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Viola Flecther has been recognized as the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Masacre. She is also part of a lawsuit against the City of Tulsa.
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Leaders urge historic DOJ confirmation of Kristen Clarke against GOP opposition - TheGrio
Kristen Clarke is poised to make history as the first Black woman to lead the Department of Justice Civil Rights... View Article The post Leaders urge historic DOJ confirmation of Kristen Clarke against GOP opposition appeared first on TheGrio.
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African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1792- )
Originally established as The African Church, The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas was founded in 1792 by and for persons of African descent to foster personal and religious freedoms and self-determination. The original African Church was an outgrowth of the Free African Society, a mutual aid
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'A Hairstyle Is a Fireable Offense?': Black Dallas Transit Cop Details Being Reprimanded By Department for His 'Unprofessional' Hairstyle
A Black Texas police officer says he was reprimanded by his superiors after being told that his cornrow, braided hairstyle was unprofessional. Dakari Davis, an […]
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World Bank – remittance flows remained resilient in 2020 | New York Carib News
The World Bank Wednesday said despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, remittance flows remained resilient in 2020, registering a smaller decline than previously projected.
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Drake To Receive Artist Of The Decade Award At 2021 Billboard Music Awards
While his career has been full of notable accomplishments Drake is now in a super elite group when it comes to his artistry. He is set to receive the 'Artist Of The Decade' award at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards. As spotted on Vulture the Toronto, Canada native found out that he is slotted to
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Cameroon: Obituary - Dieudonné Ntep Is Dead
[Cameroon Tribune] The 61-year-old former cyclist and President of the National Cycling team died on Monday, May 10, 2021, following a car accident along the Yaounde- Douala highway.
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Nigeria: Why Ndume Was Jailed for Being Maina's Surety but Abaribe Wasn't As Nnamdi Kanu's Surety
[Premium Times] A review of the facts of how the cases played out in court reveals why the two senators' similar journeys as sureties for high-profile defendants took them to different destinations.
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Mozambique: Health Minister Warns Against 'Third Wave' of Coronavirus
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Health Minister Armindo Tiago on Wednesday warned of the dangers of a likely "third wave" of the coronavirus that causes the Covid-19 respiratory disease, and urged all Mozambican citizens to continue strict adherence to preventive measures.
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Kenya: Nyeri Farmers Worried as Spilt Diesel Destroys Crops
[Nation] People living along the newly rehabilitated Nyeri-Nanyuki railway line have expressed safety concerns after a cargo train derailed on Monday and dumped thousands of litres of diesel on their farms.
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African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas (AECST) was founded in 1792 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the first black Episcopal Church in the United States. Its congregation developed from the Free African Society, a non-denominational group formed by blacks who had left St. Georges Methodist
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Vaccine worry
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10 Little Known Facts About Quentin Tarantino’s Cult Classic Film ‘Pulp Fiction’
Pulp Fiction premiered at the 47th Cannes Film Festival today in 1994. To celebrate a film that introduced the world to Quentin Tarantino's daring mind and a story that eventually became an undeniable cult classic, discover ten facts about Pulp Fiction that you may not have known until today. 
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Uganda: Malaria Mortality Upsurge Worries Gulu Authorities
[Monitor] Malaria has been the leading cause of death in Gulu District in the past one year, a report has revealed .
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Florida Principal Who Paddled Student Will Not Face Criminal Charges, Prosecutor Says
That repeated attempts to rid the territory of the scourge of corporal punishment in our schools has eluded the Virgin Islands so far has long been a source of pain for our children and this publication.
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Creating equitable infrastructure is essential to addressing racism in our country - TheGrio
For the first time, Congress has an opportunity to create an infrastructure plan that fairly supports all people, neighborhoods, and... View Article The post Creating equitable infrastructure is essential to addressing racism in our country appeared first on TheGrio.
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Council again passes crowd control ordinance - The Bay State Banner
City Councilors Ricardo Arroyo and Andrea Campbell successfully passed for the second time an ordinance on limiting police crowd control weapons, a reform that acting Mayor Janey voted “yes” on while she was still in her seat as Council
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Black Man Wearing Life-Like White Man Face Mask Arrested For Several Beverly Hills Robberies
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New generation of digital banks bets on minority markets - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Morocco Places Palestinian Issue At Same Level As Its National Cause (Head of Govt.)
[MAP] Rabat -- The Kingdom of Morocco places the Palestinian issue and Al-Quds Asharif at the top of its concerns and at the same level as its national cause, said on Wednesday Head of Government Saad Dine El Otmani.
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Former federal prosecutor Linda Harris announces run for DA - TSDMemphis.com
Linda Nettles Harris, a former prosecutor and conflict resolution mediator, does not want Shelby County Dist. Atty. Amy Weirich to serve another term and has entered the 2022 race calling for change. “It’s time for a change in how black and brown people are treated in our justice system. There must
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Charlotte Amalie, Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Seniors Test Positive for COVID-19
One Charlotte Amalie High School senior and two Ivanna Eudora Kean High School seniors have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Education Department. The students are in quarantine.
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A Transformational President - Los Angeles Sentinel
It was much more than a political assessment when I declared 15 months ago that “we know Joe, and most importantly, Joe knows us.” Joe Biden is succeeding because of he understands the needs and aspirations of the American people. His bold and inclusive initiatives are restoring the faith of those
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Phylicia Rashad Named Dean of Fine Arts at Howard University - The Washington Informer
Renowned actress and Howard University alumna Phylicia Rashad has been named dean of the school's recently reestablished College of Fine Arts, according to Howard President Wayne
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A new Prime Minister in Congo Brazzaville | Africanews
Congolese Head of State Denis Sassou Nguesso appointed Wednesday evening a new Prime Minister, Anatole Collinet Makosso, Minister of Education in the outgoing government, an official source said.
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Viya Shares Hurricane Preparedness Tips with Public
“This is Viya’s second year that we will be in the midst of hurricane season while facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Viya remains committed to keeping customers connected before and after any emergency that our community may face.”
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Liberia: Journalists Train to Investigate Anti-Corruption, Integrity Issues
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