shelters be vaccinated.
04.11.21
Caron Nazario Traffic Stop
'Why Am I Being Treated Like This?'

Lt. Caron Nazario claims his constitutional rights were violated during a Dec. 202 traffic stop in Windsor, Virginia.
04.12.21
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