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Shortly after 15:00 on Thursday, a wildfire was reported in the Camps Bay suburb of Cape Town. Emergency services are now battling the blaze.
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Infant Mortality Rate Dips, But Child Malnutrition on the Rise in India – The Wilmington Journal
KOLKATA — Food security, early marriages and a family’s purchasing power are cited among the key reasons why child malnutrition is on the rise in India. While the infant mortality rate for children under age [...]
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A Kenyan man was training in Philippines to carry out 9/11-style attack in U.S., officials say - Face2Face Africa
A Kenyan man has been charged with trying to stage a 9/11-style attack on the United States on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab, according to federal prosecutors in court documents unsealed Wednesday. Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 30, was arrested in the Philippines in 2019 and had been in the
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Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill - DefenderNetwork.com
Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite yet. The long-delayed measure was coming
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Patti LaBelle on Republican nephew-son: ‘I didn’t choose my family’ - TheGrio
Legendary songstress Patti LaBelle is speaking out about her nephew and adopted son, William 'Byl' Holte, who went viral around... View Article The post Patti LaBelle on Republican nephew-son: ‘I didn’t choose my family’ appeared first on TheGrio.
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Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions Announces 2021 Mentorship Lab
Lena Waithe's production company, Hillman Grad Productions announces that it is welcoming aspiring creators to apply for its 2021 Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab. This unique program will afford the 2021 Class the first opportunity to go through the official Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab. 
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The African American Wellness Project Partners with VNR1 Communications in PSA Campaign to Combat Health Disparities in the African American Community | Dallas Weekly
“We are at an unprecedented time in our nation’s history. Racism is an omnipresent public health burden,” said Dr. Michael LeNoir, one of the nation’s top Black physicians and AAWP’s founder. “We believe that health disparities will exist if we allow them to continue and that through partnerships
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Black Female Security Guard Who Punched Trump Supporter In Self-Defense Has Been Fired
The Black female security guard who punched a Pro-Trump "protestor" on the night before the Capitol Riots has reportedly been fired. The guard, who goes by the names Ashanti S. or Griselda Blanco online, claimed that she only responded in self-defense towards the protesters, who were both harassing
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OP-ED: Advocate for a racial justice agenda at the U.S. Department of Education | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a new presidential administration, we have an opportunity to begin on the path to a strong recovery from the pandemic. But COVID-19 recovery cannot happen without education recovery. And true education recovery must focus on ensuring every child’s civil right to quality
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Tanzania ‘chooses local herbs over vaccine’
Tanzania has reportedly said it has no plans to import Covid-19 vaccines, instead pinning its hopes on research into “local herbs”. In an interview with The East African newspaper, Health Ministry spokesperson Gerald Chami went on to cast doubt on the safety and efficacy of imported vaccines. He
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140,000 Jobs Were Lost In December, All Of Which Belonged To Women
New data shows women professionals lost 140,000 jobs during the month of December, but a deeper dive shows men gained 16.000 jobs during the month
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MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league - Los Angeles Sentinel
Willie Mays will add some hits to his record, Monte Irvin’s big-league batting average should climb over .300 and Satchel Paige may add nearly 150 victories to his total. The post MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Snow, and now ice, disrupt Spaniards' lives, vaccine rollout - Black News Channel
By ARITZ PARRA Associated Press MADRID (AP) — The Spanish capital is trying to get back on its feet after a 50-year record snowfall that paralyzed large parts of central Spain over the weekend. It has now led to icy weather that is hampering the rollout of the much-needed vaccination against the
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Morehouse School of Medicine partners with CommonSpirit Health to train more Black physicians | The Atlanta Voice
Two of the nation’s leading health organizations are responding to the dual pandemic of COVID-19 and racial injustice with a 10-year, $100 million partnership to develop and train more Black physicians, helping address the underlying causes of health disparities. Morehouse School of
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AOC on stimulus: 'urgency of trying to get as much as we can right now' | The Atlanta Voice
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said there is 'urgency' to try to get as much included in coronavirus stimulus talks because it could be the last chance for a meaningful relief bill if Democrats do not control the Senate once President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The Democrat told
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MSR Forefront hosts pop-up conversation with Metro Transit’s Nasser Mussa -
Host Stephenetta Harmon will speak to Nasser Mussa about the importance of African American participation in a new survey. Source
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Ink Exclusive Podcast Deal With Spotify
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ink an exclusive podcast deal with streaming giant Spotify. Fans can expect to hear the first episode out of the partnership as soon as this month.
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Texas officials expect it to take months for coronavirus vaccine to be available to anyone who wants it | Dallas Weekly
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has not yet gotten the vaccine but will “at the appropriate time.' Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the day's latest updates. Sign up here. Texans can expect to see “widespread distribution” of COVID-19
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Meharry Medical College Announces Collaboration with University of Memphis and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare for More Doctors of Color | Dallas Weekly
We will work together to diversify the healthcare provider pipeline and advance health care education,” said Dr. James Hildreth, the president of Meharry Medical College in Nashville. The institutions plan to create training and research for medical students of color, hoping they will grow the
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Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill - Black News Channel
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite
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The New Stimulus Bill: What You Need to Know! | Dallas Weekly
Though the new year has arrived, there are still some 2020 problems plaguing most Americans. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has left millions without housing, jobs or that proverbial light at the end of a very long, dark tunnel. While many will agree the government assistance has been lacking
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Georgia special ed teacher's aide dies of COVID-19 - TheGrio
Maude Jones of Rock Springs Elementary School submitted to retire from Gwinnett County Public Schools but ended up contracting COVID-19 before... View Article The post Georgia special ed teacher's aide dies of COVID-19 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Negotiators near agreement on long-delayed COVID-19 aid bill - Black News Channel
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional leaders are nearing agreement on a long-delayed COVID-19 relief package, hoping to seal a deal as early as Wednesday that would extend aid to individuals and businesses and help ship coronavirus vaccines to millions. Sen. Joe
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Russia banned from using its name, flag at next 2 Olympics - TheGrio
Russia was banned Thursday from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world... View Article The post Russia banned from using its name, flag at next 2 Olympics appeared first on TheGrio.
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Ocasio-Cortez says 'We need new leadership in Democratic party' - TheGrio
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is no longer mincing words about her party. 'I do think that we need new leadership in the... View Article The post Ocasio-Cortez says 'We need new leadership in Democratic party' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Clifton 4th: Fury as 'shotgun-wielding officer' patrols Cape Town beach
We're looking at an era-defining image: A heavily-armed officer was pictured at Clifton Beach during Bheki Cele's visit - unsettling locals in the process
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Zambia president calls for bigger state role in mines
LUSAKA, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Zambia President Edgar Lungu said on Thursday the state must assume a significant stake in selected mines to benefit the country beyond taxes. “I must mention that this is not nationalisation,” Lungu said as he launched an economic recovery plan, adding that private
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COMMENTARY: The Death Penalty: Cost And Public Opinion Support Biden's Plan To End It | Dallas Weekly
A third reason the death penalty should be eliminated both in the U.S. and around the world is because it is cruel – a barbaric and sadistic violation of human rights.
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“I Didn’t Choose My Family” Patti LaBelle Discusses Her Trump-Supporting Nephew-Son
In response to the fact that her name was trending after her nephew-son Byl Holte shared some troubling thoughts in support of Trump etc, Patti LaBelle discussed her reaction to the ordeal.
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Exclusive: WHO-led team expected in China in January to probe COVID-19 origins – experts
GENEVA/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - An international mission led by the World Health Organization (WHO) is expected to go to China in the first week of January to investigate the origins of the virus that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic, a member and diplomats told Reuters on Wednesday. The United
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