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Florida’s Stand Your Ground Defense More Likely To Succeed If Victim Is Black: Study
A newspaper report has found that the Stand Your Ground self-defense statute in Florida is more likely to succeed when the victim is black. The Tampa Bay Times looked at 200 cases and found that in instances in which the victim was black, the person who invoked the defense went free 73 percent of the […]
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L.A. County rescinds support of WWII internment of Japanese Americans
The county supervisors vote unanimously to repeal the 70-year-old resolution. June 7, 2012 Los Angeles County supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to rescind a 70-year-old resolution calling for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. FOR THE RECORD: An earlier version of this article said the supervisors voted on the issue Tuesday; […]
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Massachusetts teen convicted of homicide in texting-while-driving case
(CNN) — A Massachusetts teen was convicted Wednesday of homicide as a result of texting while driving and will serve one year in prison. In a landmark case for the state, Aaron Deveau, 18, was found guilty on charges of vehicular homicide, texting while driving and negligent operation of a motor vehicle in a 2011 […]
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President Obama Speaks At Private Fundraiser Breakfast In View Park, California
June 7, 2012 by Brenda Caddell President Obama completed his two-day fundraiser in California with a $2,500 per plate private breakfast at the home of real estate developer and owner of The Bedford Group’s Mr. and Mrs. Charles Quarles of View Park, California. Quarles’ company is one of the leading real estate development firms to […]
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Baby’s slaying in Watts spurs $100,000 reward offer
The 1-year-old was shot while in the arms of his father, who may have been mistaken for a gang member because of the color he was wearing. Police Chief Charlie Beck calls the death ‘an awful tragedy.’ By Sam Quinones, Andrew Blankstein and Joel Rubin, Los Angeles Times 8:54 PM PDT, June 5, 2012 Advertisement […]
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Venus transit: A last-minute guide
Thousands of scientists and sky watchers around the world have made detailed plans to monitor today’s transit of Venus across the sun, but chances are that word of the last-in-a-lifetime event is just now sinking in for millions of just plain folks — so what’s the big deal? And what’s the best way to watch the […]
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UCLA scholarship for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son raises eyebrows
Some question whether the cash-strapped school should give the hip-hop mogul’s son a free ride. UCLA says the scholarship awarded to Justin Combs, 18, doesn’t come from state funds. When Justin Combs turned 16, his father, hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, gave him a $360,000 silver Maybach. When Justin Combs decided to play football in […]
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RETURN OF THE GODS – The Real Family Reunion
RETURN OF THE GODS – The Real Family Reunion UNIFICATION OF THE BLACK NATION Coming To You – on July 8TH 2012 *SPECIAL AWARD CEREMONY *LIVE PERFORMANCES *GUEST SPEAKERS *SEMINARS And much more! For more info call: 661-547-2274 Or go to: www.therealfamilyreunion.com
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JUDGE MABLEAN EPHRIAM
Judge Mablean Ephriam was born to Robert and Mable Ephriam in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. She is no stranger to achievement. Through hard, consistent and dedicated work, she strives to perform and do her God-given best. Since a child, she has always had that “spirit” of excellence and liberality about her. The ninth of ten children, you […]
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MABLEAN EPHRIAM FOUNDATION PRESENTS – Honoring Unsung Fathers (HUF) Awards Scholarship Brunch
When: June 17, 2012 12-4pm Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel Grand Ballroom 200 So. Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802 www.longbeach.hyatt.com Ticket Prices: adults – $85 ages 6 to 12 – $55 5 and under – $10 Reserve Your Tickets Mablean Ephriam Foundation – Presents Honoring Unsung Fathers (HUF) Awards Scholarship Brunch For more info go […]
