Former D.C. teacher arrested for abuse charges while attempting to flee country

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Former D.C. teacher arrested for abuse charges while attempting to flee country

By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO A former D.C. teacher once again tried to flee the country in an effort to avoid an arrest following allegations that he sexually […]

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Access to loans on favourable terms will be crucial to Africa’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Saturday. Ramaphosa, who is the outgoing chair of the African Union (AU), told the bloc’s summit that even though the International Monetary

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Ancient Custom Of Forced Marriage Bane Of Tribal Women – The Wilmington Journal

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — It was at 9 am on Dec. 21 last year when Badshah Gul, a resident of a small village in South Waziristan, a former tribal area in Pakistan, heard shots outside his [...]

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Wendy Williams biopic, documentary score big ratings in Lifetime premiere

Two films depicting the life and career of media personality Wendy Williams premiered on Lifetime a week ago and the... View Article The post Wendy Williams biopic, documentary score big ratings in Lifetime premiere appeared first on TheGrio.

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Journalist’s Social Media Post On Peace Snowballs Into Her Resignation – The Wilmington Journal

ISLAMABAD — Ethical issues related to journalists’ use of social media are again in the spotlight after an international correspondent resigned rather than remove a letter she wrote in Jan. to US President-elect Joseph R. [...]

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Biden promises to rebuild ties with African Union

US President Joe Biden promised to rebuild his country's partnership with the African Union (AU) moments after he delivered his first foreign policy speech since taking office. His predecessor, Donald Trump, sparked a row in 2018 over his alleged use of the word 'shithole' to describe African

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Struggle For Black Head Coaching Opportunities Continues In NFL – The Wilmington Journal

Lost somewhere behind the battle between the two quarterbacks, there will be another that may do more to define the outcome of Super Bowl LIV: Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is charged with the [...]

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Heavy rains leave a trail of destruction in Mat South

BY NIZBERT MOYO INCESSANT rains have caused serious damage to infrastructure and crops in Matabeleland South, with villagers fearing for the safety of their houses. Matobo district ward 15 councillor Dickson Moyo told Southern Eye yesterday that it was the first time since the 1970s that the area

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Ejected From Committee Assignments After Touting Racist Speech, Conspiracy Theories

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was stripped of her committee assignments on Thursday, following a contentious battle between Republicans and Democrats in Congress.

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UCLA Mellon Grant to Establish Archive About Mass Incarceration - Los Angeles Sentinel

UCLA scholars are launching an initiative to collect, digitize and preserve an archive of data, testimonies, artifacts and police files for the next generation of research on racial and social

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Without Black Voters, the Campaign to Recall California Governor Newsom is Going to Fail - Los Angeles Sentinel

California Governor Gavin Newsom is no great friend to Black people in his state. He made it clear how he felt about us when he ignored the calls for him to keep a Black woman in the U.S. Senate by replacing outgoing Senator Kamala Harris with another Black woman. So the point at which Newsom and

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Pressure over Byo water crisis shakes govt

BY SILAS NKALA GOVERNMENT has resumed work at the Bulawayo to Gwayi-Shangani Dam pipeline following pressure from Bulawayo residents, the Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) and the Bulawayo Water Action Group (Buwa). This was confirmed yesterday by Zimbabwe National Water Authority

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Oakland Native James Jackson Takes Helm at the Alameda Health System | Post News Group

“As an AHS patient, physician and Board president, I am delighted that Mr. Jackson is re-joining Alameda Health System and stepping into this vital role,” said Taft Bhuket, M.D., president of AHS’s Board of

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As Racial Disparity Gap Re-emerges Black Women Rally for Action - Black Voice News

BVN Staff The Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported deaths and new cases of COVID-19 declined during the last week of January. As Los Angeles County lifts the stay-at-home order, Blacks are urged to continue to practice safety measures that will keep themselves and

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Trump sought part-ownership in Parler app while in office: report

Before Donald Trump exited the White House last month, the Trump Organization and Parler social media company negotiated a deal... View Article The post Trump sought part-ownership in Parler app while in office: report appeared first on TheGrio.

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John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89 – Florida Courier

BY DAN GELSTON ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA — John Chaney’s raspy, booming voice drowned out the gym when he scolded Temple players over a turnover — at the top of his basketball sins — or inferior effort. His voice was loudest when it came to picking unpopular fights, lashing out at NCAA policies

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73-year-old critically burned Van Nuys garage explosion | L.A. Focus News

VAN NUYS — A 73-year-old man was critically burned Friday at a Van Nuys home where firefighters found a garage damaged by an explosion. Firefighters were sent to the 6900 block of Murietta Avenue at 12:50 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department reported. “Firefighters secured the utilities and

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Windfall for MPs, councillors

BY TATENDA CHITAGU GOVERNMENT has reviewed upwards the sitting allowances paid to Members of Parliament and councillors in the country’s 32 local authorities as well as provincial council members by between 50 and 100%. MPs will have their allowances hiked by 100%, while provincial council members

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Ahaaa! Jadakiss’ Voice Will Be Heard Across New York City’s MTA Subways Soon

A legendary voice in Hip Hop and now the newest voice to the New York City transit, Jadakiss joins 20 iconic voices representing the New York MTA on subway platforms and buses around the New York City area for a special COVID-19 campaign.

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5 key questions for Trump's Senate impeachment trial - Black News Channel

By ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Arguments begin Tuesday in the impeachment trial of Donald Trump on allegations that he incited the violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. A look at five key questions about what to expect when senators hear the

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Amanda Edwards launches Houston's Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization - DefenderNetwork.com

Former Houston City Councilmember Amada Edwards recently announced the launch of the Be the Solution: Community Empowerment Organization. In a press release, Edwards said, 'In light of the challenges we have faced as a community during the pandemic, I am beyond excited to announce

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John David Washington, Zendaya on toxic ‘Malcolm & Marie’: 'This is bad'

John David Washington and Zendaya are quite convincing as a couple in the midst of an epic blowout in Malcolm... View Article The post John David Washington and Zendaya can’t decide if ‘Malcolm & Marie’ belong together: 'This is bad' appeared first on TheGrio.

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From Snacks To Elaborate Creations: Traditional Dishes From Colima – The Wilmington Journal

Mexican gastronomy offers an immense variety of dishes as people in each of the country’s 32 states strive to create a unique cuisine. The city of Colima, the homologous state’s capital, is among the most [...]

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VP Kamala Harris flexes power as Senate tiebreaker | The Atlanta Voice

Early Friday morning, Vice President Kamala Harris did something Joe Biden never did in his eight years as vice president - cast a tie-breaking vote. Her first ever - coming before sunrise in Washington at 5:13 a.m. ET Friday - pushed through an amendment during the Senate's vote-a-rama. Twenty-one

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From Black History Week to Black History Month •

The seeds for Black History Month were planted in 1926 when the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) established the second week of February as Black History Week. Historian Carter G. Woodson pioneered the idea and got a handful of education departments to

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Brake failure turns fatal

By SIMBARASHE SITHOLE A MOUNT Darwin minor died on the spot after a parked Isuzu pick-up truck lost its brakes and crushed her. The minor’s father had parked it the previous day before it crushed her the following day. Acting Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Naison

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Emanuel Nine Memorial Foundation and Emanuel Nine Memorial Update

Emanuel Nine Memorial Foundation and Emanuel Nine Memorial Update After the devastating massacre of nine clergy and members at Mother Emanuel AME Church on June 17, 2015, the Mother…

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