The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to reconsider its decision to move forward with jail construction plans, reacting to claimst that last week’s vote amounted to a violation of the Brown Act open meetings law.
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Across Black America week of Aug. 13
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Michael Brown Jr.’s memory honored with moments of silence, march
By Kenya Vaughn
Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American
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Straight Outta Compton premiers with a bang
The Los Angeles premiere of “Straight Outta Compton,” took place Tuesday night at LA Live’s Microsoft Theater, and organizers pulled out all the bells and whistles. From skywriting “Compton” overhead to rolling out the black (rather than red) carpet to attracting all of the cast members. The event was a prime-ticket occasion. There were writers, directors, producers and stars in attendance as well as a display of 10 of low-rider cars.
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African American news for the week of August 6, 2015.
With the one-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., fast approaching (Aug. 9), the Associated Press is reporting that a lot of states now have laws on the books or in process that change how police can now deal with the public. According to the report, 24 states have 40 new laws that tackle police violence, including the installation of body cameras on officers, racial bias training, independent investigations and limits on surplus military equipment. However, the Root points out that little has been done to alter laws that govern when police are justified to use deadly force. And civil rights groups add that more needs to be done to address racial tensions and economic disparities which are often at the root of problems in America’s urban areas.
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Federal oversight for mentally ill inmates
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department this week agreed to implement sweeping reforms in its jail system in hopes of, at best, eliminating recurring mistreatment of mentally ill inmates at the hands of deputies.
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Across Black America week of July 30, 2015
The fifth annual Long Beach Gospel Festival drew thousands last weekend. Hosted by Pastor Wayne Chaney Jr. and wife, Mye’sha of the Antioch Church of Long Beach, highlights included performances by Deitrick Haddon, Tina and Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs, Kierra Sheard, Myron Butler, Jonathan Nelson, Jessica Reedy, Brian Courtney Wilson, and more. Cloudy weather didn’t seem to discourage festival goers. “For the past few years, the fragrance of Gospel music has permeated the shores of Long Beach,” said Pastor Chaney. “This year was no different. Even in the rain, our hearts smiled seeing so many uplifted and encouraged.”
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Activists respond to DOJ settlement
The Community Action League (TCAL) recently a press conference in response to the $2 million settlement in the Antelope Valley Section 8 discrimination case. Members of the community applauded the United States Department of Justice lawsuit settlement, noting that it marks the beginning of a “healing process” for residents.
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Search continues for Littlerock woman
Sheriff’s investigators and Littlerock residents are continuing to search for a missing 28-year-old mother. Monique “Mo” Figueroa has been missing since May, and her family believes she was abducted.
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Almost half state’s Black families face budget shortfalls
Sgt. Camelia Straughn, a Sacramento resident and 20-year veteran in the U.S. National Guard, is deployed in Cuba. For her, active duty on the Caribbean island that is currently re-establishing ties with the United States means overseeing the logistics of her platoon.