The city violated the civil rights of its residents by playing a “driving role” in the proposed relocation of a scrap metal facility with a history of pollution complaints from […]
Author Archives: Carol Ozemhoya, OW Contributor
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Singer Michael Henderson dies
According to BET.com, R&B singer Michael Henderson, widely known for his vocals on “You Are My Starship,” has died. He was 71. The distinguished bassist had been admitted to Emory […]
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Arizona passes law restricting filming of police involved police incidents
People who say they have faced violence for filming police interactions are condemning a law in Arizona that will restrict recording police officers from within eight feet of police activity, […]
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Condoleezza Rice joins Melody Hobson in Denver Broncos ownership group
Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has become the second Black woman to be a part of the group acquiring the Denver Broncos NFL football team, joining Melody Hobson, reports […]
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Boston mayor names new Black police commissioner
Boston’s new police commissioner has an interesting perspective on the job, considering he was once assaulted by police in Boston, reports CBS News. Michael Cox was beaten by fellow officers, […]
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Federal hate crime charges filed against Buffalo supermarket shooter
Federal prosecutors filed hate crime charges against the White gunman who allegedly fired five dozen shots while killing 10 people in a racist attack in western New York, officials said Wednesday, reports NBC BLK. […]
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Tonique Clay set to open largest seafood restaurant owned by Black woman
Tonique Clay is on the brink of a new achievement as she is set todebut the largest seafood restaurant owned by a Black woman. KrabQueenz is the creation of Tonique […]
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New wave of gun owners: Black people
Two days after a Wman shot and killed 10 Black people in Buffalo lastmonth, Michael Moody reversed his thinking about possessing afirearm. He had watched the aftermath of the carnage […]
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Jennifer Hudson earns EGOT with Tony for producing ‘A Strange Loop’
Jennifer Hudson on Sunday night achieved the rarified satus of EGOT with her Tony win for producing “A Strange Loop” reports NBC News. The awards term “EGOT” refers to people who have […]
Posted inAcross Black America, Government, Government/Politics
Hearing opens with Trump AG calling stolen election claims ‘bulls**t’
Trump’s own attorney general told the then-president that his claims of a “stolen” election were “bullshit,” according to videotaped testimony revealed Thursday night at the House Jan. 6 select committee’s […]
