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Corrales Family to Speak Out Friday

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The wife and father of Mizael Corrales, the 31-year-old Latin man shot and killed by a deputy with the San Diego Sheriff's Department, will hold a news conference with their attorneys tomorrow, July 15, at 11:00 AM (PDT) in front of the John F. Duffy Administrative Center (9621 Ridgehaven Ct. San Diego, CA) to call for justice in Corrales' needless death.The family is represented by renowned Civil Rights attorneys Bakari Sellers (Strom Law Firm), John Burris and DeWitt Lacy (Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy LLP) and Jorge Montes (Montes & Associates).

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The wife and father of Mizael Corrales, the 31-year-old Latin man shot and killed by a deputy with the San Diego Sheriff's Department, will hold a news conference with their attorneys tomorrow, July 15, at 11:00 AM (PDT) in front of the John F. Duffy Administrative Center (9621 Ridgehaven Ct. San Diego, CA) to call for justice in Corrales' needless death.The family is represented by renowned Civil Rights attorneys Bakari Sellers ( Strom Law Firm ), John Burris and DeWitt Lacy ( Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy LLP ) and Jorge Montes ( Montes & Associates ).
  • Corrales was unarmed and attempting to flee an Otay Mesa strip mall on February 19, 2022 when Deputy Anthony Garcia opened fire with 13 shots killing the father of three.
  • None of the other officers present fired at Corrales.

Attorneys: Corrales Family Deserves Answers

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for the family of Mizael Corrales, the 31-year-old Latin man shot and killed by a deputy with the San Diego Sheriff's Department, are raising serious questions about why the unarmed father of three was shot 13 times by Deputy Anthony Garcia while attempting to flee an Otay Mesa strip mall in February. Corrales is represented by renowned Civil Rights attorneys Bakari Sellers (Strom Law Firm), John Burris and DeWitt M. Lacy (Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy LLP) and Jorge Montes (Montes & Associates).

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  • Corrales is represented by renowned Civil Rights attorneys Bakari Sellers ( Strom Law Firm ), John Burris and DeWitt M. Lacy ( Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy LLP ) and Jorge Montes ( Montes & Associates ).
  • "The fact is that Deputy Garcia fired 13 shots in four deliberate bursts into a fleeing vehicle at a crowded strip mall," Sellers said, confirming that Corrales' family is considering legal action.
  • The vehicle Corrales was driving only moved forward after he was hit by Garcia's shots.
  • The San Diego Sheriff's Department reported that two deputies were knocked to the ground as Corrales tried to flee.

New MOVE Bombing Report Outlines Failures and Calls for Action

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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The report, released today, also detailed the University of Pennsylvania's role not just in holding Katricia Dotson's remains but also in attempting to quietly dispose of those remains in 2021.

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  • The report, released today, also detailed the University of Pennsylvania's role not just in holding Katricia Dotson's remains but also in attempting to quietly dispose of those remains in 2021.
  • Dotson is represented by renowned Civil Rights attorneys Bakari Sellers (Strom Law Firm) and Daniel Hartstein.
  • "This report is only calling for the kind of accountability cities across the nation have been implementing for the past six years.
  • Given our history with tragedies like the 1985 MOVE bombing, Philadelphia should be leading that discussion instead of playing catch up."

News Conference Tuesday to Announce Settlement in Andrew Brown Death

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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ELIZABETH CITY, N.C., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for the family of Andrew Brown Jr. and Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy Wooten will announce a $3 million settlement in the federal lawsuit surrounding Brown's 2021 death at a news conference on Tuesday, June 7.

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  • ELIZABETH CITY, N.C., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for the family of Andrew Brown Jr. and Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy Wooten will announce a $3 million settlement in the federal lawsuit surrounding Brown's 2021 death at a news conference on Tuesday, June 7.
  • Tuesday's news conference is set for 2:00 PM at the Pasquotank County Courthouse.
  • The family's attorneys include nationally renowned Civil Rights attorneys Ben Crump , Bakari Sellers (an attorney with Strom Law Firm) , Harry Daniels , Chantel Cherry-Lassiter and Chance Lynch .
  • The remaining $1 million will be paid by a special appropriation approved by the Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners.

AAE Speakers Bureau Partners with Durham Children's Initiative, Sponsors Second Annual RISE Event's Keynote Speaker

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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DURHAM, N.C., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- All American Entertainment (AAE) is pleased to announce the corporate sponsorship of Durham Children's Initiative (DCI) through their donation of speaking fees and services to present Bakari Sellers as the keynote speaker for DCI's Annual RISE Breakfast on May 18, 2022. This new charitable partnership for AAE is the first in a long-term relationship supporting DCI and the local Durham community.

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  • This new charitable partnership for AAE is the first in a long-term relationship supporting DCI and the local Durham community.
  • DCI supports families throughout Durham County with the primary focus of building pathways to equity.
  • "Preparing the future workforce of Durham is more important than ever before," said Greg Friedlander, CEO, All American Entertainment.
  • The second annual RISE breakfast is an uplifting virtual event that highlights several of the successes that DCI families have experienced through this program.

Lawsuit Filed Against Officer who Killed Robert Langley

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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COLUMBIA, S.C., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for the family of Robert Junior Langley, the 46-year-old black man shot and killed by Hemingway Police officer Cassandra Dollard, have filed a lawsuit against Dollard, the Town of Hemingway, Williamsburg County and the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) in federal court for the "negligent, reckless, and intentional conduct" that led to Langley's death in February. Langley's family is represented by noted Civil Rights attorneys Sen. Gerald Malloy and Bakari Sellers and Horry County Attorney Brana Williams.

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  • Langley's family is represented by noted Civil Rights attorneys Sen. Gerald Malloy and Bakari Sellers and Horry County Attorney Brana Williams.
  • Dollard was arrested and charged with Voluntary Manslaughter for shooting Langley in the chest and killing him.
  • In addition to Gross Negligence and Wrongful Death, the lawsuit also outlines Dollard's failure to render immediate aid after shooting Langley in the chest.
  • "They were just as negligent as Officer Dollard and we intend to hold them responsible."

Police Shooting Video Released

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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COLUMBIA, S.C., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for the family of Robert Junior Langley, the 46-year-old black man shot and killed by Hemingway Police officer Cassandra Dollard, responded to dashboard camera video of the pursuit and shooting that led to Langley's death released today calling it both troubling and telling.

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  • COLUMBIA, S.C., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Attorneys for the family of Robert Junior Langley, the 46-year-old black man shot and killed by Hemingway Police officer Cassandra Dollard, responded to dashboard camera video of the pursuit and shooting that led to Langley's death released today calling it both troubling and telling.
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    "It's clear from the video that Officer Dollard was out of her depth," said Sellers, an attorney with Strom Law Firm.
  • Officer Dollard pulled the trigger, but the Hemingway Police Department gave her the gun and the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy cleared her to use it," Malloy said.
  • "When people watch this video, I hope they realize that this isn't just some statistic.

Update on Mother Emanuel AME Massacre Lawsuit to be Announced

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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In addition to the families' attorneys, including Bakari Sellers and SC State Sen. Gerald Malloy, SC State Sen. Ronnie Sabb and Mullins McLeod, Jennifer Pinckney, wife of the late SC Senator Clementa C. Pinckney, will be in attendance with the couple's children as well as Rev.

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  • In addition to the families' attorneys, including Bakari Sellers and SC State Sen. Gerald Malloy, SC State Sen. Ronnie Sabb and Mullins McLeod, Jennifer Pinckney, wife of the late SC Senator Clementa C. Pinckney, will be in attendance with the couple's children as well as Rev.
  • Anthony Thompson, husband of the late Myra Thompson.
  • Pinckney and Thompson are both expected to speak.
  • Speakers to include Bakari Sellers, SC State Sen. Gerald Malloy,
    SC State Sen. Ronnie Sabb and Mullins McLeod,
    Jennifer Pinckney, wife of the late SC Senator Clementa C. Pinckney, and
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Clark Atlanta University to Host Stacey Abrams, Bakari Sellers as Commencement Speakers on May 15, 2021

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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b'ATLANTA, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, May 15, Clark Atlanta University will hold a dual commencement ceremony honoring the Classes of 2020 and 2021.

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  • b'ATLANTA, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, May 15, Clark Atlanta University will hold a dual commencement ceremony honoring the Classes of 2020 and 2021.
  • Politician, attorney and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams will address the Class of 2020 during the 8 a.m. ceremony, followed by attorney, politician and political commentator Bakari Sellers, who will address the Class of 2021 during the 3 p.m. ceremony.\nClark Atlanta University to Host Stacey Abrams, Bakari Sellers as Commencement Speakers on May 15, 2021\nLike many universities across the country, Clark Atlanta University postponed its 2020 commencement ceremony due to COVID.
  • "\nAn HBCU graduate and Georgia\'s Democratic nominee for governor in 2018, Abrams, was scheduled to address 2020 Clark Atlanta University graduates before the pandemic postponed the ceremony.\n"I am honored to have the opportunity to speak to the next generation of leaders graduating from Clark Atlanta University," said Abrams.
  • "\nA New York Times bestselling author, Abrams served as the Ga. House of Representatives Minority Leader from 2011 to 2017.

Rushion McDonald Hosted a Special All-star Edition of His Hit Podcast 'Money Making Conversations,' and Helped Voorhees College Exceed 1 Million Dollars in Donations

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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Voorhees College held its 2020 Day of Giving Stream-a-Thon to record-breaking success, reportedly raising $1,003,816 during a 12-hour live stream-a-thon that was held on December 1st, surpassing its goal of $1 million.

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  • Voorhees College held its 2020 Day of Giving Stream-a-Thon to record-breaking success, reportedly raising $1,003,816 during a 12-hour live stream-a-thon that was held on December 1st, surpassing its goal of $1 million.
  • Dr. W. Franklin Evans, Voorhees College president and CEO, said he is proud of what the institution was able to accomplish for its deserving students.
  • I was humbled that Voorhees College asked my Money Making Conversations platform to participate and the celebrity guest interviews were outstanding!"
  • Watch Rushion McDonald's "Money Making Conversations" interviews featuring Jo Marie Payton, Dawnn Lewis, Bakari Sellers, Rachel Oliver-Cobbin, Cheryl Cooley here: