A. Phillip Randolph Institute, HR Chapter, Presents 8th Anniversary Scholarship Program At Sheraton
- HAMPTON ROADS The A. Phillip Randolph Institute, Hampton Roads Chapter hosted its 8th Anniversary Scholarship Dinner Program on Saturday, May 20 at the Waterside Sheraton. Five college students received APRI Scholarship awards and six APRI awards were presented to community members in various
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Iconic Sierra Leone tree to be preserved in a museum
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio says parts of the iconic cotton tree that was brought down by a storm in the capital Freetown will now be preserved in a museum. He said the tree, which stood for hundreds of years, wasn’t just a tree, but “a connection between the past, present, and the
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Superb Woman: Sonya Swanson - Texas Metro News
Hailing from Cleveland Heights, OH, where she graduated from Cleveland Heights High School, Sonya Swanson is an alum of Florida A&M University, where she studied mathematics and computer science and […] The post Superb Woman: Sonya Swanson appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Kenya: 27 officials suspended on suspicion of diverting contaminated sugar | Africanews
The shipment of sugar was imported into the country in 2018 and declared expired and "unfit for human consumption" by the Kenya Bureau of Certification (KEBS). It was to be converted into industrial ethanol.
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TikTok Teaching | BlackPressUSA
THE TIMES WEEKLY — Recent videos, for example, explore the meaning and location of “sundown towns” in Illinois–towns where Black people were allowed in during daylight hours to work or for other business, but had to be gone by sundown or risk being arrested or even lynched. Sundown towns, like
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OP-ED: Why Are We Leaving Black Women’s Health Behind? | Post News Group
It’s not enough to acknowledge obesity for what it is, a silent killer upending Black women’s lives. Acknowledgement must be tied to immediate and impactful action. To truly stem the tide of this crisis, we must dismantle the discriminatory healthcare policies that deny access for millions of
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Aki-Sawyerr recognized for advocacy in disability housing
Dr Doma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 May 2023: In the quest for an inclusive and compassionate society, the provision of adequate housing for individuals with disabilities holds paramount importance. Among the trailblazers in the field of disability housing, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr stands out for
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Guess who is running for President
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 May 2023: Loyalty is a fine quality, but in excess fills political graveyards. Nothing is more attractive than loyalty.  Patriotic citizens  always  show loyalty to their  country, but to the government only when it deserves it. Unfortunately, the
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
IN MEMORIAM: Rock Legend Tina Turner Dies at 83 | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With assistance from rock stars like Mick Jagger and David Bowie, Tina Turner topped the pop music charts with her 1984 solo album, Private Dancer. The album included a bevy of hit singles, including the remake of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” and “What’s Love Got to Do With
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Superb Women: Dymecia Daniels - Texas Metro News
Dymecia Daniels attends the Fashion Institute of Technology with a major in fashion business management, where she joined the Black Student Union, and become a resident assistant. She is the […] The post Superb Women: Dymecia Daniels appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Live with Davey Yarborough and Thelma Burless
Davey Yarborough and Thelma Burless speak to Washington Informer Lifestyle Reporter Brenda Siler about their project … The post Live with Davey Yarborough and Thelma Burless first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
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African American veterans remembered at Historic Linwood Cemetery - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Residents of the Pleasant Hill Community gathered at Historic Linwood Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service men and women with a wreath laying ceremony.
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Black Business: Blackburn Woolfolk Dermatology - Texas Metro News
The name Blackburn is synonymous with skin care in the Dallas and Fort Worth area. Blackburn Woolfolk Dermatology is still doing just that skin care in the community with services […] The post Black Business: Blackburn Woolfolk Dermatology appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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“Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs | Post News Group
TENNESSEE TRIBUNE — Secret's in the Sauce Barbecue Ribs The post “Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs first appeared on BlackPressUSA. The post “Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs first appeared on Post News Group.
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Tennessee Raised Musical Star Brings Career Full Circle | BlackPressUSA
TENNESSEE TRIBUNE — Tony-nominated actress Montego Glover has had the performing arts as a part of her life since a young age, attending the Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences and later Florida State University for a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts with Honors in her youth. Since then Glover has
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President Bio launches his re-election manifesto to stay in office
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 May 2023: President Julius Maada Bio yesterday launched his ruling SLPP party’s manifesto at the Eastern Technical University in Kenema, southern Sierra Leone. Dubbed the “The People’s Manifesto 2023”, the SLPP manifesto will focus on consolidating progress achieved by
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
The National Disgrace of Maternal Mortality | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The United States bears the worrying distinction as “deadliest nation” in the industrialized or “developed world” to be pregnant,” said Dr. Michele Bratcher Goodwin in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in June 2023. “Nationwide, as noted by Justice
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All Hail Regina “The Queen” Fleming – The Positive Community
The Awe-Inspiring Accidental Runner Who Runs Through Harlem and Around the World By R.L. Witter When we last met with
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‘Smile’ Set for Stage Debut at Dallas Black Dance Theatre | BlackPressUSA
DALLAS WEEKLY — ‘Smile,’ is a ballet filled with whim, wonder, suspense, and unpredictability. Dallas Black Dance Theatre alum McKinley Willis gave a preview of the performance for donors at the Dallas Black Dance Theatre studios on April 21. It’s Willis’ first mainstage production for the
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Black Business: The Cookie Society - Garland Journal
Marissa and Jeff Allen, a husband and wife duo, birthed the idea for The Cookie Society. Marissa, after a trip to NYC with her husband, was inspired by a famous bakery's amazing cookies. She decided to create her version of the 'Ultimate Cookie.' The Cookie Society has expanded from the first
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Anti-migration operation in Mayotte stirs tensions, exposes inequalities | Africanews
Operation Wuambushu has become bogged down and raised concerns of abuse, aggravating tensions between residents and immigrants from neighbouring the Union of the Comoros. It is also laying bare entrenched poverty. The operation was launched on April 24 for two months but is expected to be extended.
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Black Business: The M.I.N.T. Foundation - Texas Metro News
The Chocolate MINT Foundation also known as THE MINT is deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of young individuals and families. Frederick and Felicia Frazier founded the […] The post Black Business: The M.I.N.T. Foundation appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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A tale of two Mayoral candidates:  Freetown won’t gamble with Gento as Aki-Sawyer is proven – Op ed
Dr Doma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 May 2023: In the bustling city of Freetown, two prominent figures vie for the mayoral seat, each bringing their unique background and vision for the future. Madam Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, the former mayor of Freetown under the APC, has garnered widespread acclaim for
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
New Study Reveals Excess Mortality and Years of Potential Life Lost Among the Black Population in the US from 1999-2020
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) said their results show that new ways of doing things are needed. JAMA looked at statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which showed that when the coronavirus pandemic hit the world in 2020, the
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
AARP Sounding Alarm on Fraud, Offering Helpful Resources to Victims | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Fraud is a severely underreported crime, even as nearly nine in 10 adults feel people should report incidents. The report found 40% of Black adults still don’t understand that victims do not lose money to scams because they are gullible. Victimization from a scam can happen to
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IN MEMORIAM: Rock Legend Tina Turner Dies at 83
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With assistance from rock stars like Mick Jagger and David Bowie, Tina Turner topped the pop music charts with her 1984 solo album, Private Dancer. The album included a bevy of hit singles, including the remake of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” and “What’s Love Got to Do With
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Death toll up to 7 after hippo capsized canoe in Malawi; 17 missing | Africanews
Six bodies were recovered floating in the river on Wednesday, police said, following the incident on Monday.
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Superb Women: Alma Love Langrum - Garland Journal
Alma Love Langrum is the Chief Executive Officer of Aisha’s Learning Centers and AJL’s Wings of Hope. Aisha’s has been serving children and families in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area for more than 39 years. Alma is full of love and she has traveled the globe serving as an ambassador for Early Care and
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Allen Mall Shooting Victim Speaks About Journey to Recovery - Texas Metro News
By Ayesha Hana ShajiTexas Metro News Team What started out as a somewhat typical day for many turned into trauma for a Texas community. With weather reports of pleasantly warm […] The post Allen Mall Shooting Victim Speaks About Journey to Recovery appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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The Case Against SB357: Black, Vulnerable and Trafficked | Post News Group
PART 8 – Come Back to Humanity Although California Senate Bill 357 was intended to alleviate arrests of willing sex workers under anti-loitering laws, The Black, Vulnerable and Exploited series has established that passing SB 357 and other similar legislation harms Black communities, one of the
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