Candyman’ director Nia DaCosta to direct ‘Captain Marvel’ sequel

Screenwriter and director, Nia DaCosta, is lending her skill to the creation of Captain Marvel 2. She will be the first Black woman director of the

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Rock band Smash Mouth performed to crowd of hundreds during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The concert took place during the 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, a massive event that historically draws about 500,000 people to the area. Sturgis city officials told CNN this year's event would be a scaled-down version of the rally where health guidelines like social distancing would be
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Source: La Focus Newspaper
Nedbank Cup: Wits lost to a better team, Hunt admits
Gavin Hunt says he feels for the Wits players after crashing out of the Nedbank Cup on Saturday.
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Facebook takes down Romanian troll farm posing as African-American support for Trump
The network pushed content on Instagram under names like “BlackPeopleVoteForTrump” and on Facebook under “We Love Our President."
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Source: New York Post
Heropreneur Academy Founder offers Free Entrepreneurship Program for Veterans
Aaron Bare, co-founder of Herozona Foundation, shares insights and opportunities on entrepreneurship for military veterans on “The David Johnson Show” PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the latest episode of “The …
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Trump signs 4 executive orders after failed stimulus talks in Congress - TheGrio
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — Seizing the power of his podium and his pen, President Donald Trump on Saturday moved to... View Article The post Trump signs 4 executive orders after failed stimulus talks in Congress appeared first on TheGrio.
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Amazon orders 'A League of Their Own' series with Chanté Adams
A television series based on the beloved 1992 film A League of Their Own has officially been nabbed by Amazon.... View Article The post Amazon orders 'A League of Their Own' series with Chanté Adams appeared first on TheGrio.
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Malawi cracks down on 'alarming' virus surge | News24
Malawi has shut bars and churches in new restrictions to limit the "alarming" spread of coronavirus.
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11-Year Old Ballet Dancer Gets Scholarship Offer to Prestigious Dance School
Anthony Mmesoma Madu, an 11-year old boy from Nigeria whose video of him ballet dancing in the rain went viral on the Internet, has been handpicked by a prestigious dance school in New York City to receive a full scholarship.
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Immigration Corner | Do we qualify as common-law partners?
Dear Ms Powell, I have been in a relationship since last year Easter. We met online, and he visited last summer and spent the whole time with me last year, and we talk every day via Zoom. I applied for a visitor’s visa and didn’t get it, so I...
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Black-Owned Company Offers Tea Blends for Those Who Seek a Natural Approach to Wellness
Adrienne Jones, founder of Bea's Wellness Teas, says that a strong immune system is much more powerful than just wearing a mask Nationwide - Got an ailment? We got tea! […]
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Palermo opens way for return of Tours amid pandemic - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - High-profile withdrawals and a player testing COVID-19 positive threatened to derail the Palermo Ladies Open before it even started but despite the early jitters the event heralded tennis’ return from the forced shutdown after five
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Mother imprisoned for non-violent offense dies from COVID-19 after early release was denied - TheGrio

A woman has died from COVID-19 complications in a Florida prison after her request for an early release to finish... View

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COVID-19 cases in Jamaica pass 1,000 | New York Carib News
The total number of positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica now stands at 1,003, with 16 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours.
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Progress Is Better Than Perfection
“Everyday you should strive for progress, not perfection.” — Cassey Ho, fitness phenom and YouTube sensation. Continue reading on ZORA »
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Comfort food at its best with this delectable Lentil Bobotie
A traditional favourite that has been transformed into a meat-free vegetarian option of lentil bobotie, for all to enjoy!
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Comparing our DStv prices: SA vs the rest of Africa
MultiChoice subscribers, take note: We may not offer the cheapest DStv prices on the continent, but our services are much more affordable than others.
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Drakenstein Municipality needs court explanation on what its duties are
The Drakenstein Municipality says there is 'very little room' for a court to play a supervisory role over its emergency housing plan.
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#BlackLivesMatter Organizer Tianna Arata Charged With Five Felonies in California, Facing 15 Years
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Five must-read non-fiction titles from South African female writers
This Women's Month, indulge in some South African literature. These non-fiction titles celebrate the resistance and rebellion of women throughout time in South Africa.
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Governor Kemp: School openings going, "well, mostly" | The Atlanta Voice
Georgia’s governor said Monday that the reopening of some of the state’s schools amid the coronavirus outbreak has gone well — except for the widely shared photos of students crowded together without masks. “I think quite honestly this week went real well other than a couple of virtual
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Paradise on a shoestring: Discover the Maldives on a budget
Don’t despair – once the ban on international travel is lifted, there are ways to travel to the Maldives and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime dream holiday without breaking the bank.
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COVID CAUTION Private sector groups urge Gov't to get tough but avoid lockdown as cases rise
AMID concern over an increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, private sector groups say a lockdown of the economy is unnecessary at this time, but urged the State to get tough with those who breach safety protocols.Additionally, Helene Davis Whyte, one of the country's foremost trade
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Diddy, Charlamagne tha God and others urge Biden to pick Black woman as VP - TheGrio
Joe Biden has kept the nation in suspense over who he will pick as his VP running mate. Sean 'Diddy'... View Article The post Diddy, Charlamagne tha God and others urge Biden to pick Black woman as VP appeared first on TheGrio.
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POLITICS 2020: Election-Day voters thoughtful, worried - TSDMemphis.com
The polls had not yet closed for the Aug. 6 elections when Brenda Brooks looked three months ahead. “We’ve got to show up in November,” said Brooks, who arrived properly masked to cast her vote at the Norris Rd. Missionary Baptist Church precinct at about 5 p.m. A grandmother, Brooks sees the needs
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Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com
Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits name starting XIs
Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits have released their starting line ups ahead of their Nedbank Cup semifinal clash.
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New York Fed Report Finds Black-Owned Businesses Nearly Twice As Likely As Others to Fail, Less Likely to Get PPP Loans
A new study conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found Black-owned businesses are being hit harder by the pandemic’s economic damage when […]
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How South Florida hospital is assisting
FLORIDA, United States - The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways people work, communicate, and socialise, giving birth to this 'new normality' that, though widely discussed, remains foreign to most.
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Tech; Microsoft Can’t Fix TikTok’s Spying Problems.
Thanks to President Trump, it’s also front-page news. On July 31, President Trump threatened to ban the TikTok app in the United States.
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Alcohol, cigarettes, travel, curfew: Will anything change this week?
Lockdown changes are on the horizon for SA. But Cabinet is yet to make a final decision for restrictions on alcohol, cigarettes, curfew and travel.
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