NNPA NEWSWIRE — It is, therefore, a reaffirmation of my faith in the oneness of God and the oneness of humanity that I must join to publicly support my African American clergy leaders in Washington, DC and across the nation who dare to remind even some of our own local African American elected officials that we all should stand for helping those among us who are less fortunate, poor, homeless, malnourished, imprisoned, returning-from-prison, and destitute.
OP-ED: Prophetic Politics and Black America: “What Will You Do unto the Least of These?”
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PRESS ROOM: George Floyd Family Receives Historic Civil Rights Wrongful Death Settlement
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “George Floyd’s horrific death, witnessed by millions of people around the world, unleashed a deep longing and undeniable demand for justice and change,” Crump said in a news release. “That the largest pre-trial settlement in a wrongful death case ever would be for the life of a Black man sends a powerful message that Black lives do matter and police brutality against people of color must end.”
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BOOKS: Author Jerald L. Hoover Releases Part II of the “Hero” Book Series for Young Adults
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Spurred in part by the success of general audience titles like, “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” by Lemony Snicket and “A Wrinkle in Time,” by Madeleline L’Engle (which was each produced as a film), the category also includes books by African American authors that explore themes familiar to Black teens. Following the relative success of the first part of his series for young adults, Hoover’s newest entry into the fray, “He Was My Hero, Too,” shares many of the same themes.
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#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM REPOST: ZIGGY MARLEY!
#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM — In celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month, we present eight-time GRAMMY winner, Emmy winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon, Ziggy Marley! Marley has released thirteen albums to much critical acclaim. His early immersion in music came at age ten when he sat in on recording sessions with his father, Bob Marley.
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY: ONE-ON-ONE with KEITH ELLISON, MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL
#FIYAH LIVESTREAM — As the world impatiently watches and waits, Ellison must re-introduce the principles of justice to the cases arising from the killing of George Floyd — to the Floyd family, the citizens of Minnesota and, by proxy, to an entire nation of individuals and families that are very very much like the Floyds.
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY: BEN & JERRY’S CEO MATTHEW McCARTHY
Ben & Jerry’s affirmed support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement in 2016. Their most recent post, “Silence is NOT an Option,” began with a plea for all Americans to not forget George Floyd.
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY: OTIS WILLIAMS OF THE TEMPTATIONS
“My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “I Wish It Would Rain,” “Cloud Nine,” and “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World Is Today).” IT’S BLACK MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH! And, we’re celebrating with the incomparable Otis Williams and The Temptations (and a few surprises) as part of our #FIYAH! LIVESTREAMS series. Gather the entire family and join us for this event (and some comfortable dancing shoes – just in case).
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Biden to Direct States, Tribes and Territories to Open Vaccinations to All Adults by May 1
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “If we do our part, if we do this together, by July 4, there’s a good chance you, your families, and friends will be able to get together in your backyard or in your neighborhood and have a cookout and a barbecue and celebrate Independence Day,” he noted as he stared firmly into the television camera.
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Jury Selection Continues in the Case of the Officer Who Caused Death of George Floyd
NNPA NEWSWIRE — To convict Chauvin of second-degree murder, Ellison and his team must prove the former officer caused Floyd’s death by creating an unreasonable risk and that he consciously caused severe harm. Prosecutors must also prove that Chauvin’s use of force was unlawful.
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Houston-based Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Partners with Beats By Dre to Help Kids
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now Jarren Small and Douglas Johnson are partnering with the iconic Beats By Dre, allowing the men an opportunity to provide quality resources for a new RWAR Digital program set to rollout this Fall. “We are looking at doing a free beta phase of the program this summer in up to seven cities,” Small, who has formed relationships with mayors, members of Congress, school districts, and others, stated.
