MARTA train stabbing: Community mourns Margaret Swan
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MARTA train stabbing: Community mourns Margaret Swan

Photo by Miles Pierre/The Atlanta Voice intern It was a gloomy Sunday evening, but the rainy weather didn’t stop the community from gathering to honor…

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Black Mountain firefighters and families gather to protest low wages, lack of funding
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Black Mountain firefighters and families gather to protest low wages, lack of funding

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Black Mountain firefighters, their families and supporters gathered on Sunday, June 7, to protest what they say are low wages…

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Selma sorority honors educators, community leaders at “Dancing with the Stars of Education” gala | Education
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Selma sorority honors educators, community leaders at “Dancing with the Stars of Education” gala | Education

The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa honored educators and community leaders at the “Dancing with the Stars of Education” Gala on Friday night in…

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La Grange Historic African American Cemetery
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La Grange Historic African American Cemetery

LA GRANGE, Ky. — For years, the La Grange Historic African American Cemetery was neglected, even though numerous Civil War and World War veterans are…

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Local artist's legacy on display at Black Heritage Gallery – KPLC
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Local artist's legacy on display at Black Heritage Gallery – KPLC

Watch 9News at 10 weekdays with Greg Meriwether & Elizabeth Vowell, plus Meteorologist Dr. Steve Caparotta and Sports Director Jacques Doucet. News. Source link

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Local artist's legacy on display at Black Heritage Gallery – KFYR
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Local artist's legacy on display at Black Heritage Gallery – KFYR

After years of planning, fundraising and community support, residents in Orrville are officially celebrating the opening of the town's first-ever … Source link

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History and Legacy of Black Family Reunions | WFAE 90.7
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History and Legacy of Black Family Reunions | WFAE 90.7

Black family reunions are often remembered for cookouts, family photos and matching shirts, but the centuries-long tradition runs much deeper. We explore how Black family…

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Chicago art show sparks dialogue about Emmett Till and Black boyhood
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Chicago art show sparks dialogue about Emmett Till and Black boyhood

It’s been more than 70 years since 14-year-old Emmett Till’s racially motivated murder devastated a nation and helped spark the Civil Rights Movement. But what…

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How Mexican cartels turned South African farms into meth production hubs
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How Mexican cartels turned South African farms into meth production hubs

Today’s stories: 1. How Mexican cartels turned South African farms into meth production hubs 2. Strong earthquake strikes southern Philippines with tsunami warnings issued 3….

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Gunfire erupted Saturday near a busy street festival in Ohio, wounding at least 12 … – Facebook
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Gunfire erupted Saturday near a busy street festival in Ohio, wounding at least 12 … – Facebook

… black community to our society. Their peaceful and generous nature … com/news/local–news/large-police-presence-at- canfield-fair … Source link

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