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Minnesota Prosecutors to Use Derek Chauvin’s History of Forcible Restraint Against Him in the George Floyd Murder Case

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 20204554

State prosecutors in Minnesota filed notice of intent to cite eight instances of forcible restraint against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin...

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8 Minority Corrections Officers File Complaint After Being Barred from Guarding Derek Chauvin

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 23, 2020June 23, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 23, 2020June 23, 20208988

Eight minority Ramsey County corrections officers have filed racial discrimination charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights...

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Suspected Racist Jailed and Charged For Shooting Unarmed Black Driver In Road Rage Incident

Derek MajorMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020

by Derek MajorMay 7, 2020May 7, 202036078

A suspected racist white driver has been arrested and charged after shooting and killing an African American man in Minnesota last Friday....

Education

New Data Highlights Growing High School Graduation Gaps

BlackEnterprise.comFebruary 24, 2016September 28, 2017

by BlackEnterprise.comFebruary 24, 2016September 28, 2017221

Graduation rates have reached a new high, yet stubborn gaps remain between low-income students and their higher income peers. Some states are doing better....

Education

Black Excellence: Minnesota Senior Gets Accepted Into All Ivy League Schools

Courtney ConnleyApril 10, 2015

by Courtney ConnleyApril 10, 2015200

Minnesota high school senior, Munira Khalif, got accepted into all eight Ivy League schools...

Money

5 Worst States for Black Americans

Essence GantDecember 28, 2014December 24, 2014

by Essence GantDecember 28, 2014December 24, 20149075

The coming year for many may involve moving in search of new beginnings and better opportunities. When moving, you should research and consider social factors...