#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.
LIVESTREAM REPLAY: ONE-ON-ONE with KEITH ELLISON, MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL
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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.
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PRESS ROOM: Zillow Announces Plans to Hire More Than 2,000 Employees Nationwide in 2021
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “While we boldly reimagine how to buy and sell homes for today’s digitally minded customer, Zillow is seizing the opportunity to reimagine how we work,” says Dan Spaulding, chief people officer at Zillow. “Our Distributed Workforce Model is a more inclusive, more personalized, more flexible, more efficient way of working. We are broadening our pipelines to attract more underrepresented talent and are providing career development opportunities that may have not otherwise existed for our employees.”
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Wife of Marvin Hagler Pushes Back on Rumors Fighter’s Death was COVID Vaccine-Related
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I was the only person close to him until the last minute, and I am the only person that know how things went not even his family know all the details and I do NOT accept to read some stupid comment without knowing really what happen. For sure wasn’t the vaccine that caused his death. My baby left in peace with his usual smile and now is not the time to talk nonsense,” Hagler’s wife continued on Facebook.
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COMMENTARY: Knicks Getting Last Laugh in Revelatory NBA Season
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Knick fans vividly remember how loud The Garden was when Ewing dominated the paint, when Oakley crashed the boards, coming away with just about every rebound, and when a John Starks or an Allan Houston would drain a 25-foot three-pointer. With momentum building toward a playoff berth, Knick fans are anxiously awaiting the full re-opening of The Garden to crowds (the team is currently allowed 2,000 in attendance).
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade: A Day of Remembrance
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is important to recognize the International Decade for People of African Descent as an international corrective to combat the systematic indoctrination of the lie of African inferiority,” said Dr. Kevin Cokley, the director of the Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis. “Passing H.R. 40 would count as the most significant legislative achievement to impact the victims of the transatlantic slave trade.”
