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When Kyme Duncan was jolted from sleep by the shrill cry of his helper with news that his friend’s house was ablaze, he was spurred into action to assist his neighbour. That dedication to his Tower Isle community saved the life of his friend’s...

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BY WINSTONE ANTONIO WOULD you allow your spouse to be intimate in a movie without a hint of jealousy? Can you tolerate and understand such as art? For songbird Adiona Maboreke–Chidzonga, who is married to popular actor and filmmaker Munya, all that frolicking and the bump and grind is just part and

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AP Exclusive: Inmate beaten to death at federal lockup - Black News Channel

By Jim Mustian Associated Press The killing of an inmate who was beaten to death at a federal lockup in Indiana is under investigation by the FBI, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press about an attack that revives questions about safety in the beleaguered federal prison system. An

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Trinidad man to face court for murder of Jamaican

A 25 year-old man in Trinidad and Tobago, who has been charged with the murder a Jamaican man, is to appear in court in the twin-island republic tomorrow. Kadeem Williams, also known as “Circles” of Laventille...

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Prince George’s Community College Pays Off Nearly $3M of Student Debt

Prince George's Community College has decided to eliminate the outstanding balances of currently enrolled students who attended the institution between March 13, 2020, and

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Civil rights hero and congressman John Lewis crosses Selma bridge for last time in Alabama - African American News Today - EIN News

The late civil rights leader John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama for the list time on Sunday. The Georgia congressman was the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists, a group led by Martin Luther King Jr.

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Kamala Harris ignites pride in Brown’s Town

WESTERN BUREAU: Harry Belafonte’s roots are planted nine miles from Brown’s Town, Bob Marley’s 18 miles to the southeastern end, and Marcus Garvey’s 18 miles to the north of Senator Kamala Harris’ origins in the parish of St Ann, Jamaica. The...

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Yatani's budget has tried to address concerns of Kenyans, half-heartedly

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Happy Fri-YAY! With Memorial Day behind us it is finally SUMMER VACATION TIME! I get a ton of messages about activities for the kids while the family is vacationing on St. John. I thought, in the spirit of family vacation season, now would be a great time to put that information out for you. The

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Senegalese muslims resume collective prayers during Ramadan under strict health protocols | Africanews

Activities at the mosque were suspended in 2020 because of the pandemic. The collective prayers of the holy month are allowed this year. The government lifted health restrictions in March after a decline in coronavirus infections.

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From lynchings to the Capitol: Racism and the violence of revelry

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The Minneapolis police chief testified Monday that now-fired Officer Derek Chauvin violated departmental policy — and went against 'our principles and the values that we have' — in pressing his knee on George Floyd's neck and keeping him down after Floyd had stopped resisting and

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Chinamasa admits to Zanu PF factionalism - NewsDay Zimbabwe

BY KENNETH NYANGANI ACTING Zanu PF political commissar Patrick Chinamasa yesterday confirmed deep factionalism in Manicaland province, leading to an emergency meeting The post Chinamasa admits to Zanu PF factionalism appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.

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BCB begins distribution of Clayton Lambert donated gear - Stabroek News

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB), at the weekend, began the distribution of cricket gear donated by former West Indies cricketer, Clayton Lambert. The article BCB begins distribution of Clayton Lambert donated gear appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2010 Census omitted 3.7 million Blacks – Nearly five times its original ‘undercount’ claims | New Pittsburgh Courier

Confusing and conflicting explanations provide few answers while raising numerous questions by Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – A special report released by the National Urban League reveals that the U. S. Census Bureau omitted at least 3.7 million African-Americans from its 2010

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Uganda: Why Virus Cases Remain High Among Truck Drivers

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Somalia: New Premier Meets Fierce Government Critic and Wadajir Party Leader Abdishakur

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Amazon faces biggest union push in its history - Black News Channel

By JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The second Jennifer Bates walks away from her post at the Amazon warehouse where she works, the clock starts ticking. She has precisely 30 minutes to get to the cafeteria and back for her lunch break. That means traversing a warehouse the size of 14

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'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer dies at 83 - Black News Channel

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Zim man killed in Moza clashes

BY MOSES MATENGA/LORRAINE MUROMO A ZIMBABWEAN man who went missing last month after a raid by Islamic insurgents in Palma, Mozambique, was confirmed dead yesterday with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government saying it is gravely concerned about the situation in the neighbouring country. Nyasha

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Victorian Barracks In Australia Claimed To Be The ‘Ideal Site’ For Messenger-RNA Center – Free Press of Jacksonville

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