The trends “uncovered in this case study do provide compelling evidence that diversifying police departments is an important part of any comprehensive effort at police reform,” stated David Sklansky, a law professor at Stanford University who was not involved in the work. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent […]
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Black man forced into slave labor wins $550K judgement
Bobby Paul Edwards (pictured) employed Christopher Smith at his J&J Cafeteria in Conway, S.C., from 2009 to 2014. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – In a story that proved as appalling as many of the racially motivated attacks on African Americans and one that was relatively obscure, a South […]
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Darryl Strawberry tells Black Press how everyone can make a turnaround in life
“I’m glad for my walk, my road,” Strawberry declared. “People say. ‘you could have been in the Hall of Fame,’ but look at me now. I am an evangelist, and I’m encouraging people about life. It all works out as long as we don’t quit.” (Photo: Darryl Strawberry poses with fan, August 2016, NYC / […]
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Children’s Defense Fund preparing to open summer Freedom Schools
“Freedom Schools are not just culturally responsive, but we invest in young people – developing their sense of self-agency that they can make a difference in their home, their community and in the world,” expressed Dr. Wilson, who is expected to discuss Freedom Schools further, and the most recent CDF State of America’s Children 2021, […]
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Lawmakers seek to stop DOJ use of algorithms and ‘dirty policing’
According to www.nextgov.com, predictive policing involves law enforcement officials implementing mathematical and predictive analytics and other technology-based techniques to pinpoint potential crimes. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) NNPA NEWSWIRE — Eight Democratic lawmakers have taken exception to the use of algorithms that automate policing decisions, raising their concerns with the U.S. Department of Justice this week. […]
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President Biden tackles Black maternal health with new executive orders
The Administration has invited all states to provide full Medicaid benefits during pregnancy and the extended postpartum period. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) NNPA NEWSWIRE — Recent data show that Black women are roughly two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than non-Hispanic White women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
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Majority of all U.S. children are those of color
(Photo courtesy NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In 2019, there were more than 73 million children in the United States – making up 22 percent of the nation’s population. Children of color made up 49.8 percent of all children, and more than half of the 19.6 million children under […]
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CDC vows partnership with Black press on vaccination awareness
Dr. Walensky reiterated that she and the CDC enjoy the full support of the Biden-Harris Administration in its racism and health initiatives. (Photo courtesy NNPA) NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I was on a Zoom in my office with Dr. Fauci when the verdicts came in,” Dr. Rochelle Walenksy, the director of the Centers for Disease Control […]
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5 years after Prince’s Death, new music released
On the title track, Prince sings: “Welcome 2 America, the land of the free – home of the slave.” Prince fans know that track is reminiscent of his 1985 song, “America,” from his “Around the World in a Day” album. (Photo: Prince playing at Cochella, 2008. / Wikimedia Commons) By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire […]
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U.S. lawmakers host historic session on reparations legislation
“The markup of H.R. 40 by the Judiciary Committee is a major step toward the creation of a long-overdue national commission to study and develop reparation proposals. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The House Judiciary Committee on April 14 passed legislation to advance legislation that establishes […]
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St. Louis elects Tishaura Jones as city’s first Black woman mayor
Tishaura O. Jones’ victory arrives on the heels of Kim Janey’s ascension to mayor in Boston, another major U.S. city that never had a Black woman chief executive officer. (Photo courtesy NNPA) NNPA NEWSWIRE — At her victory speech, Jones pledged to continue working hard for equality. “It’s time for St. Louis to thrive,” she […]
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53 Years After MLK’s assassination, children of civil rights icons fight voter suppression
Bernice A. King joined the children of late civil rights champions the Rev. C.T. Vivian, and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, in blasting voter suppression laws that have cropped up since the 2020 election. (Photo: Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and the CEO of the King Center introduces civil rights leaders Julian […]