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[New York Immigration News] NY Assemblyman David Weprin and NY State Senator John C. Liu have introduced legislation to ensure proper treatment of detained immigrants... Photo: Weprin Assembly Tags:& Black Star NewsNY ASSEMBLYMAN DAVID WEPRINNY STATE...
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by Ann Garrison “The market analyst predicted a complete geostrategic restructuring in central Africa, with Rwandan Tutsis, an ethnic group that had faced existential threats for decades, now steering affairs. You’ll see a de facto ‘Greater T...
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The following article, Pelosi Wants to See Trump in PRISON?, was first published on The Black Sphere. I have little doubt that Democrats want to see Trump in prison. And that’s what some claim Nancy Pelosi said at a private meeting. According t...
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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA Judith H. Edge | BA ’83 Judith H. Edge is Corporate Vice President, Human Resources for FedEx Corporation, a global transportation and business services holding company. She is responsible for leading the Human Resources function...
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NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Briley recently announced that his administration will conduct an in-depth assessment of Metro Nashville’s criminal justice fines and fees structure. The assessment will also include recommendations to reduce financial barriers...
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By Clint Confehr NASHVILLE, TN — Traffic congestion relief and protection of his community from rampant development are just two goals for Metro’s District 2 councilman, he said, advocating both after a recent meeting. Facing three challengers in his...
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NASHVILLE, TN — Members of STEM Preparatory Academy’s 2011 founding fifth-grade class recorded another first today by receiving their high school diplomas and becoming the school’s inaugural graduating class. The ceremony highlighted and celebrated t...
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By John Ray Clemmons Nashville Mayoral Candidate NASHVILLE, TN — Providing every child in Nashville with a high-quality public education should be our number one priority as a city. We must always remember that our future will be directly shaped by t...
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By Malorie Paine JACKSON, TN — A runoff election will take place June 18 between two candidates for the Jackson mayor position. Mayoral Candidate Scott Conger Jerry Woods and Scott Conger received the most votes, but neither received enough votes ini...
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By Tribune Staff DeCosta Hastings was elected District 2 Councilman in September 2015. After four years on the council, he’s become a well-respected political player with roles on three standing council committees and the Ad Hoc Affordable Housing C...
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[New York City News] Mayor Bill de Blasio is facing opposition to his jail building plans by activists who say his ideas are "regressive" not progressive... Photo: Facebook screenshot Tags:& Black Star NewsBOROUGHS UNITEDMayor Bill de BlasioNANCY KON...
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NASHVILLE, TN — More than one hundred small business owners and business professionals joined the Nashville Black Chamber during its monthly The Social, Small Business & The Digital Economy, in collaboration with PayPal, the US Black Chambers, In...
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by Michael Rhinehart Dear Bay View: My name is Michael Rhinehart. I am prisoner at California State Prison-Solano. I am asking you for your help for the following reasons. Enclosed is a group appeal that has 215 names on it, stating:...
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By Tribune Staff The new 2019 Buick Envision AWD Premium II is ready for vacation season 2019, especially for those who choose to hit the highway this summer. This SUV offers plenty of space and more than ample amenities to go around. There’s respons...
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By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — The energy was electrifying as Michelle Obama took the stage at the Ryman Auditorium for the final stop on her Becoming book tour. In a conversation moderated by Late Show host Stephen Colbert, Obama discussed topi...
