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Prominent Black Church in Harlem Accused of Gender Bias in Lawsuit by Woman Seeking Senior Pastor Position

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NEW YORK – A lawsuit has been filed against the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, accusing the church and its search committee of gender discrimination. The lawsuit claims that a Yale Divinity School Professor, Eboni Marshall Turman, was denied the position of senior pastor due to sexism. The Abyssinian Baptist Church, which has been in existence for over 200 years and gained fame as a megachurch, released a statement in response to the lawsuit. They stated that while Marshall Turman and others were considered for the role, she did not meet certain requirements that other … Read more

Indiana Democrat Abandons Reelection Campaign to Pursue County Judge Position

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Indiana state Representative Ryan Hatfield, a Democrat from Evansville, has announced that he will not seek re-election this fall. Instead, Hatfield will be running for a county judge position in Vanderburgh County. Hatfield has represented House District 77 in southern Indiana since 2016. In a statement, Hatfield expressed his motivation to run for the judge position, saying, “Serving as Circuit Court Judge provides a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the fair and just resolution of legal matters that impact the lives of individuals and families in our community.” As the ranking … Read more

Local Princeton Lawyer Vies for Circuit Court Judge Position in Mercer County

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Princeton lawyer Ryan Flanigan has announced his bid for circuit court judge in Mercer County, West Virginia. Flanigan emphasized his extensive courtroom experience, spanning over 21 years and covering various areas of the law. He also highlighted his track record of fairness, having prosecuted and defended cases on behalf of individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies. Flanigan, a Mercer County native, believes that his deep understanding of the community values will enable him to serve effectively as a judge. In his press release, Flanigan pledged to uphold the professionalism and fairness of the court system. His … Read more