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Body Cam Video Shows LA Police Interaction with Black Versace Designer

October 11, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

The exec said officers were racial profiling; they said his turning on cell camera ‘creates a completely different narrative.’
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VIDEO: Man Shelters 300 Dogs In His Home From Hurricane Delta

October 11, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

As the Category 2 hurricane hit the city, there were hundreds of wagging tails safe inside.
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National Book Award Finalist Deesha Philyaw

October 8, 2020 admin 0

By AALBC Deesha is the author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies which features stories about four generations of characters grappling with who they want to be in the world, caught as they are between the church’s double standards and their […]

‘Divine Nine’ Will Be Watching Kamala Harris During VP Debate

October 8, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

The Democratic VP nominee’s sorority sisters and alums from eight other historically black Greek organizations are all-in.
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Justice Coming for Family of Man Shot Dead by Police Who Said Rosary was a Gun

October 8, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

A wrongful slaying case comes to court after six years of police delays.
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Inspired by George Floyd, Iconic R&B Group ‘The Whispers’ Delivers New Music and says: ‘Go vote!’

October 7, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Now in their seventies, they’re still performing. One surviving member of the famed quintet calls Donald Trump “Satan in a suit.”
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Top Hollywood Producer Jonathan E. Coleman Talks Kanye West’s Sunday Service

October 6, 2020 admin 0

Raising the Bar in the Entertainment Industry By Jessica L. Dupree Editor Darlene Aderoju Los Angeles native Jonathan E. Coleman has established himself as one of Hollywood’s top event producers. The music executive has been instrumental in some of the […]

Homicide Investigator on Leave Over Black Lives Matter Incident Was Previously Sued Over Police Work

October 4, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

The investigator was previously hauled into court for falsifying an affidavit that resulted in a wrongful conviction.
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Why Black Participation in Clinical Trials Matters – Virtual 2020 ALC

September 28, 2020 admin 0

By Congressional Black Caucus Foundation As of June 23, 2020, the coronavirus has taken the lives of over 120,000 Americans. Black people are continuing to face the highest rates of mortality from the virus at one in every 1,500 compared […]

DC Educator Fights Teacher Burnout

September 27, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Teresa Lasley wants to keep talented young teachers in the profession.
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Smallish NBA Dreamer Has European Career but Giant Impact on Chicago’s Forgotten Communities

September 26, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Keifer Sykes, the subject of the critically acclaimed documentary “Chi-Town,” shares his story of perseverance and faith.
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Breonna Taylor tribute by Kennedy Stephens resonates with millions amid growing protests across the US

September 25, 2020 admin 0

Powerful work shared by Attorney Ben Crump, Black Lives Matter co-founder Opal Tometi, Tiffany Haddish, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Shaun King and the Hollywood elite. By Jessica DupreeEdited By Craig Stanley After just one of three officers involved in the […]

DACA Dreamer Turns Digital Entrepreneur, Aids Hispanic Community

September 24, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Juan Cárdenas is living the American Dream—but for how long?
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Business

Distribution Deals Bring Black-Owned Whiskey Brand ‘Guidance’ to Store Shelves in 5 States

September 21, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Black-owned brands are suddenly in demand.
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Doing It for the Culture: An Homage to What Is and What Could Be

September 17, 2020 admin 0

By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman At a time when Black America needed a superhero the most, we lost one during this season of COVID and social unrest. The loss of Marvel Comics first Black superhero, Chadwick Boseman a/ka The Black Panther […]

Hero Boxer on Weigh-In Day Leaps to Perform CPR on Collapsed Fight Promoter

September 15, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

DeAndre Ward Is a trained paramedic. He Lost his title bout the next day but later won three super middleweight titles.
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