Donald Trump Jr.s girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle tests positive for COVID-19

Sharpton Announces New March On Washington Led By Families Of Black People Killed By Police

(CNN) — The Rev. Al Sharpton announced Thursday that he’s organizing a March on Washington in late August to mark the 57th anniversary of the historic demonstration for civil rights as protests over the death of George Floyd sweep the

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Best of Los Angeles Award Winning Author, Adrienne Rubin, Shares Short Piece On Responsibility & Freedom Amidst COVID-19

"In spite of our need for freedom, most of those who responded are choosing responsible behavior"- Adrienne Rubin

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America Has Tried And Failed To Explain Its Racism To The World | HuffPost

Thousands of people around the world are sending a dual message to Americans as they protest the death of George Floyd, the latest casualty of the systemic violence against Black residents of the

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This one change to bankruptcy law could help small businesses

The law creates a Subchapter V of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which essentially makes it easier for small business owners to retain ownership of their business in the event of seeking bankruptcy

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NBA Legend Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand Pledge $100 Million to Racial Equality, Education and Social Justice Organizations

According to ESPN.com, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand are pledging $100 million over the next 10 years to nationwide organizations “dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to

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Source: GOOD BLACK NEWS

More health workers to be deployed as Jamaica prepares for visitors

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be increasing the deployment of health personnel across the island in preparation for the reopening of the country’s borders to international travellers on June

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Joe Biden’s Lead In Polls Growing Against Donald Trump –

New polls are showing former Vice President Joe Biden pulling further ahead of President Donald Trump, less than five months from the presidential

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Source: The Black Chronicle

World reaches 400,000 virus deaths

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities yesterday, a day after the Government of Brazil broke with standard public health protocols by ceasing to publish updates of the number of deaths and infections in the hard-hit South

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Diaspora: Jamaica needs soul-searching, too - Countrymen overseas condemn US racism, call for greater protection of vulnerable back home

Black people in America have been behind the social, economic and political eight ball ever since the first set of slaves were forcibly transported there from Africa four centuries ago, and a significant portion of them are of Jamaican and Caribbean

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Responding to COVID-19: It’s on Us If We Repeat the Past

I am living through my second significant

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The NFL says they were wrong about anthem protests

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Source: theGrio

Guest Editorial: Trump’s threat to WHO is dangerous and callous

Last month, President Donald Trump followed through on a threat to temporarily cut U.S. funding to the World Health

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Newswire: Trump Administration officials to Black America: ‘Coronavirus Pandemic is your fault’

According to a top official in President Donald Trump’s administration, the poor health of African Americans is the primary reason for the nation’s devastatingly high coronavirus

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Report from May 2020 General Board Meeting

On May 29, the General Board of the African Methodist Episcopal Church met via Zoom Conference Call under the leadership of Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram (president of the General Board) and Bishop Harry

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Source: The Christian Recorder

It’s time for America to address systemic racism

The justified uprisings we see erupting across the nation — from New York City to Philadelphia to Atlanta to Minneapolis to Louisville to Salt Lake City to Los Angeles — are in fact the rebellion of a people who are responding to the daily massacres that they have experienced for generations in

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Source: The Bay State Banner

Jamaica among countries praised by CHTA for new tourism protocols

MIAMI, United States (CMC) — A senior official of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has welcomed the cooperation between regional governments and public health authorities in their efforts to minimise the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic and to strengthen Caribbean

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Twitter Users Point Out Hypocrisy Of Trump’s ‘No Kneeling’ Tweets About Protesting

Many people criticized New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees this week for not appreciating why fellow NFL players like Colin Kaepernick have chosen to kneel during the national

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Tracey Brame, Civil Rights Expert and Law Professor, Weighs in on Death of George Floyd

Prior to this weekends protests around the United States over the death of Georg Floyd and others persons of color who have died while in custody of police, WMU-Cooley Associate Dean and Professor Tracey Brame, a civil rights expert, spoke with media outlets in Michigan regarding the use of

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Source: The Orlando Advocate

George Floyd’s Brother: ‘Stop the Pain’ | Afro

By Lisa Mascaro and Andrew Taylor

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

AMC Theatres Has Doubt It Can Stay In Business After COVID-19 Pandemic

On Wednesday, the world’s biggest movie theater chain, AMC Theatres, let its customers know things are looking grim by publicizing the “substantial doubt” it has that it can stay in

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Source: Black America Web

Sephora Pledges To Dedicate 15 Percent Of Its Shelf Space To Black-Owned Brands

The retailer is committing to all three stages of the pledge, which includes auditing in order to take stock of where it currently is in representation, looking at its existing shelves, boardrooms and receipts, taking inventory of how many Black-owned businesses it is buying from and how many Black

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

Ghana's Akufo-Addo praised at George Floyd memorial but country's police violently shut down #BLM protest

“The family of George Floyd will like to acknowledge the message of solidarity resolution and virtual tribute from His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, the President of

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Trump shares letter calling peaceful protesters 'terrorists'

READ MORE: Twitter rips Trump’s Bible photo-op in front of church after protest remarks

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Source: theGrio

The Tales of Freedom

No single crisis in recent American history has so abruptly magnified the country’s racial disparities andinequities as the

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Source: The Christian Recorder

Should I know my MP’s health status? - Insiders weigh in on balancing accountability and privacy when politicians fall ill

The curtain on a new era of transparency in public service appeared ready to be lifted when three months before his February 2016 election win, then Opposition Leader Andrew Holness promised to publicly release his health

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

‘Justice Now: A BET Town Hall’ Featuring Stacey Abrams, Brittany Packnett And More

As protests rage for the 13th straight day over the repeated and habitual police killings of Black people, BET is unpacking this historic moment with a primetime town hall on social justice on Sunday (June

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

99 Years After The Tulsa Race Massacre, A White Supremacist “President” Returns To Mark Juneteenth

Donald Trump is reportedly planning to hold a campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 19, a day marked for remembrance and reverence in the hearts of Black residents of Oklahoma, and those who resoundingly state “Black Lives

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Source: MadameNoire

Mauritius: Reinventing the Mauritian Economic Model

Although Mauritius has reinvented itself before, the consequences this time challenge its economic philosophy and will require vision, creativity and

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Source: allAfrica.com

Trump Orders Withdrawal Of National Guard In D.C. As Anti-Racism Protests Continue

President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he has ordered National Guard troops to begin withdrawing from Washington, D.C., stating that “everything is under perfect control” as anti-racism demonstrations continue

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PNP stands in solidarity with peaceful protesters against George Floyd's killing | New York Carib News

PNP stands in solidarity with peaceful protesters against George Floyd’s killing

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Source: The New York Carib News

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