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The Missouri nonprofit was founded in 2015 to enact the societal changes outlined in the Ferguson Commission report to addre With their massive resources, corporations could be champions of racial equity but often waver 08/26/2024 04:59pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Forward Through Ferguson has made its mark on its community and the St. Louis region by focusing on justice and education, racial equity and policing reform. The Missouri nonprofit was founded in 2015 to enact the societal changes outlined in the Ferguson Commission report to addre Former Prince George’s County Council member pleads guilty to felony theft scheme and perjury 08/26/2024 03:27pm • Former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin faces up to a year in prison after pleading guilty Monday to charges of a felony theft scheme and perjury. Prosecutors said that from 2020 through at least October 2023, Franklin embezzled more than $124,000 from his campaign committee, Baltimore man accused of killing tech CEO pleads guilty to attempted murder in separate case 08/26/2024 12:03pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — A man charged with killing Baltimore tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere last September pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of attempted murder in a separate arson and home invasion case that took place just days earlier. Jason Billingsley, 33, entered the guilty plea instead of going t She's the sitting vice president. She's the candidate of change. How Harris is having it both ways 08/26/2024 07:38am • WASHINGTON (AP) — She’s the sitting vice president who has been in office for 3 1/2 years. 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