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Criminal investigation into Coast Guard Academy revealed years of sexual assault cover-ups, but findings were kept secret

A secret investigation into alleged sexual abuse at the US Coast Guard Academy, the training ground for the Coast Guard’s top officers, uncovered a dark history of rapes, assaults and other serious misconduct being ignored and, at times, covered up by high-ranking officials.

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Marshawn Lynch Sits During National Anthem in Raiders Pre-season Game

Oakland Raiders player Marshawn Lynch appeared to stage a silent protest before Oakland’s preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, taking a seat during the playing of the national anthem. AP photographers snapped Lynch taking a seat on a cooler on the sidelines as the anthem played.

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Prosecutor Protecting Man In Apparent Racially-Motivated Attack, Lawyer Says

The attorney believes a politically-connected Hasidic Jew will avoid justice in a mob assault on his African-American client.

Diversity on city councils increases noninfrastructure spending — for better or worse

When city councils are elected by district rather than at large, spending on noninfrastructure projects increases, and the impact is not necessarily good, according to new research from a Rice University economist.

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Bric Presents 42nd Annual Bric Celebrate Brooklyn Festival

Actress and Comedian Michelle Buteau To Host

Rapper and Actor Common with Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, DJ and co-founding member of The Roots Questlove, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Angelique Kidjo, Carribbean soca group KES, Rapper and Actress Junglepussy, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Madison McFerrin, Swedish singer/songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth and More to Perform

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General Motors to Temporarily Suspend Production

Today, General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) confirmed it will begin a systematic orderly suspension of manufacturing operations in North America due to market conditions, to deep clean facilities and continue to protect people. The suspension will last until at least March 30. Production status will be reevaluated week-to-week after that.

ClickUrban Goes Live! Makes Community and Local Businesses Easy to Find with Searchable Directory

ClickUrban, the online directory and searchable database of cool products and services, is now live. The official launch of the platform brings to the public a service based database of local communities across the US, and very soon, the rest of the world.

Unity National Bank Urges the White House to Provide More Assistance for Minority Owned Small Businesses Impacted By COVID-19

Unity Bank’s Atlanta Branch Hosted a Roundtable Discussion with Vice President Pence and Other Members of the Administration

Today, Friday, May 29, 2020, Unity National Bank N.A. held a roundtable discussion featuring Vice President Mike Pence, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and local recipients of the Small Business Administration’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP).

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This valedictorian came out during his graduation speech -- at a Mormon university

It takes guts to come out to your friends and family. Matt Easton did a little more than that. He came out in front of a packed graduation crowd -- at a Mormon university.

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Hamas says senior official killed in attack in southern Beirut

Hamas said Tuesday that one of its senior officials has been killed in an attack in the south of the Lebanese capital Beirut.

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Racial Violence: Memory and Truth

Donald Trump's use of the term "lynching" to describe the ongoing impeachment inquiry in the House naturally sparked bipartisan outrage.

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Democrats Unveil Bill to Expand Protections Against Workplace

A group of Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday are unveiling sweeping legislation to strengthen and expand federal protections aimed at preventing workplace harassment and discrimination nationwide.

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For 75 Years, NAREB Has Advocated for Black Homeownership

Annual Convention Returns to Tampa Where Organization was Founded

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) kicks off its national convention in Tampa this week, as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1947 with the goal of securing equal housing opportunities for all Americans, NAREB advocates for policies and practices that increase homeownership for African Americans.

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2 men found guilty of murder in 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

Two men were found guilty of murder Tuesday in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay, the pioneering DJ of the groundbreaking hip hop trio Run-DMC, in a case that for decades frustrated detectives and music fans alike.

Kering And Its Brands Stand In Solidarity Against Racism

Too many Black lives have been lost in the fight for equality in America. We will not stand by silently.

The Galleria Announces Retailer Updates

Shopping Destination Elevates Customer Experience with New Offerings

Simon, a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, is pleased to announce 7 new openings at The Galleria. The additions include 3 new-to-market brands – ba&sh, Tommy John and Toys“R”US – as well as a Kendra Scott holiday pop-up, Uptown Convenience & Gifts, and restaurants Pepper Twins and Poke Fresh. Additionally, Jimmy Choo, Macy’s, Porsche Design, Salvatore Ferragamo and Vans are upgrading their current spaces to better serve their loyal customers.

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Democrats won't get as much Obama as they want in the midterms. But he has some other plans.

Requests for Barack Obama are pouring in from Democrats around the country -- candidates are desperate for his help in what they feel is an existential midterms battle, one in which each race could help determine control of Congress and governments in the states.

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Suspect who shot and killed California officer was in the country illegally, sheriff says

The man suspected to have shot and killed a police officer during a traffic stop in Newman, California, was in the country illegally, the Stanislaus County sheriff said Thursday.

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Sugar Land Student named Candidate in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Anjali Agrawal has been named one of more than 4,000 candidates in the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2022.