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As individuals and institutions continue to look at how they’ve contributed to systemic racism, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new diversity standards for the 2021
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Call to action: Post-COVID community focused investment
These areas are defined by traditional redlining practices, lack of infrastructure investment, a dearth of quality health care options, lack of healthy grocery stores, and, more recently, a growing digital
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LeBron James & Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Entertainment Signs New ABC Deal
James Carter's company signed a two-year deal with ABC Studios to develop scripted series for the Disney-owned property.
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COPS NABBED IN US DRUG BUST - Three St James constables charged; fourth suspect flown home being grilled
WESTERN BUREAU: Three western Jamaica cops were charged on Tuesday in a sweeping narcotics operation involving high-profile United States law-enforcement agents in two American cities. All of the police personnel operate within the St James...
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Brazilian touch for budding footballers in Zim
THE International Confederation of Futebol De Salao (ICFDS) is set to spread the Brazilian Soccer Schools (BSS) and Socatots programmes in Zimbabwe as they seek to step up junior football development in the
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Sudan: Government Expresses Full Solidarity With Nertiti Sit-in
[SNA] Khartoum -The Transitional Government has expressed "full solidarity" with the sit-ins in Nertiti, affirming that their message is received and a government delegation is now, on its way to the town within 24 hour.
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OAS says recount result will provide credible basis for legitimate gov’t
The General Secretariat of the Organisation of American States (OAS) last evening declared that the soon to be concluded National Recount here will yield a credible result for the March 2nd General and Regional Elections
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Clarendon man arrested after gun found in backpack
A Clarendon man is in custody after a .40 pistol with a magazine containing seven rounds of ammunition was taken from his bag.  The weapon and ammunition were seized in the community of Gimme-Me-Bit on Friday.  In a post to...
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P&G’s Short Film Takes a Real Look At Bias
The powerful mini flick takes viewers through a normal day from the lens of a professional Black man.
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Colin Kaepernick To Serve On Medium’s Board
Colin Kaepernick has been appointed to serve on Medium’s board to elevate the voices of Black and Brown communities.
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Hennessys Unfinished Business Initiative Offering $3 Million To Small Minority-Owned Businesses
Through their 'Unfinished Business' program, Hennessy is offered aid to small minority-owned businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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T.I. Expresses Excitement About Teaching a Course Called the 'Business of Trap Music' at Clark Atlanta University This Fall
Billboard reports that T.I. will be teaching an undergrad course called the “Business of Trap Music” at Clark Atlanta University this
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Revolt Launches New “Black News” Show With Host Eboni K. Williams
With the growing desire for news relevant to black culture, attorney and television personality, Eboni K. Williams announced her latest gig as the host and executive producer of “Revolt Black
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A look back at Teslas extraordinary decade - TechCentral
Tesla has grown from Silicon Valley gadfly to the world’s second largest automaker by market capitalisation in the decade since its initial public offering. It’s been a roller-coaster ride for the electric car maker’s shareholders, who have experienced dizzying swoons on the way to record highs
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IE NCNW Stands Its Ground - Black Voice News
Weeks ago, a local politician whose identity is broadly suspected though not confirmed, threw a rock at a popular and successful mayor and then hid his hand. The rock, aimed at Rialto’s first African-American Mayor Deborah Robertson failed to land a blow, but what the individual who cast the
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A Golden Opportunity For Either Donald Trump Or Joe Biden, But Not Both.
Then, and this part will be easy for the president, the greatness of America has to be spelled out and defended. We are not, nor have we ever been perfect. The preamble to the Constitution reads the government was established “in order to form a more perfect union,” not a perfect one. Human beings
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Six new cases of COVID-19; recoveries stable
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported that there are six new cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica, which has brought the total number of infections since March to 696.  There were no further recoveries, which means the percentage of...
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Ghana: "I-Don't Care-Ism" Is What Will Destroy Dear Ghana!
The figures of the infected became more and more indicative of the fact that the community at large had now begun to catch the
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Phillips accuses PM of shielding Vaz; wants investigation into Holywell controversy
Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips has accused Prime Minister Andrew Holness of shielding his embattled cabinet minister, Daryl Vaz, who was recently stripped of his environment portfolio responsibilities, following revelation...
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South Africa coronavirus: US gives 1,000 ventilators; cases pass 11,000
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Milwaukee Will Still Host Democratic National Convention
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Would it continue or would it be canceled? Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, those were the questions on Milwaukeeans minds regarding the Democratic National Convention. Earlier this week, Milwaukee got a response. On Wednesday, June 24, the Democratic National
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RHOA Reunion Recap: Eva Marcille Breaks Down Explaining Details Of Her Abusive Past Relationship
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Six Pakistan players get negative result in second COVID test - Stabroek News
LAHORE, Pakistan, (Reuters) Six of the 10 Pakistan cricketers bound for England who tested positive for COVID-19 have now registered negative results on re-testing, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said
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Wray & Nephew pumps $35m into community bar revival
More than 500 bars in western Jamaica are set to be resuscitated from the COVID-19 slump in fortunes as Campari’s J. Wray and Nephew (JWN) pumps $35 million into a ‘Restart Pack’ initiative aimed at having an islandwide
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Racism storm hits Zim Pepsi maker – NewsDay Zimbabwe
WORKERS at Varun Beverages Zimbabwe Limited (VBZL), producers of Pepsi drinks, yesterday downed tools alleging racism, human rights abuses and unfair labour practices at the company. BY FIDELITY MHLANGA/LORRAINE MUROMO/HARRIET CHIKANDIWA The workers made a series of allegations against their
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Chuck under fire
JUSTICE Minister Delroy Chuck yesterday drew harsh criticism from the public following comments he made while agreeing with a recommendation that a one-year cap be instituted on the period for reporting sexual harassment incidents.
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Pavi Fort SL helps 16 Districts in Sierra Leone to Combat COVID-19
Amin Kef Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 June 2020: Chief Executive Officer of Pavi Fort Construction Company in Sierra Leone, Alimou Barrie, has joined the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the country with a resolve to complement Government’s efforts. Out of selflessness and his passion
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With an Assist From Trey Songz, Former Philadelphia 76ers Dancer Says Management Did Nothing About Racist Abuse She Faced from Teammates
Former Philadelphia 76ers dancer Yahne Coleman has come forth with allegations that she was a victim of racism and bullying from her teammates during her []
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Africa: 'Coronavirus - Malnutrition Could Be Deepened in Africa'
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday warned that the potential impact of COVID -19 on food security in Africa is likely to exacerbate the already existing burden of
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