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Kansas City: Pioneering Tomorrow's Safety Innovations if Permitted

In December, Kansas City introduced REACH, its inaugural pre-arrest diversion program, revolutionizing crisis response. Already, ten lives have been redirected from incarceration to essential community resources. Yet, despite its success, the city underfunds REACH, allocating $1.2 million, compared...

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RFK Jr. Downplays Texas Measles Surge

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed the Texas measles outbreak, falsely stating hospitalizations were primarily for quarantine. Despite his misleading comments, the outbreak led to the first U.S. measles death since 2015. Vaccination remains crucial to prevent the spread of measles, a highly contagious...

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New Jersey Group Launches Annual Voter Registration Event This Saturday

On March 1, 2025, the People’s Organization For Progress kicks off Empowerment Saturdays Voter Registration Drive in Newark, NJ. Chairman Lawrence Hamm highlights voting's influence, while Steven Hatcher stresses its historical importance. POP advocates for racial, social, and economic justice via g...

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NY AG Unveils Investigation Footage of Jeremy Bennett Police Shooting

By Letitia JamesPhotos: Police Body-Cam ScreenshotsNEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James has unveiled body-cam footage from her office's probe into Jeremy Bennett's death, following a Nassau County police encounter. The footage release aims to enhance transparency and public trust. Viewer discre...

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Eric Adams' Leadership Challenged: Mayor's Successor Voices Concerns

NYC Mayor Eric Adams, amid bribery allegations, faces pressure to resign. Trump DOJ dropped charges for immigration policy support. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, poised to succeed him, criticizes Adams’ leadership. Cuomo eyes a mayoral bid. Watch our full interview for more insights on NYC's pol...

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"Last Chance to Experience 'Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou' Exhibit"

Haiti Cultural Exchange presents "Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou," an exhibition curated by art historian Axelle Liautaud. Experience the intricate artistry of Vodou banners during the Outsider Art Fair. Join artist Mireille Delice on March 9 for a flag-making demonstration. Explore Haitian cultur...

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Dallas Memories: Cecilia Conrad Celebrates Influential Educators

(The Dallas Examiner) – My economics doctorate from Stanford owes much to Mrs. Irma Lewis, who taught math at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School. In the 1970s, few African Americans held economics doctorates. Mrs. Lewis’s exceptional teaching and encouragement laid the foundation for my academic...

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AI-Powered Grant Aims to Enhance Colon Cancer Treatment Outcomes

Proactive intervention for colorectal cancer is crucial, as it's the third most diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. A $500,000 McKesson Foundation grant supports Parkland Health's AI-driven colorectal surveillance registry, enhancing early detection and treatment. E...

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NNPA Unveils Nationwide Education Drive and Targeted Purchasing Initiative

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – “The Black Press of America must once again speak truth to power,” declared NNPA Chairman Emeritus Danny Bakewell Sr. The National Newspaper Publishers Association plans a nationwide public education and selective buying campaign, addressing corp...

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Surge in Measles Cases Alarms West Texas Residents

The Texas Tribune reports 124 measles cases in Texas, marking the largest outbreak in 30 years, spreading across nine counties and into New Mexico. The majority of infected individuals are unvaccinated. Measles is highly contagious, with severe risks for infants, pregnant women, and immunocompromise...

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Legendary Songstress Roberta Flack Passes Away at 88

Grammy-winning soul singer Roberta Flack, beloved for hits like "Killing Me Softly," has passed away at 88. Known for her romantic ballads and activism, Flack's career spanned multiple chart-toppers and accolades, including five Grammys. Despite ALS limiting her voice in later years, her impactful l...