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Today in Black America - April 12

POSTED: April 12, 2022, 8:30 am

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The Associated Press


National Urban League finds State of Black America is grim

UN official urges acceleration in coronavirus vaccinations


Ex-officer convicted of storming Capitol to disrupt Congress


The New York Times


Man Who Threatened to Kill U.S. Senators Gets Nearly 3 Years in Prison

Woman Pleads Guilty to Tackling Black Teen at SoHo Hotel

Book Banning Efforts Surged in 2021. These Titles Were the Most Targeted.


USA Today


Woman gets no jail time after wrongly accusing Black teen of stealing

Louisiana pastor who taped children's mouths defends action, says students bullied teacher

As Russia gears up for bloodier phase of war, reports indicate a chemical weapon was used in Mariupol: April 11 recap



The Baltimore Sun


Maryland lawmakers passed bills on abortion, taxes, ‘ghost guns’ and the environment. Here’s a look at what’s becoming law.

Former Baltimore police detective convicted of conspiracy and corruption charges in offshoot of Gun Trace Task Force case

This Baltimore woman was ready to give up on her dreams. A $2,000 no-strings-attached grant changed everything.


NJ.com

N.J. is OK with pump-your-own gas — but there’s a catch, new poll shows


Jersey City teacher suspended after profane tirade aimed at Black students

Cameras on cars study caught distracted driving all over N.J. Here’s what’s in your hands, drivers.


The Los Angeles Times


Editorial: California school salaries should be easier for the public to see

California public school enrollment drops by 110,000 students

Voters are split on Garcetti. Here’s what that tells us about the race to succeed him



The Washington Post


Biden to announce plan to ease gas prices as inflationary pressures persist

Opinion: Yes, we need a law protecting Black people against hair discrimination

Tying shoes, opening bottles: Pandemic kids lack basic life skills


The Chicago Sun-Times


Willie Wilson joins 2023 race for mayor

Chicago cops face firing 5 years after man was ‘pistol-whipped,’ shocked with Taser during gun arrest

Illinois Democrats join Biden in taking aim at specter of elusive ‘ghost guns’


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Voting rights trial opens with disputes over Georgia election hurdles


Gov. Kemp to sign bill allowing concealed carry of handguns without a license

Politically Georgia: Mayor Andre Dickens on his first 100 days





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