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Dying to Wear the Badge: Black Police Recruits at Risk

The report found that nearly 60% of recruit deaths involved Black trainees, despite Black officers comprising just 12% of local…

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Central Florida Urban League Welcomes New President and CEO

“I am humbled to have been selected to lead such a historic organization,” said Elizabeth Grace. “Whether through youth programming…

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‘Daddy’s Back’ Elected Officials Face Backlash for Paternal References to Trump

“Daddy is not home; Donald Trump is not our daddy. He’s the president of the United States. No matter who’s…

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Former President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100

In a statement released by The Carter Center, fulfilled his wish of living long enough to cast his vote for…

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Walmart Ends Diversity Commitments as Trump Policies Stoke Division

A Trump spokesperson, Steven Cheung, said the incoming president has made it clear that ending DEI policies is a top…

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Special Prosecutors Drops Charges Against Trump Helping President-elect to Avoid Legal Consequences Ahead of Second Term

“The Department of Justice, the prosecutors will be prosecuted, the bad ones,” she declared last year after Trump’s indictment in…

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Authorities Heighten Security Measures for Trump Inauguration and Electoral Certification

“We’ve done that, not just to ‘win the last war,’ but we are now prepared for a wide variety of…

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Historic Victory for Black Farmers

Nearly two years ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 22007, authorizing compensation for farmers who faced…

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The Paris Olympics is a Winner for Providing Child Care

“Athletes can book private or shared appointments at the facility, in the heart of the Village Plaza, which accommodates up…

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Baltimore City Council approves Mayor Scott’s $4.2B Budget

Baltimore City Council approves Mayor Scott’s $4.2B Budget with No Amendments By Tashi McQueen | AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com After weeks…

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