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Questions Arise as Worldwide Governments Handle COVID-19 Outbreaks Completely Differently
2020-10-12 | Governmental responses to COVID-19 outbreaks vary despite having the same governmental structure. An example of this can be seen in the US White House vs a South Korean Church.
Former Le Sueur County Employee Represented by Nichols Kaster, PLLP, Files Negligence Lawsuit over Pension
2020-10-08 | The lawsuit alleges that Le Sueur County negligently failed to notify the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association ("PERA") when county employees took leaves of absence from work.
Detainee Seeks Cuomo Clemency—Threatened with Deportation
2020-10-07 | U.S. Citizen, Pascal Shakoure Charpentier, born on a U.S. military base yet to receive a fair hearing after 94 days in jail
Paterson Music Project Hosts Virtual Building Harmony Breakfast
2020-10-06 | This free, one-hour virtual fundraising breakfast to benefit PMP will help provide over 250 students with instrumental music in grades 1 - 10 across the city of Paterson.
JHUAN Presents HUes of Blue Virtual Scholarship Fundraiser
2020-10-03 | Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network ("JHUAN" or "J1") will host its 2nd annual HUes of Blue scholarship fundraiser on October 10, 2020 at 6PM EDT, featuring Agent Sasco, Christopher Martin, Etana, Isha Bel and other guest appearances.
Supreme Court/Abortion/Election: Can We Talk?
2020-10-01 | Rabbi Simon Jacobson — scholar, author, and Founding Dean of The Meaningful Life Center — discusses how to have civil dialogue in 2020
Local and International Groups Come Together to Donate Blood Plasma for COVID-19 Treatment in Response to FDA Authorization
2020-09-17 | Several groups around the world gather COVID-19 survivors to donate blood plasma in the race for a safe and effective cure. Some of these large-scale donations are provided by minority religious groups.
Shincheonji Church from Korea Calls All Religious Believers to Pray for an End to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-09-17 | Minority religious group Shincheonji gathered its members to pray for the end of COVID-19 on Wednesday and encourages believers all around the world to do the same.
U.S. Citizen, Pascal Shakoure Charpentier Unlawfully Detained in INS Jail 74 DAYS
2020-09-17 | Immigration Judge Dara F. Reid will be giving her judgment on the question of Charpentier's citizenship on Thursday, September 17th at 1:00 p.m. at 201 Varick Street in Manhattan
Fahe Receives $300,000 Grant to Support Central Appalachia
2020-09-16 | Grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation is part of $175 million commitment to assist communities impacted by COVID-19
Chicanos, Nazis, and 1940s Los Angeles Converge in a New Psychological Ride
2020-09-15 | "A passionate...story about a sense of place, purpose, and revised objectives that keep readers thoroughly immersed..." – Midwest Review of Books
Take The Lead's Power to Change Conversations Webinar Series to Feature Jennifer Brown Sharing Invaluable Insights on Topic of The Moment: "Allyship in Action"
2020-09-15 | The nationally recognized DEI expert will provide actionable guidance on how to become a proactive supporter of racial and gender issues
Schneider Hammers joins forces with law firms to file against Smyrna Sterigenics Facility
2020-09-05 | By Robert Hammers, Jr.
New Racial Justice Prevention Plus Wellness Program Promotes Youth Anti-Racism Behaviors
2020-08-31 | Unique New Program Motivates Adolescents to Practice Anti-Racism Behaviors and Avoid Racial Discrimination in Schools, Communities and Online
The Human Rights Violation of Minorities in the Post COVID-19 Era Becomes an International Problem
2020-08-31 | Speakers and attendees from 8 different countries gathered to discuss the human rights violations occurring around the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists discussed the issues at hand and their proposed solutions.
Joint Letter Sent to UN Secretary General to Stop Human Rights Violations and Religious Oppression in South Korea
2020-08-26 | Organizations from 62 countries have come together to urge the UN Secretary General to address the persecution and discrimination of South Korean Church Group Shincheonji and well-respected Global Peace Organization HWPL.
South Korea's Resurgence of COVID-19 Reveals Contrasting Reaction of Two Prominent Religious Leaders
2020-08-25 | Two leaders of different, large South Korean religious groups show a completely opposite reaction to virus control as their congregation members fall ill with COVID-19.
South Korea Dismisses Release Request of Arrested 89-year-old Church Leader, Church Fights Back
2020-08-22 | The Shincheonji Church of Jesus and others around the world have spoken up against the detainment of the church's Chairman, Man Hee Lee. The people of the church report targeting and persecution while they are victims of the virus themselves.
Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs Score in Cannabis Licensing Settlement with Los Angeles County
2020-08-20 | Social equity ensured in marijuana licensing process