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Facts about the mass incarceration of people of color in the U.S. |
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 The United States leads the world in incarceration, with over 2.4 million people behind bars—a 500 percent increase over the past 30 years. The United States has 5 percent of the world population, yet approximately 25 percent of its prisoners. More than 60 percent of the people in prison are people of color. For black males in their twenties, one in every eight is in prison or jail on any given day. Three-fourths of all persons in prison for drug offenses are people of color.
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) manages offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities that contract with TDCJ. The agency also provides funding and certain oversight of community supervision (previously known as adult probation) and is responsible for the supervision of offenders released from prison on parole or mandatory supervision.
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Cobb County |
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Cobb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its county seat and largest city is Marietta, which is located in the center of the county. The county was named for Thomas Willis Cobb, who in the early 19th century was a United States representative and senator from Georgia. Marietta was named for his wife, Mary Moore Cobb.
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Events |
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For links to Events, click on the local State. Then click links to County, City, or Community for local events.
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Construction for Christ Helps Build new Church in Pinson |
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A group known as "Constructors for Christ" are in west Tennessee offering free labor for an area church. Constructors for Christ, made up of crews from two states are in Pinson. They are helping to build a new facility for Grace Baptist Church.
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History of Thanksgiving |
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In 1789, George Washington designated a national thanksgiving holiday for the newly ratified constitution, specifically so that the people may thank God for "affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness"
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Texas Criminal Justice Process: |
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The Texas Legislature designates criminal offenses in our state's Penal Code as misdemeanors or felonies. Based on the relative seriousness of the offense, misdemeanors and felonies are classified into the categories shown in the chart below and on the next page.
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The US Prison Industry: big business or slavery? |
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HUMAN rights organizations, as well as political and social ones, are condemning what they are calling a new form of inhumane exploitation in the United States, where they say a prison population of up to 2 million – mostly Black and Hispanic – are working for various industries for a pittance.
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In 2008, our country is |
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In 2008, our country is going to go through a very big change. No matter what your political tendancies, we are going to have a new Commander in Chief for the first time in eight years. As a nation, these past two presidential terms have been eventful to say the least. The world has completely changed since our 42nd president. Because the United States has such a powerful international presence, foreign opinions of Americans are reflected through our leader and the actions that she or he carries out.
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Martin Luther King Day |
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 Each year on the third Monday of January, schools, federal offices, post office and banks across America close as we celebrate the birth, the life and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought. A time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality,
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April Fools' Day |
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April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, although not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbors, or sending them on fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible.
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Memorial Day |
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Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day.
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Father's Day |
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Father's Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a "father's day" was first proposed there were no Father's Day cards!
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History of Valentine's Day |
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Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition.
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School Dropouts |
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In the last few decades, both the personal and social cost of dropping out of school have increased. Concurrently, significant education resources have been applied to student retention efforts. The primary source of information about dropouts is the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the U.S. Department of Education, which collects statistics and conducts longitudinal studies.
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About Tennessee |
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 Tennessee is also known for the people who have lived there. Davy Crockett, the "coonskin cap" congressman, is a famous frontier hero who was born and lived in the state. Visit the Hermitage, the mansion where President Andrew Jackson lived and is now buried. Former Tennessee congressman James Polk was another President of the United States who lived in the state.
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Save Our Sons |
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There is no longer a need for dire predictions, hand-wringing, or apprehension about losing a generation of black boys. It is too late. In education, employment, economics, incarceration, health, housing, and parenting, we have lost a generation of young black men.
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Starting a Nonprofit Organization |
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Should You Really Start a New Nonprofit? There is a great deal of misunderstanding about the benefits of starting a nonprofit. Particularly in times of a poor or rough economy, people think they can start a nonprofit to quicky generate income. Or, when people see a strong, unmet need in the community, they often focus only on the singular solution to start a new nonprofit.
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Christmas is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Christmas festivities often combine the commemoration of Jesus' birth with various secular customs. The date as a birthdate for Jesus is traditional, and is not considered to be his actual date of birth.
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