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Donald Trump Rhetoric Fuels Tragic Mass Shootings, White Domestic Terrorism on a Rapid Rise
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Donald Trump Rhetoric Fuels Tragic Mass Shootings, White Domestic Terrorism on a Rapid Rise

Sentinel News WireAugust 4, 2019

Two mass shootings at crowded public places in Texas and Ohio in less than 24 hours claimed at least 29 lives and left scores injured, a shocking carnage even in a country accustomed to gun violence. In the Texas border city of El Paso, a gunman opened fire Saturday morning in a shopping area packed with thousands of people during the busy back-to-school season, killing 20 and injuring more than two dozen, many of them critically. The shooting was being investigated as a possible hate crime as authorities worked to confirm whether a racist, anti-immigrant screed posted online shortly beforehand was written

NFL Confident of Memorable Super Bowl at Inglewood Stadium
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NFL Confident of Memorable Super Bowl at Inglewood Stadium

Associated Press -GREG BEACHAMJuly 31, 2019

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The NFL committed the 2022 Super Bowl to the Los Angeles area back when the 298-acre stadium complex in Inglewood was still mostly a waterlogged hole in the ground. That hole has long since been filled by the skeleton of a massive arena, and thousands of workers are making rapid weekly progress toward its grand opening in July 2020. The league is feeling great about its decision to bring the Super Bowl back to its original home as quickly as possible, and a visit to the site by league officials Tuesday only amplified the NFL’s faith

Los Angeles Restores Limits on Homeless Living in Vehicles
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Los Angeles Restores Limits on Homeless Living in Vehicles

Sentinel News WireJuly 31, 2019

Courtesy photo LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles has restored regulations barring people from sleeping at night in vehicles on residential streets or living anytime in vehicles within a block of parks, schools, preschools or daycare facilities. A recent count found more than 9,500 people live in vehicles throughout the city, and safe parking sites currently have room for fewer than 200 vehicles each night, according to the city’s Homeless Services Authority. The City Council unanimously approved regulations Tuesday that expired at the beginning of July. Democratic Mayor Eric Garcetti is expected to sign the measure extending the rules to

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Launching Clothing Line for UK Women’s Charity
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Launching Clothing Line for UK Women’s Charity

Associated Press - DANICA KIRKAJuly 31, 2019

LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Sussex is launching a clothing line to support a charity that helps unemployed women find work. Meghan said the workwear collection would provide the charity, Smart Works, with continuity. The racks of clothing and array of shoes and bags Smart Work has now come in mismatched sizes and colors, she said. She has teamed up with designer and friend Misha Nonoo and British retailers Marks & Spencer, John Lewis & Partners and Jigsaw to create the collection. “Many of the brands agreed to use the one-for-one model: for each item purchased by a customer,

Higher Heights of America Holds Survey for African American Women, Fill it Out
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Higher Heights of America Holds Survey for African American Women, Fill it Out

Sentinel News WireJuly 30, 2019

According to Higher Heights of America, black women’s votes will determine the democratic presidential nominee. Thus, it is imperative that we use this time to survey Black women about what political issues and current events are affecting them. Then we can veer away from candidates who do not share the similar goals. We really want your opinions and engagement as we reimagine this nation with new progressive leadership. Click here to take survey>>https://www.higherheightsforamerica.org/survey

Governor Newson Signs Bill on Presidential Tax Returns
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Governor Newson Signs Bill on Presidential Tax Returns

Associated Press - KATHLEEN RONAYNEJuly 30, 2019

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state’s primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump. But even if the law withstands a likely legal challenge, Trump could avoid the requirements by choosing not to compete in California’s primary. With no credible GOP challenger at this point, he likely won’t need California’s delegates to win the Republican nomination. “As one of the largest economies in the world and home to one in nine Americans eligible to vote, California has a special

WATCH: Jay-Z and Meek Mill Join Forces to Launch Dream Chasers Record Label and Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform
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WATCH: Jay-Z and Meek Mill Join Forces to Launch Dream Chasers Record Label and Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform

Sentinel News WireJuly 29, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — Meek Mill is in a Jay-Z state of mind: The Philadelphia rapper-turned-entrepreneur is launching a new record label in a joint venture with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. The two hip-hop players celebrated the launch of Dream Chasers Records on Tuesday at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York City, signing contracts at a small press conference and popping champagne to celebrate the partnership. “Of course I had offers to do a lot of business with other people, but the relationship we’ve built from (Roc Nation) believing in me through my whole career, through my ups and downs

Chair of the House Committee on Financial Services Maxine Waters Introduces FHA Foreclosure Prevention Act
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Chair of the House Committee on Financial Services Maxine Waters Introduces FHA Foreclosure Prevention Act

Sentinel News WireJuly 29, 2019

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, introduced legislation that would help prevent foreclosures for borrowers with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages by strengthening requirements for and increasing oversight of FHA mortgage servicers so that every homebuyer with an FHA mortgage is given a fair chance at avoiding foreclosure. “The Federal Housing Administration is critical to our housing market and helps to promote homeownership for underserved borrowers, including first-time and minority homebuyers,” said Chairwoman Waters. “Unfortunately, we continue to see significant problems with the servicing of FHA loans that unnecessarily put homeowners at risk of

Trump Attacks Cummings After Committee Cummings Chairs Approves Subpoena to White House, for Emails Sent on Personal Accounts in Violation of Federal Law
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Trump Attacks Cummings After Committee Cummings Chairs Approves Subpoena to White House, for Emails Sent on Personal Accounts in Violation of Federal Law

Sentinel News WireJuly 29, 2019

Courtesy photo Chairman Elijah E. Cummings Washington, D.C. (July, 25, 2019)—The Committee on Oversight and Reform voted 23 to 16 to authorize Chairman Elijah E. Cummings to subpoena emails and texts sent to or from White House officials on their personal accounts relating to official business in violation of federal law and the White House’s own records policy—documents and information that have been withheld for months. Chairman Cummings issued the following statement on today’s vote: “The Committee has obtained direct evidence that multiple high-level White House officials have been violating the Presidential Records Act by using personal email accounts, text messaging

New Documents Show JUUL Deliberately Targeted Children to Become the Nation’s Largest Seller of E-Cigarettes
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New Documents Show JUUL Deliberately Targeted Children to Become the Nation’s Largest Seller of E-Cigarettes

Sentinel News WireJuly 29, 2019

Courtesy photo Washington, D.C. — Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, released a supplemental memo based on approximately 55,000 non-public documents JUUL Labs, Inc. produced to the Subcommittee and the Massachusetts Attorney General in response to the Subcommittee’s investigationlaunched last month. “The Subcommittee found that: JUUL deployed a sophisticated program to enter schools and convey its messaging directly to teenage children; JUUL also targeted teenagers and children, as young as eight years old, in summer camps and public out-of-school programs; and JUUL recruited thousands of online “influencers” to market to teens,” the memo

Congressional Black Caucus Responds to Attorney General Barr’s Reinstatement of the Federal Death Penalty
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Congressional Black Caucus Responds to Attorney General Barr’s Reinstatement of the Federal Death Penalty

Sentinel News WireJuly 29, 2019

Courtesy Photo In response to new reporting that the Attorney General Barr has directed the federal government to resume the death penalty after more than two decades, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “The Congressional Black Caucus is extremely concerned about Attorney General Barr’s decision to allow the Department of Justice to resume capital punishment and the swift scheduling of five executions,” said Chairwoman Bass. “The death penalty is barbaric. Right now, there are only 58 countries that retain the death penalty in active use, compared to 102 countries that have abolished it. The Black

Hampton University Fires 9 Officers Over Social Media Posts
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Hampton University Fires 9 Officers Over Social Media Posts

Associated Press -BEN FINLEYJuly 26, 2019

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A historically black university in Virginia said Friday that it has fired nine of its police officers for sharing “misogynistic, racist and other offensive remarks via social media.” Hampton University’s statement did not detail the remarks the officers made. But it said they were fired for “egregious violations of the university’s code of conduct.” The school employs 25 officers, according to the department’s website. Hampton University Police Chief David Glover did not immediately respond to a phone message and email seeking comment on Friday. WAVY TV reported that it had obtained a copy of a termination

Congressional Black Caucus Launches Census 2020 Taskforce
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Congressional Black Caucus Launches Census 2020 Taskforce

Sentinel News WireJuly 23, 2019

The Congressional Black Caucus will launch a new taskforce that will focus on the upcoming 2020 Census and the legacy of under counting the African American community. Members of the CBC will meet with stakeholders and leading professionals to discuss the current state of play. The Caucus will also discuss the tools required for effective outreach to hard to count communities across the United States. The taskforce will be led by Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV). Below, Chairwoman Bass and members of the taskforce released the following statement: “This time around, we are facing a big question regarding how the census