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Nigeria: Why Wheat Production Is Under Constant Threat - Farmers
The Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria has painted a devastating picture of how COVID-19 and uninspiring government policy were destroying wheat production in
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Rwanda: Eric Rutanga - Rayon Captain Joins Police on Two-Year Deal
Rayon Sports skipper Eric Rutanga has completed his two-year move to archrivals Police after signing the Rwf15 million transfer deal on Thursday, May
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Uncle Ben’s, Aunt Jemima’s to remove racial stereotypes
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After 33 Years ‘Cops’ Is Finally Canceled By The Paramount Network
In the wake of the George Floyd protests and calls for the defunding and disbandment of police departments across the nation, the Paramount Network has decided it was the right time to cancel the decades-old show Cops as the appetite to watch police “protect and serve” isn’t exactly at an all-time
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Uncle Ben’s Brand To Get Overhaul After Aunt Jemima Backlash Over Racial Stereotypes
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Black Voices Cornwall want to tackle racism within the county

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MDC spoils for bare knuckle fight
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Uganda: Prices of Books, Pens Rise As Home Schooling Picks Pace
[Monitor] Parents in Namutumba District are experiencing an unprecedented rise in prices of scholastic materials, including pens, textbooks and pencils, as home learning slowly gains ground among learners.
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No Sessos Autumn/Winter 2020 Campaign Pays Homage To The Harlem Renaissance
No Sessos Autumn/Winter 2020 campaign comes at just the right time. As the nation grapples with a pandemic that has taken over our lives and a social uprising as a [] The post No Sesso Autumn/Winter 2020 Campaign appeared first on Essence.
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Michelle Obama says she has 'low-grade depression' - Voice Online

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The Latest: Florida surpasses 500,000 coronavirus cases - Black News Channel

By The Associated Press undefined ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — State officials say Florida has surpassed 500,000 coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, testing is ramping up following a temporary shutdown of some sites because of Tropical Storm Isaias. A long line of cars waited outside Hark Rock Stadium in

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Uncle Ben’s Brand To Get Overhaul After Aunt Jemima Backlash Over Racial Stereotypes
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Target Oxbridge to double number of black students it supports with Oxbridge applications - Voice Online
TARGET OXBRIDGE, a unique programme aimed at helping more UK students of Black heritage gain... The post Target Oxbridge to double number of black students it supports with Oxbridge applications appeared first on Voice Online.
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Filmmaker Oge Egbuonu Examines The True Definition Of Black Womanhood
(In)visible Portraits, Oge Egbuonu's feature directorial debut, reinforces that awareness and explores generations of otherizing Black
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Birdman's Cash Money Records Donates Over $225,000 to Cover Rent for New Orleans Residents During Pandemic
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Rwanda: Online Auctioning Will Reduce Bureaucracy - Officials
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Ruto's headache in race for presidency
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The Latest: Dr. Fauci: Public health safeguards slow virus - Black News Channel

By The Associated Press undefined WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says even if the coronavirus is around for decades, public health safeguards and an eventual vaccine will allow the world to successfully adapt. The government's leading infectious disease expert was asked about whether the

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AT HOME CHICAGO BLUES CONCERT this Thursday, August 6, 7pm | The Crusader Newspaper Group
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