Two Chefs Moved to Rural Minnesota to Expand on Their Mission of Racial Justice

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Dave Chappelle Drops Surprise Special, Rips Candace Owens

Comedian Dave Chappelle released a half-hour comedy special early Friday morning in which he ripped Republican pundit Candace Owens, CNN host Don Lemon, and Fox News host Laura

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Source: The Black Chronicle

IN THE MAIL: Facing the 'stereotype threat'

Per your invitation to join in on the evolving conversation about African Americans and police, I am reminded of my junior and high school days growing up in the Walker Homes community near Mitchell

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

RAYAC Sponsors Millennials of Faith Rally

Through the leadership of Janita Ferguson, Jeremy Satterwhite, and Martinique Mix, the Millennials of Faith organization was formed and its first rally was held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 in front of Big Bethel AME Church in

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Source: The Christian Recorder

Police Reform Was Never Going to Be Easy — But Now’s the Time

Fundamental reforms would begin with ending the “qualified immunity” of police, curbing the militarization of police forces, transferring funds and functions to social agencies, imposing residency requirements and finally making lynching a hate

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Source: The Charleston Chronicle

300 Tested for COVID-19 Doctors Consortium Sets up at Masjidullah Philadelphia | Muslim Journal

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium offered free coronavirus testing at Masjidullah on Tues., May 5, 2020, marking the first time the group has organized an effort at an Islamic house of

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Source: Muslim Journal | Publishing Community News weekly since 1975!

Tanzania $15b budget banks on a quick economic recovery

In his budget presentation in the capital Dodoma, Finance minister Philip Mpango said government evaluations show the country had not been too badly affected by the pandemic, allowing it to raise its growth forecasts and maintain a firm financing schedule for ongoing development

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Source: The East African

Minneapolis Public Schools approves district redesign plan

The Minneapolis School Board on May 12 approved by a 6-3 vote the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Comprehensive District Design

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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

Fewer teachers died since schools closed in March, says JTA president

PRESIDENT of the Jamaica Teachers' Association Owen Speid, claiming that with fewer educators dying since schools were shuttered in early March due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, says it might be an indication that the stress levels of the classroom have adversely impacted the health of

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

South Africa: Gauteng's Education MEC Self-Isolating After Two Staff Members Test Positive for COVID-19

Gauteng's Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi is self-isolating after two staff members tested positive for Covid-19, Premier David Makhura revealed on

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Source: allAfrica.com

Grenada finalising five-year project with Jamaican's help

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

Bracelet tracking coming

THE Amber Group, after dipping into its coffers for millions of dollars to establish the jamcovid19 website and mobile app, has turned its attention to developing technology to help with monitoring the increased number of people expected to be home quarantined with the recent opening of the

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

Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax presents plan to restore trust and build relationship in policing

It also allowed the mayor and City Council members to address the situation with the Dallas chief of police and the city

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Source: The Dallas Examiner

Johnathan Austin, former Councilor, On How City Finally Removed Confederate Statue

The outrage over the death of George Floyd —a black man killed by police in Minneapolis—has already led to change in Birmingham, said former City Council President Johnathan

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Source: The Birmingham Times

‘Live Aid’ for gaming: How gamers came together to fight coronavirus

Gamers are contributing with charity streams, organized virtual events and competitions to rake in money for COVID-19 relief and support for those who are feeling isolated by global quarantine

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

Sportsmen Club awards Mary Garber scholarship - WS Chronicle

Last week, the Winston-Salem Sportsmen Club presented their 2020 Mary Garber Scholarship at the Winston Lake YMCA. This year’s recipient is Tatiyana Cannon of Parkland High School. The post Sportsmen Club awards Mary Garber scholarship appeared first on WS Chronicle.

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Source: https://wschronicle.com

Don Lemon, Candace Owens react to Dave Chappelle disses

(Photo: YouTube) Dave Chappelle dropped a surprise special Thursday evening where the decorated comedian spoke out on police brutality and the renewed racial unrest across the country. In the Netflix special 8:46, aptly named to recognize the 8 minutes and 46 seconds that a police of

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Source: theGrio

Jefferson County begins to open for businesses still closed by COVID-19 restrictions

A Jefferson County Health Department order regarding public activities is set to expire at midnight, and will not be

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Source: The Birmingham Times

What Must Be Done?

Several weeks ago, for my online I wrote about Amaud (also spelled Ahmaud) Arbery, who was shot to death by a white father and son, acting as vigilantes, while jogging in a Georgia

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Source: The Charleston Chronicle

“I Know You Know That Black Lives Matter”: Meghan Markle Makes Her Most Political Statement Yet In Graduation Speech

Meghan Markle, 38, addressed the graduating class of her former high school in Los Angeles with an emotional speech that sought to grapple with the continued unimaginable loss of Black

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Source: MadameNoire

29 Black Women-Owned Candle Companies To Support Right Now

In times like these, it’s essential to make our homes a haven for peace and rest, though we know not even being in the privacy of our residence can shield us from police

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Source: MadameNoire

Rev. Dr. Jim Holley hosts new weekday morning drive-time radio program on 910 AM Superstation

Since his installment as senior pastor of the Historic Little Rock Baptist Church in Detroit on June 9, 1972, Rev. Dr. Jim Holley has built an on-going reputation as one of the top pastors in

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Legislator’s Comments About Black People, Hygiene Draw Fury | Afro

A Republican lawmaker questioned during a meeting of the Ohio Senate Health Committee if “the colored population” is contracting coronavirus at disproportionate rates because they do not wash their hands “as well as other

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

African Americans 'probably ought to be' shot more by police, a top Tulsa officer said

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum on Wednesday blasted one of his police department's top commanders after the officer denied there's systemic racism in law enforcement, then said African Americans "probably ought to be" shot

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Source: Yahoo

The signs say Black Lives Matter. Yet the very people who are supposed to protect us too often, in too many places, don't seem to agree

Three police officers stood and watched as a fourth, Derek Chauvin, knelt on

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Source: The Dallas Examiner

Eritrea coronavirus: case load hits 65, returnees import 24 new cases

June 13: 24 new cases from quarantined returnees

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Atlanta police officer shoots a man dead at a fast-food drive-thru, authorities say | The Atlanta Voice

An Atlanta police officer shot and killed a man at a Wendy’s drive-thru Friday night after he resisted arrest and struggled for an officer’s Taser, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Iyanna Dior, A Black Trans Woman Brutally Attacked In Minnesota Speaks Out: “I’m Feeling Okay, I’m Feeling Fine”

Iyanna Dior spoke out to her supporters on Wednesday following her brutal assault, activating all of us to really define and recall what Black Lives Matters

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Source: MadameNoire

Sen. Baldwin and Lt. Gov. Barnes Talk Impact of COVID-19

Through his Small Business Administration coach, Price heard about the loan programming available for restaurant

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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper

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