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Jul 30, 2024 | 
madison365.com | Rikki Klaus
(CNN) — The most diverse US women’s gymnastics team in history will begin competing this weekend at the Olympic Games, inspiring younger gymnasts in the process. Four of the five team members are women of color, according to USA Gymnastics, which deemed the team the most diverse in history. But far from Paris, at James Jones Gymnastics Academy (JJGA) in Jonesboro, Georgia, everyone — from the eponymous Jones himself to his gymnasts – are Black.
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Jul 28, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Rikki Klaus
The most diverse US women’s gymnastics team in history will begin competing this weekend at the Olympic Games, inspiring younger gymnasts in the process. Four of the five team members are women of color, according to USA Gymnastics, which deemed the team the most diverse in history. But far from Paris, at James Jones Gymnastics Academy (JJGA) in Jonesboro, Georgia, everyone — from the eponymous Jones himself to his gymnasts – are Black.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
madison365.com | Rikki Klaus |Justin Gamble |Omar Waheed
By Rikki Klaus and Justin Gamble, CNN(CNN) — Two West Virginia parents are awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges after adopting four Black children and allegedly using them for “forced labor” on their farm, court documents show. Jeanne Whitefeather, 62 and Donald Lantz, 63, who are both White, have been charged with human trafficking of children, civil rights violations, use of a minor child in forced labor and child neglect, according to the 17-count indictment.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Rikki Klaus |Justin Gamble
Rikki Klaus and Justin Gamble, CNNJune 27, 2024 at 4:42 PM·4 min readTwo West Virginia parents are awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges after adopting four Black children and allegedly using them for “forced labor” on their farm, court documents show. Jeanne Whitefeather, 62 and Donald Lantz, 63, who are both White, have been charged with human trafficking of children, civil rights violations, use of a minor child in forced labor and child neglect, according to the 17-count indictment.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Rikki Klaus |Justin Gamble
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
albanyherald.com | Rikki Klaus |Justin Gamble
(CNN) — Two West Virginia parents are awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges after adopting four Black children and allegedly using them for “forced labor” on their farm, court documents show. Jeanne Whitefeather, 62 and Donald Lantz, 63, who are both White, have been charged with human trafficking of children, civil rights violations, use of a minor child in forced labor and child neglect, according to the 17-count indictment. kAm|25:D@?
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Rikki Klaus |Justin Gamble
Two West Virginia parents are awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges after adopting four Black children and allegedly using them for “forced labor” on their farm, court documents show. Jeanne Whitefeather, 62 and Donald Lantz, 63, who are both White, have been charged with human trafficking of children, civil rights violations, use of a minor child in forced labor and child neglect, according to the 17-count indictment.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
albanyherald.com | Rikki Klaus
(CNN) — Bejeweled and sequined with herhair teased high, Marissa Teijo, 71, made history last weekend when she donned six-inch heels and walked across the stage of the Miss Texas USA competition, to thunderous applause. “My team told me that I got a standing ovation,” Teijo told CNN. “All I know is that they were cheering.”kAm%96 t= !2D@ C6D:56?E :D E96 @=56DE 4@?E6DE2?E E@ 6G6C 4@>A6E6 :? E96 A2862?E[ :ED 5:C64E@C E@=5 r}}]k^AmkAm%6:;@’D 286 :D ?@E E96 @?=J C62D@? 96C A2CE:4:A2E:@? 3C@<6 32CC:6CD :?
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Rikki Klaus
Bejeweled and sequined with her hair teased high, Marissa Teijo, 71, made history last weekend when she donned six-inch heels and walked across the stage of the Miss Texas USA competition, to thunderous applause. “My team told me that I got a standing ovation,” Teijo told CNN. “All I know is that they were cheering.”The El Paso resident is the oldest contestant to ever compete in the pageant, its director told CNN.
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Apr 26, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Rikki Klaus
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday joined Black mayors from across the nation to preview the work his department is doing to bring transportation projects to their communities to correct historic wrongs. The projects, made possible through the Biden administration’s $3.3 billion “Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods” program, were among the issues discussed at the annual African American Mayors Association Conference in Atlanta.
