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Flint Manager Tells Congress He Relied On Experts For Water Switch
WASHINGTON (AP) — The state-appointed emergency manager who oversaw Flint, Michigan when its water source was switched to the Flint River says he relied on…
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Get Well Wednesday: Dr. Eshe Faizah Answers Your Detoxing/Herbal Questions
A native of Flint, Michigan, Dr. Eshe Faizah is more than concerned about the #FlintWaterCrisis. She plans to address the deadly situation from a empowerment standpoint teaching parents…
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Class Action Suit Filed by Residents Over Flint Water Crisis
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A lawsuit stemming from Flint’s lead-contaminated water was filed Monday on behalf of the city’s residents against Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder…
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Celebrity Water Crisis Benefit Raises $156,000 For Flint
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A benefit for residents affected by lead-contaminated water in Flint has raised nearly $156,000. Blackout for Human Right’s #JusticeForFlint said Tuesday…
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#JusticeForFlint: Ava DuVernay, Ryan Coogler, Hannibal Buress, & More Helped Raise Over $100k For Flint Victims
Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Hannibal Buress, Jesse Williams, and Janelle Monáe appeared at the free fundraiser in Flint, Mich., to raise awareness and money to help assuage the city’s water crisis, as well as bring attention to the human rights violations Flint residents have suffered.
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Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay & More To Attend Flint Event On Oscar Night
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Creed” director Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Janelle Monae and other Hollywood celebrities have big plans for Oscar night. But they have…
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Hillary Clinton’s Surprise Visit At The Stellar Awards — “I Am A Woman of Faith”
NewsOne Now cameras were on hand at the taping of this year’s Stellar Awards in Las Vegas where we caught up with Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton who was visiting the state for the Nevada Democratic Caucuses.
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Flint Mayor, Michigan Governor Disagree On Pipe Replacement Timetable
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Newly hired outside engineers have been given a month to find Flint’s underground lead water pipes, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said…
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Michigan Governor Asks For Almost $400M To Resolve Flint Water Crisis
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday proposed spending hundreds of millions more dollars to address Flint’s water crisis from lead contamination…
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Several Lawsuits Filed In Flint Water Crisis
DETROIT (AP) — One lawsuit seeks to replace lead-leaching water lines at no cost to customers. Another seeks money for thousands of Flint residents who…
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Judge Greg Mathis Likens Flint Water Crisis To A Terrorist Attack
Mathis went so far as to liken the poisoning of Flint to a terrorist attack, saying, “Everyday our Homeland Security — their biggest fear and preparation is for terrorists poisoning the water. The Secretary of Defense talks nervously about that — well in this instance, our government has poisoned the water and it’s causing permanent damage.”
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Bishop Marvin Sapp Is Bringing A Semi-Truck Of Water To Flint, Says The City Needs More Than Just Talk
Gospel recording star Bishop Marvin Sapp is traveling to Flint, Michigan to bring a semi truck of water bottles to the victims suffering from the…