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Nearly 90 percent of Black homicide victims killed with guns, study finds
(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC — Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America according to Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2022 Homicide Data, a new study from the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The study shows that in 2022 there were 13,466 Black homicide victims in the United States and that 87.4 percent of these victims were killed with guns. Black Americans represented 13.6 percent of the U.S. population that year yet accounted for 54.1 percent of all homicide victims.
NDG Book Review: Great kids’ books for summertime reading
You’ve played every game in the house – twice – and made up a few, too. You’ve ridden your bike all over, gone to the pool just about every day, and you’ve finished all your chores ahead of time. So now what do you do?
Latina influencer branches out into a flavorful venture
Kat Stickler is an American TikTok star who quickly gained international popularity after a series of comedic and heart warming videos went viral on her account @katstickler. Having experienced many of life’s unexpected challenges including being a young mom and going through a public divorce, Kat built a highly engaged and loyal following based that now surpasses 13 million viewers.
Film Review: ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ is more than just a great horror film
(***1/2) “You need to stop following me,” says a woman who is as terrified of the beasts as anyone else. “I’m really scared, I don’t know what to do,” confesses a man as he trembles and follows her like a scared toddler. There was...
As inflation weighs on American minds, so too should climate change
The increasing frequency and intensity of storms over recent years has meant higher costs for insurance companies. As rates increase, a growing number of Americans are finding themselves without coverage, some finding it difficult to even find companies that will insure them. The growing crisis means people who have put a lifetime of work into their homes will lose them, never able to rebuild.
Carrollton Marketing Services wins three state communications awards
The City of Carrollton Marketing Services Department was honored to be recognized with three state marketing and communications awards, including two first-place awards, at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) conference in early June for its extensive communication and promotional work. The awards recognize outstanding municipal government communication...
Celebrate America’s birthday by thanking those who teach our youngest learners
As we mark America’s Independence Day, I’m reflecting on the role education played in my family’s journey to this incredible country and the educators who helped make it happen. I was born in Antigua in the Caribbean, where my father’s family had lived for many generations. They coped with extreme poverty and many challenges — my grandmother was blind, for instance.
U.S. Supreme Court gives immunity to Trump’s alleged criminal acts
On Monday, July 1, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has immunity for some of his conduct during his presidency in his federal election interference case. However, other actions may not be protected. This decision adds another layer of complexity to the potential trial proceedings. In...
Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19
(Newswise) — As the deadly disease that came to be known as COVID-19 started spreading in late 2019, scientists rushed to answer a critical question: Who is most at risk?. They quickly recognized that a handful of characteristics — including age, smoking history, high body mass index (BMI) and the presence of other diseases such as diabetes — made people infected with the virus much more likely to become seriously ill and even die. But one suggested risk factor remains unconfirmed more than four years later: cannabis use. Evidence has emerged over time indicating both protective and harmful effects.
The tragedy of mainstream media coverage
First, let it be said that the Black Press of America believes in our democratic process, and believes that the record of President Joe Biden is greater than a bad debate night with Donald Trump. Second, the bigger tragedy was the mainstream media’s effort to make their coverage of last...
The Good News In 2024: Poor people are the new swing vote
If you’re an ordinary American who goes to work to pay the bills or takes care of a loved one most days, it’s easy to feel down when you see the headlines about the 2024 election. Donald J. Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records to cover up hush money he paid to bury an alleged affair with a porn star during the 2016 campaign, and the Republican Party continues to think he’s their best candidate. At the same time, President Biden is struggling to hold together his Democratic base as images of devastation in Gaza continue to dominate the news. Stories of good news in politics seem few and far between.
Vashti Murphy McKenzie
Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the retired and first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, used the pulpit of The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to render a searing sermon calling the faithful to “put feet to our prayers” as she set the stage for America’s celebration of Juneteenth on June 19.
60th anniversary of Civil Rights Act: Reflecting on progress and persistent challenges
As the United States commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the nation reflects on a transformative law that reshaped American society by prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The landmark legislation emerged from a period of intense struggle and demand for the fulfillment of the 14th Amendment’s promise of “equal protection of the laws.”
NDG Book Review: Three good reads about the Civil War
You’re already familiar with the argument. Chances are, in this contentious climate we live in, you know what it’s like to have a fractured family, or to have to defend your beliefs. So this summer, read about a period in history when war rent the country, pitted brother against brother, righted a very large wrong, and left scars on the land, on people, and on families…
Trinity Park Conservancy and Beck Construction Group To Host a free community job fair at Dallas College – West Campus on June 29
Trinity Park Conservancy / Harold Simmons Park and BECK Construction Group will hold an in-person job fair offering on-site hiring, local job opportunities, and job/career services. The event takes place on June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dallas College West Campus (3330 N. Hampton Rd. in...
Film Review: ‘Thelma’ is one tough (and entertaining) granny to watch
(***) They shouldn’t have messed with this granny. She’s coming for them—and she’s packing heat!. Writer/actor and first-time director Josh Margolin has a wild imagination. One he honed while a member of various improvisational groups. He also has a 103-year-old grandmother he loves dearly. Hence the hilarity and premise of this scorned grandma movie that is a consistently endearing, low-budget indie film. For nearly 98 minutes (editor Margolin), every moment in this action/comedy has a purpose and is so fun to watch your eyes won’t veer from the screen.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability turns over evidence, asking AG to investigate the oil industry
Rep. Jamie Raskin and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, recently requested the Attorney General’s office investigate decades of misinformation by the fossil fuel industry to obfuscate the environmental effects of fossil fuel. The action last month came in the form of a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, which followed the committee’s own three-year investigation and a May Senate Budget hearing on the matter.
As white ‘Deaths of Despair’ made news, Black ones skyrocketed
A little less than a decade ago, it was alarming news that shook the nation. Deaths from suicide, drug overdose, and alcohol-related liver disease were slashing the life expectancy among white Americans. The “deaths of despair” phenomenon centered mostly on non-college-educated whites whose declining socioeconomic conditions, researchers said, led to...
Keisha Saunders-Waldron
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Keisha Saunders-Waldron has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
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