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United Way, BET donate $1 million to local Black organizations
United Way of Greater Los Angeles has partnered with the NAACP and Black Entertainment Television to grant more than $1 million towards rental assistance, food, health, and student learning support in L.A.’s Black
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Are you sending your child to campus in the fall? | Afram News
There is mixed reaction from parents who are trying to decide whether to send their children back to campus when the 2020 fall semester returns. Is it safe? What are the Plan As and Plan Bs for exposure? There are no guarantees. In this phase one of dealing with the coronavirus and COVID-19, is it
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HeroZona Foundation Establishes Nation’s Largest COVID-19 Testing Site | Afro
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Like most of Arizona, Phoenix has suffered a tremendous spike in COVID-19 cases, and coronavirus testing has been limited. In response to the rapidly expanding numbers of the virus in Arizona and the need for additional
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Tanzania: How Sea Cucumbers Are Boosting the Bioeconomy in Zanzibar
Offering alternative livelihoods, sea cucumbers provide new hope
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Lakeshore Public Media hosted second “Race and Justice: Here and Now” conversation to re-broadcast on June 26, 28 and 30. | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Lakeshore Public Media will host a second live conversation to discuss recent events related to the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, with young activists, educators and other community individuals scheduled to
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FAT MEAT IS GREASY! | Afram News
We are being lied to, our freedoms are being taken forever, and I will not be muzzled like a mad dog! And I will not have my health destroyed because you idiots can’t figure this out and simply can’t read the truth!
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Another potential dark side of COVID-19 affecting children
Initially, we thought COVID-19 was a viral disease that affected predominantly the elderly, who often had many comorbidities like lung disease, diabetes, and high blood
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(BPRW) REGIONAL COVID COMMUNICATIONS CENTER LAUNCHES CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION TO BE SHARED WITH CINCINNATI REGION | Press releases
(BPRW) REGIONAL COVID COMMUNICATIONS CENTER LAUNCHES CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION TO BE SHARED WITH CINCINNATI REGION Historic partnership between health, business, and community leaders through RESTART Task Force (Black
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‘NCCC must eliminate inequalities in regulations’ - UDM Youth Vanguard
The United Democratic Movement Youth Vanguard (UDMYV) said the NCCC should go back to the drawing board regarding its lockdown regulations.
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Education is a Big Part of the Solution | Chicago Defender
Written by Bernard Clay The pain of George Floyd’s murder has sent shockwaves through our nation, including right here in Chicago. It was vicious and shocking but, sadly, not surprising. We are right to worry that the events of the last week will too easily pigeonhole the sweeping tragedy of racism
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Property is Power! To invest or not to invest | Atlanta Daily World
by Anthony O. Kellum As you may be aware the $2 trillion Cares Act rescue package includes a one-time pay out to individuals and families. And by now many of you if not all have received your stimulus check. While some have spent it, many are determining the wisest ways to invest, spend or
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DTEC-TAG LAUNCHES SUMMER LIVE-STREAMED LEARNING SERIES FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS & LEADERS
The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) is offering a summer instructional program to help parents, teachers and leaders better understand and utilize digital platforms to actively engage students of all
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Alabama sees over 1, 600 new virus cases, 7 additional deaths
Associated Press More than 1,600 new confirmed coronavirus cases were reported in Alabama on Sunday, along with seven additional virus-related deaths. The state has recorded 16,520 new confirmed cases of the virus over the last 14 days, according to data from the Alabama Department of Public
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Africa: Let's Prepare for a Marathon Struggle Against COVID-19
African health practitioners should own the narrative of the coronavirus pandemic and take advantage of Africa's experience of other outbreaks of disease in order to mount a tailored response, says the writer in a guest column for
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Education is a Big Part of the Solution
We are right to worry that the events of the last week will too easily pigeonhole the sweeping tragedy of racism in America into merely a matter of police conduct, as critically important an issue that
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The key issues facing Bristol remain the same as they were before lockdown - Voice Online
THE MOMENTUM behind the petition to replace the controversial statue of 17th century Bristolian slave... The post The key issues facing Bristol remain the same as they were before lockdown appeared first on Voice Online.
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Public Safety Agencies Continue to Support Residents’ Right to Peaceful Protest as ILNG Completes Mission | The Crusader Newspaper Group
As the Illinois National Guard completes its mission in support of municipalities across the state, the administration is continuing to work with local governments to protect Illinois residents and safeguard their rights to peacefully
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Howard Cancels 2020 Homecoming Due to Pandemic
Howard University has canceled plans for the school’s homecoming activities in the fall amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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readers adapting well to lockdown life despite frustration over regulations - poll
READ | Covid-19: News24 readers approve of government, president’s handling of pandemic - new poll
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Council advances plan to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $800 Million in Grants to 347 Airports in 46 States and 4 Territories
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award nearly $800 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 46 states, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and
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Chinese miner to acquire Guyana Goldfields Inc for Cdn$323 million
Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd and Guyana Goldfields Inc (GGI) today announced that they have entered into a binding arrangement agreement  pursuant to which Zijin will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Guyana Goldfields for cash consideration of C$1.85 for each Guyana Common
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HHW Gaming: The Biggest Reveals From Ubisoft’s Ubisoft Forward Virtual Presentation
Sunday (Jul.12) Ubisoft held its first virtual event, Ubisoft Forward, and updated gamers on its highly-anticipated titles Far Cry 6, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion.
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Africa: As More Go Hungry and Malnutrition Persists, Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in Doubt, UN Report Warns
Press Release - Securing healthy diets for the billions who cannot afford them would save trillions in costs
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Africa: How Has Human Smuggling Changed Under COVID-19?
Concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, many smugglers, armed groups and communities are imposing their own restrictions on
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As Numbers Spike, California To Begin “Smart Testing” for COVID-19
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Somalia: AMISOM Donates Food for Eid
Kenyan officers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Wednesday donated food packages to vulnerable families in Dhobley and Kismayo ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitri celebrations to mark the end of the holy month of
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What to wear: Feds' mixed messages on masks sow confusion | The Atlanta Voice
But the messaging disconnect from Washington was evident as recently as Friday, when Vice President Mike Pence defended Trump’s decision to stage two big mask-scarce gatherings in the past week in states with big surges in infections and, in one case, local rules requiring
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#JamaicaTogether Promo | Christina Ivey
My post-COVID vision for Jamaica is an increased focus on supporting victims of sexual violence. The COVID-19 lockdown has emphasised how widespread of a problem it is. We need to create an environment where victims of sexual abuse feel empowered...
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Coronavirus In Maryland: Hospitalizations Flat; Total Cases Top 73K - African American News Today - EIN News
The number of Marylanders hospitalized due to the coronavirus remains nearly flat as the total number of positive cases topped 73,000, data released by the state's health department Sunday shows.
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England and Windies players take a knee ahead of first Test - Voice Online
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Baroness Floella Benjamin announced as patron of black writers award - Voice Online
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Met chief questioned over stop and search of sprinters - Voice Online
Kick4Life FC becomes worlds first top-flight club to adopt gender equal budgets - Voice Online
UKRI AHRC and DCMS announce joint research project into impact of COVID-19 on culture sector - Voice Online
The Only Way is Clap and Thunder - Voice Online
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City, University of London’s Business School will no longer be known as Cass - Voice Online
IUCN launches a promotional video to tackle marine plastic pollution in the Caribbean - Voice Online
Big Ben set to chime as elite cricket returns - Voice Online
Chelsea claim crucial points as they storm the Palace - Voice Online
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Sir Trevor McDonald joins Classic FM - Voice Online
British Podcast Awards the hottest virtual ticket in town - Voice Online
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Grenfell Tower fire inextricably linked with race - Voice Online
AELTC donates 2020 Championships balls and towels - Voice Online
Businesses urged to nominate their Black, Asian and minority ethnic champions - Voice Online
Linton Kwesi Johnson awarded PEN Pinter Prize 2020 - Voice Online
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Racial inequality perpetuated by lack of black councillors says report - Voice Online
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Sprinters plan to sue Met over stop and search - Voice Online
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Sandwell COVID-19 Outbreak Plan wins government good practice praise - Voice Online
We Are Parable takeover at the BFI to celebrate black British talent - Voice Online
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Burkina Faso resumes polio vaccination campaigns - Voice Online
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