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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the preeminent leader of the Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

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Alton Sterling: Video Shows Louisiana Police Fatally Shooting Tied Down Black Man

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July 6, 2016
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Alton Sterling: Video Shows Louisiana Police Fatally Shooting Tied Down Black Man has gone viral and the people have every reason to be upset at this footage.

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Gun Shootings Increased 14 Percent Over Last Year!

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May 29, 2012
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The memorial holiday weekend was fun-filled for some and miserable for others.  As the summer begins, high temperatures contribute to blood boilings all over the country.  In Chicago this past weekend there were many shootings.  There were reportedly 10 deaths and approximately 40 injuries.  To most, that number is pretty high for deaths over a […]

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FAMU Drum Major’s Death Ruled A Homicide

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December 17, 2011
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  There are finally some answers in the death of FAMU drum major Robert Champion. After completing an autospy the medical examiner has ruled his death a homicide. The cause of death was blunt-force trauma suffered during a hazing incident involving members of the FAMU Marching 100 band, the office said in a release issued […]

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Casey Anthony Will Be Released July 13

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July 7, 2011
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Judge Awards Credit For Time Served Casey Anthony will be released from prison and walking around amongst us….sooner than we thought. From CBS: Anthony was sentenced Thursday by Judge Belvin Perry to four years in prison for lying to police, but with credit for time served and good behavior she will remain in jail for […]

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New Leads Discovered In Notorious B.I.G. Murder

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January 11, 2011
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March 9, 1997 marked a monumental day for the hip-hop nation and Black communities the world over. Christopher Wallace, aka “The Notorious B.I.G.” was shot to death in Los Angeles, CA after leaving a party with his entourage. Prior to the murder, there were rumors that his camp and Bad Boy mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs […]

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