Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions and says race cannot be a factor

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Mpumalanga police find group of children playing with real gun

The children, found with a real gun in Mpumalanga on Wednesday, were between the ages of six and nine.

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Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Called The BLM Movement A Marxist Group

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani called Black Lives Matter a “Marxist organization” that “has been planning to destroy the police for three years.”

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Celebs buy out Slutty Vegan after racist online trolls tried to take out the iconic black-owned restaurant - Face2Face Africa

Slutty Vegan is a black-owned plant-based restaurant run by Pinky Cole who has shot to fame in the Atlanta area. This vegan chef’s good works were almost marred by a group of angry social media users who left negative reviews and racist comments on her Google and Yelp after she decided to help the

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AFRO Archives April 11, 20130: Survivor of 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing Wants Money, Not a Medal | Afro

By Zenitha Prince AFRO Archives April 11, 2013 The message and impact of the August 1963 March on Washington were still resonating around the globe when an act of violence tore into the American psyche and acted as an impetus for the civil rights movement. On Sept. 15, 1963, Klansmen bombed the

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Commentary/Opinion: Atlas Must Go/ #CancelAtlas | Afro

By Sen. Jill P. Carter As a child, I awoke some mornings to news that police had arrested my father, Walter P. Carter, for sitting in protest in restaurants and apartment buildings that refused to serve and house Black people. Even after the passage of laws ending legal segregation, a fair number

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No Laughing Matter: D.L. Hughley Says He Unknowingly Spread The Coronavirus To His Team

D.L. Hughley revealed in an exclusive interview with TMZ, that he has a pretty good idea where he caught the coronavirus and that he unknowingly spread the virus to his radio show team and son.

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Literary spotlight: What to read while you wait – Daytona Times

Editor’s note: Donna Gray-Banks is the author of Ila’s Diamonds I, II and III and the host of “A F.R.E.S.H. Conversation’’ on Joy 106.3 FM. BY DONNA M. GRAY-BANKS SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES As we continue to live safe and stay in place, here are more authors and their books you might want to

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Goliath J. Davis, III, Ph.D. Goliath J. Davis, III, Ph.D., Contributor PINELLAS COUNTY Voters will soon cast their ballots for candidates seeking the Pinellas County District 7 school board seat. Given the true state of affairs with education and the achievement gap in Pinellas County, a true

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Government urged to consider total shutdown of schools

More learners will return to the classroom on Monday, as government continues its phased reopening of schools.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Karens, Beckys & Chads: White People Who Intend To Cause Harm to Black People | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The undefeated Internet has blessed pop culture with naming White women, particularly White women freaking out on people of color, “Karens.” The equally undefeated Beyoncé has gifted the world with calling sneaky White women “Becky with the Good

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Alabama Students Throw ‘COVID Parties’ To See Who Gets Infected First

Bets are being placed on people’s lives.

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Cigarette ban: Hope for smokers as FITA launch court appeal

Tobacco industry giants FITA will fight back against the government, as the cigarette ban now heads to one of the highest courts in the land.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

No going back? Ramaphosa has his say on returning to Level 5

The huge spike in coronavirus cases this week has left a number of South Africans fearful, and Ramaphosa has been asked about another 'Level 5 lockdown'.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Billionaire Robert Smith calls on corporations to adopt 2% ‘Reparative’ plan for Black people - DefenderNetwork.com

The country’s richest Black person has some thoughts on how corporate America can address structural racism. According to Forbes, Robert F. Smith believes that big banks and major companies should spend the next 10 years investing directly in technology, education, telecom, banking and healthcare

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‘Mamba Out’ an 8-part Kobe Bryant docuseries starts airing July 5 - TheGrio

Its only been five months since a tragic helicopter crash lead to the death of L.A Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and 7 others. Now fans will be able to relive some of the greatest moments of Bryant’s final title win during an eight-part documentary titled Mamba

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Source: theGrio

Cash Pours Into Black Organizations And Businesses Amid Protests Against Racism

The fundraising platform ActBlue reports a surge in money.

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Source: The Urban Daily

Harris, Warren lead in polls on who voters want as Bidens VP

Several polls are indicating that Democratic voters think Senator Kamala Harris or Senator Elizabeth Warren would be the best picks for a running mate for Joe Biden. The post Harris, Warren lead in polls on who voters want as Bidens VP appeared first on TheGrio.

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$28.2 Million Grant for Oakland’s Better Neighborhoods, Same Neighbors and District 6 Matters

On June 25th the California Strategic Growth Council voted to fund Oakland’s “Better Neighborhoods, Same Neighborhoods” proposal a grant of $28.2 million. “Led by the community for the community, the . . . proposal envisions an East Oakland with healthy surroundings, safe and accessible

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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday 3 July

We’ve got you covered for all the latest news in South Africa: Take a look at the stories set to dominate headlines on Friday 3 July.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

How to celebrate a fun Fourth of July at home - The New York Beacon

(CNN)A combination of factors could make the Fourth of July a perfect storm of coronavirus infections, warned one doctor but only for those who dont choose to safely navigate the holiday weekend. Cities opening, people not following preventative guidelines and people traveling could

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More fireworks in Americans hands for July 4 raises risks - Black News Channel

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — For many Americans, the Fourth of July will be more intimate this year. It also could be riskier. Saturday will be unlike any Independence Day in recent memory. From Atlanta to San Diego, hundreds of fireworks shows have been canceled as officials

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WNBA’s Maya Moore Welcomes Home Man She Sacrificed Season To Help Free From Prison

Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore is known for being on the front lines to fight against social injustice, so when her longtime friend was finally released from prison after being wrongfully convicted—the WNBA

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Source: The Urban Daily

Racial Tensions Rise on Talbot County Council | Afro

By Stephen Janis and Taya Graham Special to the AFRO A White Talbot County Councilwoman who moved to silence the president of the local chapter of the NAACP during a debate over diversity is being urged to apologize. The conflict arose recently while the Eastern Shore council considered a proposal

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Botswana reports mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants

Authorities are stumped after numerous elephants mysteriously died in Botswana.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Netflix to shift $100 million in cash into Black-owned banks - DefenderNetwork.com

Netflix Inc. will shift as much as $100 million to lenders that serve the Black community, making it the largest company yet to pledge cash to historically underfunded financial institutions. The online TV giant will start by shifting $25 million into the Black Economic Development

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Zec makes U-turn over elections

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has said it would withdraw its proposal to suspend electoral activities during the COVID-19 lockdown because the pandemic was likely to be long-term. BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE Zec said the policy document, which was meant to provide guidance on procedures and

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Parkland recommendations for those waiting at COVID-19 test sites | Dallas Weekly

As the number of Covid-19 cases continue to rise across Dallas County, public health officials are striving to test everyone who is in need and emphasize that it’s important that people with symptoms get tested. However, officials at Parkland Health Hospital System say that the wait times at

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Source: Dallas Weekly

Funeral for Robert Fuller, hanged black man in California - Black News Channel

Funeral services were held on June 30, for Robert Fuller, a 24-year-old man who was found hanging from a tree in Palmdale, California on June 10. Anita Bennett reports the service was filled with tributes and calls for answers from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs

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Meghan Markle felt ‘undefended’ by royal family, court records claim - TheGrio

Meghan Markle felt undefended by the institution of the British Royal Family and claimed she was prevented from responding to an onslaught of tabloid abuse in the U.K. The revelations were made in recent court documents. READ MORE: Meghan Markle speaks out on racial divisions in US The Duchess of

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