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Cecil Murray, First AME Pastor Who Calmed LA After ’92 Riots, Dies At 94

The Rev. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, who served as pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church for 27 years and was noted for his calming presence during the 1992 Los Angeles riots, has died at age 94.

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Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin Deserved Better From The City She Served

Detective Denise "Cookie" Bouldin, a trailblazer in the Seattle Police Department, faced decades of discrimination and retaliation, but remained committed to serving her community and mentoring youth, and her legacy should compel lasting change.