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Union organizer and former Teacher, Brandon Johnson was elected as Chicago’s next mayor on Tuesday, succeeding Lori Lightfoot. The post Former Teacher Brandon Johnson Elected Chicago’s New Mayor appeared first on NewsOne.

Minneapolis unanimously approved a police reform agreement that looks to combat years of racial bias in policing. Here's what we know. The post Minneapolis Police Reform: What To Know About The Approved Public Safety Overhauling appeared first on NewsOne.

Seating a jury in the Young Thug case and his alleged associates has been anything but easy. A potential juror in the case was thrown in jail. The post Young Thug Case: Potential Juror Thrown In Jail As Jury Selection Remains Tall Order appeared first on NewsOne.

The family of a US couple kidnapped by Haitian gang is pleading with gang members for the safe release of their loved ones.  The post ‘We’re Not Rich Over Here’ Family Pleads With Haitian Gang For Release Of U.S. Couple appeared first on NewsOne.

A reparations committee in San Francisco had some interesting recommendations for how the city should repay its Black residents. The post San Francisco Reparations Committee Proposes Cash Payouts, Debt Elimination And $1 Homes For Descendants Of Slaves appeared first on NewsOne.

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U.S. women earn 82% of what U.S. men earn — and the gap is significantly higher for Hispanic and Black women. The post What Black Women Should Know When Negotiating A Higher Salary appeared first on NewsOne.

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Oakland’s head of police, Chief LeRonne Armstrong, was fired Wednesday for failing to properly handle an officer’s misconduct.  The post Oakland Police Chief Fired For Failing To Discipline Officer After Hit And Run appeared first on NewsOne.

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The killing of Tyre Nichols has raised questions about the use and risks of a routine part of U.S. policing: the traffic stop. The post Is It Time To Rethink Police Traffic Stops? appeared first on NewsOne.

During this Black History Month, while we remember the leaders of the past, let’s not forget about our own well-being. The post A Self-Care Guide For Black History Month appeared first on NewsOne.

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The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled the first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Talking Bobblehead. The post Talking Martin Luther King Jr. Bobblehead Delivers Iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech appeared first on NewsOne.