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Eastern Caribbean Heads Express Solidarity With USVI on Safe Restart of Cruise Tourism
In a letter, Roosevelt Skerrit, prime minister of Dominica and chairman of the OECS, expressed the subregional group’s deep appreciation to Gov. Bryan for writing to Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
‘Have And Have Nots’ Villainess Angela Robinson Praises Tyler Perry Industry Influence While Sharing Memories As Show Comes To An End | BlackPressUSA
THE FLORIDA STAR | THE GEORGIA STAR - “Rich or poor, black or white, gay or straight, there was something in this show that everyone could relate to so I think that is definitely going to be a part of it’s legacy…” said Robinson. “Tyler’s way of working has already influenced the entire
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Community Rallies Around African American Fremont Police Commander | BlackPressUSA
POST NEWS GROUP - According to Kirn Gill a longtime Fremont resident, “ Captain Bobbitt is an absolute legend and jewel, and the community will not stand for him to be treated this way, we need police leaders with his mentality and
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
T.I., Roland Martin, Sen. Cory Booker, And More Join The Juneteenth 2021 Freedom Festival | Atlanta Daily World
Two-day virtual and in-person festival brings together influential voices in business, media, politics, and entertainment to celebrate Black liberation, history, and culture Today The Juneteenth Foundation kicks off its inaugural 2021 Freedom Festival in honor of the oldest celebration
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2 Tween Girls Film Music Video to Push the CROWN Act in Louisville (Watch)
On Thursday, a Metro Council committee in Louisville, KY passed the CROWN Act in a unanimous, bipartisan vote, and a music video created by two pre-teens provided a huge assist.
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Film Review; F9. : ThyBlackMan.com
(F9 Movie) Twenty years after The Fast and the Furious’ debut in 2001, the crew is still driving fast and acting furious.
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Man jailed for 18 years for murder of 3-year-old Jeremiah Speak, mom jailed for 5 years for neglect | News24
A man has been jailed for 18 years for the murder of his stepson and the severe neglect of the child's brother, and their mother has been jailed for five years for neglect.
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Tribeca Festival 2021: 'The One and Only Dick Gregory' hits home for the socially conscious
These days it’s rare to find a respected celebrity that doesn’t use their platform to speak out on issues like... View Article The post Tribeca Festival 2021: 'The One and Only Dick Gregory' hits home for the socially conscious appeared first on TheGrio.
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Pastors of Oakland, Oakland Police Expanding Community Chaplaincy Program | Post News Group
The program is seeking clergy with cultural competency to meet the needs of Oakland citizens who are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Taoist – especially in Asian, Latino and African American
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Only 2% of Black Families Have a Net Worth Above $1 Million, According to New Study
An estimated 2% of Black households, roughly 340,000 families, have a net worth over $1 million, according to the economic state of Black America
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Supermodel Precious Lee Is Serving BAWDY In i-D Magazine’s Summer Issue
Precious Lee is red hot on the cover of i-D magazine's Summer Issue. The supermodel has been pushing boundaries and sparking needed conversations within the fashion industry over the course of her career. Now the cover girl is living in the success of her work by becoming the first
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US, Bahamas crime link | Former don caught trying to illegally enter US
The man seen on American television stations last week blaming Jamaica’s high murder rate for trying to illegally enter the United States (US) by boat is a “former don” with multiple convictions, Jamaican law-enforcement officials have revealed....
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Tokyo: Olympics like no other with Olympic Village to match
TOKYO (AP) — The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics will be like no other when they open on July 23. And they'll have an idiosyncratic Olympic Village to match. Start with the aptly named “Fever Clinic,” a prefabricated complex...
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Arts & Entertainment Atlanta To Launch Digital Exhibit | BlackPressUSA
ATLANTA TRIBUNE - The exhibit title is taken from the words of legendary Atlanta-based rapper Andre 3000, part of the Southern hip-hop duo Outkast, at the 1995 Source Awards. “This phrase issued a proclamation about the rising impact of Atlanta as a city. Since that time, the city has risen as an
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Boards Used To Protect Businesses During Last Summer’s Unrest Now Painted And On Display At DuSable Museum Of African American History - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
When unrest broke out in Chicago last summer, boards went up to protect businesses as best they could. But shop owners never expected those boards would become powerful public art. 
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The Black Press: Our Trusted Messenger | Dallas Weekly
Our Black newspapers are now celebrating 194 years of being the keeper of the flame of liberty and the source of information in “our” struggle for freedom and equality
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“I was just thinking…” Virtual world of all beautiful people – Dallas Post Tribune
By Norma Adams-Wade Founding Member of the National Association of Black Journalist Texas Metro News Columnist Everybody is beautiful on social media. I can prove it. Just look at the comments every time someone posts a new photograph of themselves on one of the social media sites. The parade of
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Still no George Floyd police reform bill | BlackPressUSA
WAVE NEWSPAPERS - President Joe Biden did not refer to getting passage of the bill on that date when he met with members of the Floyd family at the White House. The initial optimism that the bill would become law a year after Floyd’s murder has long since
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10 essential Birmingham restaurants | BlackPressUSA
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES - When it comes to finding a noteworthy spot to grab some grub in Birmingham, there’s no shortage of excellent eateries that’ll keep food lovers eager for their next meal. After all, Birmingham has been listed as a great American food city multiple
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Man fatally shot by police officer who also died after being dragged by car
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COMMENTARY: Ask Dr. Jeanette® Success On “The Way” Devil On A Choke Chain! It’s Gonna Be Quick! It’s Gonna Be Sure! It’s Gonna Be Final! | BlackPressUSA
THE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL - The kings of the earth (Revelation 17:2) this judgment will be done in one hour! Assuming the time is literal, I have no reason to believe otherwise. When I read about “the cyberattack,” it was quick and devastating. The world’s largest meat processing company has
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Read it now: Your daily Love Horoscope for 19 June 2021
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Tanzania: Video - Ole Sabaya Enters 'Not Guilty Plea' Over Armed Robbery Charges - The Tanzania News
Arusha — Investigation into two cases of alleged armed robbery facing former Hai District Commissioner Lengai ole Sabaya and his bodyguards have been completed and the details of the charges have been read out today. State attorney Tumaini Kweka told the District Magistrate Salome Mshasha that the
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Velvet Brown-Watts, MSW-ADM, CM., and Jeremiah Watts are at the forefront of raising awareness on sickle cell in their Oklahoma... View Article The post ‘Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell’ founders are raising awareness for the disease appeared first on TheGrio.
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Damon Dash Is Trying To Sell His Stake In Roc-A-Fella: Report | The Urban Daily
The state of Jay-Z and Damon Dash's business relationship is looking like it's no bueno. Hova recently sued his fellow Roc-a-fella Records founder for trying to sell an NFT (non-fungible token) of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and Dame has answered back in kind.
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California Comeback Plan | Post News Group
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Man arrested for human sex trafficking after allegedly abducting woman from another state | BlackPressUSA
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Windrush film festival explores carnival’s history
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