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Migrant children separated from their parents through the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy experienced more severe mental trauma than children who were not separated, according to a government watchdog report. Separated children “exhibited more fear, feelings of abandonment, and post-traumatic stress” than children who were not separated, according to a report released Wednesday by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) inspector general. According to the report, some children did not understand why they were being separated and sometimes thought their parents had abandoned them. Mental health staff said some children expressed so much grief and confusion over the separation that they cried inconsolably. ADVERTISEMENT The report detailed the challenges faced by mental health professionals who were often overwhelmed by the level of trauma faced by children in HHS custody. As a result of the zero tolerance policy, children stayed in custody … [Read more...] about Government watchdog details severe trauma suffered by separated children

An upcoming conference at Michigan State University, titled, “Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning and Student Success,” will feature “affinity groups” that segregate participants by skin color. According to a university email, “There will be an affinity group for white folx and an affinity group for people of color.” “Affinity (or caucus) groups provide spaces for people to work within their own identity groups,” read to an email sent to event attendees. The university went on to say that such racial segregation will “advance racial equity,” adding, “there is work for white people and people of color to do separately and together.” “There will be an affinity group for white folx and an affinity group for people of color,” the email states. Regarding the segregated groups, the university explained that “for white people, an affinity group provides time and space to work explicitly and intentionally on understanding white culture and white privilege and to increase one’s … [Read more...] about Michigan State Education Conference Separates ‘White Folx’ and ‘People of Color’

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – After two fatal hit-and-runs in three days, Fort Worth police are once again asking for the public’s help finding the person responsible. A man was killed at 4 a.m. on April 18. It happened in the 1100 block of I-35. READ MORE: Odessa Police Investigating After Men Steal Large Toy Turtle From Indoor Playground Three days earlier, on April 15, a woman was killed and two people were injured by a hit-and-run driver. It happened just before 3 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 at Forest Park Boulevard. Detectives are asking for the public’s help finding a black or silver van or SUV. Anyone with information about either incident is encouraged to call Fort Worth police at 817.392.4892. READ MORE: Former President George W. Bush Criticizes Republican Isolationism, Anti-Immigration Rhetoric #HitandRun Please help us locate a vehicle (no description) involved in a deadly hit-and-run on April 18. At approx. 4 a.m., the unidentified … [Read more...] about 2 People Killed In 3 Days By Separate Hit-And-Run Drivers In Fort Worth

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah bowled uncharacteristic no-balls. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Delhi Capitals rallied on the back of Shikhar Dhawan's gutsy batting in their bid to overhaul the target of 138 runs set by Mumbai Indians in Tuesday's IPL match in Chennai. After losing the early wicket of Prithvi Shaw (7), Steve Smith (33) and Dhawan (45) stitched together a crucial partnership to keep the scoreboard ticking. Mumbai made them dig deep once again, but Shimron Hetmyer (14) ushered Delhi home in a low-scorer at the Chepauk, where Delhi hadn't won a match since IPL 2010. Although Delhi kept losing wickets at regular intervals in the second half of their chase, there was always a set batsman available to ensure there wasn't a collapse. The Mumbai bowlers failed against an in-form Dhawan and Co. It was stunning to see Jasprit Bumrah, one of the best in the business at the death, bowling uncharacteristic no-balls at crucial moments. DC need 15 runs when Bumrah came in to … [Read more...] about Turning Point: Bumrah no-balls cost MI

A BLACK 16-year-old girl was fatally shot by police as Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict was revealed on Tuesday. The teen, named by family as Ma'khia Bryant, was killed by a cop in Ohio moments before Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. Graphic bodycam footage of the shooting was last night released by officials. Cops say they were called to the scene by a person who said someone was trying to stab them at 4.32pm, with officers arriving on scene minutes later at 4.44pm Video showed two girls arguing before a cop shouted "Get down" and began firing his weapon multiple times at one of them – just seconds after arriving on-scene. Cops have yet to reveal the victim's identity – but she was identified by family as 16-year-old Ma'khia Bryant , WBNS reported. Hazel Bryant, who said she is Ma'khia's aunt, said her niece called police because she was being abused by someone at the foster home where she lived, The Daily Beast reported. It … [Read more...] about White cop kills black girl Ma’Khia Bryant, 16, who was wielding a knife in Columbus as Chauvin verdict is delivered