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Al Sharpton takes a bow, with Spike, to close out Tribeca
NEW YORK (AP) — On the eve of Juneteenth, the Tribeca Festival came to a close with the Rev. Al Sharpton documentary “Loudmouth” in a premiere that united on stage Sharpton and Spike Lee — twoJune 19, 2022
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Grab a bite at Friday’s Juneteenth Foodways Festival
INDIANAPOLIS, (WISH)– Sixteen local restaurants, food vendors, and caterers will celebrate Black cuisine during Friday’s Juneteenth Foodways Festival. The festival, presented by the BJune 17, 2022
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Despite push, states slow to make Juneteenth a paid holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Recognition of Juneteenth, the effective end of slavery in the U.S., gained traction after the police killing of George Floyd in 2020. But after an initial burst of actiJune 15, 2022
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The importance of genuinely supporting minority-owned businesses
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Successful business owners say it’s very important for entrepreneurs to stay up to date on the latest news, as worldwide and community events can have an enormous effectJune 10, 2022
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On Broadway, more visibility, yes, but also an unseen threat
NEW YORK (AP) — At a lunch for Tony Award nominees last month, veteran theater producer Ron Simons looked around and smiled. It seemed appropriate that the gathering was held at The RainboJune 6, 2022
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Indy man sentenced to 5 years in prison for shooting gun during riot
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A previously convicted felon who shouldn’t have had a gun is headed to federal prison after firing shots downtown. Tyrone Ross, 30, has been sentenced to five years iJune 6, 2022
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Today in History: June 5, Robert F. Kennedy assassinated
(AP) — Today in History. Today is Sunday, June 5, the 156th day of 2022. There are 209 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot andJune 5, 2022
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In Georgia, 2 Black candidates to compete for Senate seat
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Wayne Black was one of the few African Americans in the crowd as about 100 people gathered recently at the Republican Party headquarters near Columbus, Georgia, to hear from U.SMay 28, 2022
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Black Lives Matter has $42 million in assets
NEW YORK (AP) — The foundation started by organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement is still worth tens of millions of dollars, after spending more than $37 million on grants, real estate, consuMay 17, 2022