Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black woman who had called 911 to report a possible prowler outside her home.
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The Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) STEM Conference returns to Baltimore Feb. 12–14 to mark its 40th anniversary, bringing together students, professionals and industry leaders for networking, training and career opportunities. As workforce needs shift, organizers say this year’s conference will focus on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and cybersecurity.
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Story and photo submitted by Sor. Clarrisa Benson Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter is pleased to announce its 67th Annual Debutante Presentation and Ball, honoring its 51 prospective debutantes. The Presentation […]
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The trial of Kevin Epps has exposed the contradictions and manipulation of truth within San Francisco’s justice system, as the prosecution attempted to portray the victim as harmless while evidence revealed a history of violence and criminal activity, and the judge was accused of bias and collaboration with the prosecution.
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By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com A year after the Eaton Fire blew through 14,000 acres of the historically Black neighborhood of Altadena, Calif., the community is still processing collective trauma and fighting to keep its place in an ever-changing neighborhood that was already facing gentrification. Across the city, there are signs on front lawns that […]
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