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Ajike “AJ” Owens’ Family Seeking Justice As Neighbor Remains Free

Ajike “AJ” Owens , mother of four, was shot and killed in Florida following a longtime feud with a neighbor who had complained about the victim’s children playing outside.

Atlanta City Council Approves Millions In Public Support For Controversial ‘Cop City

The Atlanta City Council voted early Tuesday to approved over $30 million in public money for construction of the “Cop City,” dubbed by opponents, following a marathon 16-hour meeting that saw hundreds of people voice their opinion.

For UPS Drivers, Record Heat Means Dangerously Hot Trucks

With temps in unairconditioned delivery trucks reaching as high as 140 degrees, climate change could be a factor in a potential UPS strike.

Pregnant 21-Year-Old Ta’Kiya Young Fatally Shot By Ohio Police

21-year-old Ta’kiya Young – whose death her family called a “criminal act” and “gross misuse of power and authority” after seeing the footage – was later pronounced dead at a hospital after an officer fired through the windshield of the pregnant woman's car.

Black Neighborhoods and Shopping Districts Stripped Of $406 Billion As Racial Wealth Gap Continue

For America, Black History Month brings opportunities to revisit our nation’s lessons, achievements, and unfulfilled promises, capturing our attention as well as our hopes.

Biden Administration Pauses One Ammunition Shipment To Israel, Reason Unclear

The Biden administration paused a shipment of US-made ammunition to Israel, according to a source familiar with the matter, who did not disclose why the decision was made.

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Black Teachers Matter. Why Aren’t Schools Trying To Keep Them?

Retention strategies for teachers usually focus on feeling a sense of belonging, centered on whiteness. Where does that leave Black teachers?