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Black Americans Are Being Vaccinated at Far Lower Rates — The Sacramento Observer
(NNPA) - When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new vaccines to combat the coronavirus, the initial concern was whether African Americans would accept vaccination. The rollout of the medicine from Pfizer and Moderna featured heavy promotion. High-profile African Americans like
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Biden Orders Justice Dept. To End Contracts With Private Prisons
President Joe Biden has ordered the Justice Department to end its contracts with private prisons and acknowledge its role in discriminatory housing.
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CBS Execs Accused of Creating Racist, Hostile Environment at Philadelphia Stations
The LA Times released a scathing report of workplace harassment towards Black employees at CBS Philadelphia headquarters and other local-affiliate networks.
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Black Caucus, Black Leaders Embrace America’s Reset as President Biden Begins Administration - Houston Forward Times
Despite a backdrop of more than 25,000 gun-toting police and National Guard troops and a… The post Black Caucus, Black Leaders Embrace America’s Reset as President Biden Begins Administration appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Three more COVID-19 deaths, 88 new cases
Three more people have died from COVID-19, increasing the number of fatalities to 342. The deceased are an 82-year-old male from St Ann, an 88-year-old male from St Elizabeth whose death was formerly under investigation and an 87-...
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NAACP president questions Council's legal memo - The Bay State Banner
Dozens of individuals and representatives of civil rights, voter rights and other advocacy groups testified Tuesday in support of a home rule petition to skip a special election to fill the mayor’s seat soon to be vacated by Martin Walsh. Citing the difficulty of collecting signatures and
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Colombia: Criminal elements use violence and intimidation | New York Carib News
Illegally-armed groups and criminal organizations in Colombia are determined to “drive out State institutions and stamp out the voice of social leaders” through violence and intimidation, the head of the UN mission in the country told the Security Council on Thursday.
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'See the Difference?': 20-Year-Old Black Man Who Stormed Capitol Denied Bond While White Rioters Are Granted Release
A Black man who participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection was denied bond and will be held in jail until trial even as many white participants in
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Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions on Racial Equity
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Biden's executive actions to confront systemic
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Officials Urge Black Community to Take COVID Shot | Post News Group
The number of cases in California dropped by 31% over 14 days leading up to January 22, according to the New York Times California Coronavirus Map and Case Count. The most recent peak in California was January 12 with almost 46,000 cases reported that day. On January 22, California reported about
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Sometimes love means saying ‘I’m sorry’ - WS Chronicle
Sometimes love means saying ‘I’m sorry’ The post Sometimes love means saying ‘I’m sorry’ appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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Jamaican couple keeping culture alive in Japan
Jamaicans Candice Johnson-Rowe and Marvin Rowe have called the high-rise and fast-paced country, Japan, their home for more than 10 years. It was Johnson-Rowe who first made the 8,035-mile journey away from her birthplace in Yallahs, St Thomas, in...
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It’s Time For Our Leaders To Make Good On Their Promises To Black People
As we continue to see the ravages of climate disasters, a failing health and economic system and the expansion of slavery we call mass incarceration, M4BL is determined to put forward bold visions, smart solutions and meaningful alternatives.
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Africa: What Other Countries Can Learn From China's Lockdown Policies
[The Conversation Africa] Pitting authoritarianism against democracy has become common during the pandemic, with the former often being painted as a more effective regime type in handling COVID-19. The Chinese Communist Party's own narrative promotes a version of this argument, equating
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The Legacy of Henry “Hank” Aaron: A Great Baseball Player and an Even Greater Human Being - Houston Forward Times
The baseball world, and the world at large, is mourning the loss of the Hall… The post The Legacy of Henry “Hank” Aaron: A Great Baseball Player and an Even Greater Human Being appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Fallout from Riots Leads to Multiple Police Suspensions; Hundreds of Citizens Face Charges
The fallout from the assault on the U.S. Capitol continues with nearly 400 American citizens now identified as participants in the riots and over 150 facing federal charges — many being significant felony violations including the assault of an officer or sedition.
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More schools reopening in Region Four
Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr Michelle Pinnock, says by the end of this week, a total of 34 schools should be reopened for a mix of face-to-face and remote learning in Region 4. The Region...
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Prominent CBS Execs Suspended After Allegations Of Bigotry, Telling Black Reporters They Didn't Like How They Looked, Spoke - Blavity
CBS Television Stations Peter Dunn has spent decades harassing, berating and destroying the careers of Black journalists.
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Updated | Private sector partners with Ministry of Health to boost vaccination deployment
A public-private partnership has been forged to assist Jamaica with achieving herd immunity against COVID-19 in the shortest possible time.  Herd immunity occurs when a large portion of a population, through vaccination, becomes immune to a disease.
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Body Art: Tattoo Artists Ink With Creativity And Passion – The Wilmington Journal
A tattoo is permanent, so it’s critical to trust the artist who inks your body. In past decades, Mexican society stigmatized tattoos. But there has been a relaxation of social taboos. Tattoos are no longer [...]
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K. Michelle On Leaving L&HH For Her Own Lifetime Show: “I Knew It Was Time For Something Bigger Than Throwing Drinks”
K. Michelle is officially breaking away from being an on-again, off-again member of the Love & Hip Hop franchise to pursue her own Lifetime TV show about helping women who are dealing with the effects of botched plastic surgery.
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Woke Politics Are a Disaster for Minorities - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… history owes more to African-American leadership and voters  … black Democratic electorate. African Americans paced his path also … 2032. In writing about African-American progress, the great … the Obama Administration, where African Americans and other “people …
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Disenfranchised and Marginalized Communities See Hope with Biden, Harris
The president's words and early actions have offered a glimpse into what communities of color can expect over much of the next four years — at least that is the hope.
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Body Art: Tattoo Artists Ink With Creativity And Passion | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
A tattoo is permanent, so it's critical to trust the artist who inks your body. In past decades, Mexican society stigmatized tattoos. But there has been a relaxation of social taboos. Tattoos are no longer associated with crime. Also, it is illegal in Mexico to discriminate against employees who
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Black Americans are being vaccinated at far lower rates | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Stacy M. Brown For New Pittsburgh Courier (BlackPressUSA)—When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new vaccines to combat the coronavirus, the initial concern was whether African Americans would accept vaccination. The rollout of the medicine from Pfizer and Moderna featured heavy
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Holness: Jamaica is open for business
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the country is open for investor business even amid the global pandemic, COVID-19.  Holness says while managing the pandemic, the Government must ensure a balance. “Now is the time to invest,...
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White Texas Man Intimidates Black Woman; Police Tell Her to Stay at A Hotel
By Victor Omondi As reported by NBCDFW5, a White man has been verbally attacking his Black neighbor by throwing racial slurs at her. Stacey Livingston of Denton County told NBCDFW5 that “the man was at the door saying: ‘I’ll [expletive] your daughter for a dollar.’” Stacey wasn’t sure why things
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Seahawks' Chad Wheeler arrested for allegedly strangling, assaulting Black girlfriend - TheGrio
It's now been confirmed that Chad Wheeler, backup offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, was arrested on charges of domestic... View Article The post Seahawks' Chad Wheeler arrested for allegedly strangling, assaulting Black girlfriend appeared first on TheGrio.
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Biden Reverses Trump Ban on Transgender People in Military - Black Voice News
Lolita C. Baldor and Zeke Miller | Associated Press President Joe Biden signed an order Monday reversing a Trump-era Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from serving in the military. The new order, which Biden signed in the Oval Office during a meeting with
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JPS improves power reliability by 30 per cent
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting an improvement in power reliability by 30% over the past 12 months. The utility company said the frequency of unexpected power outages fell by roughly a third. "Over the period January to...
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