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August 26, 2014

Sharpton blasts police at Brown funeral

“Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a eulogy at slain teenager Michael Brown’s funeral in St. Louis Monday, saying it was “time to deal with policing” and questioning the use of military…
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August 20, 2014

Caribbean American Democratic Club Holds Awards Luncheon in Tamarac

“The Caribbean American Democratic Club of Broward County held its 15th Annual Community Builders Luncheon and drew a who’s who of prominent local Democrats, elected officials…
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August 20, 2014

Washington Week on Human Rights: August 18, 2014

Quote of the Week: “These children have endured serious risks in traveling to the United States, even death, on a journey of hundreds of miles. As a society, we share a commitment to…
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August 15, 2014

New York Politicians Want Federal Investigation Into Chokehold Victim’s Death

“Six members of New York’s state congress said at a press conference Thursday that they want the Justice Department to conduct a formal investigation into the death of Eric…
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August 15, 2014

6 Democrats: Feds should look into chokehold death

“Several members of New York’s congressional delegation are urging the Department of Justice to investigate the death of a man put in a police chokehold, further complicating…
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August 14, 2014

Congressional delegation wants Eric Garner’s death turned into federal case

“A half-dozen members of the city’s congressional delegation say it’s time to turn the chokehold death of Eric Garner into a federal case.” To contiue…
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