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Former Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur, has been admitted to hospital with heart complications.
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Aso Rock Restaurant launches London-wide delivery service - African Voice Newspaper
By Olayiwola Balogun - Aso Rock Restaurant was established in 1999, and is a truly family run business. Based in the London Borough of Hackney, the authentic Nigerian restaurant provides traditional Nigerian cuisine, drinks and snacks.  The bustling restaurant business slowed down during the
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Elba to host star-studded Africa fundraiser concert
English actor Idris Elba will host an Africa Day benefit concert with the continent’s biggest stars to raise Covid-19 funds for food and health assistance in
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CJ could rule Sunday on latest challenge to elections results - Stabroek News
Acting Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire will commence hearing arguments at 2pm tomorrow and possibly rule on Sunday in the challenge seeking to block the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) from declaring the winner of the March 2nd
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Shanique Beckford: Called to prophetic ministry
Shanique Beckford’s calling to pastoral and prophetic ministry came as no surprise as she has received numerous prophecies. Admitting that she has always had a desire to pursue the office, following in the footsteps of her great-grandfather and...
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‘Angel’ newborn rescued from street in Colombia
A day-old baby, abandoned in a street in Cali, Colombia, in early July, was rescued when a passerby heard his cries. The newborn was taken ...
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Reparations bill gets new attention amid BLM. Could other nations provide a blueprint? - African American News Today - EIN News
Tony Burroughs' great-great-great-great grandfather was freed from slavery in 1806 by a white woman from Pennsylvania. In her last will and testament, Margaret Hutton specified that David Truman was to be taught to read and do math.He was given $8, about $165 in today's money. Truman was
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'Black In Selma' Author Reflects On The Long March Toward Civil Rights : NPR
The late J.L. Chestnut was the first Black lawyer in Selma, Ala. He was working with the NAACP at the time of the city's 1965 civil rights march. In 1990, he spoke to Fresh Air about Bloody Sunday.
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Tamar Braxton Attempts To Commit Suicide After Responding To Email By We TV
By Victor Omondi Tamar Braxton allegedly tried to commit suicide on Thursday night. It's reported that the singer sent a letter to the network that airs her show, complaining that it was making her become "suicidal." Tamar, who is the youngest of Braxton sisters, was allegedly
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Niger to reopen airspace from August 1; virus test key travel document | Africanews
The Republic of Niger on Friday announced plans to reopen its air borders beginning 1 August. The country became the latest in an increasing list of countries readying to restart air
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Watch Cardi B and Joe Biden discuss what's at stake in 2020 Election - DefenderNetwork.com
Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, the ramifications of which simply can't be overstated, Cardi B and Joe Biden have linked up for a special interview spanning a number of key issues. The interview, conducted in a social distancing-friendly manner via Elle and published Monday, sees Biden
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Without a trace: This California county has stopped contact tracing as coronavirus surges - Black Voice News
In summary Merced County promised 42 tracers to interview infected people. But it’s not actually tracing. “All of us got sick, and the county didn’t do anything to help us.” A month ago, everyone in Merced County infected with the coronavirus got a call from county officials, asking questions about
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Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot - TheGrio
Sen. Nikema Williams has been officially announced as the replacement for the late John Lewis on November election ballots. READ... View Article The post Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot appeared first on TheGrio.
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Tory Lanez accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion: report
In what is becoming an increasingly disturbing story, reports are continuing to emerge around the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. The post Tory Lanez accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion: report appeared first on TheGrio.
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Portland Protests: Violence, Tension As Federal Agents Clamp Down : Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice : NPR
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Jamaican bobsledder causes Queen to giggle | New York Carib News
Lance Corporal Shanwayne Stephens, Jamaican bobsled team member, on a virtual video call with Queen Elizabeth II and some of Great Britain’s army, navy, and air force officers (RAF) chatted about how he has been training while in quarantine. Stephens has been a member of the RAF since 2011. His
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Malian legend has a new track imploring his fellow countrymen to come together as one - Voice Online
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Beyonce Releases Trailer For New Disney Visual Album, ‘Black Is King’
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Renowned Guyanese archaeologist and artist George Simon passes away - Stabroek News
Guyanese archaeologist and renowned artist Dr George Simon died yesterday after losing his battle with cancer. The article Renowned Guyanese archaeologist and artist George Simon passes away appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Terry Crews Wants To Defund PornHub
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