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Aug- 2019 -14 August
Conference Offers Classes to Support Disabled People at Churches and Families
OAKLAND POST — A Northern CA Disability Ministry Conference (NorCal DMC) to support people with disabilities at churches will take place Sept. 28 at Abundant Life Christian Fellowship. 2440 Leghorn St.…
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14 August
Clippers Owner Celebrates Future While Forum Owner Cries “Foul!”
BLACK VOICE NEWS — The Clippers recently unveiled additional details and renderings of its privately financed sports and entertainment center anchored by the team’s new basketball arena in the City…
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14 August
L.A. Council Members Smith, Wesson Call on Legislators to Act on Gun Control
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Two Los Angeles City Council members – ironically named Smith and Wesson — introduced a resolution today calling on state and federal lawmakers to pass gun-control legislation…
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14 August
Braveboy Announces Youth Justice Reform Plans
THE AFRO — Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha N. Braveboy wants to reform the justice system and the impact it has on young people in the area. Since taking…
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14 August
COMMENTARY: Black politicians should focus on Black issues
DAYTONA TIMES — Whenever we seem to vote a Black elected official in, they’ll try and finesse a few votes then say, “I’m not just an official for Black people. I’m…
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14 August
TSDRadio: New Grizz assistant Niele Ivey: “I’m always up for a challenge”
NEW TRI STATE DEFENDER — Niele Ivey knew that becoming the first woman coach in Memphis Grizzlies history was a big deal. Still, she underestimated it a bit.
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14 August
County Announces Plans To End Auto Deaths by 2040
THE AFRO — Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has announced bold plans to eliminate automobile deaths by 2040. Joined by Police Chief Hank Stawinski, Alsobrooks announced the County’s plan to…
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13 August
L.A. County Adopts ‘Socially Conscious’ Animal Shelter Practices
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Animal rights activists praised Los Angeles County’s decision to adopt “socially conscious” operating practices for its animal shelter, warning that alternative “no-kill” policies often result in unsafe,…
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13 August
Hope Scott Named to 2019 List of Most Influential Women in Corporate America
OAKLAND POST — Excelling as Blue Shield of California’s Vice President, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and having fun along the way, Hope Scott has recently been named as one of…
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13 August
Palm Coast church to host Football Sunday
DAYTONA TIMES — Palm Coast United Methodist Church will hold its eighth annual Football Sunday services on Aug. 18 at 5200 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, Members of the Flagler Palm…
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