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ISSUE 164 VOLUME 23
October 20, 2022
Immigrants and President Biden's Marijuana Pardon BY LINDA NWOKE, CAW EXCLUSIVE
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ctober 6 will remain indelible in the minds of many Americans. A day that President Biden issued a presidential declaration pardoning the federal convictions of offenses from the possession and conviction of marijuana, cannabis, or as popularly known 'weed.' The proclamation was the delivery of long overdue promises made by the President during his campaign in 2019. It is noteworthy that the statement applies mainly to federal convictions, including convictions in D.C., but not
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Senator Menendez Joins with Zelle Scam Victims and Advocates to Call for Stronger Regulations ....8
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Domestic Abuse: Teach Your Boys to Become Real Men ....9
A Conversation with Haitian-American Councilmember Rita Joseph BY CAW EDITORIAL STAFF
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Broadcast Commission of Jamaica Imposes Ban on Music and Television Broadcasts It Believes Glorify Violence ....7
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ew York City Council Member Rita Joseph was elected in 2021 to represent Flatbush, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Kensington, Ditmas Park, and Southern Crown Heights. Before serving in the City Council, Ms. Joseph was a public school teacher, a community activist, and a proud union member. People, continued on page 10
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Estate Planning: When Do I Update My Will? ....20
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AM Rajkumar Pushes For Diwali to Be A Public School Holiday ....3
Barbados & The Bahamas Talk Sports ....16
CARICOM SG Argues at Yale: Elevate Loss and Damage as Key Climate Justice Issue ....2
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