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No COVID deaths; 107 new infections
Fatalities from COVID-19 have not increased in the past 24 hours, as the Ministry of Health and Wellness recorded no deaths directly linked to the infectious disease. This means the death toll from the disease remains at 336. A total of 12 ...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
What the DaniLeigh controversy reveals about the 'desirability hierarchy' - TheGrio
By now many of you have heard about the current controversy surrounding Dominican R&B singer DaniLeigh and her ill-conceived new... View Article The post What the DaniLeigh controversy reveals about the 'desirability hierarchy' appeared first on TheGrio.
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DaniLeigh issues apology, still defends 'Yellow Bone' song after backlash - TheGrio
Following a slew of controversy and backlash, DaniLeigh issued an apology for — yet still defends — her song, “Yellow... View Article The post DaniLeigh issues apology, still defends 'Yellow Bone' song after backlash appeared first on TheGrio.
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Eight schools impacted by coronavirus
Five schools in four regions in the education sector have confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the reopening of face-to-face operations, Minister of Education, Youth and Information Fayval Williams confirmed a short while ago in the House of...
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Soulja Boy’s Former Assistant Accuses Him Of Sexual Battery and Assault
It seems like Soulja Boy has some explaining to do. A former employee of his is now accusing him of some slimy behavior.
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Preserved by Purpose:First Things First…Revisited: Prayers for the President | Dallas Weekly
Back in 2009, I wrote that regardless of whether you greeted the inauguration of President Barack Obama with great jubilation or fear, one of the best things we could do to support him was to pray.  Now that we have a new president who appears more authentic about his faith, I want to remind about
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To thine own self be true,And it must followAs the night the day,Thou canst not thenBe false to any man.- William Shakespeare
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Caron Butler: How Kobe Bryant Taught Me To Live In The Moment
For a season they were teammates, but that fostered a lifelong friendship, along with lessons.
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Amanda Gorman signs with IMG Models following inauguration
Less than a week after Amanda Gorman delivered her original work 'The Hill We Climb' during President Joe Biden's inauguration,... View Article The post Amanda Gorman signs with IMG Models following inauguration appeared first on TheGrio.
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Use Social Media to Reach New Consumers
This article is brought to you by the AVEENO® Skin Health Start Up Accelerator. Filled with helpful resources, this entrepreneurial hub is part of AVEENO’s commitment to creating a more […] The post Use Social Media to Reach New Consumers appeared first on Essence.
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Master P Reacts To Billion-Dollar Clubhouse Valuation: “We’re Creating So Much Wealth For Them”
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Massachusetts Man Charged With Hate Crime In Hit-And-Run Death Of Black Man - Blavity
Dean Kapsalis has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly running over Henry Tapia and killing him after yelling a slur at him.
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‘50 and Fabulous’: Kenya Moore Celebrates 50th Birthday with a Hot Topless Photo, Fans Plus 'RHOA' Co-Stars Send Well-Wishes
Kenya Moorewas feeling 'Gone with the Wind Fabulous' on Jan. 24 as she commemorated her 50th birthday by creating a photo grid of a sizzling […]
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J.R. Smith Remembers Kobe Bryant In Touching Instagram Post: “Took These Days For Granted”
J.R. Smith Remembers Kobe Bryant In Touching Instagram Post: "Took These Days For Granted"
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Pittsburgh born-and-raised Ashley Battle starred in the WNBA and now embarks on a new career | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer Professional athletes are fully aware that their basketball, football, baseball or hockey careers can’t last forever. COURIER EXCLUSIVE After retirement, some athletes go into coaching, such as Bill Cowher, the former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach. Cowher
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Three parenting and teacher moments that went viral in 2020 [videos]
Between online learning and failing at golf, here are three parenting and teacher moments that went viral in 2020.
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Red Cross to train over 1500 volunteers in Psychological First Aid
The Jamaica Red Cross (JRC) has partnered with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to train some 1500 volunteers in Psychological First Aid (PFA), to respond to the growing need for mental health support services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The PFA...
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Police struggling to secure Rocky Point crash site; Henry calls for urgent security of Vernamfield strip
There has been little information emerging about the circumstances that led to the crash-landing of an aircraft in Rocky Point, Clarendon yesterday evening.  The plane landed on White Sand Beach in the community.  Gleaner checks...
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Happy Birthday to Grammy Award-Winning Singer Etta James
Photo credits: Gilles Petard/Redferns Etta James (pictured) was an iconic Grammy Award-winning singer who was most known for her big 20th century hits, such as “I’d Rather Go Blind” and “At Last.' Her birth name was Jamesetta Hawkins. She was born in Los Angeles, California to a 14-year-old single
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Holness commits to providing greater protection for homeless community
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the killing of four homeless men and the severe wounding of two others, represent a new kind of savagery, especially given what appears to be the serial nature of the attacks which call for a new kind of...
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Mamba Memoriam: Kobe Bean Bryant’s Most Hip-Hop Moments
To honor the memory and legacy of the legendary Kobe Bean Bryant, HipHopWired compiled the ways that the NBA icon connected with the Hip-Hop culture throughout his career.
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Keyshia Cole Apologizes For Making VERZUZ Fans Wait Over An Hour
Keyshia Cole went on Instagram Live to address her lateness on Thursday's night battle.
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Dwyane Wade Floats Idea of Starting An OnlyFans Account With Gabrielle Union
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade shared with his 9.3 million Twitter followers on Sunday (Jan.24) that he was trying to convince his wife, Gabrielle Union they should start an OnlyFans account. She is not feeling that idea.
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Firearm and ammunition seized in St Elizabeth, three in custody
The Santa Cruz Police have arrested three men after a firearm and ammunition was found in the motor vehicle car in which they were travelling. The incident took place on Sunday, January 24, along New River main road, Santa Cruz in St....
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‘Her Knees Said Not Today’: Rapper Mulatto's ‘Junebug’ Challenge Derails When Fans Claim She's Doing the Dance Wrong
Rapper Mulatto is the latest celebrity to participate in the “Junebug” challenge made famous with the help of Jacksonville rapper SpotEmGottem’s latest release,'Beat Box.' The […]
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Black Women On Roe v. Wade: ‘Now’s The Time To Ensure Equity, Not Just Access’
Despite attacks on the right to abortion, advocates point out that it is still legal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. But being legal alone is not enough to protect access. 
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Johnson Smith says completion of Foreign Affairs building to meet March deadline
Senator Kamina Johnson Smith has confirmed that the new Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade building in downtown Kingston will be completed for occupancy by the slated March 2021 deadline. The March 2020 deadline was pushed back...
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Grange: "Allen was among the best newspaper men in the world"
Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has paid tribute to veteran journalist Ken Allen. Allen passed away at the University Hospital of the West Indies on Sunday after a long ailment. He was 87. "We...
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