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Gabrielle Union's PTSD has been in overdrive since the onset of the pandemic. She's not alone. The gorgeous actress appears on the October cover of Women's Health magazine where she opened up about having to break out her 'emotional fix-me toolkit' to get her through the current times. 'The
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19 Black families purchase 96 acres of land to create a 'safe haven' for Black people - DefenderNetwork.com
In the face of a pandemic that has hit Black Americans harder than almost any other group, while the nation continues to confront the toxic legacy of slavery and Jim Crow, two Georgia women have come together to build a community that will be a place free of oppression, “a tight-knit community for
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Room with a view: US Open seeds get taste of the suite life | The Atlanta Voice
The see-and-be-seen scene in the U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium corporate suites is different this year: The usual cast of celebrities, socialites and sponsors — banned, along with all spectators, because of the pandemic — has been replaced by the stars of the sport themselves. The 64 seeded
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Deadly Police Shooting Of Black Man In LA Sparks Protests - The Seattle Medium
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies fatally shot Dijon Kizzee, a 29-year-old Black man, during a confrontation in South Los Angeles, sparking protests at the scene. CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS
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Mpumalanga human settlements boss faces immigration-related charges, released on warning | News24
The head of Mpumalanga's human settlements department, Kebone Masange, has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on immigration-related charges.
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‘Afro-Latina’ Professor Admits She Is A White Jewish Woman Who Pretended To Be Black
Social justice activist Jess La Bombera, who has been described as "Afro-Latina," revealed that she is actually a white woman who's been pretending to be Black all along. 
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In Kenosha, Biden to test his promise to unify the nation — The Sacramento Observer
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden faces the most intense test yet of his pledge to be a calming, unifying leader for a divided nation when he travels Thursday to Kenosha, Wisconsin, a city now at the center of America’s election-year reckoning with systemic racism. The Democratic presidential
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PNP: Grants for teachers, easier path to scholarships, loans for students
The People’s National Party (PNP) has promised to improve the lot of teachers should it take the reins of Government after today’s general election. Noting that teachers are among the most important resources in the building of a strong nation, the...
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Daniel Prude's Death Ruled A Homicide. He Was Restrained By Police
There's outraged over the death of Daniel Prude in Rochester, N.Y., which happened in March. Body camera footage from his encounter with police was released Wednesday.
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Report: COVID-19 Now is The Third Leading Cause of Death Among Black People - The New Journal and Guide
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‘A Beautiful Pregnancy Overall’: BOE Member Malia Cohen Prepares to Give Birth Amid a Virus and Violence - Los Angeles Sentinel
About 41 weeks into her pregnancy now, California Board of Equalization (BOE) member Malia Cohen, who is the state’s only African American woman constitutional officer, is preparing to give birth on
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FLORIDA BARS COOK UP WAYS TO REOPEN – Florida Courier
BY DARA KAM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE - Hot dogs, cold sandwiches and Hot Pockets admittedly aren’t fancy fare. But low-budget, hassle-free cuisine might be a financial godsend for desperate bar owners who’ve been sidelined for months because of the coronavirus pandemic. Tavern owners
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Government shutdown clash looms as White House seeks short-term government funding bill | The Atlanta Voice
The White House is seeking a short-term bill to avert a government shutdown and punt the fight until soon after the November elections, according to a proposal sent to Capitol Hill, setting up a potential clash with Democrats ahead of high-stakes negotiations this month. Both sides need to reach
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Uganda’s Blood Donors Demand Payment as Shortages Continue
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Vice President Joe Biden to TMJ4: “Presidents should be talking about bringing the country together” - Milwaukee Community Journal
Yesterday, Vice President Joe Biden spoke with TMJ4 News Milwaukee’s Charles Benson. During the interview, Joe Biden spoke to the need for unity and leadership to address racial injustice, police reform, and racial disparities. On police reform, Biden said, “I think that people are looking to unify
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South Carolina Officer Caught On Video Saying N-Word Gets Fired
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Federal task force kills Portland shooting suspect at arrest
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CBCF Kicks Off Annual Legislative Conference | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com COVID-19 could not stop the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) from holding its 49th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC)! While 30,000 members of the Black elite are not descending upon D.C. for a week of panels, performances and
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Mkhwebane vs SARS: Mogoeng questions personal costs order against Public Protector | News24
The Constitutional Court has heard arguments in a battle between Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and the SA Revenue Service over former president Jacob Zuma's tax records.
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Joe Biden Is a Prisoner of His Own Paradoxes.
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Footage Released Of Cops Suffocating Naked 41-Year-Old Black Man Who Was Having A Manic Episode - Blavity
The family of 41-year-old Daniel Prude, who was murder by police in March, have released chilling footage of the encounter and are demanding justice.
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Alabama Power announces leadership changes
By Alabama Newscenter Staff Alabama Power on Friday announced leadership changes to enhance customer experience and community support. Tony Smoke has been elected senior vice president of Marketing and Economic Development. Myla Calhoun has been named vice president of Birmingham Division. Tequila
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John Boyega responds after Michael Rapaport says he should be 'grateful' for 'Star Wars' - TheGrio
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Boseman's hometown approves memorial but won't remove Confederate statue - TheGrio
Over 60,000 people signed the petition to replace a Confederate statue in Anderson, South Carolina with one of Chadwick Boseman,... View Article The post Boseman's hometown approves memorial but won't remove Confederate statue appeared first on TheGrio.
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Newswire: The sports strikes against racism have not been coopted
By: Dave Zirin, The Nation The story of the 2020 wave of sports strikes against racism is already one of both inspiration and cooptation. It’s also a story that is being written in pencil, not pen. In other words, it’s a story that still does not have an ending, and we should be wary of […]
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