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The Sneaker Game: RARES App Founder Gerome Sapp
Sneakers are big money, and investing in them is a no-brainer, now. Gerome Sapp, a former NFL player and the Founder & CEO of RARES, introduced a new app that allows users to literally invest in kicks, but convincing venture capitalists of the money in the sneaker game was practically
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Resolution on Climate Justice for Citizens of the Caribbean
THE CARIBBEAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT RECOMMENDS IMPLEMENTATION OF A GLOBAL CARBON TAX FOR MAJOR EMITTERS OF GREENHOUSE GASES.
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Source: Government of Saint Lucia Web Portal
MiGente Movida showcases Latinx history, culture, art this Saturday
On the Move & En La Lucha will showcase the history, craft, and magic of Latinx creatives and individuals living and loving in Pinellas county. Heal and celebrate the rich Latinx cultures in our community with live music, art, and performances; delicious food trucks; film screenings, and more this
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Tune in Tonight: Island Tunes for Island Health | News of St. John
Good Morning!  And a beautiful Tuesday to you all!  This evening is an absolutely great time to dust off the recipes for those Caribbean Cocktails we have been practicing and tune in for some sounds of St. John to benefit the Island Health and Wellness Center….Party with a purpose, if you will
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Source: News of St. John | An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
City charter changes will help bring equity to the city
The St. Petersburg City Charter is reviewed by citizens appointed by the eight city council members and the mayor every 10 years. It will guide how the city will govern for the next decade. BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG - The Community Development And Training
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Embu Court acquits two murder suspects
The High Court in Embu has acquitted two murder suspects after rejecting claims that the victim knew his alleged attackers.
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As COVID-19 crush eases, Kemp urges more to seek vaccines | The Atlanta Voice
Gov. Brian Kemp warned unvaccinated Georgians on Thursday not to assume that COVID-19 is over, saying the state could risk a fifth surge of the pandemic this winter even though cases are steeply declining from the fourth surge that peaked a month ago. “Today I want to emphasize the importance of
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Newswire: COVID worsen’s America’s racial wealth gap: Blacks own 22 cents for every dollar held by Whites
Graph of average wealth By Charlene Crowell (TriceEdneyWire.com) - As the global pandemic continues to take lives and infect multiple generations, virtually every dimension of life is challenged. And people with the fewest financial resources before COVID-19 are being challenged more than ever
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Bryan, V.I. Workforce Development, Department of Labor to Hold Workforce Summit 2021
Free daylong workshops open to public are designed to empower job seekers, create opportunities and support local businesses.
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FEMA’s new flood insurance program; might increase premiums for Texas residents - DefenderNetwork.com
The revamped federal flood insurance program went into effect Friday, making way for some 86% of Texans to see their premiums go up in the coming months, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA has restructuredhow it calculates flood risk for the first time in
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African American Educators Highlight Vaccine Hesitancy at Conference Truth about “Tuskegee Experiment” Revealed
“How fortunate and blessed we are to know about the types of COVID vaccines that are available today.  Why then should we deny ourselves getting vaccinated? We all have the opportunity to be informed, receive advice from professionals we trust and understand how we can protect ourselves by getting
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I swear America will be America to me
“America,” Langston Hughes once wrote, “never was America to me. And yet I swear this oath—America will be!” What will it take, I often wonder, for America, the land of
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Raider Nation Musician Mixes Business With Pleasure  - New Orleans Data News Weekly
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CS Matiang'i: Cost of fuel, electricity to go down in coming weeks
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Caribbean Cocktails at Home: The Daiquiri | News of St. John
If you can honestly say you have never ordered a Daiquiri…Well, hats off to you.  The sweeter than candy frozen cocktail with artificial fruit flavors is generally topped with Reddi-Whip and served at beachfront and on-board establishments around the world.  And, it may have been my go to in
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Brand to Watch: Antoine Manning's Homage Year Is the Next It Bag on Everyone's Arms • EBONY
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CDC Urges Pregnant Women—Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 - Black Voice News
S. E. Williams | With a clear sense of urgency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Advisory late last week warning pregnant women of the risks they are taking with their lives and the lives of their unborn children by declining to receive the COVI
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Say His Name...George Floyd! Local Business Owners Unveil New George Floyd Mural at Their Popular Restaurant - Houston Forward Times
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Try These Tips for a Successful Prostate Cancer Diet - BlackDoctor.org
Diet is one of the most important things to manage when living with prostate cancer. Why, you ask? Well, many studies have shown a link between a Western diet high in red meat consumption and a greater risk of prostate cancer when compared to plant-based diets. READ: Probiotics & The Powerful Foods
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NORD Kicks Off 75th Anniversary and Renaming of Behrman Park - New Orleans Data News Weekly
Data News Weekly Staff Edited Report The New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) Commission kicked-off its 75th Anniversary as a City agency and announced the renaming of Behrman Park as the Morris F.X. Jeff
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Mothers of Slain Unarmed Black Men and Women Continue to Advocate for Change - New Orleans Data News Weekly
Leah Clark Data News Weekly Contributor The Mothers of the Movement urged New Orleans youth to remain vigilant on the issues of police brutality, gun violence, and its impact on the community at an event
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Woodson Museum hosts town hall on climate resiliency and environmental justice
Mayoral candidate Ken Welch fielded questions from the crowd on environmental justice at the iCAR town hall meeting held Sept. 25 at the Carter G. Woodson African American Museum. MARK PARKER, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG - The Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (iCAR) held its first in
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PRESS ROOM: North Carolina Central University Students Awarded Internships with Stellantis and the Black Automotive Media Group - Milwaukee Community Journal
Dubbed “The Driving Force,” the program will offer multimedia career development to HBCU undergraduates while simultaneously showcasing African American scholastic talent to automobile companies. Durham, NC – A unique opportunity has been created for HBCU students interested in covering or working
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Ten claim neighbours, Lands office grabbed their 497 acres
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The Lack of Gun Control in Missouri and its Impacts
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Bond set for former student who shot principal at YES Prep SW Houston campus - DefenderNetwork.com
A judge read the accusations being made Sunday that Dexter Kelsey, the suspect in Friday’s shooting at YES Prep Southwest Secondary, did not intend to target the principal of the school, Eric Espinoza. The judge said he intended to shoot a female staff member he had a grudge with
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