Four people were killed and 18 others were injured in a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, with police suspecting the shooting to be a hit conducted for payment.
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Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Rankin County Sheriff’s Department3
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into Rankin County, Mississippi, and the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department to determine whether the department engages in unconstitutional practices, including excessive force, unlawful stops and arrests, and racially discriminatory policing.
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Marcellus Williams: Faith leaders join the fight to stop his execution
Faith leaders in Missouri are advocating for clemency for Marcellus Williams, a Black man who was wrongfully convicted of murder and is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 24, as they argue that his life can remain open to redemption, mercy, and the healing power of God.
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Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice opens to public after years of renovation
The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, a new museum and education center in Durham, North Carolina, has opened to the public in honor of civil rights activist Pauli Murray, who fought for equality for all.
Posted inBooks
Black stories crucial as Banned Book Week approaches
Book Banned Week is a protest against literature censorship, with the American Library Association reporting a 65% increase in targeted titles in 2023, and organizations like Freedom to Read and PEN America fighting against book bans in public schools.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris discusses economy, gun rights and Black vote with NABJ in Philadelphia
Vice President Kamala Harris joined members of the National Association of Black Journalists for an interview in Philadelphia to discuss the economy, the Black male vote, gun rights, the Israel-Hamas War, and weaponized joy, and expressed confidence in her plans for an opportunity economy.
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How Kamala Harris Talks About Race Issues
Why hasn’t Harris publicly supported reparations? Look no further than the Republicans’ cynical race strategy.
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Meharry Medical College partners with local middle and high schools for hands-on science experience
Meharry Medical College is collaborating with local middle and high schools to provide workshops, sumits, and events for students to engage in science, including a science day field trip, a Black Male STEAM summit, and a Black Girls in STEAM summit.
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Legislative Black Caucus highlights Maryland’s ‘Black excellence’ at CBCF conference
The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation hosted a large gathering during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, celebrating Maryland’s Black leaders and urging the election of Angela Alsobrooks to the United States Senate.
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President Biden, Maryland Gov. Moore honored during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference celebrated Black culture and heritage, while also highlighting the need to defend and expand fundamental freedoms in an increasingly challenging political climate.
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A time to change: How small businesses can leverage AI for success
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference featured a discussion on how small businesses can maximize the use of AI, with panelists discussing the use of AI in HR software and AI chatbots to save time and increase productivity.
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Javion Magee, 21, found dead with rope around his neck in North Carolina
Javion Magee, a 21-year-old trucker, was found dead in Henderson, NC with a rope around his neck, and the investigation is being handled by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, who are treating it as a death without foul play.