Los Angeles, Calif. — Anger. Rage. Disappointment. Pain. Heartbreak. These were some of the emotions expressed by the family of Oscar Grant after the verdict was read at the criminal trial of Johannes Mehserle, the White Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) police officer charged with shooting and killing the Black man in the wee hours […]
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Partnership Programs Help ‘At-Risk’ Youth
Middle Grades Partnership (MGP) enrichment programs have been making a difference in the lives of over 500 Baltimore City public school students a year since 2005. But it wasn’t until recently that MGP was able to measure its success. On June 25 Johns Hopkins University released a study showing that students participating in MGP have […]
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Obama Administration Unveils National HIV/AIDS Strategy
The Obama administration took a monumental leap forward Tuesday by announcing the country’s first-ever National HIV/AIDS strategy (NHAS), activists say. However, they wonder if $30 million is enough to adequately address the epidemic. The plan, which aims to reduce the annual number of new HIV infections by 25 percent within five years, was announced by […]
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Report: Young Men at High Health Risks
A major health disparity exists between the young men of Baltimore and those throughout the rest of the country according to Johns Hopkins University researchers. Issues of drugs, violence and poverty are compounded by limited access to healthcare, which puts them at greater risk for physical and psychological concerns that can negatively influence family members […]
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Jealous Calls for Unifying America, Jobs
In a fiery speech Tuesday night, Ben Jealous, president and CEO of the NAACP, put the nation on notice that “it was time to revive and resurrect the movement for change” in America. “I am asking you to help us revive America against those who seek to divide us,” he said. At the core of […]
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Prince George’s Hospital System Remains in Limbo
Prince George’s County officials are still optimistic over a hospital situation in desperate need of a resolution. Despite lacking a concrete plan of action, there’s hope the county hospital system will be retooled in the best interests of county residents. “I believe we will continue to have a hospital system in the county that will […]
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Sickle Cell Claims the Life of Mount Rainier Councilwoman
Prince George’s County officials are mourning the death of Mount Rainier City Councilwoman Alta Morton, Dist. 1. Morton died on July 8 from complications of sickle cell anemia. “It is with profound sadness that I am ordering the flags to be lowered half mast in honor of the life and legacy of Ms. Alta Morton, […]
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Peters Faces Old and New Faces in District 23 Race
The state senator’s race in District 23 is proving to be another interesting one. Douglas J.J. Peters appears to be entrenched as the incumbent; however, there are two challengers determined to take his crown. Peters, a former Prince George’s County and Bowie City Councilman, is the current chair of the Prince George’s Senate Delegation in […]
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Verdict in Oscar Grant Case Spurs Violence in Oakland
Hundreds flooded the streets of downtown Oakland on the evening of July 8 after a verdict in the trial of Oscar Grant’s shooting death. Johannes Mehserle, a former White transit officer, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter which could land him in jail for up to four years. However, many in Oakland believe justice had […]
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NAACP Blasts BP for Exposing Blacks to Poor Health Conditions in Oil-Spill Recovery
The NAACP is charging that BP is primarily hiring minorities for the dangerous jobs in the oil spill clean up and putting them at risk for various health problems. A letter written by NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous urged BP CEO Tony Hayward to take further steps to address the spill and its impact on […]
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L.A.’s Alleged “Grim Sleeper” Serial Killer Arrested After 25 Years of Attacks
A 57-year-old man was arrested and charged on July 6 after authorities identified him as a serial killer responsible for murders spanning over 25 years. According to The Associated Press, Los Angeles police arrested Lonnie Franklin after identifying him as “The Grim Sleeper,” a long-hunted serial killer in the Los Angeles area. Franklin was charged […]
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Former Detroit Public Schools Official Arraigned on Obscenity Charges
Former Detroit Public School (DPS) Board President Otis Mathis III was arraigned on an obscenity charge Tuesday. He was released on a $50,000 bond, but was ordered to surrender his passport and cannot travel outside of Michigan. DPS Superintendent Teresa Gueyser claims the 55-year-old Mathis fondled himself in front of her during a June 16 […]
