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• Roderick K. Hawkins: Southern Roots and Leadership in LGBTQ+ Advocacy

  23-06-2024 15:00
  
  Roderick K. Hawkins (Credit: Powell Creative Services).
  In 2024, many emerging leaders are paving the way for future generations to follow in their footsteps. Their impact is improving the community in even bigger and better ways. Roderick K. Hawkins, a Southern gentleman at heart, has achieved numerous accolades. His family’s support has shaped him into who he is today: a legendary Black man of excellence who stands for equality for everyone, especially for the LGBTQ community.
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• Video Released of Suspects in Fatal Shooting of Retired CPD Officer Larry Neuman

  23-06-2024 14:30
  
  Chicago police released a video on Saturday showing two suspects wanted in connection with the shooting death of retired CPD officer Larry Neuman.
  Neuman, 73, was fatally shot Thursday at about 1:27 p.m. in the 4300 block of West Monroe Street in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. According to police and family friends, Neuman and his wife were working on their lawn when several men approached.
  “He was at home in the yard and three young men came up. That’s what I understand happen
  
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• American Airlines CEO Speaks Out After Black Passengers Kicked Off Flight

  23-06-2024 14:00
  
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  American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is speaking out after a discrimination lawsuit alleged that eight Black passengers were kicked off a flight over a complaint about body odor.
  In a letter sent on Tuesday (June 18), Isom called the January incident “unacceptable,” per CBS News.
  “I am incredibly disappointed by what happened on that flight and the breakdown of our procedures,” the CEO wrote. “We fell short of our commitments and failed our customer
  
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