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Video Of New Jersey Of High School Wrestler's Dreadlocks Being Cut Goes Viral
In New Jersey, Andrew Johnson, an African American wrestler with dreadlocks was told he had to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit a wrestling match. Under pressure, the teenage wrestler stood resigned while a white female coach hurriedly cut his dreadlocks by ringside. The incident was captured on video by a journalist. Johnson went on to win his match.
Prada Rolls Out Sambo Style Figures And Black Twitter Rolls Over Prada
Prada S.p.A., a world renown Italian fashion house based in Milan, Italy and founded in 1913 by Mario Prada, felt the hot wrath of social media on December 14.
Scam Alert - Multiple Reports Of Emails Containing Hoax Bomb Threat
The Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) is warning the community about a widespread phishing scam using a bombthreat via email to target victims.
Grand Rapids Police Chief Is Retiring
News came Wednesday that Grand Rapids Police Chief David Rahinsky is resigning and beginning retirement by moving closer to his family. He has spent four years in the position of Police Chief Of The City Of Grand Rapids and has a more than 30 - year tenure in his law enforcement career.
GR Church and Funeral Home, Threatened by Racist Threats
Todd Jamerson, 26, appeared in court, Monday, for a pre – trial hearing. He faces charges of ethnic intimidation, stalking and using a telephone to intimidate and harass.
Thanksgiving Dinner A Feast At Ellnora's Kitchen And Urban Family Ministries
Turkey or Ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans and a dinner roll — plus, a cookie for the children. This is the Thanksgiving dinner that was prepared for more than 900 community residents and served by Ellnora's Kitchen and Urban Family Ministries.
Police Policy And Procedure Review Task Force presents recommendations
The Grand Rapids Police Policy and Procedure Review Task Force presented, Wednesday, its 38 recommendations aimed at addressing disparate outcomes and strengthening community and police relations.
County Commissioner Womack and GRPD Police Chief Collaborate on Community Education and Open Forum
Kent County Commissioner Robert Womack and Grand Rapids Police Chief David Rahinsky met earlier this week to discuss recent incidents involving police officers and youth.