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Martin Luther King Day of Service Events | Atlanta Daily World
Throughout the month of January, hundreds of veteran volunteers will lead and support service efforts across the country to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King spoke about the ability of the average person to serve their community and the importance of ending food insecurity in
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Three Groups Are Advancing Race-conscious Policies In NYC
The FPWA, an anti-poverty policy group has joined forces with two other groups to release an agenda for advancing race-conscious policies in New York City.
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Nigeria: NIN - Govt Closes Enrollment At NIMC Headquarters, Approves 20 Centres
[Leadership] Abuja -- The federal government has ordered immediate closure of enrollment activities at National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) headquarters and approved 20 centres within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja to make the process of National Identification Number
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Georgians had the rare opportunity to vote for two senators at the same time. They elected Rev. Raphael Warnock, a progressive prophetic Black preacher, and Jon Ossoff, a young Jewish journalist and filmmaker. Source
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Testimonies from Capitol rioters take center stage: ‘Trump said to do so’ - TheGrio
The rioters who breached the U.S. Capitol are explaining away their actions by claiming that President Donald Trump made them... View Article The post Testimonies from Capitol rioters take center stage: ‘Trump said to do so’ appeared first on TheGrio.
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Africa: WHO Director-General's Opening Remarks at 148th Session of the Executive Board
Press Release - Your Excellency Dr Harsh Vardhan, Chair of the Executive Board, thank you for your leadership for your leadership during these difficult times.Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends,Good morning, good afternoon and good evening to you all, and happy New Year.40 years ago, a new
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7 inconvenient truths white people must understand about MLK
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not... View Article The post 7 inconvenient truths white people must understand about Martin Luther King Jr. appeared first on TheGrio.
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Who Got Next? Local Community Leaders Carry the Torch of Dr. King’s Dream | Social Justice | The Michigan Chronicle
As the nation looks to celebrate the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, his dream of equality and peace continues to be an ongoing battle for Black communities. With a growing rate of police brutality, unjust and inhumane treatment and medical neglect, African Americans, while making
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Africa: When Covid Becomes a Bad Cold - Experts Map the Future of SARS-CoV-2
[Daily Maverick] Scientists predict the virus will be with us for the long run, but probably as just another common cold.
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FBI Vetting Troops Before Inauguration | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told The Associated Press that officials are conscious of the potential threat, and he warned commanders to be on the lookout for any problems within their ranks as the inauguration approaches. “We’re continually going through the process, and taking
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Hawks launch first MLK theme night; deliver jersey to Pope Francis | The Atlanta Voice
Today, the Atlanta Hawks will play the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first of four Unity Nights in the annual MLK Day Game. Each Unity Night will be centered around basketball and community while aiming to unite the city of Atlanta in committing to make a positive change in their communities. “We
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Macsteel accused of using pandemic to boost profit margins after retrenching 99 workers | Fin24
Steel manufacturer Macsteel has been accused by NUMSA of using the pandemic as an excuse to boost profit margins after retrenching 99 workers.
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The Role Of The National Civil Rights Museum Is Upholding MLK’s Legacy
NewsOne spoke with National Civil Rights Museum President Terri Freeman about the institution's dedication to preserving King's work through programming, the role Memphis plays in his incredible journey and what he may have thought about the current social justice climate in today's society.
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Michelle Obama shows off natural hair in birthday snap - TheGrio
Former First Lady Michelle Obama commemorated her birthday on social media with a natural hair, no-makeup selfie accompanied by an... View Article The post Michelle Obama shows off natural hair in birthday snap appeared first on TheGrio.
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Caribbean gets help to combat illegal fishing | New York Carib News
The United States Department of State says it is “proud” to support the US Coast Guard (USCG) Operation Southern Cross as part of the US' efforts to build regional maritime security partnerships and counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the South Atlantic, including the
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Covid task force shuts down Sleepin bar - Stabroek News
As its enforcement around the city continues, the Covid-19 Task Force’s enforcement team last evening swooped down on the Church Street Sleepin Casino and bar and other establishments in the Alberttown/Queenstown
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Rev. Dyson Imagines How St. Paul Would Admonish The U.S. For Racism : NPR
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Reverend Michael Eric Dyson about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and racism in politics and religion.
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Sadiq Khan: 'Road traffic stops deserve the same level of scrutiny as any other kind of police power' - Voice Online
A NEW Metropolitan police pilot will see data on ethnicity collected when cars are stopped... The post Sadiq Khan: 'Road traffic stops deserve the same level of scrutiny as any other kind of police power' appeared first on Voice Online.
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Stay Woke and Keep Fighting: For Black America the fight for Dr King’s dream continues | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Whitney Gresham “Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.” –Martin Luther King Jr. from The World House chapter of his book, “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?” published in 1967. Given all
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AboutThatCar.com: 2021 Ford F150 PowerBoost | Dallas Weekly
DETROIT – We went out to the Ford Proving Ground about 50 miles north of here to get a look at and drive new the F150. All new is a term often misused but in this case it is accurate. Almost all the truck, 97 percent, is new.  The new Ford F150 PowerBoost was recently named North American Truck of
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SPCA rescues badly injured dog and calls on the public to help
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA recently rescued a badly injured dog and called on the public to help as Bali is making her way to recovery.
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Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) to Host King Day Public Policy Forum Featuring Prominent Civil Rights Leaders and Elected Officials to Reflect on Dr. King's Legacy in Wake of Reprehensible Insurrection That Shook the Nation | Dallas Wee
NAN’s Annual Martin Luther King Day Policy Forum to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy and Reflect on His Teachings on Important Societal Issues New York, NY (January 17, 2020)-  On Monday, January 18th Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will welcome prominent clergy, elected officials and
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Biltong & Nut Dukkah - South African spin on a traditional condiment
The Biltong & Nut Dukkah recipe makes an excellent topping for salads, seasoning for vegetables or just enjoyed with good bread dipped in olive oil.
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Congo-Brazzaville/Congo-Kinshasa: Ushindi Strikes to Settle CHAN Clash of the Congos
[Namibian] CLINICAL Chico Ushindi scored just after half-time to give the Democratic Republic of Congo a 1-0 win over Congo Brazzaville Sunday and the lead in Group B of the African Nations Championship (Chan).
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Trump expected to issue 100 pardons as allies collect big from lobbying - TheGrio
Outgoing President Donald Trump is reportedly poised to issue around 100 pardons and sentence commutations on Tuesday, the last official... View Article The post Trump expected to issue 100 pardons as allies collect big from lobbying appeared first on TheGrio.
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Cardi B Tapped To Star In Paramount Comedy ‘Assisted Living’
According to Variety, the "WAP" rapper is set to star in the Paramount comedy as the lead character "Amber",  a small-time crook who finds herself in over her head when a heist goes wrong. On the run from the cops and her former crew, she struggles to find anywhere to hide. Running out of
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Saudi Crown Prince Launches Ambitious 170-km Futuristic City – The Wilmington Journal
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia – The Saudis have set in motion an ambitious plan to build a kilometer-long city with no cars or streets in the shape of a line crossing the country, where everything people [...]
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WHO Chief Accuses Drugmakers Of Prioritizing Profits Above Sick, Elderly
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization chief on Monday lambasted drugmakers’ profits and vaccine inequalities, saying it’s “not right” that younger, healthier adults in wealthy countries get vaccinated against…
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Sierra Leone: Freetown Receives International Support to Help Migrants Amid Covid-19
[allAfrica] The city of Freetown has become one of five across the world to receive an award to help it expand a waste-management scheme aimed at helping young people in informal settlements to make a living and improve public health amid the challenges of Covid-19.
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16 Sultry Sade Tracks Perfect For The Winter
Sade's voice is both soothing and inviting. Her vocals create a real life sound bath, which harmoniously heals and calms any listener. Have you ever met someone who did not enjoy the relaxing sounds of Sade? We crafted a list of 16 sultry Sade tracks that are perfect for winter to celebrate a queen
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