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OPERATIONS at Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre have been boosted with the gift of a portable untrasound machine valued at $1.5 million.The equipment and maintenance agreement, facilitated by the CHASE Fund, the Rotary Club of St Andrew North and PROVEN Investment limited, is expected to
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At Least 5 Black Trans Women Have Died Within A Two-Week Period - Blavity
In the past two weeks, at least five trans women have died as violence toward transgender and gender-nonconforming people increases. Pride Month just wrapped up, and the trans community continues to face a heightened risk of violence because of "a toxic mix of transphobia, racism and misogyny," the
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Terry Crews, Don Lemon go head to head over Black Lives Matter : TheGrio
Actor Terry Crews and CNN Tonight host Don Lemon engaged in a spirited debate on CNN last night about Black... View Article The post Terry Crews, Don Lemon go head to head over Black Lives Matter appeared first on TheGrio.
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Ahmad Moore, 21, of Fayetteville State University wins championship | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
ATLANTA — HBCU Heroes hosted the first-ever esports competition dedicated to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on Sunday, July 5 at 6 pm EDT. Ahmad Moore, 21, a junior at Fayetteville State University took home the championship title. He entered the tournament as the number six
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“Stand Up:” California AG Shares Resources to Fight Hate Crimes - Black Voice News
On June 24, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, along with leaders of multiple California legislative caucuses, urged California residents to stand up to hate by reporting suspected hate crimes in a powerful video. AG Becerra office’s website also released sharable digital resources in 14
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Gov't hiring 1,300 new community health aids
Approximately 1,300 new community health aids are being employed by the Government to strengthen the country's public health system under a new strategic framework designed to ensure that the population can live their normal lives despite the presence of the novel coronavirus
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Trump donors among early recipients of coronavirus loans | The Atlanta Voice
As much as $273 million in federal coronavirus aid was awarded to more than 100 companies that are owned or operated by major donors to President Donald Trump’s election efforts, according to an Associated Press analysis of federal data. Many were among the first to be approved for a loan in early
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Sprinters plan to sue Met over stop and search - Voice Online
BRITISH SPRINTER Bianca Williams plans to sue the Metropolitan police after she and her partner,... The post Sprinters plan to sue Met over stop and search appeared first on Voice Online.
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“The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on African Americans and other people of color throughout the United States. Yet, coupled with that viral pandemic is the continuing epidemic of racism in America that is unabated with the fatal realities of racially motivated police
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Atlanta girl, 8, fatally shot near Rayshard Brooks memorial site - TheGrio
Eight-year-old Secoriea Turner was shot and killed Sunday in Atlanta. The incident occured close to the site where Rayshard Brooks was fatally... View Article The post Atlanta girl, 8, fatally shot near Rayshard Brooks memorial site appeared first on TheGrio.
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Conservative political figure, Steve Hotze, wants National Guard to shoot to kill protesters - TheGrio
Last month, Conservative political figure Steve Hotze called Republican Texas Governor Gregg Abbott to make sure the National Guard was available to restore order.... View Article
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Generous Jamaica Observer readers offer to assist needy top student
TOP student Lesa Angus will be graduating from Kitson Town All-Age School tomorrow in much higher spirits than she was in when the Jamaica Observer visited her home Sunday.
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Juneteenth–Revolutionizing the Meaning of Freedom | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Wanda “Sistah Soldier” Petty, President CEO For the first time, more Americans became aware of a nationally known day that most African Americans have celebrated for years. On Friday, June 19, 2020, the Internet became flooded with content informing the nation why Juneteenth was significant for
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Memphis Branch NAACP partnership names 10 Community Lift Grant recipients for 2020 - TSDMemphis.com
Ten Memphis-area nonprofits have netted a Community Lift Grant through the partnership connecting the Memphis Branch NAACP, Kroger and The New Tri-State Defender. The award recipients were announced earlier this week (July 1) during a virtual ZOOM meeting. Among the groups tapped to receive the
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The Pandemic Did Not Pause Their Purpose: Meet Three Black Women with NEW and Thriving Dining Spots in the South Suburbs | Chicago Defender
The road to entrepreneurship is like going on a roller coaster ride for the first time. Its filled with excitement, fear of the unknown, ups, downs, dips, twirls, and turns. Even when all your ts are crossed, and Is are dotted, starting a business can be challenging. Imagine doing it all in the
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91 Clark Atlanta Student Athletes Named to SIACs All Academic Team - The Atlanta Inquirer
Even with a shortened academic year, Clark Atlanta University student-athletes continued to excel in the classroom as 91 Clark Atlanta University Panthers and Lady Panthers were named to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conferences 2019-20 Commissioners All-Academic Team. The Commissioners
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Scotia reaches out to university hospital again
SCOTIABANK last week brought to $15.5 million the amount it has contributed this year to the bolstering of the local health-care system in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Trinidad dancehall artistes in peace deal - Stabroek News
(Trinidad Guardian) One day before local dancehall artiste Kyle “Rebel Sixx” George was murdered, a group of Trinibad artistes from opposing sides, some with alleged affiliations to the Rasta City and Muslim gangs, had come together for a peace
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Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life
Colin Kaepernick will be featured in a documentary series produced by ESPN Films as part of a first-look deal with The Walt Disney Co.
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Pillow Talker August Alsina Claims “Everyone Got Courtesy Calls Time In Advance” Ahead of Interview
Despite the denials from the long-rumored "swingers," August Alsina took to his Instagram account and doubled-down on his story and further added that he spoke to the Smith's ahead of his bombshell interview with The Breakfast Club's Angela Yee.
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Amy Cooper Charged With Filing False Report On Christian Cooper Following Central Park Incident
Amy Cooper, the woman dubbed Central Park Karen after calling the police on an avid bird watcher in the popular New York City location, has been charged with filing a [] The post Amy Cooper Charged With Filing False Report On Christian Cooper appeared first on Essence.
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Sandberg says Facebook has to get better on hateful content - TechCentral
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said the company needs to get better at removing hateful speech - a response to hundreds of companies that have stopped advertising on the social network.
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Lockdown: This is government's new plan to allow students back on campuses
Among some of the major announcements were that National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) students would receive 10GB free data from June through to August; all students and staff members returning to campuses will be screened upon entry; and one third of students will be allowed back on
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Red Sox dogged by claims of racism, sexual abuse : TheGrio
NEW YORK (AP) — Last month, when former Major League All-star Torii Hunter said he’d been called the N-word “a... View Article The post Red Sox dogged by claims of racism, sexual abuse appeared first on TheGrio.
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EBONY Magazine announces leadership transition, plans to restructure | The Atlanta Voice
On July 2, the board of directors of EBONY Magazine agreed to a leadership change and the removal of Chief Executive Officer Willard Jackson, Jr.  Several weeks ago, the board commissioned an independent inquiry into a number of transactions led by Mr. Jackson and the investigation is
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Egypt arrests alleged serial sexual predator | News24
Egyptian authorities have arrested a man who allegedly sexually abused dozens of girls and women, in a case that has sparked outrage online, a security source has said.
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I Need a Tissue and Lash Glue: Fans Get Emotional Over Waka Flocka and Stepdaughter Charlies Sweet Quinceañera Moment
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Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities - DefenderNetwork.com
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didnt know his dad
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