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Georgia Gov. authorizes Guard troops after 8-year-old killed
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s governor on Monday declared a state of emergency and authorized the activation of up to 1,000... View Article The post Georgia Gov. authorizes Guard troops after 8-year-old killed appeared first on TheGrio.
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Nokia to add open interfaces to its telecoms equipment - TechCentral
Finland's Nokia on Tuesday became the first major telecoms equipment maker to commit to adding open interfaces in its products that will allow operators to build networks that are not tied to a vendor.
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Hospital capacity in Dallas on July 5 | Dallas Weekly
Twenty-five hospitals on Sunday reported ventilator and bed capacity numbers to Mayor Eric Johnsons office. Dallas hospitals are required to report the information pursuant to the City of Dallas emergency regulations enacted by Mayor Johnson during the local state of disaster. The reporting
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Halle Berry Apologizes For Considering Role As A Transgender Man In A Upcoming Film
The Acadamy Award-winning actress revealed during an Instagram Live interview with hairstylist Christin Brown that she was potentially going to take on the role of a transgender man in an upcoming movie role. She was immediately met with criticism and swift backlash from the transgender community
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A Large Mural Of Breonna Taylor Was Painted In Annapolis, Maryland
A group of artists have painted a large mural in honor of Breonna Taylor, an unarmed Black woman who was murdered by police officers.
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Freddie Gibbs Cooks DJ Akademiks To A Crisp On ‘Desus & Mero’ [Video]
When journalists go low, Freddie Gibbs goes lower. He had time for Hip-Hops most hated media personality. As spotted on HipHopDX the Gary, Indiana MC made a recent appearance on the Desus Mero show. As usual The Bodega Boys were combing through the biggest stories in popular culture. Things got
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'I want to live a lifestyle which my government should have provided. I can’t wait for the government to get a swimming pool'.
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Texas wants $32 million in unemployment benefits back after finding 46,000 people were overpaid | Dallas Weekly
The Texas Workforce Commission said that incorrect filings and fraud can lead to overpayments, but the money must be paid back even if it was the states mistake. More than 46,000 Texans who lost their jobs in recent months were initially overpaid by the Texas Workforce Commission, which now wants
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Blackout Day protest urges shoppers to buy from Black-owned businesses : TheGrio
Today has been designated as Blackout Day. Not one Black person in America should spend a dollar outside of businesses owned by Black people. The post Blackout Day protest urges shoppers to buy from Black-owned businesses only appeared first on TheGrio.
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US is in a free fall with Covid-19, expert warns - The New York Beacon
(CNN)In the span of a week and a half, the number of coronavirus cases in the United States has doubled, yet officials are saying this is still the first wave of the pandemic. We are still knee-deep in the first wave of
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Who received PPP loans? Kanye West, Trump donors, Girl Scouts, hedge funds - DefenderNetwork.com
The government’s small business lending program has benefited millions of companies, with the goal of minimizing the number of layoffs Americans have suffered in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Yet the recipients include many you probably wouldn’t have expected. Kanye West’s clothing
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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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Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 July 2020: Since the former Defence, and Interior Minister was arrested and charged, among others with treason, the trial-by-social-media and in the court of public opinion has been in overdrive. The court of public opinion had tried him and given its own
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At least 73 shot, 15 killed in Chicago over holiday weekend - TheGrio
Reports say nearly 80 people were shot in Chicago this weekend, 15 of them have died. Of the shooting victims, 12 were minors, and two children were killed. The post At least 73 shot, 15 killed in Chicago over holiday weekend appeared first on TheGrio.
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‘Cyber Bill will curb online bullying’
BULAWAYO residents yesterday gave thumbs up to the Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill as a remedy to online bullying, revenge pornography and circulation of fake news, among other positives. BY NQOBANI NDLOVU / PATRICIA SIBANDA A public hearing on the Bill was conducted by the Parliamentary
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Mississippi removes Confederate emblem from flag; Frey says he’s for reparations; protesters hit by drivers
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Not a place for a parents political views - Six-year-old kicked out Arkansas daycare for wearing #BLM shirt - Face2Face Africa
There’s uneasy tension at Russellville, Arkansas, where a six-year-old was thrown out of daycare for wearing a shirt with the inscription, “Black Lives Matter.” After attending daycare at ‘His Kids Preschool’ for six months, Journei Brockman was informed on Friday she was no longer wanted,Fox 16
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Cigarette ban: How a worst-case scenario could cost pensioners R30bn
Could the government be biting one of the hands that feed them? According to Jacques Pauw, the cigarette ban may collapse a titan of tobacco.
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Trump: schools MUST reopen in the fall | The Atlanta Voice
President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched an all-out effort to reopen schools this fall, arguing that some are keeping schools closed not because of the coronavirus pandemic, but for political reasons against the will of families. “We want to reopen the schools. Everybody wants it. The moms want
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Michaela Coel Turned Down $1M Netflix Deal Over Attempted Copyright Jig
Chewing Gum star Michaela Coel may have gained her cross over success thanks to Netflix, but after the deal surrounding her new series, I May Destroy You, left her at a disadvantage the British star is explaining why HBO is now the series new home.
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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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Mitch McConnell Opens Door to 2nd Round of Stimulus Checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday supported a second round of stimulus checks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Kanye West's Yeezy received millions in PPP federal loans : TheGrio
Kanye West, who is reportedly worth $1.3 billion dollars, received a multimillion-dollar loan as part of the federal government’s coronavirus... View Article The post Kanye Wests Yeezy received millions in PPP federal loans appeared first on TheGrio.
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Stocks slink back as virus outbreaks dim recovery hopes - Black News Channel
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks are slipping in early trading on Tuesday, giving back some of their big gains from the past couple weeks. The SP 500 was 0.3% lower, as of 9:50 a.m. Eastern time. Stocks were down even more in France, Germany and elsewhere after the
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Therapist Raises Over $80K To Provide Free Mental Health Resources For The Black Community - The New York Beacon
In the midst of the uprising and the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on communities of color, individuals and organizations are leading initiatives focused on Black mental health. According to Philadelphia Magazine, a Pennsylvania-based therapist raised over $81,000 to provide free therapy for
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Dallas Weekly News: Ep. 60-Texas leaders warn of Hospital Capacity and ask for lockdowns | Dallas Weekly
Today in Dallas Weekly News,Texas leaders warn of Hospital Capacity and ask for lockdowns, a Texas Conservative wanted the National Guard to shoot and kill protestors and the Dallas city hospital report.
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Houston selected for COVID-19 vaccine trials - DefenderNetwork.com
The Texas Center for Drug Development is looking for volunteers for trials that will be underway in a couple of weeks. The program is a joint initiative between the Texas Center for Drug Development and DM Clinical Research. We do want more people who are high risk, such as healthcare
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Teen dies after party exposes her to COVID-19, mom gives drug as cure
In a tragic story related to an already tragic illness, a teenage girl died after her parents took her to... View Article The post Teen dies after party exposes her to COVID-19, mom gives drug as cure appeared first on TheGrio.
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Papoose and Remy Ma expecting second child - TheGrio
Looks like congratulations are in order for rappers Remy Ma and Papoose who just announced they have a new baby... View Article The post Papoose and Remy Ma expecting second child appeared first on TheGrio.
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