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NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are Black athletes and artists working together. Our priority right now is combating systemic, racist voter suppression by educating, energizing, and protecting our community in 2020. Please read our letter asking fans to join us in the fight against Black voter
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More African American blood donors needed to help sickle cell patients - African American News Today - EIN News
… this September. Right now, more African American blood donors are critically needed … coronavirus concerns, the number of African American blood donors giving at these … Echo device. How donations from African American blood donors help sickle cell …
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PRESS ROOM: Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19 | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The program, which began accepting applications on Sept. 14, will be administered with long-standing partner APIA Scholars to students entering college and current college undergraduates for the Spring 2021 semester. The financial aid will be able to help cover costs of education
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Texas Republicans mostly silent on Atlantic report that Trump called military ‘losers’ and ‘suckers’
WASHINGTON — Texas Republicans have been mostly mum on the report from The Atlantic -— citing four anonymous sources — that President Donald Trump...
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Rep. Waters Applauds Decision by Six NBA Teams to Boycott Playoff Games Following the Shooting of Jacob Blake
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “These incidents, fueled by white supremacy and racism, have been happening for generations, only to be swept under the rug. It is only through the spotlight being shone upon them by high profile public figures, the tireless work of civil rights advocates, Black elected officials
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Sierra Leone government White Paper on corruption – opposition APC fires back
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 September 2020: Sierra Leone’s main opposition APC party whose members, including its leadership have been indicted by the Commissions of Inquiry into corruption and abuse of office by the former APC government, yesterday published a statement in response to the
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Sierra Leoneans in Europe protesting against president Bio at the London Black in the Park
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 August 2020: Today Monday, 31st August is a Bank holiday in England, and what normally would be the London West Indian Carnival, will because of the COVID-19 pandemic, instead be celebrated by thousands of people who will march in London to highlight the continuing
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OP-ED: Genetics, Diagnosis, Treatment: NIH Takes on Sickle Cell Disease Globally | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sickle cell disease affects 20 million people worldwide, including at least 100,000 in the United States, mainly African Americans, but Hispanics and Asian-Americans, too. To help address the problem on a global scale, the NHLBI has been supporting programs in sub-Saharan
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Choice of Kamala Harris as Dem VP Candidate Praised by Many
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I believe many of us will work overtime to help elect President Biden and Vice President Harris,” said Amelia Ashley Ward, publisher of San Francisco’s Sun Reporter newspaper. “I believe once elected November 3, Vice President Harris will work alongside President Biden to
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IN MEMORIAM: In a Shock to Many, Actor Chadwick Boseman Dies at 43 | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Boseman passed away on the anniversary of so many historic moments in African American history. August 28 is the anniversary Jackie Robinson discussed his future in the big leagues with Branch Rickey in 1945. August 28th is also the anniversary of the March on Washington in 1963.
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President Bio is recovering in Lebanon after serious medical treatment
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 September 2020: After leaving Sierra Leone last week for Lebanon on what State House in Freetown described in a statement as a ‘private visit’, more is now known about the true reason for president Bio’s trip to Lebanon. Following last week’s unconfirmed report that the
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The Generation of Change: FGCU’s Response to the BLM Movement - Featured, Front Page, News - Eagle News
By Nina Mendes News & Features Editor   The recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked racial injustice outrage across the nation. Since late May, numerous peaceful demonstrations that stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement have taken place throughout the
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Black Households Earned 61 Cents for Every Dollar of White Median Incomes | BlackPressUSA
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Virginia High School Students Can Now Take Black History Courses
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Black history is American history, but for too long, the story we have told was insufficient and inadequate," Gov. Ralph Northam said in a news release. "The introduction of this groundbreaking course is a first step toward our shared goal of ensuring all Virginia students have
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The choice could not be clearer at Sierra Leone’s 2023 elections – Op ed
Yankuba Kaisamba: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 1 September 2020: A president who can bring our people together and hold the country together, or a president who divides us and expose us to political instability and uncertainties? In less than three years, the people of Sierra Leone will vote to elect
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SLPP Constitutional reform – President Bio is now Leader of the SLPP
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 August 2020: After almost a year of internal political machinations and intrigue, the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has finally got its revised Constitution which reflects its new party structure approved by the country’s Political Parties Registration
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China’s Kingho Mining takes over Tonkolili Iron Ore mining operations in Sierra Leone 
Abdul Malik Bangura: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 September 2020: The government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources last Thursday handed over the Tonkolili Iron Ore mining operations to Chinese owned - Kingho Mining Company Limited. The handing over ceremony which
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ECOWAS mediation team upholds sanctions on Mali as new leader sworn in
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Rubber bullets? Tear gas? In Texas, most Republicans OK putting down protests by force; most Dems don’t support the tactics - African American News Today - EIN News
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Our First Lady – When human righteousness transcends political correctness
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 September 2020: The First Lady, Mrs Fatima Bio has been in the news, and some will say for the wrong reasons. Others are inclined to roll their eyes and say, “here we go again”. President Bio has been absent from the local scene for the past three
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IN MEMORIAM: John Thompson, Coaching Legend and Unforgettable Mentor, Dies at 78 | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — John Thompson was a coach who set the bar high for his players on and off the basketball court. He coached Patrick Ewing, Allen Iverson, Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutumbo. He became a mentor to many long after they left Georgetown and competitive basketball.
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As 2020 Debate Schedule Released It’s Clear Harris Improved Enthusiasm Gap for Biden Campaign
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Over the last few months, Biden has received impressive polling results. More importantly, Biden has done well in polls in states he must win on the electoral map. By September 1, Biden’s polling was solid. Five polls released on September 2, demonstrated the
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