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The 10-year journey for a senior citizen to get her case decided by the Supreme Court is far from over. All 72-year-old Doril Barclay is seeking is for the court to hear the case she has brought for restoration of the right of way to her home in...
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Biden’s inauguration gives new hope and new energy – Florida Courier
On Wednesday, Joe Biden was inaugurated as president. He promised change after a dark period of division. Dr. King’s relationship with John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson offers instructive lessons for today’s movement for justice. Kennedy, inaugurated after eight years of Republican Dwight
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Juja By-Election: Vote tallying resumes after night of chaos
Vote tallying in Juja Constituency resumes; IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati says those who disrupted the process will be brought to book.
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Farmers-led irrigation system that helps knit a community together
Faced with water shortage, residents of the semi-arid Kerio Valley in Elgeyo Marakwet devised an igneous way to draw water up the highlands.
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Namibia: Wasserfall Murder Suspect Ordered to Remove Braids
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African airlines are testing their own Covid-19 passport
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African airlines could lose $2bn in the worst financial year in aviation history
Financially, 2020 will go down as the worst year in the history of aviation, according to Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO of the International Air Transport
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Kenya's Private Sector Activity Slow Streak Continues
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new survey has revealed that growth momentum in Kenya's private sector slowed again at the start of the third quarter of the year, as businesses reported weaker expansions in output, new orders, employment and purchasing.
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Biden's big relief package a bet gov't can help cure America | The Atlanta Voice
President Joe Biden wants America to know that he’s from the government and he’s here to help. That sentiment became a well-worn punchline under Ronald Reagan and shaped the politics of both parties for four decades. Democrat Bill Clinton declared the era of big government over in the 1990s, Barack
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Luka Sabbat Stars In Eyewear Brand Roberi & Fraud's Latest Campaign With BoohooMAN
Dubai-based eyewear label Roberi & Fraud has tapped content creator and actor Luka Sabbat for its latest eyewear campaign. The label has partnered with BoohooMan to release the special drop. […] The post Luka Sabbat Collaborates With Eyewear Brand Roberi & Fraud appeared first on Essence.
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In Letter to Congress: Black Wealth 2020 Sends Plea for Unity in Pandemic Relief | Afro
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The ‘speed of trust’: California wants statewide panel to review any COVID vaccine - Black Voice News
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom says Californians need to have confidence in a vaccine, and the state will have a review process regardless of which presidential candidate wins in November. Coronavirus vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in coming months will not be distributed
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More BAME on New Year Honours 2021 list - African Voice Newspaper
By Olayiwola Balogun - A selection of outstanding people from BAME background is to be honoured in the New Year Honours 2021 list. The New Year Honours List 2021 is regarded as the most ethnically diverse honours list yet, with 14.2% of recipients coming from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
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Hope on the horizon? Qantas calls for reopening of Australian borders
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Money, Power, Respect: Catching Up With the Multitalented J. Prince | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Respect is earned, not given. Not many people have earned the respect of others more than Houston's, J. Prince. The CEO of Rap-A-Lot Records served as a breakthrough launching pad for several top Southern rappers. Prince's numerous honors and awards reflect his work both in the community and as an
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3 Alternative Healing Methods You Should Know
Have you ever thought you were whole and healed from a past trauma, only to experience an unexpected trigger that robs you of the sense of stability and confidence you […] The post 3 Alternative Healing Methods You Should Know appeared first on Essence.
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Kenya: Vihiga Queens Eye African Glory
[Nation] Vihiga Queens chances of qualifying for the inaugural CAF Women's League proper has been enhanced following nomination of Kenya as hosts of the Cecafa region tournament to pick their representative for the continental showdown.
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Rage Festival: All attendees considered contacts, urged to get tested after Covid-19 cases - Mkhize | News24
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Namibia: Church Concoction Survivor Narrates Ordeal
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Houston’s racist landmarks: Streets, schools, major institutions and more - DefenderNetwork.com
Houston is the most diverse city in the United States and the largest city in the state with more Blackfolk than any other. Yet, even as Houston has tried historically to put on a good face as an example of a new or different south from the 1900s to the 1960s, racism never took
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Alameda County to Offer Stipend Encouraging COVID-19 Victims to Quarantine
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David Parker: UAB Grad putting Theatre Dreams ‘In Motion’
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Behaviour of gov’t officials raise ‘serious doubts’ over acceptance of CCJ ruling - Golding - Stabroek News
Former Jamaica Prime Minister ­, who headed the Organization of American States (OAS) election observer mission to Guyana, has said that the behaviour of government functionaries has raised “serious doubts” over whether they will accept the ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) that has
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Angola: President Announces Partnership With U.S. Park Management Company
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan President, João Lourenço, Monday in Washington announced that Angola has started negotiations with the American company "African Parks" for a public-private partnership, co-management and development of the Luengue-Luiana and Mavinga natural parks.
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New Campaign Commits to Closing Digital Divide in Detroit | Business | The Michigan Chronicle
Harvey Hollins, manager of Strategic Partnerships at human I-T, left, and James Jack, human-I-T co-founder and CIO, are working to close the digital divide while bringing more jobs to Detroit. Photo by Sherri Kolade It’s no surprise to many that the COVID-19 pandemic shined a harsh light on the
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Six out of 10 pupils in South Africa lack basic math and science knowledge - international study | News24
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says that an international study shows an increase from 2003 in the number of pupils with basic maths and science knowledge.
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Have you ever heard this statement: 'If you can't measure it, you can't improve it'? Although this aphorism's authorship is still controversial, most people believe it belongs to the famous management consultant Peter Drucker. This statement applies to all life spheres, including HR management. If
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