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Since the teen years follow the first three years of life in terms of brain plasticity, it's a window where repeated experiences and opportunities for teaching and skill-building matter
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Police Officer David Lance Dukes Fired and Arrested After Stomping on Black Man’s Head • EBONY
In the ongoing issue of state-sanctioned violence by police upon Black Americans, a white police officer faces serious charges after bodycam footage showed him stomping on a nearly 60-year-old Black man’s head. David Lance Dukes, a 38-year-old South Carolina police officer, has been arrested and
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Caribbean Olympians get complimentary vacations from Sandals
Almost 100 Olympians from the islands where Sandals Resorts International operates have been gifted complimentary vacations by the company's Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart, in recognition of their valiant efforts at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics....
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Folding state security portfolio into Presidency a significant move - Lawson Naidoo | News24
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The Danger Of Leaving Women And Mothers Out Of Plans To Heal Haiti - Blavity
If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an  account here  and check out our  how-to post  to learn more. Opinions are the writer’s own and not those of Blavity's. ____ Recently, the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise sent shock
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Two Mothers Team To Stop The Violence In Their City - The Seattle Medium
Two Fayetteville women are teaming up with a local graphic designer to help curb the gun violence problems plaguing the community they live in. The post Two Mothers Team To Stop The Violence In Their City appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Requesting vaccination cards, without getting a jab, is fraud - Western Cape health dept | News24
The Western Cape Department of Health has received reports of people approaching vaccination sites, requesting a vaccination card without getting their vaccine.
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Indian Service Sector Stuck In Contraction, Business Activity Falls Again: Report
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EBONY Announces Multiplatform Partnership With Bloomberg Media to Highlight Black Culture and Issues • EBONY
EBONY and Bloomberg Media are launching a multi-platform partnership to explore the economic and societal inequities facing the Black community. This media collaboration will highlight the Black entrepreneurs and innovators who are shaping our culture. The collaboration will combine Bloomberg
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Is It Time To Require People To Get Vaccinated For COVID-19? - The Seattle Medium
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Justice Department Announces Sweeping Probe Into Phoenix Police
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Harris County at COVID-19 threat level ‘Red,’ hospitals face strain from Delta - DefenderNetwork.com
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Though lauding the Mia Mottley administration for being “fiscally responsible” during the first half of the year, one local economist is expressing grave concern over the island’s growing debt levels. Kemar Stuart, Director of Business Development, Finance and Investment at Stuart & Perkins
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President Biden Signs Into Law Allred's Bipartisan Bill Authorizing Construction of VA Facilities, Including Spinal Cord Injury Center in Dallas | Dallas Weekly
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R. Kelly’s Lawyer Says He And Aaliyah Had ‘Sexual Contact’ While She Was Underage - Blavity
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