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By: Tadi Abedje The USA men’s basketball team finalized its 12-man roster as they travel to Tokyo, Japan for the Summer Olympics.   The team consists of Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers), Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Devin
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USC men’s basketball battles UCLA for first place | L.A. Focus News
Eleven months later, it’s hard for the members of last year’s USC men’s basketball team not to wonder what could have happened in March after a dramatic win over UCLA in the regular-season finale. Maybe “wonder” is the wrong word. Because to a man, the players from that team believe Jonah
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Every Month is Black History Month: The Military is Lagging Behind | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Diana Danis Extremism and racism are playing “tag” as to which is more horrible. Meantime, Black women are fleeing the military like it’s on fire. Their educational attainments and skill sets should enable them to stay and be the beacon on the hill for new recruits. Unfortunately, the services
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Countering reactionary and authoritarian politics in Africa
guest column:Nelson Chamisa Africa cannot afford to continue with the authoritarian, dictatorial and despotic forms of governance that are predominant on the continent. Authoritarian and dictatorial governments are repressive, corrupt and inefficient. Their only purpose is to retain power and to
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GREAT GAME DAY GRUB – Florida Courier
FAMILY FEATURES While you may not be able to enjoy game day with thousands of your closest friends at the stadium this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy tail-gate-worthy grub at home with a smaller group of friends and loved ones. Step up your home-gate with an appetizing pre-game
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Jason Kidd
Jason Kidd is a retired NBA basketball professional, who is widely considered as one of the most talented players in the history of the game. He was born on March 23, 1973 to Steve and Anne Kidd. He was the oldest of six children and was a talented sportsman from an early age, being sought by AAU
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Transit Equity Day delivers renewed commitment to local public transportation - TSDMemphis.com
The Memphis-area observance this week of Transit Equity Day in the U.S. brought together myriad groups and individuals united by a shared belief in the need for adequate funding of the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA). Transit Equity Day served as a commemoration of the birthday of civil
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Tourism's $36-billion losses will affect new budget
JAMAICA suffered a $36.7-billion decline in direct revenue from the tourism sector into the Government's coffers in 2020, according to information released by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett.
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When will life return to normal? In 7 years at today’s vaccination rates | L.A. Focus News
By Tom Randall | Bloomberg When will the pandemic end? It’s the question hanging over just about everything since COVID-19 took over the world last year. The answer can be measured in vaccinations. Bloomberg has built the biggest database of COVID-19 shots given around the world, with more than 119
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Celtics, Heat release joint statement over Kenosha ruling, Capitol protests before game - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat knelt for the national anthem Wednesday night, saying they were playing "with a heavy heart" after a violent pro-Trump mob breached the U.S. Capitol and the decision earlier in the week by a Wisconsin prosecutor not to charge a police officer who shot Jacob Blake.
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Hubert Davis Becomes North Carolina’s First Black Head Men’s Basketball Coach
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Courtside with Clippers – Week 15
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Kendall Jenner Entangling Devin Booker, Seemingly Confirms Relationship Rumors
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Cardi B stuns, kisses dancers in sexy 'Up' music video
Cardi B has dropped her latest single 'Up' along with a visually arresting music video featuring the rapper kissing several... View Article The post Cardi B stuns, kisses dancers in 'Up' music video appeared first on TheGrio.
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Trump Administration Withholding $14 Billion in Critical Coronavirus Funding
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Chicago homeless population need help as they prepare for bitter cold weather | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Mark Rivera, ABC7 News The bitter cold is cause for concern for those experiencing homelessness. Serious health complications could happen. Advocates are doing what they can to prepare them, but they say they need your help. It feels like -2 degrees, even in the sunshine, but in the shadow of
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Reggie Jackson tearfully thanks Clippers 'for saving me' after Los Angeles' Game 6 loss to Phoenix news -The Black Chronicle
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Dianne Durham, The First Black Woman To Win A USA Gymnastics Championship, Passes Away At 52 - Blavity
Legendary gymnastics champion Dianne Durham died on Thursday at the age of 52, according to family members who were by her side.  Durham is one of the greatest gymnasts to ever come out of the United States and was the first Black woman to win USA Gymnastics national championship in 1983, according
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Anthony Davis Injured in Lakers' Loss; Series Tied 2-2 - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Carter High School senior leads on the court and in the classroom – Dallas Post Tribune
DALLAS — Walter Taylor III learned a lot about persistence over the last year. The senior at David W. Carter spent most days this school year with his eyes peeled on a computer screen attending class remotely from home. “I had to learn how to be a student,” he said of developing the discipline to
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SDC promises strict COVID-19 protocols for CASFest in St Mary today
The Social Development Commission (SDC) says strict COVID-19 guidelines will be observed today as it hosts the 2021 St Mary Creative Arts and Skills Festival (CASFest) and community market.This year the CASFest will be staged at the Annotto Bay car park as the SDC increases its effort to boost
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Vince Carter retires after 22 seasons in the NBA | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Joseph Phillips, Crusader Sports Writer After playing 22 seasons in the NBA, Vince Carter announced his retirement on Thursday, June 25, at the age of 43. Carter confirmed his NBA retirement with a simple statement: ‘I’m officially done.’ Carter, in an interview for The Ringer’s Winging It
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