Black women seek bigger voice in Congress and offices
Black women urge broader representation in U S political roles citing their loyalty to the Democratic Party. Donna Brazile notes the bloc is a powerful but underrepresented voting bloc with only 15 of 38 Black Caucus members being women and few Black women in statewide or legislative offices. Braun encourages running for office despite barriers like funding and recognition.
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Briefly Virginia and Rochester Police Shooting Report
A gay couple moves to Lynchburg to challenge Falwell’s rhetoric and show gay Christians can lead fulfilling lives. In Rochester, a police shooting injures Christofar Atak when an officer mistook a stun gun for a handgun. Atak, a Sudanese refugee, is in fair condition. The officer responsible will be investigated. two officers on leave may return to duty.
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Soldier faces charges over photos of building
Army Specialist Maurice Threats, 22, of Cascade Maryland, worked as a security guard at the top secret Alternate Joint Communications Center, known as Site R, near the Pennsylvania Maryland border. He was indicted for transmitting defense information bribery and seeking a gratuity as a public official after allegedly trying to sell outside photos of the guarded facility.
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