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NNPA NEWSWIRE — A March 2019 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) found that Whites experience 17 percent less pollution caused by their consumption of goods and services. On the other hand, Blacks and Hispanics experience 56 percent and 63
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Local filmmaker George Tillman hits cinema gold | BlackPressUSA
THE NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER - A stellar football player at South Side High School, Tillman attended Fisk University on a track and field scholarship and played on a championship Fisk football team. He became a prolific player of the harmonica and developed a great love and interest in filmmaking and
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U-Can's 21st Annual Historically Black College Recruitment Fair - The Sacramento Observer
Historically Black colleges and universities are looking for students who want to go to college and a local organization continues its efforts to make essential connections. The United College Action […] The post U-Can's 21st Annual Historically Black College Recruitment Fair ap
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Benin: President Talon hardens tone after re-election | Africanews
Benin's President Talon on Wednesday vowed to prosecute and punish those responsible for the pre-election violence that erupted in the country
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Mauritanians denounce Gaza 'massacre' as hostilities continue | Africanews
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As World Awaits Verdict in George Floyd Trial, What Other Cases Have Had the Globe Enthralled? - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Covid-19 travel restrictions state by state | Dallas Weekly
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'This Is Our History': Officials In Oregon and Washington Advance Bills Making Juneteenth an Official Holiday
Two states, Washington and Oregon, have recently advanced bills to make Juneteenth an official holiday. A bill that would make Juneteenth a legal holiday passed […]
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Virginia Mesothelioma Victims Center Appeals to the Family of a Career Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Virginia to Call Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste About Compensation-It Might be in the Millions of Dollars
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA , USA, April 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Virginia Mesothelioma Victims Center is appealing to the immediate family of a Navy Veteran with recently confirmed mesothelioma in Virginia to please call attorney Erik Karst of …
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Brazil records 2,616 COVID-19 deaths, more than 71,000 cases - Stabroek News
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) - Brazil yesterday recorded 2,616 new COVID-19 deaths and 71,832 new coronavirus cases, the Health Ministry said. The article Brazil records 2,616 COVID-19 deaths, more than 71,000 cases appeared first on Stabroek News.
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After escaping Boko Haram in 2014, these Chibok girls are now college graduates - Face2Face Africa
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EXPLAINER | Chad's strategic interest to France, Western allies | News24
Chad's longtime ruler President Idriss Deby, a Western ally in the fight against Islamist militants in Africa, was killed on the frontline against rebels in the north.
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Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers into US - Black News Channel
By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico for their next immigration court hearings to be allowed into the United States while their cases proceed. The first of an estimated 25,000
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Africa: The Digital Infrastructure Imperative in African Markets
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Step Up Defense Reach Into Pacific: Australian Report | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
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Jamaica falls to seventh on World Press Freedom Index
Jamaica has fallen one place on the just released World Press Freedom Index. The France-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has ranked Jamaica seventh out of 180 countries, down from sixth in 2020. Norway was ranked first and Eritrea, 180th....
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Australia’s Split On Post-vaccine Travel: Poll – Free Press of Jacksonville
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A Year Removed From Daniel Prude’s Death, It’s Clear More Police Reform Is Needed - Blavity
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It’s not always a clear path, but mothers persevere - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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PAHO Director against relaxing COVID-19 protocols for C'bean vaccinated | New York Carib News
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Burkina Faso: A Promising Move Against Impunity
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Celebrating 25 Years: The Tubman Museum Focuses on Hosting a Memorable Festival
… Empowerment sessions o JStars – All African American Air Fighter Unit o Featured … art, history, and culture of African Americans. Founded in 1981, the museum … , from Africa to America. Prominent African American inventors, scientists and entrepreneurs are …
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WHO says virus strain in India a 'variant of concern'
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Francis: US Will Be Watching Saint Lucia Elections Closely - St. Lucia Times News
National Security Minister, Hermangild Francis, believes the United States will be keeping a close eye on Saint Lucia's upcoming elections. Francis spoke this week when he appeared on Radio 100 Helen FM as a guest of host, Andre Paul. He made the comments while discussing what is commonly referred
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Wisconsin US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste to Ensure A Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Wisconsin Gets the Best Compensation Results-They Might Exceed $1,000,000
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The war on standards, Rhodes Scholarship edition - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
Rhodes Scholarships have been awarded based, in part, on race for at least 50 years. A friend from high school, and one of the smartest people I've ever known, was up for the prize in 1971. In the late stage of the process, he was in a room with other candidates from his region. When a tall
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Clarke asks for TPS for evacuated Vincentians | New York Carib News
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Development partners have welcomed the hiring of new Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general Martha Chizuma and have said they are committed to continue engaging the bureau in the fight against serious and organized corruption. Ambassadors of Ireland, Norway and the United States; the
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