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The Covid-19 vaccines are highly effective, and the chance of an adverse reaction is rare | The Atlanta Voice
Vaccinations are ramping up across the US. More than 175 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered, according to CNN's vaccine tracker, a rate of about 53 doses per 100 people. But some developments have dampened the excitement: This week, a few vaccination sites across the US
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Zapu executive in double-dipping storm
BY SILAS NKALA SUSPENDED Zapu organising secretary Derek Katsenga has been accused of being a mole and working with Zanu PF to lure the party into joining the Political Actors Dialogue (Polad) initiated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Katsenga was suspended from the opposition party last month
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This African Languages student has written the first-ever ChiShona PhD thesis at Rhodes University - Face2Face Africa
Zimbabwean student Ignatius Mabasa has been awarded a Ph.D. for the first-ever thesis written in ChiShona at Rhodes University, South Africa. Mabasa, who is a well-known writer, musician and storyteller, is a Ph.D. student in the African Language Studies Section in the School of Languages and
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Maryland General Assembly 2021: GOP stealthily push for mandatory minimums, advocates argue | BlackPressUSA
THE AFRO - “Overall, African Americans are more likely than White Americans to be arrested; once arrested, they are more likely to be convicted; and once convicted, they are more likely to face stiff sentences. Black men are six times as likely to be incarcerated as White men and Hispanic men are
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On This Day: What happened on 10 April?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.
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St. Vincent, Neighboring Caribbean Islands Grapple With Aftermath of Volcano Eruption
Grenada, Antigua, Barbados, and St. Lucia agreed to accept refugees. St. Vincent has asked other countries to accept people without passports who need shelter.
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Aaliyah's Mom Pays Tribute to DMX As Fans Remember His Heartfelt Message in 'Miss You" Video
Aaliyah’s mother, Diane Houghton, offered her condolences and posted a tribute to rapper DMX following the news of his passing on Friday.
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Campaigners in Wolverhampton launch 'The Windrush Justice Clinic' in honour of the late Paulette Wilson. - Voice Online
Campaigners in Wolverhampton and The Black Country have set up a new 'Windrush Legal Advice... The post Campaigners in Wolverhampton launch 'The Windrush Justice Clinic' in honour of the late Paulette Wilson. appeared first on Voice Online.
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Rich Countries Snatching Up Vaccines Before Poorer Countries Have a Chance, Advocates Warn | Post News Group
More than half a billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, according to the New York Times, and more than 75% of them have gone to people in the world’s richest countries: countries like the US, Canada, and the UK. According to a blog post in March from the People’s Vaccine
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Kill me, says ex-Zanu PF MP after car burnt to ashes
BY MOSES MATENGA FORMER Zanu PF Member of Parliament for Chivi South Killer Zivhu suspects foul play after his Mercedes Benz was burnt to ashes by unknown assailants. Zivhu was fired by the Zanu PF politburo last year after he called for dialogue between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC
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Racial Tension In Jacksonville Florida | BlackPressUSA
THE FLORIDA STAR - Frazier says “We are speaking out in a demand for justice! The African American community in Jacksonville is underserved in city services and marginalized because of broken promises made by city officials more than 50 years ago.”
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Forensic Pathologist Testifes George Floyd Died By Asphyxiation
A forensic pathologist testified Friday, videos of George Floyd's arrest helped confirm the finding that asphyxiation by police caused his death
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IN MEMORIAM: Hip Hop Superstar DMX Has Died at 50 | Atlanta Daily World
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia DMX, the sensationally talented and gruff-voiced rap artist and actor who rose from the hardscrabble streets of Yonkers, New York, to become one of hip-hop’s most prolific stars, has died at the age of 50. Most famous
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Virginia Police Officer Fired After Pepper-Spraying & Pointing Gun At Black Army Officer
One of two Virginia police officers seen on bodycam footage pepper-spraying and pointing their firearms at a Black Army medic during a traffic stop has been fired.
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UNC eyes new names for 3 buildings tied to white supremacy
The University of North Carolina is eying new names for three buildings on its flagship Chapel Hill campus named for... View Article The post UNC eyes new names for 3 buildings tied to white supremacy appeared first on TheGrio.
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Watch: Aeroplane's emergency landing on the N2 South Coast freeway
Motorists watch as the pilot of a light aircraft took off again after his emergency landing on the N2 freeway at the weekend.
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'Sorry you see me that way' - secret clip of Ramaphosa, Zuma chat leaked
A secret recording of Cyril Ramaphosa 'having it out' with Jacob Zuma has been leaked - and you can listen to the bombshell clip here.
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USDA boosts Food Assistance for Homeless Young Adults seeking Refuge in Shelters | Dallas Weekly
Under normal circumstances, USDA only reimburses shelters for meals served to children through age 18, but the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act expanded several nutrition assistance programs to reach the most vulnerable populations experiencing food hardship due to the pandemic, including homeless
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COMMENTARY: Racism and Its Deadly Cousins | BlackPressUSA
POST NEWS GROUP - There is a long history of bigotry and legal discrimination that directly targeted Asian immigrants and Asian Americans. Over the past year, that hostility was inflamed by bigoted rhetoric from former President Donald Trump describing COVID-19 as the “Kung flu” and warning that
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How to combat social isolation – Daytona Times
FAMILY FEATURES Even before COVID-19 limited social contact with friends, family and colleagues, many adults experienced loneliness and depression due to limited contact with others. Now, a year after the pandemic forced many people into even greater levels of isolation, the issue of social
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Easter in a pandemic – Daytona Times
Despite the pandemic, area residents found a way to celebrate Easter week anyhow with a number of socially distanced services, many held outside. Daytona Times photographer Duane C. Fernandez Sr. captured some of the events, including a Good Friday event at Soul City Apartments and Easter Sunday
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Virginia Cop Fired After Pepper-Spraying Black Army Lieutenant During Violent Traffic Stop
One of officers shown during a violent traffic stop involving Lt. Caron Nazario was fired on Sunday, a day after the Dec. 2020 incident went viral on social media.
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Busta Rhymes ft. Mariah Carey “Where I Belong,” Papoose “Sticks & Stones” & More | Daily Visuals 4.9.21
Keeping the album buzzing, Busta comes through with some new visuals to the Mariah Carey assisted “Where I Belong” where Busta and Black Dynamite (Michael Jai White) team up to take down samurai ops.
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Memorial Services For DMX To Be Held At Yonkers Raceway, Might Get A Statue In Yonkers Too?
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Indian State Faces Over 300 Cases Of Forest Fires In April – The Wilmington Journal
PUNE, India — The forests have been burning for days in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand — a major tourism destination for Indians and foreigners alike. In just five days of April, Uttarakhand, home to the [...]
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Know your history: Houston saxophonist Arnett Cobb – African American News and Issues
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Georgia governor: Loss of All-Star game will hurt minorities - DefenderNetwork.com
Georgia's Republican governor has stepped up his attack on Major League Baseball's decision to pull this summer's All-Star Game from the state in response to a sweeping new voting law, saying the move politicized the sport and would hurt minority-owned businesses. 'It's minority-o
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Despite pandemic, business startups are booming in Maryland | Afro
By Nick Albicocco, Aidan Roberts and Yonathan Shimelis Capital News Service Business Bureau As the COVID-19 crisis ravaged the U.S. economy, countless numbers of businesses shut down and millions of Americans lost jobs. Yet, the pandemic sparked an unexpected trend: The number of business startups
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For Black journalists, working Chauvin trial drains emotions
At the end of a stressful day, Sara Sidner seeks the friendly wag of a dog’s tail. Shaquille Brewster turns... View Article The post For Black journalists, working Chauvin trial drains emotions appeared first on TheGrio.
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NetOne seeks Zimdollar fuel to power boosters
By NQOBANI NDLOVU STATE-run mobile telecommunications company, NetOne, has appealed to government to avail fuel to the telecommunications sector in local currency to ensure 24-hour connectivity, particularly in rural areas where boosters are run on generators. The appeal was made at the weekend by
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