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The 1-140th AHB is a National Guard aviation unit which serves dual roles in performing missions at home and abroad, Lalor said. The unit deploys for overseas combat missions, but it also holds a special place in the heart of Californians because Soldiers from the 1-140th also activate to drop water on wildfires. They played a role in battling both the Thomas Fire and Camp Fire. Soldiers from the unit also flew hoist rescue missions during 2018's deadly mudslide in Montecito, Lalor said. … [Read more...] about Black Hawk Helicopters To Fly In Formation Above LA Friday

The most urgent issues facing Black Americans are present and deeply-ingrained in Racine: disproportionate arrest and incarceration rates, racial profiling, gerrymandering that cuts through Black voting districts, high unemployment and low educational attainment among Black students. … [Read more...] about In Wake Of George Floyd, ‘Black Humanity Now!’ Created In Racine

“I’ll go to my desk and when I know the lieutenant is coming in the morning, I hide at my desk with my hood on my head,” said Lee. “I do that every single day. I wear a coat with a hood on it. So in the morning, I can hide until it’s time for me to leave.” … [Read more...] about Lawsuit: SF Sheriff’s Dept. Ordered Black Women To Be Silent After They Complained Of Racial Discrimination

“So what President Trump has done is he sat down and had a conversation when there is a challenge,” said Scott. “Now I had an opportunity to sit down with him because I was outspoken about his comments. What do I hear from my friends on the left? No one in leadership is speaking out against Vice President Biden. No one is calling his comments on the carpet. You cannot make progress. President Trump made progress because he was willing to have a conversation. A painful conversation and we were able to find a path forward.” … [Read more...] about Tim Scott Blasts ‘Crickets’ From Democrats On Biden, Praises Trump’s ‘Record’ On Black Issues

RELATED: Police Investigate Report Of Assault At Petaluma ProtestIn a letter dated Saturday and posted to the school website, Daly and Rev. William Donahue, pastor and president, delve further, saying a "public controversy has arisen following the restructuring of our school staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a visit to the White House by SVHS representatives, including Principal Daly, a faculty member (who is a physician), a current student and a parent." … [Read more...] about High School Responds To ‘Public Controversy’ Over Black Layoffs