Category: the Bridge
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Family Sues Police Who Killed Black Woman for $25 Million
Latoya James was an unarmed innocent bystander when she was shot and killed by deputies of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. /PRNewswire/ — The family of Latoya James, the 37-year-old black woman shot and killed by Camden County deputies in May 2021 joined their attorneys in announcing a $25 million lawsuit filed today against Camden County Sheriff Jim Proctor and those deputies involved in James’ death. James is…
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BGC, Inc. (Black Girls CODE) Brings Legal Action Against Former CEO and Founder Kimberly Bryant
Complaint Seeks Various Forms of Relief to Prevent Ms. Bryant from Continuing to Cause Harm to the Organization OAKLAND, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — BGC, Inc. (d/b/a Black Girls CODE) (“BGC”) today brought a legal action against its former Chief Executive Officer, Kimberly Bryant (the “Complaint”) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing of the Complaint…
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National Business League (NBL) to Launch Black Economic Freedom Movement to Help Digitize 1 Million Black Businesses by 2028
The Nation’s First National Organization for Black Business Celebrates 122nd Anniversary at Home of Founder Booker T. Washington During National Black History Month NBL will host the 122nd anniversary celebration during National Black History Month NBL unveils 2023 campaign to digitize 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2028 TUSKEGEE, Ala. /PRNewswire/ — A campaign that aims to enhance…
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Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI) Announces Nationwide Launch of Precepts Digital
After 50+ years of Creating Printed Christian Education Resources for More Than 40,000 Churches and multiple denominations, UMI Announces a Shift to Digital Technology. CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI), a leader in Christian education publishing based on a biblical worldview that is especially empowering to the African American community, announced today the nationwide roll-out…
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National Battle of the Bands Enters New Partnership with ‘Ludwig Musser
Will sponsor VIP reception and provide free music education resources to all participating HBCU bands HOUSTON /PRNewswire/ — The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands presented by Toyota (NBOTB) today announced a new partnership with famed band and orchestra instrument manufacturer Ludwig-Musser Percussion (LMP), a Division of Conn Selmer, Inc., to help enrich the musical education at every NBOTB college…
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UNCLE NEAREST PREMIUM WHISKEY MAKES POWERFUL INC. 5000 LIST
The Premium Tennessee Whiskey Distillery’s Growth of 693% Lands the Brand in the Top 1000, Making it One of the Only Black-Owned Spirit Companies To Do So in the List’s History SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the most-awarded American Whiskey or Bourbon of 2019, 2020, and 2021, has been ranked among the top 1,000…
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CULTURED FOCUS MAGAZINE TO PRESENT ANNUAL AWARDS AND DIVERSITY IN FILM SYMPOSIUM DURING 79th VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
NEW YORK and VENICE, Italy, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cultured Focus Magazine will hold its annual star-studded Cultured Focus Awards Ceremony and Diversity in Film Symposium at 2:30 pm at Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy, on Monday, September 5, 2022. The Italian actor Pino Calabrese will receive the Cultured Focus Lifetime Achievement Award to celebrate an illuminating career of 50 years in theater, film and television. …
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As Temperatures and Job Market Heat Up, Small Businesses Offered Incentives to Set Up New 401(k) Plans Before October 1 Safe Harbor Deadline
SEATTLE, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — This summer is closing out with sizzling new job data from the US Labor Department: 130,000 more jobs were created in July compared to June. With new job creation comes new job incentives, such as 401(k) plans to help attract potential employees. In creating these incentives, many business owners are learning…
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National Police Association files amicus brief in support of halting New York state’s unconstitutional violations of 2nd Amendment civil rights
INDIANAPOLIS /PRNewswire/ — The National Police Association (NPA) filed an amicus brief in support of a Preliminary Injunction against New York state’s “Concealed Carry Improvement Act” (CCIA). The lawsuit was filed by Ivan Antonyuk and Gun Owners of America. In a quick response to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v Bruen, the state…
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Orlando Bloom to Receive Humanitarian Award at LMGI Awards
Location Managers Guild International Awards Gala Set for Saturday, August 27, 2022 HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — British actor Orlando Bloom, whose role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador shed light on the plight of Ukrainian children forced to evacuate their country amid the ongoing Russian invasion, will receive the esteemed Humanitarian Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 9th Annual…