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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said a second shutdown of non-essential businesses “right after Christmas” is all but imminent. More than 6,000 residents are currently sitting in hospitals across the city infected with the coronavirus, a number the state hasn’t seen since
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Ace Magashule not stepping aside from ANC duties just yet
It seems ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule will not be abiding by the Integrity Commission’s recommendation that he step aside but will rather leave his fate in the hands of the National Executive Committee (NEC)
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After 100 years, Negro Leagues now recognized as part of Major League Baseball - Face2Face Africa
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced that records of Negro Leagues players will be included in the game's official statistics, 'correcting a longtime oversight in the game's history'. Thousands of Black players including Josh Gibson, who was considered to be one of the best hitters baseball
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Trump declares emergency in DC ahead of Biden inauguration
President Donald Trump has declared an emergency in Washington, D.C. ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, following the deadly Capitol... View Article The post Trump declares emergency in DC ahead of Biden inauguration appeared first on TheGrio.
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2021 Auto Show Cancelled; Replaced with Motor Bella In Pontiac | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced it will not hold its 2021 auto show as planned. Instead, show officials revealed a “bridge to the future” with an auto-centric event called Motor Bella. The new event will bring next-generation mobility and exciting vehicle debuts
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Barack Obama explains 'very particular point' on defund the police on 'Daily Show' - TheGrio
Former President Barack Obama may have stopped by The Daily Show Tuesday to plug his latest book, A Promised Land,... View Article The post Barack Obama explains 'very particular point' on defund the police on 'Daily Show' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kensington housing renovated by 'exceptional artisans'
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Breonna Taylor’s Mom Tamika Palmer Calls On Biden To Prioritize Police Reform
Tamika Palmer ran a full-page ad in The Washington Post directed at President-elect Joe Biden, urging for police reform and accountability at the state and federal level.
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Texas officials expect it to take months for coronavirus vaccine to be available to anyone who wants it | Dallas Weekly
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has not yet gotten the vaccine but will “at the appropriate time.' Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the day's latest updates. Sign up here. Texans can expect to see “widespread distribution” of COVID-19
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Keyon Harrold Jr.'s parents compare Miya Ponsetto to Emmet Till's accuser - TheGrio
During an interview on 'CBS This Morning' with Gayle King, the parents of Keyon Harrold Jr. open up regarding their... View Article The post Keyon Harrold Jr.'s parents compare Miya Ponsetto to Emmet Till's accuser appeared first on TheGrio.
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A Kenyan man was training in Philippines to carry out 9/11-style attack in U.S., officials say - Face2Face Africa
A Kenyan man has been charged with trying to stage a 9/11-style attack on the United States on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab, according to federal prosecutors in court documents unsealed Wednesday. Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 30, was arrested in the Philippines in 2019 and had been in the
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Food benefits increase to help hungry Minnesotans -
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US officials report 3,500 new Covid-19 deaths, a new record | The Atlanta Voice
Wednesday brought more bad and good news as the US endures the 10th month of the coronavirus pandemic. There was a trio of all-time highs in the data. A record number of new deaths - more than 3,500 - was reported Wednesday and there were more than 240,000 newly reported coronavirus cases. And the
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China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined BEIJING (AP) — Experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive in China this week for a long-anticipated investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the government said Monday. The experts will arrive on Thursday and meet with Chinese
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Trump returns Cuba to US list of terror sponsors | L.A. Focus News
By Matt Spetalnick | Reuters WASHINGTON – The Trump administration on Monday announced it was returning Cuba to the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that could complicate any efforts by the incoming Biden administration to revive Obama-era detente with Havana. Just nine days before
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Negotiators near agreement on long-delayed COVID-19 aid bill - Black News Channel
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional leaders are nearing agreement on a long-delayed COVID-19 relief package, hoping to seal a deal as early as Wednesday that would extend aid to individuals and businesses and help ship coronavirus vaccines to millions. Sen. Joe
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‘Married To Medicine’ star files discrimination lawsuit against Bravo
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AOC on stimulus: 'urgency of trying to get as much as we can right now' | The Atlanta Voice
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said there is 'urgency' to try to get as much included in coronavirus stimulus talks because it could be the last chance for a meaningful relief bill if Democrats do not control the Senate once President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The Democrat told
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Final stretch on COVID-19 economic relief, but no deal yet - Black News Channel
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional negotiators on the long-delayed $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package worked through a handful of remaining holdups Thursday as they labored to seal a final agreement for more help to businesses and the unemployed and new
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Patti LaBelle on Republican nephew-son: ‘I didn’t choose my family’ - TheGrio
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President-Elect Biden Challenged to Build a Diverse Administration | Chicago Defender
After enduring four years of an administration that looked like a single-race America, President-Elect Joe Biden is challenged to create a diverse administration. The stakes could not be higher. Biden is charged with bringing together a nation deeply divided. Washington, DC, politics is more
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First female Marine drill instructors graduate from an integrated course at San Diego recruit depot | L.A. Focus News
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Harris County extends partnership with Houston Food Bank - DefenderNetwork.com
With the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are struggling to put food on the table, especially fresh, healthy food. In the face of local rising food insecurity, Commissioners Court once again extended its partnership with the Houston Food Bank to ensure that Harris County
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Mellody Hobson, Accomplished Black Businesswoman Named Chairwoman of the Board of Starbucks - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Georgia hospitals break previous mark for COVID-19 patients | The Atlanta Voice
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