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Thousands Descend on the Nation’s Capital for the 2020 March on Washington - Houston Forward Times
On the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, tens of thousands of protestors… The post Thousands Descend on the Nation’s Capital for the 2020 March on Washington appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Rights groups donate to Chikurubi prison
BY LORRAINE MUROMO ZIMBABWE’s three leading human rights lobby groups — Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum and Zimbabwe Human Rights Association — have donated personal protective equipment and jerseys worth US$1 824 to inmates at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison to help
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Jamaicans returned the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to office yesterday with landslide in a general election defined by the novel coronavirus pandemic and the immense popularity of its leader, Andrew Holness who, at age 39, became Jamaica's youngest-ever prime minister in October 2011.The 49-14-seat
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UNCF Dallas to host first Virtual Walk for Education, supporting both HBCUs and Students | Dallas Weekly
Online fundraising event will provide fun interactive activities for the public during mandatory social distancing   How do you stay safe during a pandemic, raise money for a great cause and get some exercise in on the side? Through the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Virtual Walk for
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Source: Dallas Weekly
State begins construction on Columbus Ave. bus lane. - The Bay State Banner
The city broke ground on Columbus Avenue this week in a project that puts bus lanes in the center of the street and limits the amount of vehicular traffic. Though Boston is also working on several bike corridor projects, this one will not include bike lanes, and will remove some of the on-street
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With Help from Apple, Bham City Teacher Prepares for Unprecedented Year
www.apple.com As Birmingham City Schools fourth grade science and social studies teacher Portrice Warren gets ready to start her classes remotely, she is keenly aware of the challenges this year brings when schools open Sept. 8. “Planning is going to be a key factor for me as an educator, but
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Cuthbert-Flynn sprints to second term
OLYMPIAN Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn sprinted to a second term as the member of parliament (MP) for St Andrew West Rural after securing more than 3,000 more votes than her contender, the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Krystal Tomlinson. Cuthbert-Flynn...
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BET To Air 'Chadwick Boseman: Life And Legacy' In Collaboration With Entertainment Tonight
It will feature never-before-seen footage of the late actor.
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New survey: Americans are getting back on the road again - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of Americans in many ways, including making families from coast to coast cancel or postpone their vacation plans. However, a new survey, conducted on behalf of Toyota, reveals that nearly half of U.S. adults are planning to get out and take a trip again
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LAPD Scandal: Felony Cases Dismissed Against People Falsely Accused Of Being Gang Members
One victim of the LAPD’s corruption is speaking out.
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Black postal workers worry USPS changes could impact job security - TheGrio
In the 1987 Black comedy Hollywood Shuffle, Bobby Taylor, the character played by director-star Robert Townsend, shrewdly stated: “There’s always... View Article The post Black postal workers worry USPS changes could impact job security appeared first on TheGrio.
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‘Black’ Professor Admits She Is Actually White In Self-Published Essay | The Crusader Newspaper Group
“You should absolutely cancel me, and I absolutely cancel myself,” Jessica Krug of The George Washington University wrote on Medium. By Elyse Wanshel, Huff Post A history professor and political activist at The George Washington University has publicly admitted that she is actually white and Jewish
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Chloe X Halle Get Their Best Advice from Beyoncé - Houston Forward Times
In 2013, Chloe and Halle Bailey went viral when they posted a cover of Beyoncé’s… The post Chloe X Halle Get Their Best Advice from Beyoncé appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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California Bill On Police Accountability Defeated By Police Unions
The state still can’t end careers of problematic officers.
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106-year-old woman braves COVID to vote |
FORTIFIED BY a mask and a bottle of alcohol used as sanitiser, 106-year-old Dorothy Lee of Port Morant, St Thomas, was wheeled in a chair into the polling division of Port Morant in St Thomas. Despite the heavy rains and desperate warnings from her...
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Alphas Provide Mask for N.S. Schools and Agencies – Free Press of Jacksonville
Just in time for the opening of the school year, local members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. followed in the footsteps of their forefathers and came to the aid of the community. In the [...]
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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly
Claudia Rankine's 'Just Us' Is A Conversation, Not A Prescription
In her new collection, Just Us, Claudia Rankine, without telling us what to do, urges us to begin the discussions that might open pathways through this divisive and stuck moment in American history.
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Hyde Square Task Force seeks buyer for church - The Bay State Banner
After six years of searching for the right partner for its new youth cultural center, the Hyde Square Task Force is selling the Blessed Sacrament Church building and abandoning the project. The post Hyde Square Task Force seeks buyer for church appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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Foundation Offers Free Exercise and Nutrition Classes to Replace Swimming Lessons – Free Press of Jacksonville
The Shawn D. Delifus Foundation , noted for providing free swimming lesson s to urban communities, is adapting to the pandemic environment. With mandated Covid-19 social distancing protocols in full force, swim class lessons this [...]
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Police release bodycam footage in fatal shooting of Deon Kay that sparked protests | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Deon Kay, 18, was fatally shot Wednesday by a D.C. police officer. By Meredith Deliso, ABC News Washington, D.C., police released body camera footage Thursday of the fatal police shooting of an 18-year-old Black man, following protests outside a police station and Mayor Muriel Bowser's home. The
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[VIDEO] Atlanta Based Firm Launches Effort To Help Minority-Owned Businesses: HoneyDrips! Merchandise | The Atlanta Voice
[Atlanta, Georgia] Atlanta based human resources management company, HIVE Talent Acquisition Firm, is launching an initiative to support minority-owned small businesses in Fulton County and the Atlanta Metro area. The program, a for-profit business venture called HoneyDrips! Merchandise, provides
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How You Can Stop Fake News From Faking You Out - Milwaukee Community Journal
The term “fake news” gained traction during the 2016 U.S. presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and it has since become a familiar phrase in the American political vernacular. Could fake news factor into the current presidential election season? The QAnon movement has been
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Great Expectations for Birmingham’s Recovery
By Lee Styslinger III Much has been written about the latest rankings from Business Facilities magazine, which gave Alabama overall high marks and cited Birmingham and Huntsville as having the best business climate among all metro areas their size. That Huntsville ranked No. 1 in the small-sized
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If you hear it enough, you’ll start to believe it – Daytona Times
In 1939, noted Black psychologist, Dr. Kenneth Clark and his wife performed an experiment where they asked Black children ages 6 to 9 to choose between Black and White dolls that were the same except skin-color. The test asked the children seven questions. “Show me…: the doll you like best or that
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Instead of laying off employees, UC should use assets to give them security - Black Voice News
In summary The University of California is laying off hundreds of workers in the midst of a pandemic, pushing employees onto the unemployment system. By Liz Perlman, Special to CalMatters Liz Perlman is the executive director of AFSCME Local 3299, a University of California employee
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Allegheny County reports 68 new COVID cases; race disparities in worsen | New Pittsburgh Courier
by PublicSource Reporters The Allegheny County Department of Health [ACHD] reported 68 new COVID- 19 infections Wednesday and nine COVID-related fatalities. The newly reported cases bring the total count since March 14 to 10,444 infections. The … Continued
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Fall sports moving to spring forces adjustments for players and coaches - WS Chronicle
Fall sports moving to spring forces adjustments for players and coaches The post Fall sports moving to spring forces adjustments for players and coaches appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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Zenger News Quiz: A Premiere, a Stampede, a Player of the Year - L.A. Focus Newspaper
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Serena on money management: ‘When you work hard, you reap the benefits’ - DefenderNetwork.com
Tennis superstar Serena Williams conducted a money management Livestream mini-class with students from historically Black colleges and young professionals. During the JPMorgan Chase Chat, Williams relayed that it’s “important for young people to really understand how to spend money — including how
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