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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Bin News this hour. I'm Doug Davis coming up. Former
President Joe Biden has tested positive for prostate cancer. But
how are black men staying in tune with their health?
We speak with the black Johns Hopkins University doctor more
from Manhattan, as we catch you up with another female
witness taking the stand in the Shawan did hecom sex crimes? Trial?
At the HPCUS commencement ceremony turns into a Southern soul

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dance party. But first, here's Bin News Now.

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I'm Bree Would with Bi in News Now. Chicago's black mayor,
Brandon Johnson outlined his vision to revitalize the West and
South sides, boost entrepreneurship, and make the city safer and
more affordable.

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We're going to educate our children, We're going to create
opportunities for entrepreneur growth.

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We're going to build the most affordable, safest big city
in America, and we're going.

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To do it together.

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He cited recent housing investments and a drop in violent crime.
The WNBA is investigating racistorymarks, saying that Angel Reese during
a game against Kaitlin Clark and the Fever in Indianapolis.
The league and players union condemn the abuse and are
calling for swift action to ensure a safe, inclusive environment
and Beyonce Stringer performances in Chicago is over Thousands packed

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Soldier Field last night for Combee's third and final concert
in the Windy City. Thursday's performance was delayed nearly three
hours due to severe weather. Getbi in News now on
demand twenty four to seven on the iHeartRadio app now
Here's Doug Davis.

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President Joe Biden's diagnosis of prostate cancer has brought renewed
attention to a disease that disproportionately affects Black men. The
reasons behind the disparities or complex, but one undeniable factor
is a lack of awareness about the dangers of prostate
cancer and the importance of early detection. Doctor Otis Brawley,
a Black professor of oncology at Johns Hopkins University, has

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long been vocal about the alarming number of black men
who's succumb to the disease. Like many other concerned black physicians,
he tells the BN that Black men must take their
health seriously, advocating for a better education and proactive medical care.

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All the major expert organizations that within the patient relationship
where a physician of patient know each other, there should
be a conversation about screening, where the pros of screening,
of which there are some pros, and the cons of
screening and which there are some cons should be discussed,
and then we should respect what the patient wants. If

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the patient wants the good screen, we should screen him.
If the patient doesn't want a good screen, we should
respect that decision.

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Black men have twice the risk of dying from prostate
cancer then white men. This moment is an opportunity to
push for greater health care access, improve outreach, and a
shift in how prostate cancer is discussed within Black communities.
Sean Didycomb's sex crimes trial is underway, with witness Don Rishard,
reality star and former member of the group Dentity Kane
taking the stage. Her testimony could further support venturists claims.

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Seeing N spoke with trial attorney Andrea Lewis about the
impact Cassie Venturist testimony may have on jurors.

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Cassie gave very very compelling to testimony. Then we see
text messages where the defense is countering and saying, but wait,
you appeared to enjoy this, You were in on this
but that's not the case when you see what these
other women have testified to.

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The defense team challenged venturist testimony, pinning a picture that
she was consensual in her relationship with Combs rather than
being coersed. Don Richard returns today after a brief time
on the witness stand on Friday. The defense team argued
that her testimony is all lies in the attempt to
discredit her from the start. Richards has filed a civil
lawsuit against Combs her false imprisonment, harassment, and assault. Her

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testimony could add another damaging layer to the all women
prosecution team and finally, Virginia State Universities twenty twenty five
commencement ceremonies featured a surprise moment where graduates broke out
into the viral boots on the Ground dance led by
President Doctor mccola M. Abdullah. The university held to ceremonies
honoring graduates from various colleges, with students finding handheld fans

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under the seats as a nod to a popular life.
President Abdullah encouraged graduates to participate, resulting in a joyful
and culturally rich moment for the class of twenty twenty
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for the Black Information Network.