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Therapist Raises Over $80K To Provide Free Mental Health Resources For The Black Community - The New York Beacon
In the midst of the uprising and the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on communities of color, individuals and organizations are leading initiatives focused on Black mental health. According to Philadelphia Magazine, a Pennsylvania-based therapist raised over $81,000 to provide free therapy for
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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information
Tensions heat up in South China Sea as US makes significant show of force - The New York Beacon
Hong Kong (CNN)For the first time in six years, two US Navy aircraft carriers are in theSouth China Sea, the latest show of military might from Washington as it pushes back against Chinas sweeping claim to much of the contested region. The two US
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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information
High risk of load shedding as multiple Eskom units trip - TechCentral
The spectre of load shedding, which has been kept in abeyance since the Covid-19 lockdown began in late March, has reared its ugly head again after several power-generation units tripped.
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Jamie Foxx responds to Kanyes POTUS bid: Aint got time for the bulls--t
Former Kanye West collaborator, Jamie Foxx, has responded to the rapper’s presidential bid in responding to an Instagram post from... View Article The post Jamie Foxx responds to Kanyes POTUS bid: Aint got time for the bullst appeared first on TheGrio.
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Dis-Chem to appeal ruling: ‘We didn’t charge excessive prices for masks’
Dis-Chem said the ruling in which it was fined R1.2 million for price gouging of face masks contains a number of errors of fact and law.
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SURGE into the New: Stand Up Reach God’s Excellence.
(ThyBlackMan.com) Who would have thought we would wake up one morning to a global pandemic? Nobody! But here we are. The question is: what do we do now? We surge into the new! Stand up and reach for God’s excellence. That sentiment is precisely what a new devotional, SURGE into the New, by Pastor
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Halle Berry Apologizes For Considering Role As A Transgender Man In A Upcoming Film
The Acadamy Award-winning actress revealed during an Instagram Live interview with hairstylist Christin Brown that she was potentially going to take on the role of a transgender man in an upcoming movie role. She was immediately met with criticism and swift backlash from the transgender community
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WNBA responds to Atlanta Dream co-owners anti-BLM comments
Kelly Loeffler is a U.S. Senator and co-owner of the Atlanta Dream, a WNBA team. She is also adamantly opposed to the Black Lives Matter movement. The post WNBA responds to Atlanta Dream co-owners anti-BLM comments appeared first on TheGrio.
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UDC quietly offers to remove Confederate monument as protesters clamor for statues to fall | Chicago Defender
RICHMOND, Virginia—A large crowd gathered in a heavy downpour to watch history being made: The removal of the monument celebrating Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson. Church bells rang in the distance as work crews took power tools to the feet of the statue. Once removed, the monument was placed on
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Tyler Perry To Cover Cost Of Secoriea Turners Funeral, 8-Year-Old Girl Shot Near Scene Of Rayshard Brooks Death
"I’m outraged today because I’d rather be paying for 8-year-old Secoriea Turner’s college than her funeral. When does this end?" Perry said.
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His Biggest Assist Yet: Kyrie Irving Producing ‘#SayHerName: Breonna Taylor’ TV Special
Kyrie Irving will be producing a TV special titled #SAYHERNAME: BREONNA TAYLOR. The one-hour special will not only continue to bring attention to Taylor's tragic death at the hands of law enforcement while executing a no-knock warrant, but it will also highlight police brutality and how it affects
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Bitcoin Is Financial Freedom for Black America Part 3 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
5 Ways to Take Our Power Back By Harry C. Alford III If we choose to participate, the freedom of bitcoin can create a perfect storm of innovation for the Black community. Black purchasing power and representation in the labor market will continue to rise, yet this market is still technologically
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Samsung’s Next Galaxy Unpacked Event Is Going Down August 5th
Mark your calendars, August 5th, 10 a.m. ET, we will see what the newest devices coming to the Galaxy ecosystem. Like every other event now, the entire event will be live-streamed. Rumor has it, Samsung will be unveiling the new Galaxy Note 20.
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Texas orders schools to offer in-person classes if they receive state funding - DefenderNetwork.com
Texas officials are reportedly ordering schools to offer in-person classes in order to receive state funding. Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced the requirement Tuesday, according to the San Antonio Express-News, the same day the Texas Education Agency released its guidelines for resuming
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Mahomes Big Bet on Football Pays Off with $503 million deal - Black News Channel
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer/BNC Contributor Patrick Mahomes risked everything when he opted for football over baseball.Turns out, he got baseball money anyway. One day after the former two-sport star got a 10-year deal worth up to $503 million, the richest contract in American sports
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Voter registration deadline for August 11 primary runoff rescheduled | Atlanta Daily World
Voter Registration Deadline for August 11 Primary Runoff Moved to Comply with Federal Law  (ATLANTA)-Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that to fully comply with the National Voter Registration Act, the voter registration deadline for all August 11, 2020 primary runoff elections is now
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North West Premier, Public Works MEC test positive for COVID-19
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Court: Some Employers Can Refuse to Offer Free Birth Control
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled broadly Wednesday in favor of the religious rights of employers in two cases that could leave more than 70,000 women without free contraception and tens of thousands of people with no way to sue for job discrimination. In both cases the court ruled
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Stores Focus On Cleaning To Get Shoppers Back To Spending | Afro
By ANNE DINNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, theyre hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in
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Potential Misuse of Opportunity Zones in Major Cities Being Investigated - Black Enterprise
Democrats say Opportunity Zones are being misused to help the wealthy to get richer rather than benefiting residents who live in low-income areas
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Michael V. Drake named first Black UC president in 152-year history : TheGrio
For the first time in its 152-year history, the University of California has named Dr. Michael V. Drake as its... View Article The post Michael V. Drake named first Black UC president in 152-year history appeared first on TheGrio.
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WNBA Players Call For Senator Kelly Loeffler To Step Down After Suspect Black Live Matters Remarks
The WNBA may have been conveying a message of togetherness with the Black Lives Matter PSA, but according to players, Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler doesn't practice the sentiment at
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Harvard, MIT sue to block ICE rule on international students
BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging the Trump administration’s decision to... View Article The post Harvard, MIT sue to block ICE rule on international students appeared first on TheGrio.
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Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Mocking The Pandemic For Months
The announcement comes as Brazil's COVID-19 confirmed cases and death count trails only the United States with 1,623,284 infected Brazilians and 65,000 deaths. Its gotten so bad that mass graves have been used to bury thousands of Coronavirus victims as the death rate continues to rise. Like
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Edmund Burke makes plans for fall reopening
Edmund Burke Academy plans to release its COVID-19 fall reopening guidelines in the coming weeks, but officials say classes will begin as scheduled for the 2020-2021 school year. According to EBA Headmaster Adam Brett, the plan calls for students to return to campus on Aug. 10 with limited
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