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Mississippi AG says officer justified in fatal shooting of 1-year-old Black boy

Mississippi’s attorney general found a Senatobia officer justified in the June shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, ...
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Park Heights residents weigh in on Baltimore’s next violence prevention plan

Park Heights residents shared their priorities for public safety during a Sept. 16 listening session for Baltimore’s next comprehensive violence prevention plan. They called for greater attention to ...
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball cuts ribbon on High Ridge Center, bringing new life to an important community building

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Howard County, Inc. (NPHC Howard County) to celebrate its new home and the official reopening of ...
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High Omega-3 DHA levels in blood lowers the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 49 percent

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Stop Lying, Trump Didn't Solve Black Unemployment

examines the issues, the candidates, and what's at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. The new Black unemployment numbers came out today, and it's a sign of good news for Black ...
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What do kindergarten teachers mean by ‘ready for school?'

At this time of year, many preschool parents are worrying about whether their child will be ready for kindergarten. What are the things their child should learn? Do they need to make alphabet flash ...
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Local Black business giants highlighted in text by local author

Harold D. Young chronicles the evolution of African-American business leaders in his new book, “From Lunch Counter Protests to Corporate America,” highlighting Black excellence and innovation. From ...
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First week of school cut short for students across Baltimore- again

A new school year was once again plagued by old problems for students across Baltimore and Washington D.C. Hundreds of students and parents that anticipated a full first day of classes on Aug. 29 were ...
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How does an officer use a gun instead of a Taser?

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Surgeon General and Top Pediatricians: Vaccination key in reducing physical and mental impact of COVID for children

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Legendary group drops new song, honored by Mayor

“We recorded it years ago and it was never released,” Steve Allen told news reporters in the mayor's office. “The song is about bringing people together. There's a line in the song that says, `When I ...
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Examining historic Black businesses, the wealth gap, financial literacy

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