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On Memorial Day, May 25th, 2020 we traditionally remember those who served in theArmed Services and those who gave everything for the freedoms, we enjoy. Somehistory accounts attribute the origin of the Memorial Day celebration as startingwith former slaves on May 1, 1865 in Charleston, SC when they honored 257 deadUnion Soldiers. These Union soldiers were buried in a mass grave in a Confederateprison camp and accordingly, the former slaves dug up the bodies and …

History vs. Hope Criminal and Social Justice Maricopa County Branch NAACP Princess Lucas-Wilson, MSW, CPM 3rd Vice President Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Chair In addition to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 virus on our communities across the county, within the last 30 days, we have become aware of three incidences in which African Americans have needlessly lost their lives. Ahmed Aubrey while jogging, Breonna Taylor while sleeping in her own home and George …

The Maricopa County Branch of the NAACP expresses regret in another life having been lost involving a police shooting. The “Branch” regrets the tragic result of an alleged domestic violence call to the house of Ryan Whitaker Thursday, May 21st in Ahwatukee. Our cares and concerns are for the Police Officers acting in the line of duty, as well as justice for the Whitaker Family. Realizing the extra stress and heightened tension imposed on everyone …

History vs. Hope Criminal and Social Justice Maricopa Count Princess Lucas-Wilson, MSW, CPM 3rd Vice President Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Chair In addition to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 virus on our communities across the county, within the last 30 days, we have become aware of three incidences in which African Americans have needlessly lost their lives. Ahmed Aubrey while jogging, Breonna Taylor while sleeping in her own home and George Floyd for …

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