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Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Maynard Eaton Has Passed At 73 | Atlanta Daily World
Maynard Eaton has passed at 73. The 8-time EMMY Award-winning journalist stood as a leading figure in media for nearly 50 years. He passed on May 23 in his sleep following a battle with lung cancer, according to Atlanta Voice. Eaton began his journalism career in the 1970s after graduating from
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Nigerian influencer apologizes after backlash over UK study visa comments
Emdee Tiamiyu, a Nigerian influencer, has apologized after he drew the ire of his compatriots on social media for saying some Nigerians solely apply to study in the UK because they want to secure visas for themselves and their families. Tiamiyu, who runs a YouTube channel, made that statement
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Crime and punishment: the Zaria McKeever case
In an MSR exclusive, Tiffynnie Epps shares her family’s journey in seeking justice for the murder of her sister Zaria McKeever.
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Claire Melendez, Featured On Griselda’s Shady Records Debut LP Cover, Has Died #RIPCLAIRE
Claire Melendez, featured on the cover of Griselda's WWCD album, has died according to a tweet from Westside Gunn. The post Claire Melendez, Featured On Griselda's Shady Records Debut LP Cover, Has Died #RIPCLAIRE appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
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Cop loses appeal of cussing charge - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
A policewoman who was stopped by traffic cops for driving without insurance on the shoulder of the Uriah Butler Highway, lost the appeal of her conviction on Wednesday on a charge of using obscene language, although she was reprimanded and discharged by a magistrate. At a hearing of magisteria
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Tina Turner, the queen of rock and roll, dies at 83
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was known for her pioneering role in rock and soul music as well The post Tina Turner, the queen of rock and roll, dies at 83 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Malcolm X Route Designated in South L.A. Along Crenshaw Blvd.  - Los Angeles Sentinel
Community members, elected officials and business owners came out on Saturday, May 20, to witness the designation of the Malcolm X Route - a five-mile stretch along Crenshaw Boulevard in South Los
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Top 25 Beaches of the World: Where are they?
'Golden sands, rugged coastlines, clear blue waters' - these are the things that describe TripAdvisor's Top 25 Beaches of the World.
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AG apologises to House - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
ATTORNEY General Reginald Armour, SC, apologised unreservedly in the House of Representatives on Wednesday for comments he made to its Standing Finance Committee on May 5. "Mea culpa," he told MPs as he explained the comments he made on that day. Armour recalled that he was responding to com
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TSTT CEO: Retrenchment of 468 saves $12m a month - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THE retrenchment of 468 TSTT employees is saving the company $12 million a month, said TSTT CEO Lisa Agard. She made this revelation while engaging journalists at a workshop on covering technology and the changing landscape on Tuesday at the TSTT hospitality suite, Queen’s Park Oval. Respondin
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Legislators, Advocates Grapple with Bill Decriminalizing Psychedelics   - Los Angeles Sentinel
SB 58 was authored by Sen. Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco) and co-authored by several leaders of the California Black Legislative Caucus (CLBC). It aims to decriminalize the possession and personal use of plant and fungus-based psychedelics such as psilocybin, psilocyn, dimethyltryptamine
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Matthew Knowles Wants A Destiny's Child Reunion: 'Never Say It Can't Happen' - Blavity
Matthew Knowles , Beyoncé ‘s father and Destiny’s Child former manager, says he has one last wish for the iconic trio: new music.
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I'm happily going back to Daura to take care of my cattle - Buhari
Buhari says since he became president, he has not had much time to take care of his cattle and concentrate on his business. The post I'm happily going back to Daura to take care of my cattle - Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UNT DALLAS ANNOUNCES NEW DEAN OF BUSINESS SCHOOL - Texas Metro News
The innovative, collaborative leader is a passionate advocate for higher education and a proven champion of students and colleagues. The post UNT DALLAS ANNOUNCES NEW DEAN OF BUSINESS SCHOOL appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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The racial justice movement after George Floyd: An interview with BLM Minnesota’s Trahern Crews
'I think the focus isn’t just police brutality. Now, it’s police brutality and economic justice, and also dealing with what’s happening inside the jails and prisons too.'
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Ex-cop sues DPP for case file - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
  A retired police officer from Palo Seco is suing the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for refusing or denying him access to information relating to his arrest in 2006. Kumar Balgobin wants the information to pursue a malicious prosecution claim against the State. He filed an ap
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Rock Legend Tina Turner Dies at 83
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA (NNPA) - Tina Turner, the “Queen of Rock ‘n Roll’ whose legend grew after she overcame a bitter divorce to musician Ike Turner that was filled with violence, has died at the age of 83. The superstar’s family confirmed her death in a statement on Wednesday,
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Why Jim Brown's Legacy Deserves Our Celebration
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Ayesha Curry Says She Regrets Putting Her Daughter Riley On Social Media At A Young Age - Blavity
Some celebrities show off their children on social media, while others keep their little ones offline. Ayesha Curry went the former route and recently admitted she regrets the decision.
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Attorney charged with larceny trick - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
A 37-year-old attorney who was charged with larceny trick was granted $200,000 bail on Tuesday. In a release, the police service said Kavita Persad, of Old Factory Road, Piarco, will appear in the San Fernando Magistrates Court on June 6 to answer the charge. Justice of the peace Dube granted
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Despite Troubling Report, Rep. James Clyburn Maintains He’s No Sellout - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Earlier this month, a scathing report from ProPublica noted the apparent betrayal of one of the most trusted and powerful Democratic politicians in […]
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Black Men Recall their First Time Having Black, Male Teachers - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By Aria Brent, Afro News Though educators of all races, creeds and colors can and do connect with scholars of different backgrounds each day, the feeling of familiarity is an […]
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Denmark and Netherlands to lead F-16 training for Ukrainians
Denmark and the Netherlands are set to lead the development of training programs for Ukrainians on F-16s in the coming weeks, as stated by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The announcement… The post Denmark and Netherlands to lead F-16 training for Ukrainians appeared first on The Black Chroni
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Imbert: $7.8B in VAT refunds owed to businesses - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Finance Minister Colm Imbert said the total amount of Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds owed to VAT-registered businesses as of the end of March, is approximately $7.8 billion. He made this statement in response to a question from Oropouche West MP Davendranath Tancoo in the House on Wednesday. Im
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Lenny Kravitz set for Global Citizen's 'Power Our Planet' Show for Climate Financing - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By GLENN GAMBOA, AP Business Writer Music superstars Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish and H.E.R. will team with advocacy nonprofit Global Citizen for a free concert in front of the Eiffel […]
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Judge dismisses Baptiste-Primus lawsuit – ‘Without merit, offensive and intolerable’ - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
A HIGH COURT judge has dismissed the lawsuit of former Public Services Association (PSA) leader Jennifer Baptiste-Primus seeking a pension increase, saying it was without merit, offensive and intolerable. Justice Frank Seepersad gave an oral decision on Wednesday on the former labour minister’
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Councilmembers Morrell & Moreno Release Statement Following Entergy Filing Suit Against City Council  – New Orleans Data News Weekly
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The 2nd slavery  - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Dis Little Piggy takes centre stage at Shaw Park - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable entertainment as RS/RR Productions, brings their hit comedy Dis Little Piggy Is Tired to Shaw Park Tobago on June 3. A media release said, “Considered one of top theatre companies in Trinidad, RS/RR Productions consistently delivers
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3 Mississippi police officers indicted in death of Black man who died in custody
The city of Jackson released hours of unedited bodycam footage Wednesday to coincide with a news conference, showing the cops The post 3 Mississippi police officers indicted in death of Black man who died in custody appeared first on TheGrio.
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