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ATLANTA DAILY WORLD - “In terms of the African American community … the president wants to almost triple the funding to Title I schools so that schools in poor communities and communities that disproportionately house African American students that their resources are not one-third of what
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Update| Man killed in Featherbed Lane home attack identified
The police have identified the man who died following a home invasion on Featherbed Lane in Spanish Town, St Catherine last night. He is 23-year-old Andrew Thomas of Ensom City, Spanish Town, St Catherine. Another man and a one-year-old girl were...
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So So Def Night, Adidas deal "A dream come true" for Jermaine Dupri | The Atlanta Voice
On a night that saw the Atlanta Hawks end a six-game losing streak behind a stellar 42-point performance from All-Star guard Trae Young, the true star of the evening was Atlanta-based record label So So Def and its founder, Grammy award-winning producer and Atlanta native Jermaine Dupri, 49. The
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Judy Johnson: One of the Greatest Third Basemen of the Negro Leagues
Judy Johnson was known as one of the greatest Black third basemen of the Negro Leagues. Johnson was born in Snow Hill, Maryland, on October 26, 1899, to Annie and William Johnson. His family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, when he was five years old. He attended Howard High School, but later quit
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Aramis Ayala Gets Endorsed by Shaquille O’Neal - BNC
By Briasia Russ Civil rights advocate and Florida’s first Black state attorney Aramis Ayala was endorsed by basketball star Shaquille O’Neal. As reported on The Hill, Ayala will be vacated by Rep. Val Demings, who will also be vacated as she runs in 2022.  According to Black Press, O’Neal supports
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Shaq Attack: O’Neal ready to rumble in tag match for AEW – Dallas Post Tribune
By DAN GELSTON Hack-a-Shaq is coming to All Elite Wrestling. Shaquille O’Neal may again absorb some intentional hits in his tag team match this week. The 7-foot-1 basketball Hall of Famer gets his chance to dish out retribution — maybe a slam, a side headlock or a clothesline — when he steps into
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Maasai pastoralists in Narok diversify from traditional livelihood activities
With the shrinking land sizes due to the growing population, some community members have ventured into fattening steers for better income.
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Avant, Nicole (1968- )
Nicole Avant served a two-year term as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas from 2009 to 2011. President Barack Obama nominated her for the position in 2009 and after U.S. Senate confirmation, Hilary Clinton, then Secretary of State, swore her into office on September 9, 2009.  Avant arrived in
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Norfolk State University Awards Pharrell Williams With Honorary Doctorate Degree
Norfolk State University awarded music visionary Pharrell Williams with an honorary doctorate degree.
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Mike Huckabee Posts Fantastically Ignorant Tweet, Appears Upset By Major Corporations' Support Of People Of Color - Blavity
Republican leader Mike Huckabee criticized the MLB for moving the All-Star game out of Georgia by making an anti-Asian tweet.
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Black Lives Matter Utah Chapter president steps down and leaves state over alleged death threats
In a Facebook post on Sunday, the president of Black Lives Matter Utah Chapter and the Utah Black History Museum, Lex Scott, announced she was stepping down from both positions and had also relocated to another state for her safety and that of her family. Scott, who is also the founder of the Black
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Kenya: Melta Kabiria Win Francis Thairu Cup
[Nation] Nairobi Region side Melta Kabiria FC are champions of the first edition of the Francis Thairu Cup.
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'It Only Takes a Second for Someone to Jump In': Akon's Car Stolen from Atlanta Gas Station Just Days After Council Members Propose 'Gas Pump Camera' Bill to Reduce Theft
Akonis the latest celebrity to fall victim to car theft. The entrepreneur’s white Range Rover was stolen at a gas station in Buckhead, Atlanta, WXIA-TV […]
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Newswire: Boston Red Sox hire Bianca Smith as first Black woman coach in baseball history
Bianca Smith, an African American woman, has made baseball history. Smith, who most recently served as an assistant baseball coach and hitting coordinator at Wisconsin’s Carroll University, was named a coach in the Boston Red Sox minor league system.Smith, 29, becomes the first Black woman to coach
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NCAA tables name, image and likeness vote after DOJ warns of potential antitrust violations
The NCAA on Monday postponed a vote on college athletes' ability to profit financially off the use of their names, images and likenesses (NIL) after receiving a warning from the Department of Justice (DOJ) over potential antitr
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 Ahmaud Arbery Murder Trial Date is Set For The Fall
Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley said the trial of the three white men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery, will start in the fall.
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‘I Thought He Was Married’: Tyler Perry Says He’s Single and Going Through a Midlife Crisis
Tyler Perry is entering his “midlife crisis” as a single man. The billionaire producer shared a workoutselfieon Wednesday, Dec. 16 showing off his muscle tone […]
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6 Ways to Get Free Stuff On Amazon Without Prime | PensacolaVoice Magazine 2020
Everyone likes a freebie – big or small. Every gift has its beauty, but the free gift is the most beautiful one that you get. Even then, not many people are aware of the 06 best free gifts available on Amazon. This may sound a bit nice to you, but Read More
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‘Black-ish’ coming to an end after upcoming eighth season - DefenderNetwork.com
Kenya Barris, creator of the hit series Black-ish, announced on Friday that the series has been renewed for its eighth and final season.  “To ALL the people in the world I love, honor, respect and care for it is both exciting and bittersweet to share that black-ish been RENEWED by
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Hamlin, Michael Jordan Partner on NASCAR Team for Wallace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin has joined Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan to form a NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace as the driver, a high-profile pairing of a Black majority team owner and the only Black driver at NASCAR’s top level. The partnership was announced Monday night in
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Jamie Foxx, Shaquille O’Neal Surprise 5-Year-Old Boy Who Stole His Parents' Vehicle
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Sports consultant Skinnybets: "I transformed my passion into my career and never looked back"
(Partner Content) Following your passion and finding the bravery to commit yourself to it as a full-time profession is not easy but for those who have achieved it, it proves rewarding in every sense.
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Allen Iverson Joins Al Harrington’s Cannabis Company 'To Change The Game’
“I’ve had a lot of people approach me with business opportunities, but this one with Al was different," Iverson said of the new venture.
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UNCF Pulls off Virtual Annual Walk with Celebrity Support - New Orleans Data News Weekly
Kelsyn Parker Data News Weekly Contributor The United Negro College Fund adapted its Annual National Walk for Education to a virtual format given the COVID-19 Pandemic, in support of its mission to raise funds for
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O’Neal, Adrienne S. (1954- )
In 2011, Adrienne S. O’Neal, career Foreign Service officer with the rank of Minister Counselor, was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as ambassador to the Republic of Cabo Verde (or Cape Verde). O’Neal was born in Durham, North Carolina in 1954 to Samuel and Vernese Boulware ONeal. Her
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Dog-bite law gets bigger teeth
Following a spate of chilling dog attacks in recent years, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has tabled a bill that imposes civil and criminal liability for delinquent owners. The proposed legislation would repeal the Dogs (Liability for Injuries...
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Claps Back At Trump Threats To Send Federal Agents
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