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The entertainment industry has been brought to a standstill by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and resulting restrictions, putting a strain on theatre practitioners and other creative artistes in Jamaica. Cinemas, theatres, dance companies,...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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Jamaica acquires four offshore patrol vehicles, two maritime aircraft

The Ministry of National Security has acquired four additional offshore patrol vehicles and two maritime aircraft to aid in improving border security, reducing transnational crimes and providing support to other small island developing states. This...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

NFL Announces Major Steps to Incentive Teams to Hire Minorities for Top Posts

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Offer interest-free loans to cover UWI fee hike – Thwaites

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) has been urged to extend interest-free credit to students of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, to cover incremental movements in tuition fees caused by recalculations based on the greenback. Hundreds of...

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Jah Prayzah gets lifetime ambassadorship

CONTEMPORARY musician Jah Prayzah was yesterday appointed the lifetime brand ambassador for West Property (WestProp) Zimbabwe, as it seeks to enhance its visibility on the

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Viral Clip Of Black Trans Woman’s Brutal Attack Sparks Outrage

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Kenya: No Deal! Telkom Walks Out on Proposed Merger With Airtel

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Telkom Kenya has announced that it is no longer pursuing to merge with Airtel Kenya Networks Limited.

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‘This Gotta Stop’: Ashanti Continues Posting Endless Thirst Traps on the 'Gram

The more body Ashanti continues to serve on Instagram, the fewer fans can handle it, however, that's not slowing the sexy singer from putting it all out

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NFL Announces Major Steps to Incentive Teams to Hire Minorities for Top Posts – Voice and Viewpoint

National Football League teams must now interview at least two minority candidates for head coaching positions under new resolutions that the league hopes will improve diversity among its 32

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Morrison, Davis Whyte against salary cuts for politicians, civil servants

SENIOR trade unionist Vincent Morrison is asserting that salary cuts, both in the private and public sector, is not the solution for economic recovery

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Growth & Jobs | COVID leads woman to discover new opportunities in the kitchen

However, for Christine Brown, the pandemic has provided an economic opportunity, which has also created employment for her family members, who lost their substantive employment as result of the

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Filmmakers Rally Behind John Boyega's Stirring 'F**k That' Speech Against Racism

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Disney Ride Will Be ‘Reimagined’ Because Of Ties To Racist Movie

According to CNN, the log flume ride was based on the 1946 movie “Song of the South,” which was notorious for racial stereotypes of Black people and romanticized portrayals of the antebellum

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Juneteenth: The History, Legacy & How To Celebrate

Granger read General Order No. 3 on that day, informing the

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Here’s Everything Dropping On Netflix This Month

Besides the fact that we have high hopes for July looking a lot different than the past three months, we’re also in anticipation of all the fire flicks that Netflix [] The post Here’s Everything Dropping On Netflix This Month appeared first on Essence.

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McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents (1950)

Appellant, a Negro citizen of Oklahoma possessing a masters degree, was admitted to the Graduate School of the state-supported University of Oklahoma as a candidate for a doctorate in education and was permitted to use the same classroom, library and cafeteria as white students. Pursuant to

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Barry Sanders, born on July 16, 1968 in Wichita, Kanas is a former American football running back. He was the son of William, who was a Roofer and Shirley, a registered nurse. He was the one of the eleven children. He attended Wichita North High School. During his career with the Detroit Lions of

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Black restaurateurs seek relief

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“She’s Just A Little Bit Bitter” Brandy Responds To Thea Vidale’s Claims She Was Disrespectful

Just before the Verzuz battle between Brandy and Monica, Thea Vidale came forward and alleged Brandy and her mother were disrespectful when they worked together on the show, "Thea." In a recent interview, Brandy responded. See what she had to say.

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Two Black Men Found Hanging from Trees In California Ten Days Apart, Families Claim They Were Not Suicidal

A Black man was found hanging from a tree in Palmdale, California, on June 10, less than two weeks after another body was found in a town 50 miles

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Walker’s Legacy Introduces “Ask a Boss” Masterclass Series with Featured Speaker Ivy McGregor

In partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency, Walker’s Legacy presents “Ask a Boss”, a digital masterclass series featuring women of influence who have achieved success in business and

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Future 40: Meet New Harlem Children's Zone CEO Kwame Owusu-Kesse

Drawing from his own experiences, Owusu-Kesse has dedicated his career to making sure children in underserved communities can access high-quality education and the capacity to

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Marchers Demonstrate at Georgia Capitol To Demand Criminal Justice and Voting RIghts Reforms

Hundreds of marchers took to the streets of Atlanta on Monday, to denounce police violence, demand justice and address issues with Georgia’s voting

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Nelson’s fate up to Bajans

(Barbados Nation) The controversial statue of Lord Nelson may be moved to a maritime museum, but not before a public consultation on the

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Etched in clay: the 'poem vessels' of enslaved potter David Drake

Crafted in 1858 by the enslaved African American potter and poet David Drake during a time when it was illegal for slaves to read or write, the handsome jar, glazed in brown alkaline, is signed and dated by Drake, known as “Dave the

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Kenya: Luo Benga Musician Omondi Long Lilo Dies in Hospital

The Kenyan entertainment industry is yet again mourning the death of another Benga musician Eric Omondi Odit, popularly known as Omondi Long

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Atlanta Mayor Vows Changes In How Police Officers Use Force

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta’s mayor is vowing to change police use-of-force policies and require that officers receive continuous training in how to deescalate situations before the consequences become

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23-Time Major Champ Serena Williams Says She’ll Play US Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams is planning to play in the 2020

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Tanzania Expects Tourism Boom After Lifting Flight Ban

Dar es Salaam — Tanzania expects tourists from at least four countries to start arriving in the country anytime from this month to July, the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) announced

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9 Black Owned Hotels To Visit When The Pandemic Is Over

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Ezekiel Elliott and Other Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans Players Test Positive for the Coronavirus

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is one of several NFL players in Texas who’ve tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to NFL

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