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Man killed student because she laughed when he told her he loved her, witness testifies
A witness who took the stand during the murder trial of a Georgia student testified the suspect fatally strangled the female victim after he got angry because she laughed when he professed his love for her. According to WSB-TV, prosecutors said they believe the fatal incident happened on
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Unemployment Relief Programme Tobago educates women on breast health - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THE management of the Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) in Tobago held a workshop on Wednesday at John Dial Community Centre, to educate women on breast health. Ora Gordon, a breast health educator and entrepreneur, spoke to over 50 women about the importance of choosing appropriate bras for
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THA secretary: Cepep workers have been paid - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THA Secretary of Community Development, Youth Development and Sport pastor Terance Baynes has said Community-Based Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programme (Cepep) workers, who were owed outstanding salaries since late last year, have been paid. Last month, Chief Secretary Farley Aug
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Judge Clears Way for Herb Wesson to Temporarily Return to LA City Council - Los Angeles Sentinel
Former Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson was cleared by a judge today to begin serving as a temporary replacement
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La Brea man, Carapichaima men fined for cable thefts - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Five men charged with stealing cables in separate incidents faced two magistrates on Wednesday. Paul Atwell, 47, of La Brea, pleaded guilty before Siparia magistrate Nizam Khan, who fined him $7,000. Cpl Corey Aguilleira of the Santa Flora police station charged Atwell after catching him wit
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UFC Fighter Kevin Holland Chokes Out Gunman At Houston Sushi Spot
The talented UFC welterweight helped subdue and eventually choke out a gunman inside a Houston sushi restaurant earlier in the week and a profile on the fighter reveals more details.
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Mark to Armour: How much does the State owe you? - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
OPPOSITION Senator Wade Mark wants newly appointed Attorney General Reginald Armour to declare how much money he and his firm are owed for work done for the State for the past two years. At a media conference at the Opposition Leader’s office, Charles Street, Port of Spain on Thursday afternoo
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Russian court extends Brittney Griner's detention until May 19 - DefenderNetwork.com
A Moscow court has reportedly extended WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner’s arrest till May 19, which could extend her detention for 63 more days. Griner, a Baylor University graduate and […]
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Merri Dee A Giving Spirit’s Time to Fly - The Chicago Crusader
It is a rainy day here in Chicago as we mourn the passing of Chicago media legend and civic leader Merri Dee. We, here at The HistoryMakers, celebrate her incredible […] The post Merri Dee A Giving Spirit’s Time to Fly appeared first on The Chicago Crusader.
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Racism Was A Factor In Police Strip Search Of 15-Year-Old At A London School, Report Finds - Blavity
A new report reveals that racism was cited as a likely “influencing factor” in the strip search of a 15-year-old Black girl at her London school in Dec. 2020, The Guardian reports.
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Bomb-threatened Black schools eligible for security grants
By Darlene Superville | The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Historically Black colleges and universities victimized by recentbomb threatscan apply for federal grants under a program designed to help improve […] The post Bomb-threatened Black schools eligible for security gran
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Pretty Cheeky: Twitter Ladies Get To Clapping Cheeks With New #TooLoudChallenge Craze
The latest challenge that'll definitely baffle the old heads is the #tooloudchallenge, which features ladies making it clap and we shouldn't have to explain further than that.
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Comedian Primetimestein AKA Alex Stein Delivers Harsh Bars For Vladimir Putin At TX Council Meeting
Stein went viral this week after taking the podium at a Texas council meeting to deliver some murderous bars towards Vladimir Putin in defiance of the Russian leader's attack on Ukraine.
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Brittney Griner’s Detention In Russia Extended Till May 19
Griner, 31, was detained at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 and arrested on drug smuggling charges.
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Telfar Clemens Announces Opening The Brand's First Store
Telfar Clemens, the popular designer behind the Telfar handbag and fashion line, has announced the brand will open its first flagship store in New York City.
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Route Has Changed for Saturday's St. Patrick's Day Parade on St. Croix
The route for Saturday's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Christiansted, St. Croix, has changed "due to unforeseen circumstances," the organizers announced Friday.
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Things Black parents most often say to their kids at church - DefenderNetwork.com
Man, I’m glad we all didn’t go to the same church when we were younger. Y’all were some bad kids. And this isn’t my opinion. I’m basing this assessment on […]
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THA Chief Sec: Reshuffle not my business - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
This week's Cabinet reshuffle is not the business of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA). This was the only comment Farley Augustine, THA Chief Secretary, made on the reshuffle the day after the Prime Minister announced the changes in his government. On Wednesday the appointments of Attorney
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Two killed in Diego Martin shooting - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Police are investigating a shooting that led to the deaths of two men in Diego Martin on Wednesday afternoon. Police said residents of Jurawan Terrace, Four Roads, Diego Martin, reported hearing gunshots at around 5.30 pm. They saw the bodies of Nigel Pompey, 48, and Nigel Kancham bleeding o
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Fisk University Wins Prize at HBCU Battle of the Brains Presented by NFL
Fisk University is awarded $50,000 as the grand prize winner for the 2022 HBCU Battle of the Brains. The NFL is a presenting sponsor for the competition.
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Law Association congratulates new AG, thanks Al-Rawi - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
LAW Association (LATT) president Sophia Chote, SC, on Thursday congratulated new Attorney General Reginald Armour, SC, on his appointment and thanked former AG Faris Al-Rawi, now Minister of Rural Development and Local Government. The Prime Minister reshuffled his Cabinet on Wednesday, realloc
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Russian media: Detention of WNBA’s Griner extended to May 19
By Doug Feinberg | The Associated Press (AP) - Russian media reported that the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner was extended until May 19, a development that could see […] The post Russian media: Detention of WNBA’s Griner extended to May 19 appeared first on The Sacrament
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Hate crime charge for teen recorded whipping classmate
By The Associated Press HOUMA, La. (AP) — A white high-schooler has been charged with a hate crime after being caught on video throwing cotton balls at a Black student […] The post Hate crime charge for teen recorded whipping classmate appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.
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A welcome haunting
By Savannah G.M. Wood, Special to the AFRO During the past three years, I have been immersed in the AFRO American Newspapers’ archives. As Executive Director of Afro Charities, I am working with the AFRO to care for this collection and make it more publicly accessible. As a descen
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Nigeria raises $1.25 billion via Eurobond
The outcome makes Nigeria the first African country to access the international capital market in 2022. The post Nigeria raises $1.25 billion via Eurobond appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Howard University Faculty To Go On Strike Over Low Pay And Poor Working Conditions - Blavity
News recently broke that over 500 Howard University faculty members and students rallied Wednesday in support of the school’s contingent staff as they announced an unfair labor practice strike set to take place March 23-25—if campus administrators don’t reach an a
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Another Black Worker At Tesla Sues Tech Giant After White Workers Tormented the War Blast Victim With Rocket Warning Sounds
Another Black worker is suing the tech giant Tesla after white workers tormented him with ringtones set to sound like incoming-rocket warnings.
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Caroni CMOH: Reduce salt in diet - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Too much salt puts pressure on our kidneys and leads to high blood pressure. County Medical Officer of Health for County Caroni Dr Jeanine St Bernard said as Trinidad and Tobago and the world celebrates Salt Awareness Week from March 11-17, the population needs to concentrate on reducing salt in
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Florida High School Shamed Into Changing Its Policy After Trying To Make A Black Honors Student Cut His Locs For Graduation
Jacob Rush, a straight-A student at Abeka Academy in Pensacola, Florida, was being forced by school administrators to cut his locs in order to participate in his graduation ceremony until his mother,  Latrenda Rush, started a Change.org petition in protest, gaining over 53,000 signatures.
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Windies Women edge Bangladesh in World Cup thriller - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
WEST INDIES kept their hopes alive of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup alive with a thrilling four-run victory over Bangladesh on Friday at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Chasing a target of 141, Bangladesh Women were bowled out for 136, with three deliveries
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