NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Newspaper Publishers Association routinely keeps track of missing individuals of color and has endorsed the mission of the Black and Missing Foundation. Derrica and Natalie Wilson started the Black and Missing Foundation in 2008. The nonprofit has continued to raise awareness of missing persons of color and provide vital resources and tools to missing people’s families and friends.
Have You Seen These Missing Individuals of Color?
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How an Alleged Racist Email from Authorities Led to the Criminal Prosecution of an Investigative Journalist, and the Arrest of a Cop
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hatziefastathiou, an accomplished journalist whose sources made him the first to break the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to clear and release Bill Cosby, shared his attorney’s court filings with NNPA Newswire, suggesting that the email in question began as some responding to a request for a favor and escalated to the racist email.
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NNPA Meets with President’s Advisor
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The director noted that he was in the capitol on January 6 and understands how close the country came to experiencing a coup in this country. He noted that the President is vocally advocating, and his administration is pushing the restoration of voting rights. An act to address the issue is now sitting in the Senate.
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Study: Poor, Low-Income Voters Comprised Over One-Third of Those Casting Ballots in 2020 Presidential Election
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The study, titled “Waking the Sleeping Giant: Low-Income Voters and the 2020 Elections” also shows that of the 168 million people who voted in 2020, 59 million — 35% — were poor or low-income, meaning they have an estimated annual income of less than $50,000. The 2020 presidential elections saw the highest voter turnout in U.S. election history, including among low-income voters.
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Shippen Invitational Champion Tim O’Neal Expects More African Americans in Golf
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Because of the PGA Tour’s commitment to First Tee, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and other programs and initiatives, golfer Tim O’Neal’s optimism about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport has never been higher. He even believes it will assist up-and-coming champions of color to receive needed sponsorships that he initially found difficult to obtain.
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Latinx high school students learn how to achieve success with college at Si Se Puede Conference
Latinx high school students and their families can prepare for life after they earn a high school diploma with the Oct. 23 Sí Se Puede Conference at the Lewis University main campus in Romeoville. The conference is free and open to the public.
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Will County offers residents Spay, Neuter discounts for pet’s
Thetimesweekly.com Will County residents who have their pets spayed or neutered at participating veterinary clinics in October can receive a $40 county-sponsored discount. The discount applies for up to two animals per household and is exclusively for pet owners who live in Will County. More than 20,169 pets have been treated since the program originated in 2007. “Our Animal Control Department is committed to ensuring the health of our county’s pet population by offering this discounted vaccine program,” said County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “The partnership with many of our local veterinarians makes it easy and affordable to keep our pets and our residents safe.”
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The racist and illegal jailing of children in Tennessee, some as young as 6-years-old
It doesn’t get any more racist and heartless than this.
Commissioners – one of whom worked in a post office, and none of whom have law degrees or experience – created “laws” in Rutherford County, Tenn., which resulted in the illegal arrest and jailing of juveniles for decades.
Officials placed the juveniles in jail for not breaking up fights at school. Most of the kids were Black and as young as 6.
In September, the county agreed to pay $11 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of the juveniles.
According to local reports, the final amount the county will pay depends on the number of valid claims made.
Those who qualify could receive nearly $5,000 for each incident of illegal detainment.
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Black Women Most Likely to Feel Discriminated Against or Face Unfair Judgment While Seeking Medical Care
NNPA NEWSWIRE — CNN reported that Black women in the United States are more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth than any other demographic – and the Covid-19 pandemic may be exacerbating one of the starkest disparities in American health care. The network reported that health care practitioners and advocacy groups had raised the alarm that the pandemic may further increase barriers to care for pregnant people.
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OP-ED: Close the Medicaid Coverage Gap to Help Break the Cycle of Health Inequities
NNPA NEWSWIRE — I have been vocal about ensuring that we address this injustice as we structure the Build Back Better Act. I am imploring my colleagues to address the racial inequities exposed and exacerbated by COVID-19. This is a not a red state/blue state issue. This is a moral issue for all Americans. I don’t want this President and this Congress to ignore existing racial inequities. This is our opportunity to address the systemic inequities.
