[George Floyd Justice in Policing Act]
Rep. Meeks: “Changing the culture of law enforcement requires both transparency and accountability of officers.”
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House Democrats to Republican Senate: Pass George Floyd Policing Act!
“Until Freedom” To Hold Bronx “Know Your Rights” Kids Rally
[“Know Your Rights” Kids Rally]
Kids lead rally in Mullayly Park @165th Street and Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY on Sunday, June 28th at 11 am.
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Black Firm Files Lawsuit Against NJ Treasury Dept And Others
[Blueprint Capital Advisors]
The complaint details allegations against the defendants regarding their misappropriation and improper use of proprietary information obtained from Blueprint, a Black-owned firm.
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CPJ REPORT: TRUMP’S ATTACKS ON MEDIA’S CREDIBILITY ARE DANGEROUSLY EFFECTIVE
[Press Freedom\Trump Administration]
CPJ’s Joel Simon: “But the president’s attacks on the media have had an impact. They have undermined public trust in journalism as an institution, a dangerous place to find ourselves in the midst of a public health emergency.”
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DEMOCRATIC HEALTH LEADERS TO TRUMP: MILLIONS NEED HEALTH COVERAGE
[Healthcare\COVID-19]
Democratic health leaders also called on the Trump administration to use all administrative tools available to assist the millions affected by the coronavirus pandemic in accessing health insurance coverage.
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DECEMBER 12TH MOVEMENT TELLS U.N. AMERICAN RACISM MAKES COVID-19 MORE DESTRUCTIVE FOR BLACK AMERICANS
[December 12th Movement\United Nations\COVID-19]
The Coronavirus itself may not respect race, religion, nationality, class or gender, but the United States government’s structurally racist response to COVID19 has had a devastating impact on the U.S. Black population.
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NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK WILL CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF BLACK NEWS CHANNEL ON FEBRUARY 11TH
[Black Media]
To celebrate the launch of the Black News Channel: The only African American focused 24/7 News Network, NAN will host a conversation on the importance of meeting the information and entertainment needs of diverse audiences.
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AS NEW YORK STATE INITIATIES BAIL REFORMS CITY COUNCIL ALLOCATES $7 MILLION FOR SUPERVISED RELEASE PROGRAM EXPANSIONS
[Incarceration News\New York Bail Reform]
Marie Ndiaye, Supervising Attorney of the Decarceration Project at The Legal Aid Society: “An expansion of the Supervised Release program is key to ensuring that the most people are released pretrial and that those people have access to services and resources. These alternatives to incarceration programs are proven and central to finally closing Rikers Island and reducing the local jail population.”
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“IVY LEAGUE KILLER” THOMAS GILBERT, JR. GET 30 YEARS-TO-LIFE FOR KILLING HEDGE FUND FATHER
[Crime\” Ivy League Killer”]
District Attorney Vance: “Thomas Gilbert, Sr. was a beloved member of his family and business community when his own son murdered him in a cold-blooded killing. But now, thanks to my office’s prosecutors, the defendant has finally been held accountable and he will serve a life sentence for this unconscionable crime. While nothing can undo the tragedy of Mr. Gilbert’s death, I hope that the resolution of this case helps his loved as they continue to heal from this devastating loss.”
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