BHN briefs this week: Bill de Blasio reflects, Michael Jackson inspired dress, UC Merced Black student focus, ex-Georgia mayor heading to prison and more news.

East Coast
South African Cultural Center Open, Showcasing Artists
https://www.littleafricanews.com/south-african-cultural-center-open-showcasing-artists/

South
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty in Russian Court
https://texasmetronews.com/36155/texas-metro-news-sports-briefs/

Tulsa’s Paris Epps crowned as the 2022 Miss Oklahoma Princess
https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2022/07/08/tulsas-paris-epps-crowned-as-the-2022-miss-oklahoma-princess/

Mosquitoes infected with West Nile detected in Atlanta
https://atlantadailyworld.com/2022/07/12/mosquitoes-infected-with-west-nile-detected-in-atlanta/

MID-WEST
How to address lead paint and other conditions and issues in rental properties
https://www.theclevelandobserver.com/how-to-address-lead-paint-and-other-conditions-issues-in-rental-properties/?cn-reloaded=1

Kids repair program offers affordable bikes to those that need it the most
https://www.tncp.net/article/kids-repair-program-offers-affordable-bikes-to-those-that-need-it-the-most/

Celebrity barber inspires African diaspora
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2022/07/13/celebrity-barber-inspires-african-diaspora/

$500 Monthly Cash Payments to Over 3,500 Households with Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot
https://chicagodefender.com/500-monthly-cash-payments-to-over-3500-households-with-chicago-resilient-communities-pilot/

WEST
'HBCU Urban Access Hub' establishes HBCU Presence in Fresno, CA for the first time ever
https://www.onmenews.com/post/hbcu-urban-access-hub-establishes-hbcu-presence-in-fresno-ca-for-the-first-time-ever

FAC sues LAPD over failure to release bodycam recordings from protests
https://www.onmenews.com/post/fac-sues-lapd-over-failure-to-release-bodycam-recordings-from-protests

East Coast
Mayor Adams blames social media for glorifying violence
https://www.littleafricanews.com/mayor-adams-blames-social-media-for-glorifying-violence/

SOUTH
Dallas College Students Bring Home Medals from National SkillsUSA Championships
https://texasmetronews.com/36099/dallas-college-students-bring-home-medals-from-national-skillsusa-championships/

1955 Unserved Warrant Found in Emmett Till Case, family demands arrest
https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2022/06/29/1955-unserved-warrant-found-in-emmett-till-case-family-demands-arrest/

The Atlanta Voice wins 7 awards at the annual NNPA conference
https://theatlantavoice.com/the-atlanta-voice-wins-7-awards-at-the-annual-nnpa-conference/


MID WEST
Faster Hennepin transit in limbo over BIPOC business concerns
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2022/07/03/faster-hennepin-transit-in-limbo-over-bipoc-business-concerns/

Ford Heights Fire Chief Gregory Dillard Retires After 48 Years of Service
https://chicagodefender.com/ford-heights-fire-chief-gregory-dillard-retires-after-48-years-of-service/

Michigan Chronicle Endorses Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for Reelection
https://michiganchronicle.com/2022/07/06/michigan-chronicle-endorses-gov-gretchen-whitmer-for-reelection/

Black Dubuque city leader Anderson Sainci works to improve Dubuquers' lives using data, conversations
https://blackiowanews.bulletin.com/black-dubuque-city-leader-anderson-sainci-works-to-improve-dubuquers-lives-using-data-conversations


WEST
Former Tesla employee and plaintiff, Diaz rejects lawsuit payout downsized to $15 million
https://www.onmenews.com/post/former-tesla-employee-and-plaintiff-diaz-rejects-lawsuit-payout-downsized-to-15-million

As abortion rights amendment heads to ballot, Gov. Newsom takes action to protect women & providers
https://www.onmenews.com/post/as-abortion-rights-amendment-heads-to-ballot-gov-newsom-takes-action-to-protect-women-providers

This week’s episode: 6-17-22-The ‘Rosa’ You Need to Know Opens Coffee Shop, Serves Cup of Detroit History
6-22-22-Kwende "Street Lord Rook" Ried Releases 'Chedda Boys'
6-23-22-Detroit PAL Hosts Corporate Baseball Challenge for Youth Sports

SOUTH
Dallas schools raises minimum wage, teacher pay as union members push for more
https://texasmetronews.com/35505/dallas-schools-raises-minimum-wage-teacher-pay-as-union-members-push-for-more%ef%bf%bc/

Music executive Chaka Zulu shot in Atlanta
https://atlantadailyworld.com/2022/06/27/ludacris-manager-music-executive-chaka-zulu-shot-in-atlanta/

Oklahoma AG who urged Stitt to execute Julius Jones ousted by voters
https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2022/06/29/oklahoma-ag-who-urged-stitt-to-execute-julius-jones-ousted-by-voters/


MIDWEST
Attorney General Ellison: No one will be prosecuted in Minnesota for a legal abortion
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2022/06/24/attorney-general-ellison-no-one-will-be-prosecuted-in-minnesota-for-a-legal-abortion/

EPIC Academy Raised Over $110,000 at Annual Dare to Imagine Benefit
https://chicagodefender.com/epic-academy-raised-over-110000-at-annual-dare-to-imagine-benefit/

West Coast
Watch or listen to part 2 of ONME Network's 2022 California Juneteenth online on justice and health
https://www.onmenews.com/post/watch-or-listen-to-part-2-of-onme-network-s-2022-california-juneteenth-online-on-justice-and-health

Alzheimer’s Association joins forces to improve care for California's aging population
https://www.onmenews.com/post/alzheimer-s-association-joins-forces-to-improve-care-for-california-s-aging-population

Los Angeles County completes landmark return of Bruce’s Beach to the rightful African-American heirs
https://www.onmenews.com/post/los-angeles-county-completes-landmark-return-of-bruce-s-beach-to-the-rightful-african-american-heirs

Dallas mayor, city manager agrees on path forward, together
https://texasmetronews.com/35167/dallas-mayor-city-manager-agree-on-path-forward-together/

Senators Ossoff and Warnock celebrate Juneteenth in East Point
https://theatlantavoice.com/senators-ossoff-and-warnock-celebrate-juneteenth-in-east-point/

Key reforms help end police violence
https://atlantadailyworld.com/2022/06/17/key-reforms-help-end-police-violence/

Protecting youth from gun violence is a public health emergency
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2022/06/21/protecting-youth-from-gun-violence-is-a-public-health-emergency/

Local park renamed to honor former Detroit mayor, Dave Bing
https://michiganchronicle.com/2022/06/17/local-park-renamed-to-honor-former-detroit-mayor-dave-bing/

$3.3M potential refunds to Cook County taxpayers during ‘Black and Latino Houses Matters’ phone bank
https://chicagodefender.com/3-3m-potential-refunds-to-cook-county-taxpayers-during-black-and-latino-houses-matters-phone-bank/

Watch or listen to part 1 of the ONME Network's 2022 California Juneteenth online now
https://www.onmenews.com/post/watch-or-listen-to-part-1-of-the-onme-network-s-2022-california-juneteenth-online-now

June 15, 2022 Wednesday Headlines

Seattle Seahawk, Tyler Lockett, gives back to Tulsa…AGAIN
https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2022/06/13/seattle-seahawk-tyler-lockett-gives-back-to-tulsa-again/

Dallas Wings Honor Activist Opal Lee
https://texasmetronews.com/34594/dallas-wings-honor-activist-opal-lee/

Moore represents HBCUs in second annual WWE “Next In Line” class at College Football Hall of Fame
https://theatlantavoice.com/moore-represents-hbcus-in-second-annual-wwe-next-in-line-class-at-college-football-hall-of-fame/

Georgia DA receives death threat over Georgia Election and YSL Indictments
https://atlantadailyworld.com/2022/06/14/georgia-da-receives-death-threat-over-georgia-election-and-ysl-indictments/

Juneteenth gets commodified—like everything else in the U.S.
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2022/06/14/juneteenth-gets-commodified-like-everything-else-in-the-u-s/

News Spotlight: A Michigan Historical Site – Unveiling of the Little Family Homesite and Malcolm X (Little) Marker
https://www.tncp.net/article/news-spotlight-a-michigan-historical-site-unveiling-of-the-little-family-homesite-and-malcolm-x-little-marker/

White House Head of Science and Technology Policy, Dr. Alondra Nelson Talks to the Chicago Defender
https://chicagodefender.com/white-house-head-of-science-and-technology-policy-dr-alondra-nelson-talks-to-the-chicago-defender/

East Coast
Governor Kathy Hochul Proposes Gun Law Reforms for AR-15 Purchases
https://www.littleafricanews.com/governor-kathy-hochul-proposes-gun-law-reforms-for-ar-15-purchases/

SOUTH
Tula mass shooter targeted Black doctor at St. Francis Medical Building
https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2022/06/01/tulsa-mass-shooter-targeted-black-doctor-at-saint-francis-medical-building/

City of Atlanta Launches Annual Summer Food Program
https://atlantadailyworld.com/2022/05/20/atlanta-community-food-bank-receives-29-million-from-state-of-georgias-america-rescue-plan-act/

The Vision of Clark Atlanta University President George T. French, Jr.
https://theatlantavoice.com/the-vision-of-clark-atlanta-university-president-george-t-french-jr/

Family of Uvalde victim demands answers from manufacturer of gun used to kill 21
https://texasmetronews.com/34195/family-of-uvalde-victim-demands-answers-from-manufacturer-of-gun-used-to-kill-21%ef%bf%bc/

MID-WEST

MSR publisher among those recognized with Hubert Humphrey Awards
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2022/06/02/msr-publisher-among-those-recognized-with-hubert-humphrey-awards/

House and Dance Music Festivals Produced by BIPOC Curators Come Together in a One-of-a-Kind Brand Partnership
https://michiganchronicle.com/2022/06/02/house-and-dance-music-festivals-produced-by-bipoc-curators-come-together-in-a-one-of-a-kind-brand-partnership/


Mayor Lightfoot Launches $5.3 Million Program to Protect Homes and Businesses With Private Security Devices
https://chicagodefender.com/mayor-lightfoot-launches-5-3-million-program-to-protect-homes-and-businesses-with-private-security-devices/

WEST
'News Too Real' June 8, 2022: Watch California Primary Election update with state offices and more
https://www.onmenews.com/post/news-too-real-june-8-2022-watch-california-primary-election-update-with-state-offices-and-more

East coast
Full Circle Everest Becomes the 1st All Black Team to Summit Mount Everest
https://www.littleafricanews.com/full-circle-everest-becomes-the-1st-all-black-team-to-summit-mount-everest/

South
Texas CD30 voting: Jasmine Crockett wins race to replace U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson
https://texasmetronews.com/33545/texas-cd30-voting-jasmine-crockett-wins-race-to-replace-u-s-rep-eddie-bernice-johnson/

“Grandmaster Jay” found guilty of pointing rifle at armed police
https://theatlantavoice.com/grandmaster-jay-found-guilty-of-pointing-rifle-at-armed-police/

TEENAGE RACING PRODIGY, RAJAH CARUTH, FINISHES 3RD IN CHARLOTTE
https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2022/05/27/teenage-racing-prodigy-rajah-caruth-drives-for-1st-place-on-friday/

Mid-West
Mrs. Pizzo’s Workshop: Should I only select books at my child’s reading level?
https://www.tncp.net/article/mrs-pizzos-workshop-should-i-only-select-books-at-my-childs-reading-level/
s
MSR Minute … with Spike Lee
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2022/05/24/msr-minute-with-spike-lee/

Story of Black Rail Workers Inspired by Historical Events Told in New Drama “The Porter”
https://michiganchronicle.com/2022/06/01/story-of-black-rail-workers-inspired-by-historical-events-told-in-new-drama-the-porter/

Coalition Seeks To Protect The Respect of Juneteenth
https://chicagodefender.com/coalition-seeks-to-protect-the-respect-of-juneteenth/

West
Gov. Newsom highlights state and local actions to combat drought
https://www.onmenews.com/post/gov-newsom-highlights-state-and-local-actions-to-combat-drought

Here are the latest headlines reported in this episode:

BREAKING: 21 Dead In Texas School Shooting

SPECIAL REPORTS: Two years after Floyd’s murder: local voices call for more than ‘dribs and drabs’; BLACK FREEDMEN DESCENDANTS IGNORED AS GOV. STITT CLASHES WITH TRIBES; Ohio Redistricting Commission: LaRose and DeWine Push Through Previously Failed Maps


ELECTIONS: 2022 Elections: With Trump in rear view mirror, Kemp unites GOP against Stacey Abrams; Here are the key primary election results from Georgia; One-on-One with 1st District Congressional Candidate Karin Norington-Reaves; One on One with 1st Congressional District Candidate Steve Dejoie; Congressional Candidate for the 1st District, Jonathan T. Swain;