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US Attorneys’ Offices Announce No Federal Charges in Death of Shanquella Robinson

The US Attorneys' Offices for the Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina have announced that they will not pursue federal charges in the death of Shanquella Robinson, as the available evidence does not support a federal prosecution. The US Attorneys' Offices expressed their condolences to Robinson's family and said they will continue to review the case and investigate any new evidence that may become available.

Department of Transportation Apologizes for Misspelling Jackie Robinson’s Name on Road Sign

A road sign honoring Jackie Robinson, Major League Baseball's first African American player, was spotted in Queens on Sunday, but it was misspelled. The Department of Transportation replaced the sign on Monday and is currently investigating how the mistake occurred. Robinson's legacy is still celebrated today, and the installation of the sign is a reminder of his impact on baseball and civil rights.

We've updated the design to something a little more modern.  Got an opinion?  Let us know!