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BTR News – Empowering Workers: Protecting Rights and Speaking Out with Chiquita Hall-Jackson

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Join us for a thought-provoking and empowering episode of Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid as we delve into the world of labor rights and workplace empowerment with renowned Employment Attorney, Chiquita Hall-Jackson. In our engaging conversation titled “Empowering Workers: Protecting Rights and Speaking Out with Chiquita Hall-Jackson,” we explore the critical issues affecting today’s workforce and the strategies to stand up against injustice.

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The Black Panther Party’s Legacy Misrepresented in Recent Trump Campaign Allegations

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Contrary to the “hate group” label, the Black Panther Party was a socialist political organization that put forward candidates in various regions and capacities. They prioritized political education and actively engaged in policy debates with elected officials.

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BTR News – Efforts to Implement Air Conditioning in Prisons: North Carolina and Beyond

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Prison systems across various states must address this issue, ensuring that all inmates, regardless of their age or health status, are provided with humane living conditions, even during the hottest months.

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Black Women Speak – Clearing the Airwaves: Protecting the Next Generation

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On this special episode of “Black Women Speak”, join our host as she engages in a riveting conversation with Kwabena Sakidi Jijaga Rasuli, the founder of Clear The Airwaves Project. Dive deep into the heart of a movement dedicated to purifying our radio spaces, eliminating misogynistic, violent, and destructive lyrics, and ensuring a safer auditory environment for our children.

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Georgia Prosecutors Link Trump’s Team to Voting System Breach

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According to CNN, prosecutors in the Atlanta area possess text messages and emails linking members of former President Donald Trump’s legal team to the January 2021 breach of the voting system in Coffee County. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is preparing to present charges against over a dozen individuals to a grand jury, and several of them are connected to this voting system breach.

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Global Outcry Against Prevalent Racism: UK Shop Pulls Controversial Plantation Image

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Earlier, the store had put up a statement alongside the image, claiming its intent was to “commend and honor” the individuals instrumental in the evolution of Havana cigars.

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Lawsuit Challenges Alleged Racial Gerrymandering in Tennessee’s Congressional Redistricting

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Across the nation, gerrymandering and the dilution of the Black vote have emerged as pivotal strategies for the Republican party.

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Disparities in Healthcare: The Heartbreaking Case of a Black Child’s Death in Atlanta Hospital

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Tthis horrifying incident highlights the pressing need to address the systemic health disparities Black women endure, ensuring that they receive the same level of care and attention as any other patient. The fight for equity in healthcare is far from over.

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Montgomery Mayor Vows Justice After Racially Tense Dock Brawl

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by Scotty T. Reid, BTRN – Days after a confrontation at Riverfront Park in Montgomery, Ala., which appeared to be racially charged between Black and…

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Georgetown Honors Harriet Tubman with ‘The Journey to Freedom’ Statue

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By Scotty T. Reid, BTRN – On August 5, 2023, a new monument graced Joseph Hayne Rainey Park in Georgetown, South Carolina. The community came…

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North Carolina Woman Faces Charges Following Alleged Assault on a Minor

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By Scotty T. Reid, BTR News – In Greensboro, a woman from North Carolina has been arrested on accusations of attacking a young boy by…

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Vision for a Libertarian North Carolina: BTR News w/ Scotty T Reid Interviews Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Ross

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Join Scotty T Reid on BTR News as he sits down with Mike Ross, the Libertarian candidate aiming to reshape North Carolina’s political future.

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A Conversation with Veteran Activist and Former Black Panther Cub, Ras Munyiga Nosakhere

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In this gripping episode of BTR News w/ Scotty T. Reid, we sit down with the inspiring activist Ras Munyiga Nosakhere, whose life has been deeply intertwined with some of the most influential Black movements in American history. A child served by the Black Panther Party in California, and later an adult member of the Black Autonomy Federation, Nosakhere’s story is a vivid testament to the relentless pursuit of racial justice and equality.

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Navigating the AI Frontier: Unraveling the Pros and Cons

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Join BTR News for an engaging and thought-provoking program, “Navigating the AI Frontier,” where the host hopes to delve deep into the multifaceted world of AI technology exploring the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing artificial intelligence in various aspects of our lives.