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COVID-19 Surge in Marin Fueled By BA.2 Variant | BlackPressUSA
Public Health focus shifting toward most vulnerable residents Courtesy of Marin County Marin County is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the highly contagious Omicron BA.2 variant. Since the first week of April, when BA.2 became the dominant strain in Marin, case rates have
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One positive outcome of this awful pandemic might just be more leverage for workers, thanks to Biden
In 2021, perhaps for the first time in decades, COVID-19 has ushered in a shift in the supply and demand equation that has benefited workers. In April, a higher percentage of nongovernment employees ...
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Donald Trump has not changed since 1973: He's still a racist who supports segregation and violence
In the last week, the number of major scandals that have been uncovered is so astounding that any attempt to list them all would certainly leave out something vital. However, there are two that stand out: The confirmation that Donald Trump knew of...
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U.S. Business Leaders Step Up to Fight Inequities in the South | Post News Group
Even as the pandemic has laid bare societal inequities that have long eroded the foundation of our democracy, political leaders in Washington and in state capitols are mired in a level of rancor and partisanship not seen since the ideological struggles over the Vietnam
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Black women appeal to Black men: ‘Show up for us and with us at the ballot box’ | New Pittsburgh Courier
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia After hip-hop Icon Ice Cube revealed that he’s working with President Donald Trump on a Contract with Black America, Black women wondered, “what’s in it for us?” Ina blistering op-ed and retort to Cube’s actions, writer
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Woman wrongly pronounced dead in Detroit, dies in hospital two months later - Voice Online
A 20-YEAR-OLD woman who was discovered alive at a funeral home in August, has died... The post Woman wrongly pronounced dead in Detroit, dies in hospital two months later appeared first on Voice Online.
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Pritzker Administration Provides More Than $185 Million in Assistance to Help Tenants Avoid Eviction - The Chicago Crusader
As the state’s gradual phaseout of the pandemic eviction moratorium continues, today Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the administration has distributed more than $185
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Unsafe to drink: Wildfires threaten rural towns with tainted water - Black Voice News
In summary The damage to water systems can linger for years. The cost in just one small town: as much as $150 million. For more than a month after a wildfire raced through his lakeside community and destroyed his Napa County home, Kody Petrini couldn’t drink the water from the taps. He wasn’t even
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Renowned broadcaster and journalist Brenda Emmanus will leave the BBC after 18 years - Voice Online
RENOWNED BROADCASTER and journalist Brenda Emmanus OBE will be leaving the BBC. She has spent... The post Renowned broadcaster and journalist Brenda Emmanus will leave the BBC after 18 years appeared first on Voice Online.
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Unemployment Fraud Concerns Prompt Action in California - Black Voice News
Adam Beam | Associated Press At least 350,000 debit cards filled with money for unemployment benefits in California have been frozen because of suspected fraud, state officials said, revealing how prevalent the problem has become now that the state has paid more than $105 billion in benefits since
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Ify Adenuga's guide to raising Black babies - Voice Online
WHEN A PR lady on the phone tells me that Ify Adenuga is beside her... The post Ify Adenuga's guide to raising Black babies appeared first on Voice Online.
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Healing Through Art at West Oakland’s Alena Museum | Post News Group
The Alena Museum is a Black-led, 501(c) 3 non-profit that provides services in health and wellness through experience installations, Black sanctuary gardens, community space access, and an Art Residency
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'One hut at a time': New lease on life for Muizenberg's iconic beach huts
The colourful beach huts at Muizenberg in Cape Town are getting a much-needed revamp.
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State policies must support a vibrant nonprofit community - Black Voice News
In summary California's nonprofits need the state to institute policies for contract flexibility, relief programs and access to COVID-19 funding. By Jan Masaoka, Special to CalMatters Jan Masaoka is CEO of California Association of Nonprofits, janm@calnonprofits.org. In this COVID-19 crisis and
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Kamala Harris Thanks Firefighters in Brentwood in Surprise Visit - Los Angeles Sentinel
Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to spend another day at her Brentwood home today but has no public events scheduled, the White House said. The post Kamala Harris Thanks Firefighters in Brentwood in Surprise Visit appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Ben’s Original Launches 'My Original Recipe' Chef Stories with Chef Marcus Samuelsson | The Michigan Chronicle
In his “My Original Recipe”, Marcus Samuelsson discusses the challenges he faced early in his career, the inspiration and support he received from family and the value of championing the next generation of Black chefs. BEN’S ORIGINAL™ and award-winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson have teamed up to
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VICA’s ‘Dorsch After Dark’ Marks Its Fourth Pop-Up Exhibit Tuesday
The Virgin Islands Council on the Arts will host its fourth “Dorsch After Dark” pop-up exhibit Tuesday at the Frederick D. Dorsch Cultural Activity Center in downtown Frederiksted. 
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Beautifying our Community - Garland Journal
“A Love Letter to Sunny South Dallas.” India Stewart, PhD., is the principal artist, of “A Love Letter to Sunny South Dallas.” Her overall theme is celebrating the past, present, […] The post Beautifying our Community appeared first on Garland Journal.
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Nigeria's #ENDSARS protests: How to help? Why were protesters shot? and other questions answered - Voice Online
YESTERDAY, SOCIAL media was shocked by reports that Nigerian authorities shot protesters at Lekki toll gate. The authorities deny this. Tensions have been rising as protests against police brutality and the country’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have gained momentum.
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No Bass Like Home: Julian Marley to perform at Brent's online reggae festival - Voice Online
JULIAN MARLEY will be among the stars performing during a seven-hour virtual reggae festival taking... The post No Bass Like Home: Julian Marley to perform at Brent's online reggae festival appeared first on Voice Online.
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Bay Area Health Officers Urge Public to Take Precautions as COVID-19 Levels Rise
Courtesy of Marin County Twelve Bay Area health officers are emphasizing the importance of taking safety precautions, including continued masking indoors, as the region experiences a new swell of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The Bay Area now has California’s highest COVID-19 infection
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Mom and Pop Business Destroyed by Marriott Project
By Tanya Dennis Uncle Willie’s Bar-be-cue, located on 14th Street in Downtown Oakland, continues to struggle to survive the Marriott Hotel construction literally occurring in their backyard. Craig Jones, the son of owners William and Beverly Thomas, says it is a clear example of white
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Whipsawed: California faces shifting federal messages over coming COVID vaccine - Black Voice News
In summary The evolving federal timeline has complicated an already enormous challenge for a state as large and diverse as California: how to distribute a brand new vaccine to millions of residents? Just a few weeks ago, California was among four states and one city tapped early by federal health
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Police officer jailed for beating black man who lost an eye during arrest - Voice Online
A TORONTO policeman has been sentenced to nine months in prison after he was convicted... The post Police officer jailed for beating black man who lost an eye during arrest appeared first on Voice Online.
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OP-ED: There’s Hope for Housing: Counselors Can Help You Afford a New Home – Or Keep the One You Have
LaNeice Jones LaNiece Jones, Special to the Post News Group California’s severe housing shortage - and the lack of available housing the average family can afford – did not begin with the COVID-19 pandemic. But financial hardships Californians now face resulting from the global health crisis has
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Black Officers Break from Unions Over Trump Endorsements - Black Voice News
Claudia Lauer | Associated Press Police unions nationwide have largely supported President Donald Trump's reelection, amid mass demonstrations over police brutality and accusations of systemic racism — but a number of Black law enforcement officers are speaking out against these
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Many in Black Communities are Choosing Vaccination | Post News Group
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‘Subjects of Desire’ Screened at the 30th Anniversary of Pan African Film Festival - Los Angeles Sentinel
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I can’t wait for the midterms, and I said this before Texas went full fascist
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Ida Times-Green Running for State Assembly District 12 | BlackPressUSA
By Godfrey Lee Ida Times-Green, a resident of Marin City, is running for California State Assembly District 12 of California in the upcoming June 7 election. Times-Green promises to fight for affordable housing, single-payer healthcare, living wages and union workers, resilience to
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