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Arbery's mother Wanda Cooper Jones made a victim impact statement pleading that the men be denied bail based on their gruesome actions on February 23.
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Mary Trump says Trump is 'virulently racist,' has used racial slurs : TheGrio
President Donald Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, says her uncle is 'virulently racist,’ and confirms she’s heard him use racial slurs in the past. The post Mary Trump says Trump is 'virulently racist,' has used racial slurs appeared first on TheGrio.
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City of Oakland Affordable Housing Development Projects Awarded $90 Million from State Climate Action Programs
Three affordable housing developers were awarded a total of nearly $90 million, from two extremely competitive State of California funding programs, intended to develop green, resilient affordable housing in Oakland.  These three new construction developments will provide 462 units of affordable
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Chicago mayor responds to WH press secretary: 'Hey Karen watch your mouth'
Kayleigh McEnany referred to Lori Lightfoot as “the derelict mayor of Chicago,” accusing her of not doing enough to solve the gun violence in her city. The post Chicago mayor responds to WH press secretary: 'Hey Karen watch your mouth' appeared first on TheGrio.
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U.S. Census Bureau to host 2020 Census caravan in Houston's Fifth Ward - DefenderNetwork.com
On Saturday, July 18, the U.S. Census Bureau, in partnership with Houston’s Fifth Ward and Mayor Sylvester Turner, is hosting the first 2020 Census Caravan in the Fifth Ward neighborhood. The caravan is the first of a series that is expected to inform the community about the importance of
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Tory Lanez accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion: report
In what is becoming an increasingly disturbing story, reports are continuing to emerge around the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. The post Tory Lanez accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion: report appeared first on TheGrio.
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Moneybagg Yo Ft. DaBaby “Protect The Brand,” Joey Bada$$ “The Light” & More | Daily Visuals 7.17.20
Lending an assist to Moneybagg Yo for the visuals to “Protect Da Brand,” DaBaby and Yo find themselves making money moves in the shadows before SWAT closes in on Gotti leading to a Baby bailing him out on a chopper. When did DaBaby got his helicopter license? Landed hella smoothly on that rooftop.
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Mchunu: Misconduct investigation at ‘an advanced stage’
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Federal judge sides with Mo'Nique in Netflix discrimination lawsuit : TheGrio
U.S. District Court has ruled that Mo'Nique’s allegations against Netflix are probable enough to go to trial. She filed claims of discrimination. The post Federal judge sides with Mo'Nique in Netflix discrimination lawsuit appeared first on TheGrio.
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PRESS ROOM: Wells Fargo Names Kristy Fercho to Lead Home Lending | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Kristy is a customer-first business leader with deep home lending experience. She has been an inspiring and vocal leader across the mortgage industry while driving transformational growth at Flagstar,” said Mike Weinbach, CEO of Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo. “Buying a home
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Chicago Defender’s Black Men of Excellence honored in a Special VIP Social Distancing Ceremony | Chicago Defender
For the past 13 years, the Chicago Defender has honored 50 black men who excel in their careers and give back to their communities. These men not only excel, but they continue to inspire others by their example. Each year, honoring these men continues to dispel the false narrative of black men
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Eskom implements load reduction in three provinces on Friday 17 July
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Who Was Danroy ‘DJ’ Henry, and Why Jay-Z, Rihanna and Others Are Speaking Out 10 Years After He Was Killed By Police
Nearly a decade after he was shot and killed by a white police officer, a group of A-list celebrities are calling on the Department of Justice to
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What mask? Malema 'ignores social distancing' at Zindzi Mandela funeral
The EFF is advocating for the return of Level 5 lockdown - so this maskless, non-socially-distant encounter isn't a great look for Julius Malema.
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Rain expands its 5G network to Cape Town - TechCentral
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C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | Chicago Defender
By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership
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'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams facing 5 years in prison over Breonna Taylor protest arrest - TheGrio
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Half of San Quentin prisoners infected with COVID-19 - TheGrio
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Black Lives Matter billboard placed next to Confederate flag - Black News Channel
By HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press/BNC Contributor  A Black Lives Matter sign now fills a billboard next to a big Confederate flag that greets people coming into a small town outside Raleigh, thrilling some community organizers and angering the property owner. Organizers of a fundraising campaign
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Supreme Court declines to revisit ruling on Florida felon voting eligibility
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