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NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Especially during this time of isolation, uncertainty, and tragedy, it is vital that no one feels alone in their mental health journey,” emphasized Daniel Gillison, the CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). “The COVID-19 crisis shines a spotlight on our need for
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Stepping Up Sincerely: The Appeal of Companies That Give Back | The Orlando Advocate
Between the spread of the coronavirus pandemic and the nationwide call for an end to systemic racism in the U.S., the need for awareness and assistance has reached a critical peak. So rather than simply writing another check or joining a march, many want a more innovative way to make an
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RADA to continue mobile market initiative
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) will be continuing its mobile market initiative to assist farmers being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was disclosed by RADA chief executive officer Peter Thompson during a recent...
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Mike Pence RNC speech illustrates sharp contrast between Donald Trump, Joe Biden plans - African American News Today - EIN News
… Rivers for “seriously misleading the African-American community.” “The danger of … rate in history for Black Americans, instead of following the … “has done more for Black Americans in four years than Joe … in 50.” “There are African-American voters all over the …
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Attack on Ms. Exeter was beyond the pale - Stabroek News
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Zim actress defies the odds
BY FREEMAN MAKOPA ZIMBABWEAN actress Sibongile Mlambo, who has stood as one of the country’s biggest cultural exports, yesterday said featuring as the first black mermaid in the United States television series, Siren was a major breakthrough. The actress took to Twitter to express how the role
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Exciting drinks brand aims to pack a Punch - Voice Online
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‘Mercy of God carrying us’ - Patient care buckling at UHWI as docs fume over COVID crisis
Jamaica’s COVID-19 cases increased by 66 on Thursday, creating an additional burden on public-health workers as doctors from one hospital have described working conditions as “untenable”. In a letter addressed to the Jamaica Medical Doctors...
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Concerts May Never Be The Same, But Virtual Entertainment Is Thriving
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Eldorado Park residents protest, vent anger at police after boy is killed | News24
A contingent of police and metro officers were deployed to Eldorado Park on Thursday, as residents protested, after a young boy was killed on Wednesday, allegedly by a local officer.
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10 Must-Have Items You Have To Bring On Your Next Road Trip
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Hyundai Repairs Kept Affordable with autopom! Vehicle Protection Plans
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Protesters build guillotine outside Bezos' home after net worth hits $200B : TheGrio
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Watch: Anarchy in Johannesburg - police attacked after 'shooting teenager'
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GOP Convention takeaways: Pence pounces while crises swirl - TSDMemphis.com
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Zoom Outage Across North Texas
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Maxine Waters Sounds Alarm On Coming Wave Of Evictions - The Seattle Medium
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Biden Campaign Launching National “Shop Talk” Series to Engage Black Men
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5G roll-out in Africa may be slow, experts warn | Africanews
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