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Trinidad dancehall artiste gunned down, mother pleads for no retaliation - Stabroek News
(Trinidad Guardian) One of Trinidad and Tobago’s local dancehall artistes, Kyle “Rebel Sixx” George, 26, was ambushed and killed in his home at Bon Air, Arouca, on Sunday night.  The article Trinidad dancehall artiste gunned down, mother pleads for no retaliation appeared first on Stabroek News.
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National Guard Deployed To Atlanta After 31 People Shot Over Weekend
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Monday, authorizing the deployment of 1,000 National Guard troops to Atlanta. According to Forbes, Kemp made the declaration after the
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The History of White People in America, coming to WORLDs YouTube Channel in July | New York Carib News
Digital animated series explores the history of race in America and its role in shaping modern society. Premieres July 6 on WORLD’s YouTube Channel
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Legal Advertising – Bids and Proposals 7-08-20 | New Pittsburgh Courier
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Gov't reconsiders reopening of entertainment sector
THE Government says it is reconsidering the reopening of the local entertainment sector, in light of information in the public about the operation of several entities.
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‘Get The Noose’: Video Shows Black Man Nearly Lynched On The Fourth Of July
A Black man almost got lynched in Indiana on the Fourth of July, according to a social media post he wrote that was accompanied by video footage of the encounter with a group of white men at Lake Monroe near Bloomington.
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US notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization - Black News Channel
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer/BNC Contributor WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, although the pullout wont take effect until next year, meaning it could be rescinded under a new
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VPA recommends holistic approach to policing
THE VIOLENCE Prevention Alliance (VPA) has said there needs to be a holistic approach to policing, and has urged citizens to work with the police to address the country’s crime problem. Jonelle Llewellyn, research associate at the VPA, emphasised...
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ICE tells students on visas they must leave US if schools go online-only
International students pursuing degrees in the United States will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch to online-only courses. This was announced by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE...
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Dana Canedy Is First Black Person To Head Major Publishing Imprint
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Ilhan Omar Wants To Build Progressive Power. She’s Starting With This Muslim Candidate.
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Zimbabwe Health Minister Obediah Moyo sacked amid graft scandal | News24
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Kanye Wests Yeezy Brand Received Millions From the Federal Paycheck Protection Program - Black Enterprise
Kanye West, who became a billionaire earlier this year, was granted a government loan between $2 million and $5 million for his Yeezy brand.
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Facial recognition technology displays clear racial bias
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T&T could keep borders closed until after Aug 10 polls
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Black Women Are Calling Out Their Employers, But There’s Still Work To Be Done
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President Donald Trump is wielding America’s racial tensions as a reelection weapon, fiercely denouncing the racial justice movement on a near-daily basis with language stoking white resentment and aiming to drive his supporters to the polls. The incendiary discourse is alarming many in his own
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‘Corona Cricket’ Commences! - Stabroek News
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More COVID-19 testing needed before reopening of country - Stabroek News
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