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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Fights Hate Crimes | Atlanta Daily World
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) issued the following statement after voting for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, landmark legislation that strengthens the nation’s defenses against hate
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Tourism thrust geared to push island’s brand - Barbados Today
by Marlon Madden Barbados is set to become a major force to be reckoned with in tourism. Officials are seeking to make it the number one destination of choice for holidaymakers as countries emerge from the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and people begin to travel again. With a rebranding
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Former NBA Player Charles Barkley Gives $1,000 to Every Employee in Leeds City Schools Where He Grew Up
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley donated $1,000 to each Leeds City Schools employee. It's reported that Barkley has given over $3 million in scholarships
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Egypt: Statement By H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi During the Session On External Financing and Debt At Paris Conference
[Egypt Online] Your Excellency, President Emmanuel Macron,
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Taraji P. Henson Launches Mental Health Initiative For Black Youth
Actress Taraji P. Henson has launched an initiative centered on helping Black youth overcome mental health struggles.
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Saint Lucians Urged To Pause, Reflect & Meditate During National Day Of Prayer - St. Lucia Times News
The Director of Implementation in the Office of the Prime Minister, Nancy Charles, is inviting Saint Lucians to stop, pause, reflect and meditate during the national day of prayer and fasting scheduled for May 24. The activity will run from  6:00 am to 6:00 pm on that day. 'It's an opportunity for
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One year later: celebrations and reflections to honor the life and death of George Floyd
This weekend, events will take place in the Twin Cities and across the nation to commemorate the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death. Source
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Race and Violence in America and Israel - Antiwar.com Original
… such as these are uniting Black Americans and Palestinians. Admittedly, their … and communities generation after generation. African Americans are stopped, searched and … and Israeli policies have trapped Black Americans and Palestinians in segregated, …
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Brazilian Singer MC Kevin Dies After Falling From Hotel Balcony During Possible Prank Gone Wrong
The 23-year-old Brazilian musician, born Kevin Nascimento Bueno, died last Sunday (May 16) after falling from the fifth floor of a hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
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Zimbabwe: Mangwiro Excited to Take On His Mentor
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SBA Administrator Gives Deadline For Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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Biden moves to improve legal services for poor, minorities – Dallas Post Tribune
By KAT STAFFORD DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden took executive action Tuesday to ensure minorities, low-income Americans and others have better access to quality legal representation after services dwindled during the Trump administration. Biden signed a memorandum directing the Department of
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Chicago Red Stars 0, Gotham FC 0: Both sides miss opportunities to steal a win news -The Black Chronicle
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - Chicago Red Stars hosted Gotham FC at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois as the two sides played to a scoreless draw on Saturday. Chicago's home opener
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Mozambique: Three More Covid-19 Deaths and 24 New Cases
[AIM] Maputo -- After three days in which no deaths from the Covid-19 respiratory disease were registered, the Mozambican health authorities reported on Friday that three people had fallen victim to the disease in the previous 24 hours.
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Nigeria: U.S. to Supply Nigeria Drones to Curb Insecurity
[This Day] The United States government has revealed plans to supply drones to Nigeria as part of its commitment to help overcome security challenges in the country.
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Africa: Measures to be Discussed at the World Health Assembly Will Not Prevent Future Pandemics
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Africa: Extreme Weather Was the Biggest Reason for People to Flee Homes in 2020
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -- Wilder weather linked to climate change caused 98% of last year's displacements, with many from short-term evacuations but others lasting months or longer
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Africa: A Record 55 Million People Displaced Last Year
[VOA] Geneva -- The Internal Displacement Monitoring Center reports the number of people displaced inside their own countries because of conflict, violence and weather-related disasters reached an all-time high of 55 million by the end of 2020.
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Michael Cohen Reveals When And How Trump Will Flip On His Own Family To Avoid Jail
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Floyd family emerges as powerful voices against police brutality | News24
With their tears, rage, dignity and solidarity, George Floyd's loved ones have become respected leaders of the fight against police brutality in the United States.
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Nadiya Blair takes on the world - DefenderNetwork.com
When Nadiya Blair’s high school offered a dual credit program with San Jacinto College, she jumped at the chance to get an associate’s degree at the same time as her high school diploma. That accomplishment allowed her to enter Howard University as a junior. Now, two years
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Liberia: YOUNETPO, Partners Break Ground for Construction of Modern Toilet
[New Republic] Jerusalem Brighter Learning Primary School was a scene of jubilation when ground was broken for the construction of a modern toilet for school going kids at the institution.
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Court Halts President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Quest To Change Kenya’s Constitution – The Wilmington Journal
NAIROBI, Kenya — A court on May 14 quashed an attempt by Kenya President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Amollo Odinga to change the East African country’s constitution. In its ruling, a five-judge bench [...]
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Texas Women’s Foundation honors Women for Leadership and Service - Texas Metro News
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Health + Tech | Digitise to prevent patient ID and health records mix-up
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Tunisia: Covid-19 - Health Situation Still Serious, Fourth Wave Possible (Fawzi Mehdi)
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Nigeria: Why Young Nigerians Are Returning to Masquerade Rituals, Even in a Christian Community
[The Conversation Africa] For generations, the tradition of Omabe masquerades has been part of the cultural landscape of the Nsukka area of Enugu State in Nigeria. Masquerades are cultural or religious events that often feature masked dancers embodying various spirits. Omabe masquerades are
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Nigeria: Brekete Show - BBC Refutes 'Attempted' Assassination Claim By Ahmed Isah
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Guyana Defence Force to sanction members who refuse COVID-19 vaccines
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