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Fatal Auto Accidents Continue

THE AFRO — Despite repeated attempts and pleas by Prince George’s County Police for motorists to slow down, the epidemic of vehicular tragedies continue. There are once again ongoing investigations into…

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Eat More Fruits and Veggies for Better Health, Mood

INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — September is National Fruits and Veggies Month. The theme this year is "Have A Plant – Food Rooted In A Better Mood." The campaign promotes the importance of…

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Black Women’s Expo celebrates ‘She Matters’ at Georgia International Conference Center

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — The Black Women’s Expo hosted its 25th annual expo event at the Georgia International Conference Centers in Atlanta. Over 35,000 people – primarily women – attended…

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Community Groups Vow to Continue Fighting Broken TIFs Despite Court Ruling

CHICAGO CRUSADER — A judge has granted the City of Chicago’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and national Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights…

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September is National Preparedness Month in Illinois

CHICAGO DEFENDER — National Preparedness Month is recognized each September as a way to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning.  The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), and local emergency…

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Changing the Game: Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Hennessy Partner to Develop Next Generation of Corporate Leaders

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The inaugural cohort of Hennessy Fellows is comprised of 10 MBA students from HBCUs, who were recently invited to New York City to engage with executive leaders…

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PRESS ROOM: Girl Scouts Honor Area Teen with Highest Award

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Taylor Player, a graduate at Oak Mountain High School, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Player earned her Gold Award for…

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Lynn Swann Resigns As USC’s Athletic Director

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Pro Football Hall of Famer Lynn Swann resigned as the University of Southern California’s athletic director after three years atop the program, USC President Carol Folt announced…

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Workplace ‘Inclusion’ is Not Enough to Help Women of Color Feel Supported: Harvard Study

WASHINGTON INFORMER — The Harvard Business Review (HBR) conducted a study that found even seemingly “inclusive” workplaces still leave women of color in interdependent work environments feeling isolated. The idea from…

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Mayor Eric Garcetti and Nickerson Gardens Residents in Watts Celebrates Being Awarded $3.7 Million Jobs Plus Initiative Grant

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) has been awarded a $3.7 million grant aimed at giving job training and supportive services to 250…

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