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Family Files Suit After Child Pepper Sprayed During Impromptu Protest Following Death Of Anthony McClain In Pasadena
- A Pasadena family has filed suit against the city and the police department, claiming officers violated their First Amendment rights during an impromptu protest following the death of Anthony McClain, a Black man who was shot by police.
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Breonna Taylor's case puts Kentucky's first Black attorney general in the spotlight
With Kentucky set to make a highly anticipated decision soon in the state's investigation into the police shooting of Breonna Taylor, all eyes are on the state's trailblazing Republican attorney general, whose office is overseeing the controversial case.
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John Boyega calls Disney out for marketing a Black character, only to ultimately push them aside
When Disney first revealed John Boyega as a stormtrooper in "The Force Awakens," he immediately became the target of racist comments from "Star Wars" fans protesting the casting of a Black person in the role.
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Racism and homophobia on the rise in football, according to Kick It Out report
There has been a "steep rise" in the levels of discrimination around English football, according to anti-racism group Kick It Out.
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Congressman Al Green Hosts “For the Children Day of Action” Free DriveThru School Supply and Mask Distribution at Westbury HS
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Congressman Al Green hosted a free, drive-thru school supply and mask distribution at Westbury High School for local students of all grade levels. Congressman Green released the following statement:
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Kenosha protesters arrested for breaking curfew while police supporters were allowed to 'roam,' lawsuit says
Officials in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enforced their curfew selectively, targeting demonstrators protesting police brutality while allowing "militia members" and supporters of law enforcement to roam the street, a federal lawsuit alleges.
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Police stand near a garbage truck ablaze during protests, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Kenosha, Wis., sparked by the shooting of Jacob Blake by a …
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New FEMA policy to limit what it will help states pay for in non-emergent settings, including masks
A new FEMA policy will limit what the agency will help states pay for as part of its Covid-19 response, leaving some state officials worried about how to pay for critical protective equipment, including masks, as the administration continues to push reopening schools and businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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American ISIS member pleads guilty to supporting terror group
A US citizen who had traveled to Syria to join ISIS and was later captured on the battlefield "pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to provide material support to terrorism," according to a statement from the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
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Startups race to show what alternatives to Uber and Lyft could look like for California drivers
With hundreds of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers facing uncertain futures in California, two startups hope drivers will take a chance on their alternative approaches to the ride-hail business.
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The NFL will feature social justice statements stenciled in each team's end zone during games, league says
The NFL, which until recently had restricted its players from protesting on the field for social change, is going all in for the 2020 season.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on …
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Tennis players hit the suite spot at the US Open with private viewing room access
As Andy Murray battled to a nearly five-hour win at the US Open on Tuesday against Yoshihito Nishioka, small clusters of spectators took in the action on Arthur Ashe stadium.
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Most people who live in glass houses don't throw stones. Trump is not most people.
Most people who live in glass houses don't throw stones. But Donald Trump is not most people, as new questions about his health show.
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Channing Tatum wrote a children's book and dedicated it to his daughter
Channing Tatum is releasing his first children's book, "The One and Only Sparkella," dedicated to his 6-year-old daughter, Everly. Tatum announced the book in an Instagram post on Monday.
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After 16 years, Britain's hit dancing show will finally feature a same-sex couple
Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Nicola Adams will become the first celebrity to dance with a same-sex partner on the UK's wildly popular talent series "Strictly Come Dancing," 16 years after the show first aired.
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Comedian Chris D'Elia accused of exposing himself
For actress Megan Drust, what happened between her and comedian Chris D'Elia is something she hasn't talked about for nearly a decade.
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US imposes new restrictions on Chinese diplomats
US-based senior Chinese diplomats will be required to seek US government permission to engage in a number of routine activities, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday -- the latest escalation amid worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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While Covid-19 cases spike among children, Fauci says colleges shouldn't send infected students home
New Covid-19 hot spots keep popping up across the US, with worrying trends in the Midwest and at colleges nationwide.
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First Book Offers 'Practitioner-Centered' Back-To-School Resources To Meet The Needs Of Kids And Educators Wherever School Happens
Resources Developed in Response to Educator Feedback on Barriers to Education
With the school year upon us, educators serving children in need are facing their greatest challenge yet, as the pandemic exacerbates existing barriers to education and the national conversation on racial inequities has taken center stage. First Book, a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to educational equity, has responded with a collection of resources developed based on feedback from its Network of more than 475,000 educators of kids in need nationwide.
