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The family of a US couple kidnapped by Haitian gang is pleading with gang members for the safe release of their loved ones.  The post ‘We’re Not Rich Over Here’ Family Pleads With Haitian Gang For Release Of U.S. Couple appeared first on NewsOne.

An elementary school was the victim of an active shooting event today in Nashville, Tennessee according to the Metro Nashville Police.

The National Day of Action Against Police Terror unites racial justice groups demanding accountability for victims who have died at the hands of law enforcement like Tyre Nichols. The post National Day of Action Against Police Terror: Racial Justice Organizations Unite To Demand Change appeared first on NewsOne.

All five former Memphis police officers who've been charged with the death of Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty. They're expected to be back in court on May 1.

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Oakland’s head of police, Chief LeRonne Armstrong, was fired Wednesday for failing to properly handle an officer’s misconduct.  The post Oakland Police Chief Fired For Failing To Discipline Officer After Hit And Run appeared first on NewsOne.

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The killing of Tyre Nichols has raised questions about the use and risks of a routine part of U.S. policing: the traffic stop. The post Is It Time To Rethink Police Traffic Stops? appeared first on NewsOne.

On January 7th in Memphis, Tennessee, a routine traffic stop turned deadly after Nichols was pulled over for reckless driving. After things took a turn for the worse, Nichols was beaten to the point of hospitalization. He died three days later.

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The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled the first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Talking Bobblehead. The post Talking Martin Luther King Jr. Bobblehead Delivers Iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech appeared first on NewsOne.

The next time you hear Stevie Wonder’s amazing version of "Happy Birthday", remember everything Dr. King stood for. The post Stevie Wonder’s ‘Happy Birthday’ Was Written For A King appeared first on NewsOne.

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Collier Gwin, the man on viral video spraying water on a homeless woman in San Francisco, defended his actions and said he'd do it again. The post San Francisco Man Defends Spraying Homeless Woman With Water Hose In Viral Video appeared first on NewsOne.