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Coliseum Vaccine Site Will Remain Open Through Contra Costa, Alameda Partnership | Post News Group
The state's Office of Emergency Services and the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency opened the drive-thru vaccination site in February as part of a federal effort to establish 100 large-scale vaccination sites nationwide in President Joe Biden's first 100 days in
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Why We Should Support Statehood for D.C. | The Orlando Advocate
By John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Once again, the idea of Statehood for the District of Columbia has not only come before the U.S. Congress, but has also passed the House of Representatives. Most of us know that the 700,000 plus residents of D.C. have lived under
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Source: The Orlando Advocate
The story of the enigmatic man who founded southern Africa’s largest church | Arts
Every Easter weekend, several millions of Zion Christian Church (ZCC) faithful from across southern Africa descend on “Moria city”, the church’s capital in the north of the country, for their annual pilgrimage.
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Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX
In the wake of a flood of reports about a "rotten egg" smell hovering over parts of St. Croix, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Friday that everything possible is being done to “find out what is this strange odor affecting our residents.”
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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
Integrity Commission probes JCDC-Nairne gala contract
The Integrity Commission, Jamaica’s main anti-corruption watchdog, is probing a multimillion-dollar Independence Grand Gala contract as Culture Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange remains silent over a damning audit on the operations of the Jamaica...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
As Texas expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility, racial disparities persist - DefenderNetwork.com
Black and Hispanic Texans, who have already been disproportionately killed and hospitalized after being infected with COVID-19, appear to be vastly underrepresented among those getting shots across the state, according to state health data that still paints an incomplete picture.
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San Francisco FAITHS to Offer Classes on Disaster Preparedness for Community Groups | Post News Group
“Life during the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that faith and community-based organizations are not immune to experiencing disasters,” says Carmen Bogan, the program’s coordinator. “We all talk about being prepared, but how many faith-based and CBO leaders set aside the time to do it? Now is the
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COVID-19 FAQ Tackles Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black/African American Community 
This week, President Joe Biden is expected to announce every adult in the country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, two weeks ahead of the original May 1 deadline. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 vaccines distribution eligibility expansion, California rates among Black and Brown
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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California
A Florida woman who coughed in a customer’s face last year at Pier 1 was sentenced to 30 days in jail.
… appointments. The pandemic has hit African-Americans and Latinos hardest on all … won’t be possible for African-Americans to bridge the wealth gap …
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FEMA Fact Sheet: Applicants May Appeal FEMA's Determination Letter | Dallas Weekly
DR-4586-TX / FS 010 - Survivors of February’s severe winter storms in Texas who registered with FEMA may have received a determination letter regarding your eligibility for assistance. Read the letter carefully. It may not be the final answer. FEMA may simply need extra documents to process your
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Source: Dallas Weekly
Gov. Holcomb, FEMA announce mass vaccination on the grounds of Roosevelt High School | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb, together with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), announced that an eight-week mass vaccination clinic with the capacity to administer 3,000 COVID-19 vaccines a day will open in Gary in early April. The clinic will run from April 7 to June 2 at the site
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
The public can weigh in on whether a 120-foot floating barge containing a restaurant and a bar should be allowed to operate off two uninhabited cays near St. Thomas and St. John.
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Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX
In the wake of a flood of reports about a "rotten egg" smell hovering over parts of St. Croix, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Friday that everything possible is being done to “find out what is this strange odor affecting our residents.”
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Biden to Direct States, Tribes and Territories to Open Vaccinations to All Adults by May 1 | National News | The Michigan Chronicle
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Just hours after signing into law his massive $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, President Joe Biden addressed the nation and announced the implementation of his next phase of a national strategy to put the pandemic in
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VIDEO: Slam Raider: Angry Husband Rams Ex-Wife’s Car And Crashes Into Tree 
ENID, USA – The Enid Police Department arrested a 34-year-old husband on charges of intentionally damaging his ex-wife’s car and property. The man identified as Tony Michael Shaw was filmed in Enid, Oklahoma, on Feb. 24 with the police sharing the footage on social media on March 2. The police
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House calls bring COVID-19 vaccine to homebound patients | BlackPressUSA
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — So far, the House Calls program has vaccinated 30 patients and eligible caregivers and plans to administer up to 130 doses by mid-April. The program provides care to patients who cannot travel to their doctor’s office for appointments. The House Calls providers work together as
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President Biden Calls GOP Voter Suppression Proposals ‘Sick’ in First Press Conference | National News | The Michigan Chronicle
In the more than one-hour news conference, the President reiterated his desire to unite the country and hope for bipartisan cooperation. (Photo: President Joe Biden greets members of the military at a FEMA COVID-19 vaccination site Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at NRG Stadium in Houston. White House/Adam
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ADPH provides update on vaccinations in state - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… in higher vaccine uptake among African American residents of Black Belt counties …
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Pancakes and Politics 2021 Kicks Off Featuring One-on-One With Gov. Whitmer | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Pancakes & Politics is back for the 2021 and the first program of the season is not one to be missed. Presented virtually, the first forum will address topics important to Detroiters and will feature Governor Gretchen Whitmer as a panelist. As the country faces the one-year mark of the pandemic
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COVID-19 FAQ Tackles Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black/African American Community 
This week, President Joe Biden is expected to announce every adult in the country will be eligible to be vaccinated...
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America’s Historical Failure To Prepare For National Emergencies Perpetuate Inequalities - Blavity
The country's historical failure to prepare for national emergencies should no longer come as a surprise the Black community. Here's why
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Far more COVID vaccine-eligible Texans than doses; here’s how to get yours - DefenderNetwork.com
Doses of the COVID-19 vaccine began arriving in Texas in mid-December, marking a significant milestone in the battle against the virus. The vaccines were only eligible for a few groups at the beginning of 2021, but all Texas adults will be eligible as of March 29. As of March 21,
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Virgin Islander Is One of the Tennis Channel’s Top 10 Coaches in America
The first round of voting occurred from March 29 to April 11. The final round of voting occurred from April 19 through May 2. The results will not be known until May 11.
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13K vaccinated in first three days at Ford Field, mobile sites; 72% White, 14% Black
In the first three days, 13,100 people received a vaccine dose either at Ford Field or through mobile vaccination clinics.
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Librarians working with the public to establish, safeguard community archives - Milwaukee Community Journal
CHICAGO – History is the glue binding communities together. As culture is passed down from generation to generation reinforces our connection to the past, we lay a firm foundation for the future. During Preservation Week 2021, celebrated April 25– May 1 with the theme “Preserving Community
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Alvin Sykes, 64, Self-Taught Legal Defender of Civil Rights, Dies | The Crusader Newspaper Group
After dropping out of high school, he studied law at the public library, then used his knowledge to reopen cold cases, including Emmett Till’s murder. By Clay Risen, The New York Times Alvin Sykes, who left high school in eighth grade, completed his education by reading legal textbooks at the
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California Eyes Future With No Pandemic as Vaccine Efforts Expand
California is taking steps to reopen its economy on June 15. The plans are underway as leaders in public health and local government come up with the next steps in the state’s COVID-19 pandemic recovery.
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UVI Bulletin Board for May
Here is what's happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.
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NOAA Report Declares Severe Drought for U.S. Virgin Islands
“There are signs of soil cracking on St. Thomas and St. Croix, and vegetation is showing distress across all islands. Precautions such as ordering hay and water deliveries are being taken to get through the dry season."
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March 26: William Hastie was appointed to the US District Court of the Virgin Islands becoming the first African-American Federal judge, 1937 - Los Angeles Sentinel
March 26: William Hastie was appointed to the US District Court of the Virgin Islands becoming the first African-American Federal judge, 1937
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RFP-036-T-2021(P)
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