COVID-19 UPDATE: Next three months ‘may be the worst’ for U.S. COVID-19 numbers, deaths - TSDMemphis.com

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Next three months ‘may be the worst’ for U.S. COVID-19 numbers, deaths - TSDMemphis.com

As the U.S. COVID-19 death toll hit a single-day, record-breaking high, Shelby County’s surge this week follows that alarming trend, according to the Shelby County COVID-19 Joint Task Force. Thursday, around the nation, 3,156 deaths from the virus were reported, the deadliest day this year. Shelby County’s new cases Thursday totaled 368, with 11 deaths. […]

Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com

Kenya: Butita - I'll Address the Media the Day Mamitto Gets Pregnant With My Child

[Nairobi News] Comedian Butita has once again refuted reports about his rumoured girlfriend and comedienne Mamitto being pregnant with his child.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Doctor & Author/Illustrator Co-Author Children’s Book Explaining Coronavirus in an attempt to Answer Young People’s Questions About the Pandemic

She and friend Sharon Jones-Scaife, an author/illustrator, have teamed up to write and illustrate a new book explaining coronavirus in simple terms for

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Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

HOLLYWOOD BASED LIFESTYLE MEDIA PLATFORM ICON MANN™ LAUNCHES “I AM A FATHER” PSA RECOGNIZING AFRICAN-AMERICAN FATHERS

I AM A FATHER PSA campaign led by Hollywood's top Black Actors... in their own words

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Source: African Americans News Monitoring Service & Press Release Distribution - EIN News

Through the 3 White Democrats and police attacked

Through the 3 White Democrats and police attacked freedmen and their white allies in Memphis, Tennessee. Forty-six Blacks and two white liberals were killed. More than seventy were wounded. Ninety homes, twelve schools and four churches were burned.

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Cathy Ross retired as Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President from FedEx Express after 30 years. In this role, Ross was responsible for the company’s worldwide financial affairs, including financial planning, reporting and analysis, accounting and controls as well as long-range

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Source: Savoy Network

Drew: Safety Tips for Social Distancing at School

By Samuetta Hill Drew Our safety series on the Reopening of Schools in America has addressed engaging in an age appropriate conversation with your child(ren) about the importance of facial coverings (masks) and hand washing. Understanding the importance of knowing how germs are transmitted from one

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Source: The Birmingham Times

Rwanda: One Step Forward, Two Back - - Biruta On Relations With Uganda

[New Times] While there has been some progress in the release of Rwandans who were illegally arrested, Rwanda continues to witness continued harassment of her citizens in Uganda.

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Source: allAfrica.com

'Backra attitude'

CAMPAIGN spokesman for the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Dr Nigel Clarke yesterday shot down arguments that the Government is taking credit for work done by the previous People's National Party (PNP) Administration.'That is absurd,' Clarke said in response to a question posed by the Jamaica

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Cain, Herman (1945- )

Herman Cain, Republican Party activist and 2012 Presidential candidate is also a newspaper columnist, popular radio talk show host in Atlanta, and former chairman and CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, a Pillsbury subsidiary. Cain was born on December 13, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Luther and

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Shannon A. Brown

Shannon A. Brown is Senior Vice President/Chief HR & Diversity Officer for FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company with more than 160,000 team members. In this role, Brown provides strategic direction for all human resources practices, policies and operations for the

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Source: Savoy Network

Blayton, Jesse B., Sr. (1879-1977)

Jesse B. Blayton, Sr., was a pioneer African American radio station entrepreneur. Blayton founded WERD-AM in Atlanta, Georgia on October 3, 1949 making him the first African American to own and operate a radio station in the United

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Source: Black Past

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Health ministry maintains COVID-19 forecast

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness says that notwithstanding the opening up of the country to Jamaicans abroad and tourists, it does not expect a change in its forecast that 1.6 million could contract COVID-19 over

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

National Civil Rights Museum seeks new president with Terri Freeman set to depart - TSDMemphis.com

Terri Lee Freeman is moving on six years after stepping into the role of president of the National Civil Rights Museum Freeman’s resignation was detailed in a press release that set her last official day as Feb. 3, 2021. According to museum officials, a national search for Freeman’s successor

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Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com

Congo-Kinshasa: DRC to Tighten Controls Over Miners for Currency Repatriation

[East African] Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have indicated they will tighten controls on mineral exports to tame a weakening local currency against the US dollar.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Black Lives Matter: The Growth of a New Social Justice Movement

In the article below, Syracuse University historian Herbert Ruffin explores the rapid rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement as the most recent development in the ongoing struggle for racial and social justice in the United

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Source: Black Past

Driver Services Section of Chicago South Driver Services Facility Closed Until August 12 | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Out of an abundance of caution, the Driver Services section of the Chicago South Driver Services Facility (9901 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.) is closed until August 12 as a precaution because of an employee in that section who tested positive for COVID-19. Therefore, the issuance of

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Premier Urgent Care & OCC-Health Center and P.O.P. on Youth Violence Partner to host COVID-19 Awareness Event | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Free Curbside Testing; Mask-on, Violence Out Challenge Winners Announced Premier Urgent Care & OCC Health Center and P.O.P. on Youth Violence are partnering to present free COVID-19 curbside testing on Saturday September 5th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 1301 E. 47th Street, Bldg. #2. Prior to the

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Cardi B tells Joe Biden 'we are asking for justice' while speaking about Black Lives Matter movement - African American News Today - EIN News

As the September cover star of Elle, Cardi B put her own spin on her interview with the magazine - having Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden join her.

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Source: London News | London Evening Standard - London's newspaper

Masked or not, high school football players continue to grind behind the scenes

High school football players prepare for their seasons with spring practice, but this year has presented players with

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Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com

LeToya Luckett Was Glowing As She Hosted Her Virtual Baby Shower

LeToya Luckett and Tommicus Walker are expecting their second child together, a baby boy, any day now. Since social distancing is still being enforced, the couple found a creative way […] The post LeToya Luckett Hosts Virtual Baby Shower Due To Covid-19 Pandemic appeared first on Essence.

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

Angola: BPC Announces Plans to Lay Off 1,600 Workers

Luanda — Savings and Credit Bank (BPC) plans to lay off 1,600 of the 4,820 workers by 2022, according to the company's CEO, who said that the move is part of Recapitalisation and Restructuring

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Source: allAfrica.com

Facebook Launches Its New TikTok Clone, Instagram Reels

Facebook's Instagram is officially launching its answer to the hit short video app TikTok — Instagram Reels. The new Instagram feature will let users record and edit 15-second videos with audio, and will let users add visual effects. Users will be able to share Reels with followers in Instagram in

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Source: Black America Web

Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Police Chief Clarify Curfew and Discuss trust between Detroit Residents and Police

In what has been an emotional week of civil unrest in Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig held a press conference to explain why they decided to implement a curfew in the city of Detroit following the protests that have taken place in Detroit over the last

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Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

NFL Chief Doctor Says Teams, Players Must Be Educated About Risks of COVID - Voice and Viewpoint

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Following a disastrous re-opening by Major League Baseball, where as many as 17 Miami Marlins players and personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 forcing the postponement of several games, the National Football League remains cautiously

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Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper

Cook, Will Marion (1869-1944)

Will Marion Cook was a talented musician, conductor, and composer born on January 27, 1869 in Washington, D.C. to John Hartwell Cook and Marion Isabelle Lewis. From 1884 to 1887 Cook studied violin at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He then studied abroad for two years from 1887 to 1889 at the

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Source: Black Past

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California’s Black Lawmakers Call for Converting Protest Momentum into Change

Ebone Monet, California Black Media

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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has “Black Lives Matter” Painted on Street Leading to White House

According to abcnews.go.com, a major street in Washington D.C that leads to the White House, has been painted with bold, bright-yellow letters reading “BLACK LIVES

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Source: GOOD BLACK NEWS

St. John Baptist Church the Mighty Fortress Recognizes 2020 Graduates

On Sunday, May 24, 2020 the St. John Academy and St. John the Mighty Fortress Church family graduates were recognized by Pastor, George P. Lee, III, his congregation, Dr. Charles H. Holmes, Head of the St. John Academy School and

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Source: The Savannah Tribune

Morgan Freeman , (born June 1, 1937, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.), American actor whose emotional depth and versatility made him one of the most-respected performers of his generation. Over a career that included numerous memorable performances on stage, screen, and television, Freeman was one of the

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Source: Brittanica

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Trump Demeans Female Black Reporter As She Challenges Him On Black Unemployment

President Donald Trump attempted to silence then angrily demeaned Yamiche Alcindor, a Black female reporter, on Friday when she pressed him on rising unemployment figures for Black and Asian

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Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0

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