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University seeks to shine light on its past acts of discrimination

By Erin Gretzinger Click here for updates on this story     MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — A UW-Madison student evicted from university housing for dating a Black man. Others expelled amid an administrative campaign to systematically seek out and remove homosexual male students from campus. Abusive conduct by a UW-Madison police officer who led the

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Mom, daughter inspire through spoken art

By Lauren Lowrey Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — When Cheekwood launches its first ever celebration of African American culture on August 14th, it will include an exhibit featuring the artistry of a Nashville mother-daughter duo. The exhibit focuses on three paintings featuring strong, black women at different phases of

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Mom wants stricter security measures on Pittsburgh’s new scooters after her daughters is hospitalized

By Meghan Schiller Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Larimer mom is pleading for stricter safety measures surrounding the city of Pittsburgh’s new Spin e-scooters. “I was in pure panic, shock. It was like a mother’s worst nightmare, not knowing if your child was okay,” said Roneka Floyd. The Pittsburgh

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Memo: Minneapolis Police Department will no longer conduct traffic stops solely for ‘lesser violations’

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minneapolis Police Department will no longer stop drivers solely for low-level traffic offenses, according to an internal memo obtained by WCCO. Those offenses include “expired tabs, an item dangling from a mirror, or not having a working license plate light.” Police

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