Community Calendar: Week of September 27th

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Community Calendar: Week of September 27th

Until October 5 November General Elections Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2020, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 2020 Presidential and General Election. To register, …

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Mars renames ‘Uncle Ben’s’ rice brand - African American News Today - EIN News

… Floyd and other African Americans. Quaker Oats announced … an associate professor of African American literature at Cornell University … Mississippi, the majority African-American city where the rice … conversations with an African American male mayor sends …

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‘Sistah Strut’ Breast Cancer Virtual Walk Scheduled for Saturday

The Birmingham Times Brenda’s Brown Bosom Buddies will host its annual “Sistah Strut” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Legion Field, from 7-8:30 a.m. This year’s walk will be virtual, but there will be a short warm-up, hula-hoop contest and program onsite at Legion Field. This year’s ambassador of hope is

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Grand Jury Indicted One Officer In Breonna Taylor Case; No Charges For Her Death | Breaking News | The Michigan Chronicle

One of three former police officers was indicted Wednesday for his involvement in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. The Kentucky grand jury announced that former Officer Brett Hankison was … Continued

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Finland deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport

HELSINKI (AP) — Finland has deployed coronavirus-sniffing dogs at the Nordic country’s main international airport in a four-month trial of an alternative testing method that could become a cost-friendly and quick way to identify...

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GBA stages virtual seminar - Stabroek News

While the nation’s boxers are forced to sit out due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is not resting on its laurels. The article GBA stages virtual seminar appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Americans Like Free Trade. Donald Trump and Joe Biden Don't.

If Donald Trump saves (or claims to save) a factory by shutting out imports, the workers there will pay close attention, but most other people won't notice the negative effects.

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“We’re Fighting Against the Deadline, Get Counted Today”

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No major COVID fallout in CXC results, says JTA boss

Despite adjustments in the usual format of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC)-administered tests and the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting the last school term, Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Jasford Gabriel said that all these...

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Grand Jury Indicts 1 Police Officer In Breonna Taylor Death | Afro

By DYAN LOVAN and PIPER HUDSPETH BLACKBURN LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday two officers who fired their weapons at the Black woman were

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Tory MP claims Chinese pressure is behind Barbados decision to remove Queen as head of state - Voice Online

A TORY MP has claimed that Chinese pressure caused Barbados' decision to remove the Queen... The post Tory MP claims Chinese pressure is behind Barbados decision to remove Queen as head of state appeared first on Voice Online.

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GFC staff appreciate being paid in timely manner - Stabroek News

Dear Editor, The staff of the Guyana Forestry Commission would like to place on record their heartfelt appreciation to the Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. The article GFC staff appreciate being paid in timely manner appeared first on Stabroek News.

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WATCH | SA man rocks world, and Keith Richards, with his guitar-shaped braai grids | News24

What started as a birthday gift has turned into a thriving business, employing local people and building guitar-shaped braai grids for the likes of Keith Richards and Eben Etzebeth. But to keep up with the demand, they need help to expand.

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Tanzania: Cash-Strapped Tanzania Opposition Turns to Friends, Businessmen for Polls Funding

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DACA Dreamer Turns Digital Entrepreneur, Aids Hispanic Community - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Juan Cárdenas is the founder of a creative agency specializing in social media, web development and video production with a client base in the United States and Latin America. He is also one of the more than 800,000 immigrants protected by DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals federal

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Police reform begins with stricter oversight for police offers, racial inclusivity within police force - African American News Today - EIN News

… been around for centuries, for Black Americans and other racial minorities. Police …

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UAB’s Dr. Mona Fouad on All Of Us Research Program During COVID-19

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Samira Wiley Speaks On The Dangers On Skipping The Flu Shot This Season: I’m A Diabetic And I Could Experience A Lot Of Complications

Medical experts are weighing the possibility of a twindemic as COVID cases in some areas have begun to trend upward on the brink of flu season. Joining the choir of voices who are encouraging Americans to get the flu shot this year is Emmy Award-winning actress Samira Wiley.

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Tanzania: JPM - Development Is for All

[Daily News] THE ruling CCM presidential candidate, Dr John Magufuli on Tuesday boldly stressed that his government, if re-elected next month, will continue with the implementation of various development projects to all parts of the country, regardless of differences in political ideologies.

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“I Don’t Want To Be Together Just For The Kids:”Princess Love Reacts To Ray J Saying He Wants His Family Back

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Ardenne ace student cops five ones in CAPE

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City Council Votes To Override The Mayor After She Vetoed A Bill To Cut Police Funding - The Seattle Medium

The City Council rebalanced the budget in light of the economic crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and calls to redistribute funds from policing to community programs in the wake of protests following the death of George Floyd, González said in a statement when the cuts were initially

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Disney delays 'Black Widow,' Spielberg's 'West Side Story' - Black News Channel

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. has further postponed its next mega-movies from Marvel, including 'Black Widow,' while also postponing Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' a full year in the company's latest recalibration due to the pandemic. Ten of Disney's top

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Naomi Osaka visits Haiti, her father's homeland | New York Carib News

Three-time major champion Naomi Osaka arrived in Haiti on Monday, September 21, for a very surprise and discrete visit.

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Pakistan Eyes Billion-Dollar Hemp Market in Next 3 Years – The Wilmington Journal

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8-month-old drowns in Clarendon

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Cal State chooses first Mexican American chancellor - Black Voice News

In summary The Cal State system’s new leader, Joseph I. Castro, starts next January and is the first California native and first Mexican American to hold the post. The next head of the California State University system — with 480,000 students, largest public four-year university in the

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