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Concerns over conditions at San Fernando City Hall
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News PSA's Industrial Relations Officer Ricardo Goolcharan outside City Hall San Fernando, which is currently under renovations. - Photo by Marvin Hamilton Public Services Association (PSA) industrial relations officer Ricardo
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Byron Allen's discrimination lawsuit against McDonald's to move forward after judge denies dismissal
Byron Allen’s discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s is moving forward after a federal judge shot down the fast-food giant’s request to The post Byron Allen's discrimination lawsuit against McDonald's to move forward after judge denies dismissal appeared first on TheGrio.
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Namibia: Census to Employ 11,500 Enumerators
[New Era] The National Population and Housing Census, conducted every decade by the Namibia Statistics Agency, will require some 11 500 enumerators for it to be successful.
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Examining Potential Trade Destinations For De’Aaron Fox
By Evan Sidery According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox is one of the biggest names mentioned by NBA executives who could be available before next month’s trade deadline. Mentioned within the story, Haynes mentioned that the Kings are receiving heavy
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Source: The Florida Star
Following Kevin Durant’s Injury, Kyrie Irving Says He Is “Rooted” In His Decision To Not Get Vaccinated
In typical word salad fashion, Kyrie Irving explained why he is "rooted" in his decision to not get vaccinated even with his team being decimated by injury and down its top-scoring superstar.
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Black Women Leading On Infrastructure
By Tatiana Eaves On November 15 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) which makes $1.2 trillion available in funding for infrastructure programs across the energy, water, transportation, and building sectors. Which means in the coming
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HBCU College Fair of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta Daily World
Advancing opportunities. Raising Awareness. Nurturing connections. These are the goals of the 4th Annual Greater Atlanta Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Fair sponsored by Rho Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc and the Gwinnett Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc. The fourth
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Bronx Fire Victim's Family Respond To Cardi B Paying Funeral Costs | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Cardi B is one of many artists who stepped up to assist the families that were affected by the Bronx building fire, which left 17 people dead and several injured. One man, who lost several family members in the historic fire, is speaking out about the 'I Like It' rapper footing
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JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr. Named Chair of Transportation Research Board Executive Committee
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) Chief Executive Officer Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr. was named 2022 Chair of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Executive Committee, part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Ford’s term began during the 101st TRB Annual Meeting
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Source: The Florida Star
Feeling Old Yet? Each Of These Classic Films Turn 20 Years Old in 2022
For many Millenials, 2002 feels more like five years ago than twenty. But believe it or not, several of the movies that captured and defined Black culture in the early […] The post Feeling Old Yet? Each Of These Classic Films Turn 20 Years Old in 2022 appeared first on Essence.
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Dolla Financial raises JM$225 million to aid regional push | CBR
The content originally appeared on: News Americas Now Finance Dolla Financial Services Limited on Barbican Road in St Andrew Jamaica (Photo: Facebook @Dolla Financial Services) Dolla Financial Services Limited on Barbican Road in St Andrew Jamaica (Photo: Facebook @Dolla Financial Services) Nov
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State of Illinois Announces $8.4 Million in Small Business, Commercial Corridor Grants Torevitalize Communities - The Chicago Crusader
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), announced $8.4 million in additional grants for small businesses and commercial corridors located around the state to help rebuild and revitalize
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DuSable Museum and The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival presents Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’ - The Chicago Crusader
The DuSable Museum of African American History is partnering with the 4th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to present a remarkable production of “The Bluest Eye,” based on Toni
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Wack 100 Claims Feds Now Own Master P Masters And He's Broke
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Wack 100 went in on Master P claiming the No Limit legend is close to being broke and no longer owns his master recordings. Wack 100 has spilled some unconfirmed tea in the latest discussion on Clubhouse. The manager/ host has made solid claims
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Kenya: Safaricom Rolls Out Golf Series Tour Targeting Young Golfers
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Safaricom has rolled out a national golf series dubbed the Safaricom Golf Tour with an aim to tap, nurture and grow talent among young golfers across the country.
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Slutty Vegan Entrepreneur Pinky Cole Brings Plant-Based Recipes Home with New Cookbook | Atlanta Daily World
Dedicated to reinventing vegan food culture, Pinky Cole, the founder, and CEO of the hugely successful “Slutty Vegan” Restaurant empire announced her new upcoming cookbook, “Eat Plants B*tch.” With several locations in Atlanta, her crave-worthy, indulgent menus attract both locals and visitors to
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Ian Alexander Jr., only child of Regina King, dies at age 26
By Leanne Italie | The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. He turned 26 on […] The post Ian Alexander Jr., only child of Regina King, dies at age 26 appeared first on The Sacramento Observe
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Wilson Opens New NYC Flagship Store [Photos]
Wilson Sporting Goods has been leveling up lately—it once again holds down the official NBA game ball and has started pushing its own apparel. This past weekend was the grand opening of the "high-performance sports equipment" brand's first flagship in New York City.
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Louis Vuitton unveils Virgil Abloh's final collection at Paris Fashion Week - The Atlanta Voice
Louis Vuitton has unveiled the final collection by its late artistic director of menswear, Virgil Abloh. Abloh died on November 28, 2021 after a two-year battle with cancer, and just a few days later, Louis Vuitton held a (previously scheduled) fashion show in Miami that featured
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Fight to expand charter schools returns to Missouri Legislature - Missourinet
A push to widen the path for charter schools statewide is back. The Missouri Senate Education Committee is considering whether to allow charter schools in any charter county or Missouri city with a population greater than 30,000. Under current state law, charter schools are only allowed in Kansas
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Terrance's Sports Takes - DefenderNetwork.com
Houston Sports Awards has a new date. The Houston Sports Authority has decided to postpone the 2022 Houston Sports Awards from Feb. 3 until April 20 due to the spread […]
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Kimberly-Clark Named one of America's Most Just Companies by Just Capital - The Chicago Crusader
Kimberly-Clark today announced it was named among America's 100 Most JUST Companies for 2022 by JUST Capital. The annual JUST 100 list recognizes U.S. corporations that outperform their peers on issues such
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Liberia: 28 Confirmed Dead After Stampede At Crusade
[New Dawn] At least 28 worshippers at a crusade have been confirmed dead following a stampede at the overcrowded venue of the church meeting. Other unconfirmed reports put the number at 30. Hospital officials say the number could go up.
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Kenya: 72 Pc of Konza Technopolis' Phase One Taken Up By Investors
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Investors have taken up 72 percent of the land at Phase one of the Konza Technopolis project for development before its completion.
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Do or die race: Battlegrounds to watch in the August 9 polls
Tough headache for presidential hopefuls as place like Nairobi, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Meru and Laikipia attract unique political dynamics.
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Nigeria: Hayatudeen, Ex-Banker, Signs Up for PDP, Says Nigeria Headed in Wrong Direction
[This Day] Renowned economist and former Chairman/CEO of FSB International Bank PLC, Alhaji Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, yesterday, joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), during which he lamented that Nigeria was headed in wrong direction.
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Coming Soon to a Liquor Store Near You - Pusser's Painkillers in a Can! | News of St. John
Heads up gang…Beach and boat days everywhere are about to get a whole lot easier in the realm of cocktails to go!  Over the summer, I wrote up the recipe and backstory for the world famous Pusser's Painkillers, the official drink of the Virgin Islands.  But, soon come, you won't need to work so
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Hospitality Industry Sees Post-Covid Shift to a More Global Outlook | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
DUBAI,UAE, 24 January 2022/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Canadian vegan cookies in London’s Harrods, LA burgers in Dubai, Singaporean confectionary in Saudi,American plant-based restaurant in Selfridges, and the world’s first African food hall slated to open in Harlem and then London; a post-Covid
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Uganda: Government Urged to Make Vocational Education More Inclusive
[Nile Post] Government has been urged to ensure that vocational education is made available to everyone as education institutions open up two years after the Covid-19 lockdown.
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