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• Are Chicago police using CrimeTracer?

  17-03-2025 16:00 via chicagoreader.com
  
  The City of Chicago has quietly authorized a six-figure payment for an expansive “law enforcement search engine and information platform” from SoundThinking, maker of the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter, according to public records. The payment caps off a six-month pilot for the software, called CrimeTracer, that ran in 2024, though the program’s future is not […]
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• The Death of Tyrone Mason: The Questions North Carolina Authorities Must Answer

  17-03-2025 15:00
  
  After Tyrone Mason’s fatal crash, police denied involvement—until evidence suggested otherwise. With 180 cases dismissed and video footage withheld, his family demands the truth (Photo Credit: ellisdjones.com).
  There are moments in American history when a single story forces the nation to look itself in the mirror. The death of Tyrone Mason should be one of them. 
  A Black man dies after a police pursuit in Raleigh. The family is told it was a single-car crash—no pursuit, n
  
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• Guest OP-ED: The Path to Health Equity: Employment as a Catalyst for Change

  17-03-2025 14:00
  
  By Omowale Casselle 
  A career is more than just a job. It embodies pride, stability, and a sense of belonging. For families and communities, steady employment is a cornerstone of well-being. As the job market evolves, workforce development programs must give candidates more comprehensive financial and emotional support to pursue family-sustaining careers. 
  Public health experts recognize the connection between stable jobs and improved health outcomes. The federal government’s Hea
  
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• How The ‘Digital Green Book’ Is Helping Counter Black Misinformation Online

  17-03-2025 13:30
  
  Photo: Getty Images
  A “Digital Green Book” has been launched to help the Black community counter misinformation spread online, per Black Press USA.
  The AI system, called “We All We Got: A Digitial Green Book for the Culture,” was introduced by Onyx Impact to help Black users navigate the internet, protect their data, and access reliable news.
  “The Digital Green Book for the Culture equips Black communities with tools, tactics, and resources to navigate a digital wor
  
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• Multiple Black Vendors Allegedly Dropped From Target Amid DEI Removal

  17-03-2025 13:00
  
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  Target has reportedly dropped several Black vendors amid its DEI rollback.
  Earlier this week, TikTok user Kiara Imani took to the platform to urge her followers to not shop at Target after the retail giant dropped its contract with LikeU Cards, a conversation-starting card game for parents, kids, and friends.
  Kiara said LikeU Cards was among several Black vendors that Target pulled from its shelves.
  “People keep asking my opinion about Target as a Black ve
  
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