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By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Anyone in the U.S. who has had a Facebook account at any time since May 24, 2007, can now apply for their share of a […]

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NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY - “More than 22 million women have been forced out of the workforce in the past year, and many of them were Black women,” said Vice President Kamala Harris in her opening remarks for the 10th Annual Black Women’s Roundtable National Virtual Summit titled “Women of

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DMX's ex-wife shares touching tribute to rapper on her 50th birthday

Tashera Simmons, the ex-wife of the late rapper DMX, posted a heartwarming letter to Instagram memorializing her ex-husband on her... View Article The post DMX's ex-wife shares touching tribute to rapper on her 50th birthday appeared first on TheGrio.

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Mississippi Mobile Vaccination Efforts Increase Access For Older Residents

Working with community-based organizations made it easier for the state to reach older Black residents. The North Delta Area Agency on Aging and the Rev. S.L.A Jones Activity Center partnered with the state to bring the mobile vaccine program to the community.

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Ema declares war on veld fires

BY BEAUTY NYUKE THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has called for public awareness on veld fires as the country has been losing over a million hectares of land every year to veld fires. In a statement yesterday, Ema spokesperson Amkela Sidange said despite a 30,38% decline in veld fires

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Alabama to receive $940 million incentive payments, over two years, if the state expands Medicaid under the American Rescue Plan | BlackPressUSA

THE GREENE COUNTY DEMOCRAT - Jane Adams, Executive Director of Cover Alabama, a coalition of organizations supporting Medicaid Expansion says, “This is the very best time for Alabama to expand Medicaid because the Federal government is offering incentives to expand the program and because the

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Kemp Blames Stacey Abrams for MLB Pullout | BlackPressUSA

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD - Critics of the Georgia voter suppression law and the state’s reform initiatives cite that the wave of GOP sponsored bills in Georgia and 47 other states are in large part a reaction to the “big lie” perpetrated by the Trump administration’s claims that the 2020 presidential

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St. Louis elects Tishaura Jones as city’s first Black woman mayor | Afro

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At her victory speech, Jones pledged to continue working hard for equality. “It’s time for St. Louis to thrive,” she told a cheering crowd of supporters. “It’s time to bring a breath of fresh air to our neighborhoods.” “I will work to address inequities in the delivery of city

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Biden nominates five Blacks to serve in judicial seats on the federal court | Afro

THE CHICAGO CRUSADER — In a statement, Biden emphasized diversity in his nominations for lifetime appointments. “This trailblazing slate of nominees draws from the very best and brightest minds of the American legal profession. Each is deeply qualified and prepared to deliver justice faithfully

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Virginia Cop Fired After Pepper-Spraying Black Army Lieutenant During Violent Traffic Stop

One of officers shown during a violent traffic stop involving Lt. Caron Nazario was fired on Sunday, a day after the Dec. 2020 incident went viral on social media.

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13-years on, Judge President Hlophe found guilty of gross misconduct

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe was found guilty of trying to sway two Constitutional Court judges back in 2008.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

On This Day: What happened on 11 April?

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.

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Police Chief Says Cop Mistakenly Shot Daunte Wright, Recycles Same Excuse Used In Death Of Oscar Grant

While addressing reporters on Monday, Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon said that Wright's death occurred after an officer made an “accidental discharge” from her gun, instead of using her taser.

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Ex-Wife Pays Tribute to DMX in Heartfelt Social Media Post Celebrating Her 50th Birthday

DMX’s ex-wife, Tashera Simmons, celebrated her 50th birthday on Saturday with a special tribute to the late rapper on Instagram.

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IOM programmes benefit 4 800 returnee migrants

BY SILAS NKALA OVER 4 800 Zimbabwean returnees have been offered cash-based assistance, while over 1 200 of them have been trained in conservation agriculture gardening to enable them to be self-sustaining during the COVID-19 period. This was revealed on Saturday by the International Organisation

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

In photos: 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesia's Java island

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's main Java island on 10 April, as the country reels from a cyclone disaster.

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ID.me helps stop unemployment insurance fraud | News

ID.me helps stop unemployment insurance fraud | News - Correct Success BOISE — Crime rings throughout the globe are exploiting the COVID-19 disaster by making an attempt to commit large-scale…

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Curfew ordered, schools closed following killing of Black man in Minnesota Sunday | National News | The Michigan Chronicle

The last thing Minneapolis needs right now is another officer-involved shooting and killing of a Black man in the midst of the Derek Chauvin trial - but that's exactly what they got last night when 20-year-old Daunte Wright was killed during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb. At around

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Caribbean Governments reiterate pledge to accept Vincentian evacuees - Voice Online

DIRECTOR OF the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dr. Didacus Jules, gave an update... The post Caribbean Governments reiterate pledge to accept Vincentian evacuees appeared first on Voice Online.

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Baobab Fare Brings East African Eats to Midtown | Business | The Michigan Chronicle

Despite the economic hardships caused by the ongoing coronavirus health crisis, business owners are forging ahead and restaurants are beginning to gain momentum. Detroit is welcoming the city’s first East African restaurant in Midtown. Owned by husband and wife, Hamissi Mamba and Nadia

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Woman cuts her record-breaking fingernails for the first time in 30 years

A Texas woman, who holds a Guinness World Record for the longest fingernails, finally cuts her nails after growing it for 30 years.

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British citizen fears eardrum damage after police attack

By Garikai Tunhira A HARARE-BASED British citizen on Saturday night came face-to-face with local police brutality when he was assaulted while in Warren Park to drop off his auto-electrician in the suburb. Kireto Mushava (54), a holder of a British passport, said he came to Zimbabwe in January when

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Florida GOP Lawmakers Vote to Strip Newspapers of Legal Advertising Revenue | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — House Bill 35 repeals part of the law that requires placement in newspapers announcements about tax increases, special elections, and other public notices. Estimates suggest that such notices provide the state’s 100-plus newspapers with millions of dollars in annual revenue. The

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Kill me, says ex-Zanu PF MP after car burnt to ashes

BY MOSES MATENGA FORMER Zanu PF Member of Parliament for Chivi South Killer Zivhu suspects foul play after his Mercedes Benz was burnt to ashes by unknown assailants. Zivhu was fired by the Zanu PF politburo last year after he called for dialogue between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Govt, parents clash over June exams suspension

BY NIZBERT MOYO PARENTS are up in arms with government over its recent decision to suspend Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) June “O” and “A” Level examinations. Most parents interviewed by NewsDay yesterday said they had spent a lot of money on extra lessons, only to be told that the

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

New Amazon Prime TV Series ‘THEM’ Draws Comparisons To Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ And ‘US’

Amazon Prime debuted its highly anticipated horror series, “THEM” and some viewers are already making comparisons calling it a “knockoff” and “copycat” of two of Jordan Peele’s past hit movies…

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Source: The Black Chronicle

'I'm the Most Comfortable I've Ever Been In My Skin': Eddie Murphy Explains How It Feels to Be 60

Eddie Murphy is known to wear the skin of many characters on screen, which has led to him sitting for hours as makeup and sometimes a fat suit are

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Exclusive Interview: Keri Hilson Talks About Beyonce Collab & More!

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE In an exclusive interview with Keri Hilson, she talked about her new spicy role in the Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story movie that…

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