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Virginia's Lee statue has been removed from the US Capitol - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined WASHINGTON (AP) — A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that has represented Virginia in the U.S. Capitol for 111 years has been removed. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said in a statement that workers removed the statue from the National Statuary Hall Collection
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Ramaphosa seeks buy-in from religious leaders for Covid-19 vaccine roll out | News24
President Cyril Ramaphosa is working in earnest to secure the buy-in of interfaith and religious leaders in government's rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Viewpoint: How many more days of Donald Trump? | Atlanta Daily World
FORTY MORE DAYS OF TRUMP [NATIONALISM] The Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Harris On Saturday, December 12, 2020, I woke up at 1am. As I reflected about the death of Ruthie, my wife of fifty years, and the then over 300,000 Covid-19 deaths, it was overwhelming! I thought about the tens of thousands of families
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Let Us Spray: How Graffiti Went From Clandestine Act to Urban Art
The word graffiti comes from the Greek term "graphein," which means "to draw, write, or scratch." It also translates to "scribble" or "inscription" in Italian ("graffito," singular; "graffiti" plural.)
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Barack Obama Shares His 2020 Playlist
Another year is coming to a close, which means plenty of year-end playlists are already being shared. Some lists tend to carry more weight—like that of the United States' last legitimate President, Barack Obama.
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Nigeria: Insecurity - Again, PDP Asks Buhari to Resign
[Premium Times] President Buhari had on Thursday admitted that the efforts of Nigeria's security chiefs were not enough.
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Trump considering media tour, refuses to resign: report - TheGrio
With nine days left in his presidency and a looming historic second impeachment, President Donald Trump has been silenced on... View Article The post Trump considering media tour, refuses to resign: report appeared first on TheGrio.
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'We Should Make Some Changes': Obama Says College Athletes Should Be Able to Make Money Off Their Names and Likenesses
Former President Barack Obama said during an episode of a podcast released on Dec. 17 that he believes college athletes should be paid. On an episode of
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Covid-19 chaos in Zimbabwe | Citypress
In Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, the main funeral parlours and cemeteries are overrun and the city’s biggest hospital is in a shambles, while the Beitbridge border with South Africa is a mess.
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'Dead B***h Walking': Rioter Who Was Heavily Armed Charged For Plan To Kill Nancy Pelosi On Live TV - Blavity
The Department of Justice has charged  Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr. for threatening to kill House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the Capitol Building insurgence last Wednesday, according to The New York Times and Associated Press. Meredith Jr. was driving from Colorado to Washington, D.C., with
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In Historic 1st, U.S. Capitol Police Name Yogananda Pittman As Acting Chief
Pittman is the first woman and the first African American to lead the law enforcement agency, U.S. Capitol Police confirm to NPR. She has served with the force since April 2001.
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The New Covid Mutation Is ‘Significantly More Transmissible,’ Public Health Experts Warn
Parts of Europe were in full panic mode as public health officials there reported what seemed to be the U.K. outbreak of a new mutant strain of Covid-19 that is described as being exponentially more contagious.
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House passes $900 billion COVID relief, catchall measure - TheGrio
The House easily passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses... View Article The post House passes $900 billion COVID relief, catchall measure appeared first on TheGrio.
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Rep. Barbara Lee: To Mend African American Distrust in COVID-19 Vaccine, Let Black Communities Lead the Way
… that, even before the pandemic, Black Americans experienced a very different economy … -referenced poll recently found, Black Americans who said the government could … and substantial policies that center African Americans and other marginalized communities, is …
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Shawna Thomas, an award-winning journalist, producer and program executive, is named executive producer of CBS News’ “CBS This Morning” | Afro
Award-winning journalist, producer and program executive Shawna Thomas has been named executive producer for CBS News’ CBS THIS MORNING. Thomas will begin her new assignment at CBS News’ flagship morning news broadcast with co-hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil on Feb. 1. “Shawna
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D.C. mayor requests cancellation of demonstration permits due to threats - TheGrio
Muriel Bowser, the mayor of the District of Columbia, has asked the Department of Homeland Security to cancel permits for... View Article The post D.C. mayor requests cancellation of demonstration permits due to threats appeared first on TheGrio.
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Namibia: Kapere Was One of Our Brightest Stars - Geingob
[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has described the late Mandela Kapere as one of the country's "brightest stars, a gentle giant and an irreplaceable young leader".
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Church leaders call out Loeffler for religious attacks on Warnock
Rev. Raphael Warnock and Sen. Kelly Loeffler are going head to head for a Senate seat in the Georgia runoffs,... View Article The post Church leaders call out Loeffler for religious attacks on Warnock appeared first on TheGrio.
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Senate Candidates Duel in Georgia as G.O.P. Voters’ Anger Persists
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Congress set to act on $900 billion pandemic relief package that includes $600 direct stimulus | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The relief package would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans. ABC7 After months of Washington gridlock, Congress is set to act on a $900 billion pandemic relief package, finally delivering long-sought cash to
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Phoenix to honor late civil rights icon Calvin C. Goode - TheGrio
Phoenix city officials, residents and prominent members of the Black community will honor late civil rights icon, city leader and... View Article The post Phoenix to honor late civil rights icon Calvin C. Goode appeared first on TheGrio.
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Barack Obama Shares 2020 Playlist, Includes Lil Baby, J. Cole, Travis Scott & More
Another year is coming to a close, which means plenty of year-end playlists are already being shared. Some lists tend to carry more weight—like that of the United States' last legitimate President, Barack Obama.
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Watch live: Ramaphosa to address the nation on Monday 11 January 2021
President Cyril Ramaphosa will provide an update on government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic as cases continue to surge nationwide.
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Ramaphosa receives 'lesson in economics' from agricultural organisation
TLU SA have published a scathing open letter to Ramaphosa and the ANC, saying that urgent policy reform is needed to save the economy.
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Joelle Gamble to join Biden administration as economic special assistant - TheGrio
The incoming White House Administration continues to grow as President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris reveal additional members... View Article The post Joelle Gamble to join Biden administration as economic special assistant appeared first on TheGrio.
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Congress announces new Coronavirus aid package including $600 for many US residents | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Sherri Kolade Congress recently agreed to an end-of-year deal to pass a second coronavirus aid package that includes support for small businesses, unemployment benefits, and $600 in direct payments to most US residents, as many are at the end of their rope financially. Senate Majority Leader
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Nigeria: NDIC to Liquidate 42 Microfinance Banks
[Premium Times] The liquidation exercise follows the revocation of their licences by the Central Bank of Nigeria
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Allegheny County reports 1,412 COVID-19 cases in past 48 hours; PA says 17,700 healthcare workers have been vaccinated | New Pittsburgh Courier
by PublicSource Reporters The Allegheny County Health Department [ACHD] confirmed 1,412 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths reported in the past 48 hours. The new caseload, announced Monday, comes from positive tests from Dec. 10 to Dec. 20. Positive cases include individuals ranging from
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The Self-Restraint Officer Eugene Goodman Showed The Capitol Terrorists Is Rarely Used With Black Suspects
The self-restraint shown by Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman with the mob storming the U.S. Capitol is rarely used when there are Black suspects.
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Uganda election: Will Bobi Wine derail Museveni’s sixth term bid? | News24
More than 18 million people registered to take part in high-stakes vote after campaigning marred by deadly violence.
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