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Racist Minneapolis cops spied on black leaders while ignoring white hate groups
Minneapolis City Council announces support for dismantling the police department following the death of George Floyd – Credit: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Minneapolis Police Department has turned a blind eye to white nationalists and white supremacist movements online, even as its officers set up fake social media accounts to surveil and troll law-abiding members of …
Youth organization reacts to new Steeler Kenny Pickett
Leaders of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania were thrilled to welcome former University of Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett back to Pittsburgh as a Steeler. Allegheny County and Somerset County, where we have programs, because all of our staff were thrilled to know they would be staying in Pittsburgh,” said Jessi Marsh, vice …
Illinois College Criminal Justice Society Inducts Honorary Members
Ben Singson, Journalist April 29, 2022 Jerry Lieb (left to right), Vernell Bentley and Adam Mefford have been named honorary members of the Illinois College Criminal Justice Society. Drew Szabodos was also selected for inclusion. David Blanchette/Supplied The Illinois College Criminal Justice Society inducted four new honorary members from the law enforcement community. The new …
UTC Student Organization Participates in Chattanooga Library Festival
A young student organization at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is already making its mark on campus and in the community. In November 2021, the Asian Student Association was launched to provide a network for Asian students and their friends interested in learning more about diverse cultures. The organization was founded by Emma Sprayberry, …
Record 76 commercial groups subject to Korea’s disclosure rules
이미지확대 South Korea’s antitrust regulator has added eight more companies, including the country’s leading cryptocurrency exchange operator Dunamu, to a list of 76 business groups subject to the state’s mandatory investment reporting, financing and other commercial activities this year. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Wednesday released an updated list of business groups with …
Detroit Historical Society launches program highlighting Detroit’s black entrepreneurs
The Detroit Historical Society is embarking on a multi-year project that will feature the stories of Detroit’s black entrepreneurs. // Courtesy of the Detroit Historical Society A new multi-year project at the Detroit Historical Museum will showcase the stories of Detroit’s black entrepreneurs, connecting contemporary business owners with the pioneers who blazed their trails in …
Comox Valley Head Injury Society a volunteer run organization – Comox Valley Record
By Lindsay Jamieson-Powell Special for disc The Comox Valley Head Injury Society is supported by many types of volunteers including: peer support volunteers, those involved in the Volunteer Incentive Program, community volunteers and members of our Board of Directors. Peer volunteers support other members during drop-in programs, whether by playing a game of cards or …
LeFrak Organization’s Harrison LeFrak is heading for a costly divorce
Harrison LeFrak and Katherine Embiricos LeFrak of LeFrak (Getty Images, iStock, Illustration by Kevin Cifuentes for The Real Deal) The real estate industry is about to witness another mega-divorce. Harrison LeFrak, the billionaire scion of the LeFrak organization, is reportedly set to split from his wife, Katherine Embiricos LeFrak, Page Six reported. The couple welcomed …
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Frankfurt residents and community groups join annual Earth Day cleanup – Chicago Tribune
Frankfort’s Dana Ferracuti recalls the iconic 1970s TV ad with an Indian man shedding a tear because of all the trash on the pitch. “It was a powerful message,” he said of the Keep America Beautiful ad. Ferracuti said he himself has shed tears over the years over the trash. For 15 years, he has …
How an academic debating society shaped modern British politics
IT’S A DAY off, and you might want a quiet spot and a comfy chair. We have selected for you the best readings of the week. 1. The hut on the mountain An exploration of the puzzles of lateral thinking and their connection to ordinary life as people struggled with the impact of the Covid-19 …
Local groups plan Westborough energy fair
WESTBOROUGH – Sustainable Westborough and the Westborough Rotary Club will host a Westborough Energy Fair on Saturday, April 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Mill Pond School in the town. Speaking to the Community Advocate ahead of the event, Sustainable Westborough Chairman Pete Dunbeck said the fair was the first community outreach program around …
Royals x Pioneers: Kansas City MLB team and partner esports organization to host training camp ahead of HCS event
Halo InfiniteThe second Major of the HCS Kansas City will begin on April 29 with the presence of American and international teams. With teams arriving over the next few days, a three-day pre-tournament training camp has been announced, taking place at none other than the home of MLB’s Kansas City Royals, Kauffman Stadium. This training …
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY releases “You Made Me Want To Live” music video
The Black Label Society’s eleventh studio album, Doom Crew Inc., is available now via MNRK Heavy. The band released a music video for the album’s track, “You Made Me Want To Live”. Watch below: The Doom Crew Inc. box set, limited to 2,000 copies worldwide, includes a vinyl record, a Zakk Wylde signed lyric card, …
Americas graduate Darell Hernaiz continues to rise in Orioles organization
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — When drafted from Americas High School by the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Darell Hernaiz was just 17 years old. Three years later, he still can’t legally buy a beer at the tender age of 20, but the infielder – who turns 21 on …
Dallas Trail Ride groups meet with police in bid to make events safer after shooting – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
In the weeks since a field party in Oak Cliff turned into a deadly shooting, the community rallied together to find a way to make sure it never happened again. “It was scary. We still deal with it,” Dwayne Gray said. As CEO of the WolfPack Riding Club, Gray is working with others, such as …
Civil society groups urge KCR to counter communal elements – The New Indian Express
By Express press service HYDERABAD: Civil society groups have urged Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to set an example of upholding secular values by passing a resolution against CAA-NRC-NPR in the Telangana Assembly. In an open letter to the Chief Minister, representatives of at least 15 NGOs and social groups that have formed a “Telangana …
Lions Club honors Richard Proehl for 50 years of service to the organization | News
The International Association of Lions Clubs on Tuesday recognized Rep. Richard Proehl for devoting 50 years to the service organization. Lori Horton, district governor-elect, read an official letter from Lions Clubs International president Douglas X. Alexander to Proehl. “Your commitment to provide many years of service as a member of our association is honorable and …
AFP steps up operations against terrorist groups ahead of elections
(ANP photo by Judy Flores-Partlow) MANILA – The army will further intensify its operations against local communists and terrorist groups to ensure orderly and peaceful elections on May 9. The Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, General Andres Centino, said troops deployed across the country remain vigilant against groups that may prevent the …
Independence Students Chosen for National Technical Honor Society: Sun Postings
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center inducted new members into the National Technical Honor Society earlier this month, including four juniors from Independence High School. The NTHS honors career technical high school students who excel in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The four IHS students who were inducted are Vincent …
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A local organization organizes a free gasoline distribution
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) — If you happened to drive anywhere near Sam’s Club early Saturday morning, you likely encountered very heavy traffic. The reason for this is that people came from everywhere hoping to get free gas. “For the church to do this, it was worth going out at 4:30 a.m.,” said John Jartner, …
SENATE REVIEW: Special Events, Special Groups | Opinion
I was so proud to once again participate in the annual Oklahoma National Guard and 45th Infantry Division Appreciation Day. This longstanding tradition on Capitol Hill had been suspended for the past two years due to social distancing and other safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year members of the Senate and House …
Weekly Organizing Spotlight: Health & Fitness Club
The SRU Health and Fitness Club has been in existence in its current form for over a year, exploring different aspects of physical and mental well-being. Meetings usually feature guest speakers and motivational videos. The club focused on bodybuilding and fitness for 20 years, until membership dropped in early 2021. Dylan Loeffler, an exercise science …
Estate of Bournemouth woman goes to community groups in Dorset
ALMOST £50,000 has been raised for grassroots groups in Dorset in memory of a ‘passionate’ Bournemouth resident. Working with the Dorset Community Foundation (DCF), the sister of Bournemouth resident Vivien Barnard has donated £49,500 from her late sister’s estate to 16 groups across the county. Vivien’s legacy fund has helped community groups ranging from learning …
Ramona’s director kisses a goat to kick off the Ramona Valley Humane Society’s fundraiser
When Kathryn Gunderson, director of the Ramona Community Campus, heard about the Ramona Valley Humane Society’s goal to purchase property and build a regional headquarters, she wanted to help. Thus, School Spirit Day, April 6, became “Animal Dress-Up Day,” combined with fundraising for a humane society. Three jars were dropped off at the school labeled …
Vancouver organization launches first-ever paid prescription fentanyl program
Patients in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside will soon be able to access paid prescription fentanyl to take home and use, an option the doctor in charge of the program says will allow people to escape “the violent system of trying to see your drug dealer and stay away from withdrawal every day.” An initiative of the …
Dane County Groups Receive Food Equity Grants Totaling $20,000
April 11, 2022 10:52 am Post : April 11, 2022 10:52 am Shutterstock on CNNThe Maryland State Legislature has passed bills to ban Styrofoam food containers and cups. MADISON, Wis. – Local groups working to improve equity and access to food received a financial boost on Monday. Dane County has distributed grants to 10 organizations …
Arts Society, Henley – Henley Standard
On Thursday April 21, the Arts Society Henley takes us on a journey of adventure and discovery in art restoration. Leading fine art conservationist Julia Korner will guide us from the Italian Renaissance through Mannerism to the Dutch Golden Age. The three crucial points of conservation – restoration, scientific analysis and research – come together …
In case you missed it: The organization is working to improve the skills of children with autism
A local autism organization hosted its monthly Building Connections LEGO Social Club on April 9. The club’s efforts are aimed at improving social interactions and community skills for children and adolescents with social difficulties associated with autism spectrum disorders. Children and adolescents who participate in this club are able to improve their verbal and non-verbal …
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State Agencies and Voluntary Groups Reach Out to Refugees at Cahir Event Attended by Ukrainian Ambassador
Members of the Cahir Ukrainian Community flanked by Patsy McGurk of the Lions Club of Cahir, Lions District Governor Ann Ellis (both far left) alongside Ambassador to Ukraine Larysa Gerasko (center). Cllr Máirín McGrath and Tipperary County Council Cathaoirleach Marie Murphy are next to the Ambassador on the right. Community organisations, schools, local and central …
Letter from the Peterborough Civic Society: A new arena would be a ‘great asset’ to the city – but a new solution for Embankment must be found
The long-awaited Embankment master plan has finally been revealed to the public. Is it “a unique opportunity to create a new city on the banks of a river…” or a priest’s egg, partly good and partly bad? The master plan includes exciting developments in the area with an attractive Embankment Park and upgraded Riverside, a …
Ada County may lease the Turf Club to a business or organization
The Turf Club at Expo Idaho was used for horse racing betting and simulcasting until the fall of 2015. BOISE, Idaho – As Ada County leaders weigh the possibilities for the future of Expo Idaho ownership, the county now wants to hear from businesses or organizations interested in renting the Turf Club. This facility has …
MOBISENIOR.FR, THE AWARD-WINNING SITE OF THE ASSOCIATION DE L’AUTOMOBILE CLUB
Mobisenior.frthe site dedicated to the mobility of seniors, designed by FIA Member Club Auto Club Association (ACA), won the 2022 Road Safety Innovation Award in the “Promotion of responsible behavior” category. The Innovation Trophy is a road safety initiative led by French Road Safety which supports and rewards innovative products or services that contribute to …
Women in Penn State Performing Arts Groups Inspire and Empower Others | Way of life
The influence of women in the arts at Penn State is seen in a variety of artistic fields where they constitute the majority. From a cappella to theatre, these women-led organizations have continued to combine art with female empowerment. None of the Above is Penn State’s first mixed a cappella group founded in 1999 and …
C of E is paralyzed by his privilege in society
IN 1913, an unknown author, simply identified as “One of the Bees” (presumably a shy clergyman concerned about his reputation), published a 200-page booklet, Is Christianity a colossal failure? The booklet describes the horrific lives endured by millions of Edwardian women and the Church’s failure to change the nature of their existence. Here are depicted …
Switch is a Greenville organization that helps exploited women
These are dark words that describe dark places. Sexual exploitation…sex trafficking…sex abuse – words that only enter most people’s lives through fiction and news reporting. But for too many women, those dark places are where they live. Switch, a Greenville organization that helps exploited women, is dedicated to helping them find the light. “The definition …
Japanese Culture Society Holds Campus Sumo Exhibition | News
Dallas Sumo Club members demonstrate how to perform the koshiwari during a sumo wrestling demonstration on April 1 at the Maverick Activity Center. The Koshiwari is a wide version of the squat, often called a sumo squat. Photo by Alessandra Sara “Ishi! » “Neither! » “San! » Wearing a cowboy hat, Corey Morrison, founder of …
New UNC student organization elevates Tamil culture and language at UNC
“Vanakkam! » The word – which is a greeting in Tamil – is the beginning of the description of UNC’s first Tamil student organization. The new group aims to spread knowledge and increase awareness about the Tamil people, their culture and history, according to its description. Nasiha Rizwan, president of the organization, said she started …
Report: Sir Martin Broughton and Todd Boehly groups confirm Stamford Bridge redevelopment plans
Consortia led by Sir Martin Broughton and Todd Boehly are considering bringing down Stamford Bridge on a stand-by-stand to ensure the club does not have to settle temporarily, should their bid for Chelsea succeed. Raine and Chelsea have confirmed the final shortlist of four shortlisted before the April 11 deadline for final offers and proposals …
Spring Show: The magnificent Spring Show of the Steyning Horticultural Society, enhanced by the magnificent contribution of the Steyning Flower Club
Charles added: “After two years of hibernation it was good to revive our flower show but unfortunately people were still hesitant to attend or exhibit as Covid 19 was still active in the city. With all the doors and windows open and the fresh spring air circulating throughout the building, all attendees had a safe …
NOTICE: Suquamish Tribe Opposes Congressional Recognition of Duwamish Tribal Organization
by the Suquamish Tribal Council Citizens of the Suquamish Tribe, located across Puget Sound from Seattle, have always fished, hunted, and lived in the central Salish Sea, including the lands that now make up the city of Seattle. More than half of our tribe is made up of Duwamish. Many of them expressed their dissatisfaction …
Community groups encouraged to take action and transform green spaces
Scotmid Uddingston is celebrating the launch of its 2022 Caulders Garden Center pop-up by helping community groups across Lanarkshire transform green spaces. The store would like to hear from local groups working on projects such as transforming housing estates, developing wildflower gardens or improving small green spaces to promote positive mental well-being. Kirsty George, local …
Schuylkill County Historical Society Events
The Schuylkill County Historical Society hosts several events in April. Gettysburg National Military Park educator John David Hoptak will present a curriculum on Civil War General James Nagle, whose brigade played a key role in securing the Burnside Bridge during the Battle of Antietam, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Society, 305 N. …
Organization News: Ralpho Library Bridge Club | Local
ELYSBURG — The bridge lunch was dedicated to the memory of Dr. Shyamsunder Bhatia, our friend and excellent bridge player. A poster was put up on an easel with his photo on a poster announcing that Thursday’s game was dedicated to him. His family consisting of his wife, son and granddaughter came before the game …
The best and worst World Cup groups Wales can get in today’s draw
Wales will find out their 2022 World Cup group stage opponents this afternoon – if they qualify for the tournament. Rob Page’s men beat Austria in their World Cup play-off semi-final tie last week to set up a final clash with either Scotland or Ukraine in June. All three teams will be in the hat …
project helps LGBT teens access services | Society
During the project review meeting (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – Hundreds of activities have been organized as part of a project to help LGBT children and adolescents have access to education, health care and social services, heard at a recent meeting organized by the Union of Friendship Organizations of Can Tho City. The project …