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  • US Police Instructors Have Far-Right Ties, According to Report

    A few trainers, who have taught over 500 students, have voiced their extremist views and opinions on social media.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 11, 2022
  • Louisville Meets Settlement with Family of Man Shot by Cops While Holding a Tree Saw

    Louisville Meets Settlement with Family of Man Shot by Cops While Holding a Tree Saw

    Darnell Wicker was shot 14 times only seconds after hearing officers tell him to drop the saw.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 11, 2022
  • 2 Black Women Officers Sue Kansas City Police Department over Discrimination

    The officers allege they were subjected to discrimination as well as retaliation within a hostile work environment.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 11, 2022
  • NYC’s De Blasio Accused of Firing White NYPD Brass for Black Replacements

    NYC’s De Blasio Accused of Firing White NYPD Brass for Black Replacements

    After four white NYPD chiefs were forced to resign, de Blasio was suspected of deliberately filling their positions with people of color.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 10, 2022
  • Jacob Blake Withdraws Lawsuit Against Kenosha Officer who Shot Him

    Blake dismissed the case with prejudice meaning he will not be able to refile the claim.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 10, 2022
  • Lincoln College to Close Following Covid Complications and Cyber Attack

    Lincoln College to Close Following Covid Complications and Cyber Attack

    The predominantly Black college faced challenges in both recruitment and retainment amidst financial and technological issues.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 10, 2022
  • Patrick Lyoya Official Autopsy Results Released [Updated]

    Patrick Lyoya Official Autopsy Results Released [Updated]

    The Kent County Medical Examiner’s office report found Lyoya died by a gunshot to the back of the head.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 10, 2022
  • Meet the Black Voices behind Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Meet the Black Voices behind Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    The Black talent at Disney play a major part of what makes a visitor’s experience unforgettable, especially during their 50th anniversary.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 9, 2022
  • White Michigan Councilwoman calls Black Colleague “Ghetto” During Committee Meeting

    White Michigan Councilwoman calls Black Colleague “Ghetto” During Committee Meeting

    9th Ward Councilwoman Eva Worthing insisted the comment wasn’t racist but instead a “knee-jerk” reaction.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 9, 2022
  • Daunte Wright’s Mother Detained by Officer for Recording Traffic Stop

    Daunte Wright’s Mother Detained by Officer for Recording Traffic Stop

    Katie Wright said it was her civic duty to make sure no one suffered the same fate as her son.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 9, 2022
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