California reparations report cited as watershed for Black Americans
The California Truth and Healing Council released a 500 page study detailing state laws and actions that perpetuated discrimination against African Americans from housing education employment to the legal system. Reparations advocate Justin Hansford called the moment exciting and monumental. Gov. Newsom praised the effort while Attorney General Rob Bonta noted California was not a passive actor. The African American reparations task force began in 2021 and will publish a full plan next year.
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Howard University
Thurgood Marshall
Washington
Rob Bonta
Newsom
The
Truth and Healing Council
U.S
Third Baptist Church
First In the Nation
Suspect in Bluefield shooting scene identified and described
Police report details a man found on a Pulaski Street sidewalk with a single gunshot wound. Thirteen 9 mm shell casings were recovered near a Peck Street residence. The suspect, named Steven, turned himself in after tensions with the victim escalated over the previous week. Officers say the case remains under investigation. Community aid helped close prior shooting cases, with officials emphasizing broader urban gun violence trends nationwide.
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Pulaski Street
Barger Street
Peck Street
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Steven
Dillow
Walker
Adams
KL. Ross
Davidson Street
Bluefield
Det. Adams
J.M. Danieley
STARZ Dancers Highlight Scholarship Path to NYC Institute
STARZ dancers at the Institute for American Musical Theater in New York City showcase how the academy bridges high school dance and pre professional training. Dancers credit STARZ with scholarship reach totaling about $30 000 for the upcoming season and a $46 000 scholarship for Hannah McMillion. Dancers praise a welcoming family environment and look forward to performing with friends in a showcase priced at 12 dollars, available online or at the door.
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STARZ
Academy
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McMillion
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Atwell
Dancewithestart.com
West Virginia rural water grants fund upgrades across counties
Senator Capito announced grants to Ohio, Harrison, Mercer, Mingo, Taylor, and Tyler counties in West Virginia to provide essential upgrades for water and wastewater systems. The funding aims to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure for rural communities and support local sewage projects.
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West Virginia
Capito
Ohio
Harrison
Mercer
Mingo
Taylor
Tyler
Utilities seek small rate rise despite ENEC hike opposition
Proponents urge a hearing in Charleston to allow Appalachian Power and others to recover about 12.3 million dollars in new annual revenue from Oct 1 2020 through Sept 30 2021. The ENEC request adds 18.41 to monthly residential bills, funded by fuel costs and purchased power. Several municipalities including Princeton Mercer and McDowell counties have passed resolutions opposing the increases.
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ENEC
Princeton
Mercer
McDowell
Charles Boothe
Boothe
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