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Appeal Court reserves ruling on NWRHA employee shot at hospital - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THE COURT of Appeal has reserved its decision in the North West Regional Health Authority's (NWRHA) appeal against a judge’s finding that it had a duty to provide a safe place of work for a labourer shot in the face by a gunman at the Port of Spain General Hospital in 2013. Three people were i
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After Delays, Dr. Umar Johnson ‘Finally’ Sets An Opening Date For His School For Black Boys
After years of delays and setbacks, noted Pan-Afrikan psychologist Dr. Umar Johnson has "finally" set a date to open FDMG Academy, his school in Delaware for Black
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CoP Christopher probes human trafficking - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
NEW Commissioner of Police, Erla Christopher has ordered an investigation into the allegations of human trafficking, now in the public domain, said a statement by the police service (TTPS) on Wednesday. "Following a meeting with the director of the Counter Trafficking Unit, Commissioner Christ
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DOJ Sues La. Chemical Co. Over Cancer Risk to Minority Area - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By MICHAEL PHILLIS and MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials sued a Louisiana chemical maker on Tuesday, alleging that it presents an unacceptable cancer risk to the nearby majority-Black […]
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Joe Budden Comes For Michael B. Jordan In Defense Of Black Women, Twitter’s Memory Is Long
Whenever Joe Budden enters the chat, you just know things can go left, rapidly. Case in point, the rapper turned podcaster criticized actor Michael B. Jordan for his now infamous encounter with Lore'l of The Morning Hustle, but his defense of a Black woman didn't get the all-positive reaction he
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Police Seek Answers After Clark Atlanta University Student Killed Near Campus | Atlanta Daily World
Clark Atlanta Unversity student Jatonne Sterling was killed near campus on Feb. 28. Sterling was found shot to death in the parking lot of the Lyke House Catholic Newman Center which services students at the Atlanta University Center. Sterling, 20, was a rising sophomore from Chicago who also
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Legal fight over student debt a prelude to political battle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the possibility that the Supreme Court will reject President Joe Biden's plan for student loan forgiveness, the The post Legal fight over student debt a prelude to political battle appeared first on TheGrio.
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Bowie State University awarded $1.5 million to increase the pipeline of Black male educators
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The U.S. Department of Education’s Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program recently awarded more than $1.5 million to Bowie State University (BSU) […] The post Bowie State University awarded $1.5 million to increa
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Racist Buffalo Gunman Gets Life in Prison after Chaotic Court Appearance – New Orleans Data News Weekly
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent An emotional sentencing hearing for the 19-year-old white man who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo grocery store in 2022 was abruptly interrupted when an enraged [...]
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Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Officially Granted Ghanaian Citizenship | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Viola Fletcher and her brother Hughes Van Ellis's acquisition of Ghanaian citizenship is a significant milestone in their long and remarkable lives. As survivors of one of the worst race massacres in American history, their journey to Ghana represents a symbolic homecoming and
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9-Year-Old Girl Killed Along with TV Journalist In Florida Was a ‘Natural Born Gymnast;’ Coach Believed She Could Have Been ‘The Next Gabby Douglas’ - The New York Beacon
The coach of a 9-year-old girl who was killed along with a Spectrum News 13 reporter on Feb. 22 is speaking out during the aftermath of the tragedy. T’yonna Major and her mother, Brandi Major, were shot after a gunman later identified as 19-year-old Keith
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Amerie Introduces Her First Full-Length Picture Book, 'You Will Do Great Things' - Blavity
Grammy-nominated singer and bestselling author Amerie’s debut picture book, You Will Do Great Things , is coming. She spoke with Blavity about the importance of the message in the book and how her transition from singer to author was easier than most think. You Will Do Great Things is
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Tensions Rise in Nigeria as Opposition Demands New Vote - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By CHINEDU ASADU, Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's electoral commission released results late into the night Tuesday, while the country's main opposition candidates already had demanded a re-vote […]
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Kevin Hart’s Egypt Show Canceled Over Claims of “Blackwashing”
A local production company in Egypt canceled a Kevin Hart tour date reportedly over comments the comedian allegedly made about the nation's ancient history. The protests were primarily on social media and accused the comedian of having an
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Maryland To Reimburse Benefits To Victims Of SNAP Fraud
The DHS expects that affected households will be able to file a reimbursement claim as soon as mid-March. The post Maryland To Reimburse Benefits To Victims Of SNAP Fraud appeared first on 92 Q.
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Allyson West: Who destroyed people’s property tax details? - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
MINISTER of Public Administration Allyson West, on Tuesday, told the Senate that all details collected from people in 2009 and 2010 for property tax valuations was destroyed by someone. She spoke on Opposition Senator Wade Mark's private motion which had originally urged the Government to imme
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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS WELCOMES CPS STUDENTS TO THE 2023 SKILLED TRADES CAREER FAIR | Chicago Defender
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NYC To Settle Lawsuit Over 2020 NYPD Kettling Of George Floyd Protesters
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Early-morning fire guts Port of Spain drag mall booths - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
While he is grateful no one was hurt in a fire in downtown Port of Spain early on Thursday morning, one businessman says he is devastated because his clothing stall was destroyed after he opened it only a week ago. Police said a security guard at the Tax Appeal Board on Frederick Street, Port
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Datti urges supporters to remain calm, says Obi will speak soon
Mr Baba-Ahmed dismissed speculations of a merger with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reiterating that the party is fighting for its mandate alone. The post Datti urges supporters to remain calm, says Obi will speak soon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Loses Reelection Bid - Blavity
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whose election to Chicago’s highest office made history, has lost her reelection bid.  CNN reported Wednesday morning that Lightfoot finished Tuesday’s race behind at least two competitors, who will face off in an April runoff election. Lightfoot’s defeat brings to an
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Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Ousted; Vallas, Johnson in Runoff - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By SARA BURNETT, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a […]
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The Cochran Firm Files Legal Action Against Upland School District - Los Angeles Sentinel
On Mon., Feb. 27, attorneys with The Cochran Firm in Los Angeles, Calif., held a press conference to announce the filing of four Claim for Damages against the Upland Unified School District on behalf of four families whose children were routinely harassed and bullied at Pepper Tree Elementary
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Feel-Good Vibes: Chance The Rapper Tweets About Random Act Of Kindness By “THE Martin Short!!”
Even the simplest act of random kindness can go a long way and mean more to its recipient than the good samaritan could ever know—especially if the act is done by a famous person whom the recipient greatly admires. And, apparently, that's still the case when the recipient is also a famous
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Chaguanas chamber supports CoP in crime fight - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
The Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CCIC) has said it supports the Commissioner of Police, Erla Harewood-Christopher, in her initiatives to fight crime and tackle the escalating murder rates by June. A media statement from the chamber on Wednesday said it has always been an advocat
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Government agencies a no-show at scrap iron dealers meeting - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
ALLAN Ferguson, president of the Scrap Iron Dealers Association, has said his members feel disrespected by the Government’s unwillingness to work with them as the Scrap Iron Act 2020 takes effect. Ferguson spoke to Newsday on Wednesday night after a stakeholders' meeting earlier that day at it
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K-12 Vouchers & School Choice - Dallas Weekly
By Scott Blair Texas State Board of Education members stated that their priorities for the 88th Legislature were that they didn't want public dollars diverted from public schools. Here's what […] The post K-12 Vouchers & School Choice appeared first on Dallas Weekly.
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Cardi B: Court-ordered service ‘the best thing’ to happen
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Trade Minister donates pattern-making system for sewing - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

There were shouts and exclamations of delight as Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon told the 53 men and women at a demonstration of the Lutterloh method of garment pattern-making that the ministry would be giving each of them the full system, valued at $950 each.

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