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Merck CEO Helped Get Black Inmate Off Death Row
Kenneth Frazier, the CEO of drug giant Merck that left President Trump's manufacturing council following Trump's refusal to condemn white supremacists, was previously a lawyer who helped free a black death row inmate falsely accused of murder.
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Ford Foundation Awards $150,000 Grant to the National Association of Black Journalists
The two-year grant supports executive level leadership as part of strategic plan implementation
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is pleased to announce the Ford Foundation is granting $150,000 to NABJ to help further the organization's strategic plan implementation.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces public and private sector Department of Homeland Security Funding Opportunities for State and Local Preparedness
Jackson Lee: “These grants are crucial to help improve state and local readiness in the event of a terrorist attack or any other threats that may undermine our security.”
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'Angels' Join Vigil for 49 Pulse Victims
Hundreds of people gathered at Pulse in Orlando overnight for a vigil to pay tribute to the 49 people killed at the nightclub a year ago.
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Yale University to Drop White Supremacist John Calhoun’s Name From Building
After a swelling tide of protests, the president of Yale announced today that the university would change the name of a residential college commemorating John C. Calhoun, the 19th-century white supremacist statesman from South Carolina. The college will be renamed for Grace Murray Hopper, a trailblazing computer scientist and Navy rear admiral who received a master’s degree and a doctorate from Yale.
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Yale University to Drop White Supremacist John Calhoun’s Name From Building
After a swelling tide of protests, the president of Yale announced today that the university would change the name of a residential college commemorating John C. Calhoun, the 19th-century white supremacist statesman from South Carolina. The college will be renamed for Grace Murray Hopper, a trailblazing computer scientist and Navy rear admiral who received a master’s degree and a doctorate from Yale.
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4 Children Die When Pesticide, Water Mix Creates Toxic Gas
Four children died after someone at their home sprayed water on a previously applied pesticide, causing a reaction that produced toxic phosphine gas, officials in Amarillo, Texas, said.
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Oscars Keeping Accounting Firm Despite Best Picture Snafu
The board of governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to retain the services of accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, despite the best picture mix up at the Oscars in February.
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Judge Expects Bill Cosby’s Trial To Last Two Weeks
The judge in Bill Cosby’s criminal sex assault case expects the trial to last about two weeks and hopes to seat a jury before the proceeding opens June 5 in suburban Philadelphia, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Spotify Executive Killed In Stockholm Attack
Chris Bevington was based in the company's Stockholm office and was the director of global partnerships and business development, according to his LinkedIn page. He was a UK citizen.
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Trump Rallies: Campaign-Funded, For A Reason
President Donald Trump on Wednesday will fly into Nashville to rally thousands of supporters for the second time in his two-month-old presidency.
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Starbucks Unveils Whiskey Barrel-Aged Coffee. Yum!
Starbucks announced Monday that its Roastery store in Seattle has begun selling two new specialty drinks made from beans aged in whiskey barrels. Starbucks will be selling bags of those coffee beans as well.
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Sanaa Lathan Says ‘Shots Fired’ Shoot Was A Challenge
Fox’s controversial new drama Shots Fired debuted Wednesday night to critical acclaim. The Gina and Reggie Rock Bythewood created series takes on police shootings with some interesting twists.
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BTS did a Tiny Desk concert that may surprise you
NPR Tiny Desk is where performers go to show they actually can sing, and BTS has done just that.
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COVID-19 cases popping up at New Mexico Public Schools
Even though kids are not in public schools in New Mexico right now, Target 7 has learned that COVID cases are popping up in schools throughout the state, including APS.
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Oprah Winfrey Cashes in on Weight Watchers Stock
Oprah Winfrey, the billionaire media mogul, has yet again snagged a huge profit from her investments. This time, it was from the diet and nutrition company, Weight Watchers International. Her shares from three years ago not only doubled or tripled in value but are currently valued at about 9 times the price she paid for it!
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Howard University Students Are Demanding The Resignation Of President Wayne A.I. Frederick
Students fed up with the school have released a list of nine demands.
The student body at Howard University is fed up. After complaints about campus housing that almost left one student homeless in March, students are collectively organizing and voicing their concerns. Students also claim the school has failed to provide a safe learning environment.
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Cowling Elected Chair of Statewide Hospital Association Board
Phyllis Cowling, FHFMA, president and CEO of United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, has been elected chair of the Texas Hospital Association Board of Trustees. Cowling officially became chair on Jan. 1, 2018.
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HBO’s “Real Time” Host Bill Maher Announces Additional Dates for 2018 Aces of Comedy Series
Bill Maher, a seasoned comedian and Aces of Comedy Series veteran, has added May 18 – 19 to his 2018 schedule. Tickets to see him live at the Terry Fator Theater inside The Mirage Hotel & Casino are on sale now. All shows are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.
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Adam Lambert to front Queen again on tour
Queen will still rock you, with Adam Lambert singing lead. The legendary band announced Monday they will hit the road for a 23-stop North American Rhapsody tour.
