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The Latest: Israel to issue badges as proof of vaccination | L.A. Focus News
By The Associated Press JERUSALEM — Israel unveiled a plan on Saturday to allow people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus to attend cultural events, fly abroad and go to health clubs and restaurants. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the plan at a news conference on Saturday
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Expecting Their Second Child
The news comes months after miscarriage revelation.
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California State Governor Gavin Newsom Visits Kendren Hospital - Los Angeles Sentinel
California State Governor Gavin Newsom visited the vaccine distribution center found at the Kendren Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Observing their protocols, the governor highlighted its success and stated that there should be hundreds more replicated, but in the current vulnerability of the
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L.A. school board cuts its police force and diverts funds for Black student achievement - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
The Board of Education approved a plan that cuts a third of the officers with the Los Angeles School Police Department, bans the use of pepper spray on students and diverts funds from the department to improve the education of Black students.
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How Joe Neguse and Stacey Plaskett Plan to Wield Their Influence After Impeachment
Both representatives said they took note of their roles as among the few Black lawmakers who played a role in the historic proceeding.
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Coronavirus tracker: California reported 6,540 new cases, 417 new deaths and 289 fewer hospitalizations as of Feb. 18 | L.A. Focus News
The end-of-day totals from California public health websites for Wednesday, Feb. 17, reported 6,540 new case, bringing the total number of cases to 3,485,119. The 14-day number of new cases, 9,777, is down 76.9% from the Jan. 1 high of 42,268. There were 417 new deaths reported Wednesday, for
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George Gascon Resigns from California District Attorney’s Association, Cites Lawsuit and ‘Refusal to Evolve’ as Reason | L.A. Focus News
Dianne Lugo Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon has resigned from the California District Attorney’s Association (CDAA), becoming only the second out of 58 other state district attorneys to leave the group. Gascon released a letter announcing his resignation where he blamed the
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'It Was a Slap In the Face': Black Couple's Home Valuation Increased by 50 Percent After White Friend Posed as Homeowner During the Inspection
A Black California couple said they believe race definitely played a role in the significantly different appraisal values of their home after its value increased […]
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Charles Blow: The key to building Black power is to reclaim the South - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… for justice and is urging Black Americans to empower themselves by moving … do not. Will masses of African Americans follow Blow's call …
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Black people lost over 2 years of life expectancy in first half of 2020 - TheGrio
A new study revealed that in 2020, life expectancy for Americans dropped by a full year, and even more for... View Article The post Black people lost over 2 years of life expectancy in first half of 2020 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Why personal debt looks healthy despite worst year for jobs | L.A. Focus News
On paper, the Golden State appears to have escaped 2020 without a personal debt crisis. Despite an unprecedented 2.4 million jobs lost in the spring, Californians joined their fellow Americans in paying down interest-heavy debt such as credit card bills while acquiring wealth-building loans by
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Watch the shocking interview with the real-life Judas of 'Judas and the Black Messiah’ - TheGrio
As audiences take in Judas and the Black Messiah, curiosity has grown about the real-life Judas at the center of... View Article The post Watch the shocking interview with the real-life Judas of 'Judas and the Black Messiah’ appeared first on TheGrio.
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5 Low Carb Wines To Try So You Can Be Fit & Drink At The Same Time
These brands offer low-carb and low sugar wines that won't hurt your diet.
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Pharrell Williams did not commit perjury in 'Blurred Lines' lawsuit, judge rules - TheGrio
Soon after enjoying the success of their 2013 single, Blurred Lines, Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke were accused by Marvin... View Article The post Pharrell Williams did not commit perjury in 'Blurred Lines' lawsuit, judge rules appeared first on TheGrio.
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Jasmin Hall to Chair Inland Empire Water Board - Black Voice News
Tanu Henry | California Black Media Two elections held in the last three months have placed San Bernardino County resident Jasmin Hall in a position where she wields the most influence among a handful of African Americans serving in California water industry leadership roles. Late
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Cost of a single Bitcoin exceeds $50,000 for first time - Black News Channel
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time. The same Bitcoin just one year ago would have cost you $10,000. The price is up almost
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Megan Thee Stallion, Maxine Waters discuss female empowerment, ‘WAP’ - DefenderNetwork.com
apperMegan Thee Stallionand RepresentativeMaxine Watersdiscuss being Black women, the hit song “WAP,” and more during a new interview. Read More:Megan Thee Stallion explains why men can’t handle ‘WAP’ lyrics In December 2020, Megan Thee Stallion shared a letter she had received fr
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Local Community Leaders Seek Vaccine Equity — The Sacramento Observer
SACRAMENTO COUNTY - After continued demands from the community for transparent data on the COVID-19 vaccination distribution, Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed a stark reality — of the thousands who have received the vaccine, just 3 percent statewide are African American and 4 percent in Sacramento County
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Covid-19 variant found in South Africa has been detected in a New York resident for the first time
After the variant found in South Africa was detected, Gov. Cuomo said precautions to stop the spread of the virus were now "more important than ever."
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Coliseum Vaccination Site Opens with Capacity for 3,000 Shots Per Day | Post News Group
The Coliseum site, operated in partnership between the state's Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Defense, is part of the federal government's effort to open 100 mass vaccination sites in President Joe Biden's first 100 days in
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Disneyland considers eliminating monthly payments for annual passes | L.A. Focus News
The coronavirus pandemic could bring to an end monthly payments for Disneyland annual passes and eliminate a budget-friendly practice that has been blamed for a surge in overcrowding at the Anaheim theme park. Disneyland is considering discontinuing monthly payments for annual passes, according to
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HBCU Professor Accused Of Trivializing Trayvon Martin’s Death With ‘Hoodie’ And ‘Skittles’ Quip
A student at HBCU Fort Valley State University accused one of her professors of trivializing the killing of Trayvon Martin by making an "insensitive" and "humorless" comment about a "hoodie" and "Skittles," according to a viral tweet.
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African Americans Urged to Enroll in Health Plans
Covered California is reaching out to African Americans and other people of color in the state who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 virus, to urge them to enroll in health coverage through its special-enrollment period underway now through May 15 for anyone who doesn’t have health
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Clarke introduces legislation to overhaul immigration system | New York Carib News
Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke on Thursday joined California Congresswoman Linda T Sánchez and New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez in introducing the bicameral United States Citizenship Act of 2021 that seeks to overhaul America’s immigration system.
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Biden's $15 wage proposal: Job killer or a boon for workers? - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… Institute estimates that 31% of African Americans and 26% of Latinos would …
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San Rock Art thief posted art for sale on Facebook
The Hawks swooped on a property in Port Shepstone where they arrested an alleged San Rock Art thief who tried to sell the art piece on social media.
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Kaiser Permanente asks for patience as coronavirus vaccine supplies lag | L.A. Focus News
Kaiser Permanente, the state’s largest health-care provider, seeks patience from Southern California members frustrated by limited COVID-19 vaccination appointments as it copes with vaccine shortages and shipments delayed by severe, cold weather across the United States. While many Kaiser members
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Judge grants San Diego County high school athletes temporary restraining order to compete in sports | L.A. Focus News
High school athletes in San Diego secured a second victory on Friday, Feb. 19 as a court granted a temporary restraining order requested by two football players seeking an immediate return to competition under the same coronavirus protocols as players in the college and professional ranks. San
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Dodgers’ Stan Kasten optimistic team can host fans at games in 2021 | L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES — In a video message to season-ticket holders, Dodgers team president and CEO Stan Kasten expressed optimism that fans will be able to attend games at Dodger Stadium this season – perhaps as early as Opening Day. “We’re going to start in spring training. … We’re going to start selling
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SoCal: COVID 19 Testing Is Coming to a Black Church Near You | L.A. Focus News
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The Tabernacle Community Development Corporation (TCDC), in partnership with the Los Angeles County Health Services, has launched a new program to expand access to free community-based COVID-19 testing in the Black community. TCDC is setting in motion its
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