Tunisia: Project 'Helma' for Better Socio-Professional Integration of Future Generations to Launch Next July

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: The Charleston Chronicle

Montego Bay Free Zone wins big

PORT Authority of Jamaica's (PAJ) subsidiary, the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ), which is a major player in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, won three awards yesterday at the fDi Intelligence Global Free Zones of the Year Awards 2020.

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

FEEL GOOD | Activist on a mission to change perceptions about Mitchells Plain and the Cape Flats | News24

Activist Naeem Mallick has been living in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain his entire life and although he openly admits that the suburb is plagued by gangsterism and crime, he wants to change perceptions about the area and the entire Cape Flats.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Africa: 'Jobs and Food Security Are Top Priorities of Young People in Africa' - Aya Chebbi, African Union Youth Envoy

[Africa Renewal] The first-ever youth envoy of the African Union, Ms. Aya Chebbi of Tunisia, has been advocating for young Africans' voices to be heard. In July 2020, her office launch 'Sauti' a blog entirely dedicated to young female voices across the continent. In this interview with Africa

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Source: allAfrica.com

Minnesota’s Black Newspapers Speak Out Amidst Uprising in Wake of Police Murder of George Floyd

People are upset and outraged, and folks are still protesting, and some folks take advantage of the protest,” stated Mel Reeves, editor of the Minnesota

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Source: New Orleans Data News Weekly – The People’s Paper

Seattle Youth Commission Now Accepting Applications - The Seattle Medium

The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for the Seattle Youth Commission (SYC), a 15-member commission of ages 13-19 that addresses issues of importance to youth. Appointed by the Mayor and Seattle City Council, youth serving on this commission work with elected officials, City

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Source: https://seattlemedium.com

Youth showcase talent in celebrating heroes - NewsDay Zimbabwe

AS a way of celebrating this year’s Heroes Day, the Zanu PF youth league has introduced the Heroes national talent search challenge 2021 for young creatives to showcase their talent through art. The post Youth showcase talent in celebrating heroes appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Sasai launches talent promotion show across Africa

LONDON – Cassava Fintech International (CFI) has launched a new #African&Talented promotion aimed at identifying and supporting talent across Africa through the Sasai App, with the top winner walking away with a huge cash prize. The Sasai App, which was first launched a year ago by CFI, recently

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Westmoreland gets simulation training centre for bikers

Western Bureau: For Dave Beckford, a motorcyclist of Negril, Westmoreland, Sunday’s opening of the simulation training centre in Petersfield, in that parish for cyclists is a step in the right direction, which he thinks will help to reduce the...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Meet Kodjo Afate Gnikou who built a 3D printer from electronic waste

Togolese geographer, Kodjo Afate Gnikou, invented an entirely recycled 3D printer using discarded mainframes, second-hand scanners, and

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Namibia: MP Questions Political Will to Fight Corruption

Youthful Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Inaaviposa Hengari said the cost of corruption in the public sector is paid for by poor people and unemployed young people who cannot get work because money intended for development is being used to purchase holiday homes and luxury

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Source: allAfrica.com

Kids are online more, here’s how to keep them safe

Fortunately, there are effective actions parents can take to help keep kids safe online so that they can continue to reap the educational and social beneﬁts of online

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Source: South Florida Times

Algerians find smartphones are a lockdown essential | Afro

Since the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic, smartphones have become increasingly popular in Algeria, as many people across the country use their time in lockdown to connect with each other and the outside world, new research

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Covid-19 infections in children higher in third wave - NICD | News24

There are higher infection rates among children in SA during the third wave of Covid-19 infections.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Cuba government dialogue with rights protestors break down | New York Carib News

Cuba's Culture Ministry said it would not meet an artist collective's delegates accusing them of being financed by the United States. The result was a rare protest that was organized last week on November 27 hit an impasse on Friday.

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Source: The New York Carib News

Inglewood students hold dialogue on equal opportunities -

INGLEWOOD — Students at Morningside High School are leading a community dialogue about creating equal opportunities for success for Black and Latino students in the Inglewood Unified School District. “Our schools are not as good as if we were to go to La Tijera or Beverly Hills,” said senior

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Source: Homepage -

Halle Berry On The Key To Being Fit And Fine In Your 50s, Self-Care, And Why She Can't Workout Without 'WAP'

While acting is something we’ve known Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry most for, something else she’s passionate about is health and wellness. This isn’t new for the star, though. The

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

T.I. to Teach Class On the Business of Trap Music at Atlanta HBCU Free Press of Jacksonville

By Cassidy Sparks Tip “T.I.” Harris is headed to the classroom. The rapper and businessman will be lending his music industry expertise to students at Clark Atlanta University next semester teaching an innovative new course [...]

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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

NFL star returns to inspire local high school students | The Crusader Newspaper Group

The Gary Community School Corporation Athletics Department hosted a series of events over the weekend that will benefit student athletes enrolled in the Gary Schools. An impressive line-up of professional athletes returned home to support and promote a fundraiser and sports activities. On Friday,

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Kenya: 300 Kenyan Youths Opt Out of Al-Shabaab, Surrender to Security Agencies

[Nation] More than 300 Kenyan youths who had sneaked into Somalia to receive military training under al-Shabaab terror group have been rescued and brought back home.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Not My Son aims to better the community one door at a time

Police officers, city officials, and residents canvased the Fruitland Heights neighborhood, meeting up at St. Joseph's Catholic Church for the Not My Son weekly initiative. BY MARK PARKER, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG - It was a muggy, rainy, late-June evening on the south side of St. Pete as City

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Source: http://theweeklychallenger.com

Hip-Hop Artist Cordae Partners With Disney & ESPN To Fund HBCU Scholarships news -The Black Chronicle

GRAMMY®-nominated and acclaimed hip-hop artist Cordae Amari Dunston is collaborating with Disney Dreamers Academy, and ESPN’s The Undefeated to award scholarships to youth from underrepresented communities attending historically Black

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Source: The Black Chronicle

L.A. DIGEST: Mayor prepares ‘All In’ announcement

To make an appointment for services through the

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Source: Homepage -

Does Joe Biden’s Vice President have to be a Black woman? | Chicago Defender

For many voters, the resounding answer is no. The growing disdain for Biden among young Democratic voters has been predicted to dwindle with the promise of a Black woman as vice president, but for many, this is not the case. Of the 13 (and counting) women being vetted by the Biden campaign, over

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Source: Chicago Defender

EU targets youth, women with Sh5bn agribusiness project

The European Union (EU) has unveiled a Sh5.1 billion programme to assist Kenyan agricultural ventures access training on innovations and entrepreneurship.

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Source: Business Daily

MUST WATCH: Dove Releases Short Film In Continued Fight For Racial Equality

Courtesy of beauty brands step up to do more than pledge funds to show support for the Black community, Dove continues its efforts to fight against racial inequality and recently released a short film titled America the

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

St Mary SE tell why Dunn should win

The Jamaica Observer visited the constituency of St Mary South East where sitting MP Dr Norman Dunn (JLP) is being challenged by . Residents were asked: 'Why should your party's candidate win the upcoming election?' Here is how they responded:Stephanie Simpson, Epsom:

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

Rep. Cori Bush Introduces Bill That Would Have Social Workers Diffuse Crises Instead Of Cops - Blavity

Rep. Cori Bush's bill would seek to overhaul public safety and policing.

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Source: Blavity News

Ghana: Capacity Building Programmes Key to Enrich Knowledge - Okraku

[Ghanaian Times] The president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Okraku has reiterated the need for regular training programmes to enrich knowledge and improve players in the football ecosystem.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Uganda: How Uganda's Election Re-Exposed Regional Faultlines

[African Arguments] Ethnicity isn't meant to be a big part of politics, yet both the president and his rival accuse the other of tribalism and see themselves as its antidote.

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Source: allAfrica.com

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