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May 16, 2024
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Alex Amparo Appointed to Role of IEM's Vice President of Critical Infrastructure
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Radical Stitch - The largest survey exhibition of contemporary Indigenous beadwork ever presented on the continent
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Fort Johnson Residents Praise On-Base Military Housing Provider for Storm Preparation and Community Contributions
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Minneapolis Agency Preston Spire Designs Website Destigmatizing Mental Health, Adding to Roster of Work Centered on Mental Welln
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Former Florida State Corrections Officer Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Assaulting an Inmate
July 07, 2009
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NAACP Intervenes In Florida Minority Voting Rights Case
September 07, 2011
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has filed a motion seeking to intervene in a lawsuit on behalf of the Florida State Conference of the NAACP and Black voters to prevent the State of Florida from implementing discriminatory voting laws. In the lawsuit, Florida v. United States, Florida asks a federal court to approve, under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, voting measures that would significantly alter Florida's voting process. ...
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Justice Dept. Finds Florida Inmates Abused
August 30, 2011
A U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the Miami-Dade County jail system has found inmates are routinely abused, refused mental and physical medical care and are constantly at risk for disease. The report details the deplorable conditions within the county’s Corrections and Rehabilitation Department and claims employees ...
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Study To Look At Hereditary Prostate Cancer In Blacks
August 23, 2011
Creighton University’s Hereditary Cancer Center, has received a three-year, $731,278 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to study the role heredity plays in prostate cancer among Blacks. “Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States,. African American men have two times the occurrence of prostate cancer as do Caucasian men and suffer a significantly higher ...
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Black Caucus Jobs Fair In Florida
August 22, 2011
Black Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings will be participating in the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) “For the People†Jobs Initiative event today, in Miami. Fellow South Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson 7is hosting the town hall meeting on August 22nd as well as a jobs fair on August 23rd. The CBC has been bringing town halls and jobs fairs to cities during the month of August as part of the ...
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Racial Violence Rocks Midwest State Fair
August 08, 2011
Wisconsin State Fair officials imposed heightened security measures after racial fighting between groups of youths on and around the midway and attacks on police officers resulted in 24 arrests. The violence began with fights between groups of African-American youths at the fair, located between Milwaukee and the suburb of West Allis, fair officials said. Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn said the fighting later ...
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Ethnic Californians Are State's Environmental Champions
August 08, 2011
A new Public Policy Institute of California survey reveals a majority of Californians want to move forward with environmental regulation, despite a tough economy, with the strongest support coming from minorities and those with the highest joblessness rates. “People of color are the strongest environmentalists in California,†said Roger Kim ...
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In Arizona Aftermath, States Steer Clear Of Immigration Fight
August 02, 2011
A year after SB 1070 took effect, states nationwide are turning away from similar bills, fearing the financial and political fallout seen in Arizona and the consequences that anti-immigrant legislation could have in their own backyards, according to a New America Media report. “Arizona was a wake up call for other states,†said Elena Lacayo, field coordinator with the Immigration Policy Project at the National Council ...
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Feds Sue To Block State Immigration Law
August 02, 2011
An Alabama immigration law that is widely considered the toughest in the nation is being challenged in court by the Obama administration, which contends that the state is overstepping its authority on border enforcement. The Department of Justice challenged the state of Alabama’s recently passed immigration law ...
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Study: Tomatoes May Prevent Prostate Cancer In Blacks
July 14, 2011
According to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago, lycopene, a red pigment that gives tomatoes and certain other fruits and vegetables their color, could help prevent prostate cancer, especially in black men. Lycopene is a potent antioxidant, and some studies have shown that diets rich in tomatoes ...
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Florida Marks End Of Beach Segregation Anniversary
July 07, 2011
The city of Fort Lauderdale honored the legacy of civil rights activist Eula Gandy Johnson and the 50th year anniversary of the end of beach segregation. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Eula Johnson House, 1100 Sistrunk Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. The program was a part of the city’s year-long centennial celebrations ...
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Latino Rights Group Reports On 'State Of Latino Nation"
June 30, 2011
As part of a press conference held today at its 82nd Annual National Convention, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), highlighted its commitment to improving health among the U.S. Hispanic population. One initiative, Latinos Living Healthy, is aimed at reducing childhood obesity among ...
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MALDEF Wins Victory Over In-State Tuition In Texas
May 17, 2011
Undocumented immigrant students no longer face a legal claim from the Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas to be stripped of their right to pay instate tuition. ...
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Anti-Transgender Bias Costs State Millions
May 12, 2011
"When that many people face discrimination, when we trace out the economic consequences, the dollars add up very quickly." ...
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Florida Gov. Poised To Sign Welfare Drug Test Into Law
May 06, 2011
Critics of the proposal say it unfairly targets the 113,340 Floridians who receive welfare benefits. ...
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Univision Sues Florida Tribe Over Tower Felling
April 29, 2011
The suit alleges that someone clearing trees on the tribe's property damaged to guy wires holding the tower in place, which then fell and was destroyed ...
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CA Supreme Court Chief: Bench Must Reflect State's Diversity
April 26, 2011
Cantil-Sakauye made headlines as the first Asian, the first Filipino, only the second woman, and one of the youngest to hold this position. ...
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In Some States, Working Poor Could Pay More Taxes
April 13, 2011
Governors say they're trying to balance the need to promote jobs with deficit reduction. But advocates say the poor are being asked to bear an unfair share of the burden. ...
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Civil Action Challenges Legitimacy Of Southern State Representatives
April 04, 2011
"In particular, they engaged in de-facto disenfranchisement of those electors based on the votes of the states' African-American citizens." ...
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NAACP Report Ties State Spending On Prisons To Low Education Achievement
March 29, 2011
“Misplaced Priorities†tracks the steady shift of state funds away from education and toward the criminal justice system. ...
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Court Orders Latina Miss Texas Reinstated
March 28, 2011
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Jamaican Ambassador To Visit South Florida
March 28, 2011
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NY State Population Holds Steady
March 25, 2011
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'Freedom's Sisters' Honored In Florida
March 23, 2011
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Distinguished Black Poet To Speak At Oregon State
March 22, 2011
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NYers Call "State Of Emergency" Rally Against Budget Cuts
March 22, 2011
A coalition of labor, student and community organizations is panning a massive rally on March 24 at NY City Hall, culminating in a march to Wall Street. ...
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Florida Growth Linked To Hispanic Population
March 21, 2011
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Redistricting Battle In Florida
March 21, 2011
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Black Beauty Conference Lights Up Florida
March 17, 2011
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Renowned Indigenous Artist Speaks At WA State
March 16, 2011
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