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Brandon Scott wins Baltimore mayoral primary https://www.africanamericanreports.com/2024/05/brandon-scott-wins-baltimore-mayoral.html #BrandonScott

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#angela alsobrooks #Maryland democratic primary #african american #politics

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The VOICES of Black Women is a study led by the American Cancer Society. The focus of this study is to better understand cancer and other health conditions among Black women. Participation in VOICES involves completing an online health and life history survey at enrollment and updating information twice a year for at least 30 years. Results from this study will help inform how to improve the health of Black women for generations to come.

#the voices of black women #american cancer society #african american #black women #cancer #cancer research #health

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The nation’s largest African American-led mentoring organization, 100 Black Men of America, Inc., announced the launch of its “Real Men Vote” campaign and 13-city tour. The tour kicks off in Cleveland, Ohio on April 1st at Premier Barbershop, and this effort is focused on delivering critical voter education and engagement ahead of the 2024 Presidential election.

#100 black men #black voters #black men #african american

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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced its 2024 Special Honors recipients. Awards will be presented during the #NABJ24 Convention & Career Fair in Chicago, July 31 – Aug. 4, 2024.

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Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump has released an additional statement following the release of body cam and FaceTime footage from the deadly shooting of Roger Fortson.

#roger fortson #robert fortson shooting #ben crump #african american

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The NAACP led 14 civil rights organizations in sending a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a presidential pardon of former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby. Mosby is facing up to 40 years in federal prison when sentenced on May 23, 2024.

#naacp #marilyn mosby #baltimore #african american

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The Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University will award nearly $200,000 to 10 student newsrooms at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its inaugural Newsroom Innovation Challenge. The awards are designed to improve newsroom technology, business operations, audience engagement and reporting at campus newsrooms. The unique program advances the Center’s mission to help prepare HBCU students to become investigative journalists who will hold power accountable and strengthen U.S. democracy.

#hbcu #hbcu news #howard university #african american #journalism

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The president of Florida A&M University announced Thursday that the school is putting a “pause” on a historic $237 million donation the Rattlers received over the weekend from Batterson Farms Corporation CEO Gregory Gerami and the Isaac Batterson Family 7th Trust.

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The Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents announced the appointment of Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson as the seventeenth President of Langston University. Dr. Jackson’s selection follows an extensive eight-month national search that attracted several qualified candidates.

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Twinette Johnson, J.D., Ph.D., dean and professor of law at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law), has been selected as the next permanent dean of Saint Louis University School of Law.

#dr. twinette johnson #law #law school #african american

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Dr. Clarence B. Jones, a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement and the distinguished chairman of the nonprofit organization Spill The Honey, has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joseph Biden. The ceremony took place at the White House on May 3rd, 2024.

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The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) is excited to announce Montgomery, Alabama Mayor Steven L. Reed has been appointed as President to lead the national nonprofit organization. Mayor Reed was officially sworn in on Friday, April 26 at the conclusion of AAMA’s 10th anniversary conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Lewis is the first African-American Judge to serve on this esteemed court.

#judge bill lewis #alabama #judiciary #judicial #african american

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The University of Maryland announced that Governor Wes Moore will deliver the university's commencement address on Monday, May 20, 2024. Moore will address summer 2023, winter 2023 and spring 2024 graduates, family and friends during the ceremony at SECU Stadium.

#wes moore #university of maryland #education #maryland #african american

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Vice President Harris kicked off her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour in Atlanta. The multistate tours purpose is to tout economic opportunities for Black Americans in an effort to mobilize a critical voting base for Democrats ahead of November’s election.