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McKinney Aims to Bring Balance to Criminal Justice System in Race for L.A. District Attorney
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McKinney Aims to Bring Balance to Criminal Justice System in Race for L.A. District Attorney

Alyssah O. Hall, Contributing WriterFebruary 1, 2024

“I think Mr. Gascón has taken us a little too far to one side, and we’ve lost our ability to hold people accountable. If we can’t hold people accountable, we can’t rehabilitate. We can’t correct behavior. We can’t make people who are actually victims of crime feel that they’ve received some sense of justice, so that’s really what’s driving me,” said deputy district attorney John Mckinney, who is running for Los Angeles District Attorney.

My Truth – Mama, oh Mama  
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My Truth – Mama, oh Mama  

Cheryl SmithMay 25, 2023

Parenting is hard. There’s no play book or guide. When you’re in school there are so many things that you can’t be taught and so you spend a significant portion of your life in a trial-and-error mode. Fortunately for me, my mother lived long enough for me to “get it,” to have an understanding of many of the “whys” we lived through and that I questioned. 

Choose Celebrity Over Humility if You Dare 
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Choose Celebrity Over Humility if You Dare 

James A. Washington Jr., Publisher, Dallas Weekly Newspaper April 14, 2022

In order to honestly accept the reality of faith, I believe we must become naked in those things that God expects and adores submission, selflessness, humility, reverence, charity, love and more. We all know the world to be a cruel place for people who demonstrate these qualities. The world can be lethal for those it views as submissive and passive and humble.  

NAACP Urges Federal Charges in Laquan McDonald’s Killing
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NAACP Urges Federal Charges in Laquan McDonald’s Killing

Michael Balsamo and Don Babwin, Associated PressFebruary 3, 2022

The NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, on Tuesday urged Attorney General Merrick Garland to bring federal civil rights charges against the white Chicago police officer who fatally shot Black teenager Laquan McDonald.

Sophia the Robot Commits to Help End Global Racism and Injustice
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Sophia the Robot Commits to Help End Global Racism and Injustice

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMediaJanuary 13, 2022

“We need to create a society that is based on equality and justice for all. It’s paramount for humans and AI to work together. We should celebrate diversity and I believe we will see a decrease in racism, sexism, and homophobia as people embrace AI and technology,” Sophia the Robot remarked.

Community Still Devastated Over the Murder of Michelle Avan
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Community Still Devastated Over the Murder of Michelle Avan

Danny J. Bakewell, Jr., Executive EditorAugust 12, 2021

“What I want most is justice for my mother, and to continue her legacy,” stated Trevon Avan, the son of Michelle Avan, the Bank of America executive who was tragically murdered in her home last week.  Her death sent shock waves throughout the community and her family and friends have vowed to continue her legacy of good deeds for the betterment of the community and those less fortunate.

NNPA President and CEO Dr. Ben Chavis Named Among 100 Most Influential Blacks Today
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NNPA President and CEO Dr. Ben Chavis Named Among 100 Most Influential Blacks Today

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2021

The CORE 100 honorees, which include changemakers like Stacey Abrams, Attorney Ben Crump, NBA superstar LeBron James, and Oprah Winfrey, mark and remind the world of the beauty, boldness, and brilliance of Black Excellence at a time when the cultural, economic, and political landscape in the United States has grown increasingly more hostile towards Blackness.