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10 Black climate leaders fighting for environmental and racial justice
Contrary to what we see in the mainstream, the climate movement is not predominantly white. Though a failure to tell... View Article The post 10 Black climate leaders fighting for environmental and racial justice appeared first on TheGrio.
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Cops’ hands not tied by abuse victims – lawyer
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Kenya: Wahu, Nameless Celebrate Their House Help of 8 Years
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Get it, Mama: LeToya Luckett Loses Pounds as New Mother | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
A throwback photo of LeToya Luckett Photo courtesy of Atlanta Daily World   Motherhood looks really good on celebrity LeToya Luckett, who recently shed 30 pounds during her post-baby weight loss, ESSENCE reported, and we stan all the way.   The 40-year-old went on Instagram recently and showed the
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A World Where George Floyd And Ma’Khia Bryant Would Still Be Here Is A World Without Police
The state will gladly sacrifice a few officers in unique and spectacular cases to preserve the status quo while enabling policymakers to peddle the idea that justice has been done.
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Volusia’s new emergency management director starts in May – Daytona Times
SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES On April 20, the Volusia County Council confirmed Helene Wetherington, disaster recovery director for Monroe County, as Volusia’s next emergency management director. Wetherington replaces Jim Judge, who retired in January. Her start date is May 17. Wetherington brings
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Prime Minister’s Delegation Visits Hewanorra International Airport Redevelopment Project - St. Lucia Times News
Press Release:-  Castries St. Lucia, April 21st 2021. Today, the St. Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) facilitated a delegation from the Office of the Prime Minister on a site visit for the Hewanorra International Airport Redevelopment Project. The delegation included Prime Minister Allen
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This Stephen Lawrence Day, the fight for racial equality continues - Voice Online
RACE INEQUALITIES have been hitting the headlines repeatedly over the past few weeks, especially following... The post This Stephen Lawrence Day, the fight for racial equality continues appeared first on Voice Online.
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Gov’t, opposition must set aside petty bickering for nation and people to truly thrive - Stabroek News
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Prisoner who disarmed, shot policeman pleads guilty
The prisoner who escaped custody after disarming and shooting a policeman at the National Chest Hospital in St Andrew yesterday pleaded guilty in the Gun Court under a plea deal and is to be sentenced on June 18.  Ricardo Richards, 31,...
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South Africa: R11 Billion Ploughed Into Varsity Infrastructure
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SAFA visit former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs star Dumisa Ngobe
SAFA visited former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Dumisa Ngobe at his home in Witbank on Thursday.
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Education activists demand release of learner transport policy now
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What's Gone Viral: Call Beyoncé, Rudi Smit is back on the dance floor [video]
Cape Town dancer and choreographer, Rudi Smit has gone viral after sharing a clip of himself dancing to Beyoncé.
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How To Support Black Youth In The Aftermath Of The Chauvin Verdict And Ma’Khia Bryant‘s Killing
The trial outcome of George Floyd’s murderer was a relief – until it wasn’t. On the heels of the verdict, we now say the name of yet another young life viciously stolen by state violence: 16-year old Ma’Khia Bryant.
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White Mom Regrets Calling Cops on Daughter's Black Boyfriend Who Was Fatally Shot, Cry Us a River
A Tennessee mom who called the cops on her teenage daughter's Black boyfriend regrets dialing 911 after police ended up fatally shooting the high school student.
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Rwanda: Kagame Eulogizes President Idriss Deby
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, April 21 paid tribute to the late Chadian President who was announced dead on Tuesday, after he was reportedly injured in clashes with rebels.
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ICYMI: The Ladies Of The View Were Trending Over Their Thoughts On Ma’Khia Bryant’s Death
In case you missed this morning's episode, the ladies of The View shared their various reactions to the police body cam footage that captured the death of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant. As they shared their thoughts on the tragic video, Twitter gave the women both praise and criticism regarding what
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Covid-19: India records highest daily cases amid oxygen shorteage | Africanews
India has shattered a global record of daily coronavirus cases, reporting a grim 314,835 new infections in the last 24 hours.
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Kim reacts to the Kardashians being a 'massive inspiration' to Bridgerton
Kim Kardashian has reacted to actress Nicola Coughlan who revealed that the Kardashians actually inspired the hit-show 'Bridgerton'.
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New music by Prince coming five years after his death – Daytona Times
BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE Five years after his sudden death, the icon Prince’s estate is releasing new music that is sure to excite his still loyal fanbase. The new “Welcome 2 America” CD marks the first time Prince’s estate is releasing never-before heard music from the megastar’s famous
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George Floyd's girlfriend on verdict: 'I'd do anything to have him standing next to me' - TheGrio
George Floyd’s girlfriend spoke out on Tuesday after former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of his murder. Floyd’s... View Article The post George Floyd's girlfriend on verdict: 'I'd do anything to have him standing next to me' appeared first on TheGrio.
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There Is No Country For Black Girls Like Ma’Khia Bryant
With much left to unpack in the guilty Derek Chauvin verdict over the murder of George Floyd, Ma'Khia's death details exactly how the pendulum swings for Black women and girls.
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Department of Sustainable Development, UNICEF observe Earth Day
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Five years after his death, new music arrives from Prince | New York Carib News
Five years after his sudden death, the icon Prince's estate is releasing brand new music that is sure to excite his still loyal fanbase. 
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Francis: Neglecting domestic violence could impact economic decisions
WESTERN BUREAU: Economist Johnique Francis is warning that if Jamaica’s politicians do not adequately address the problem of gender-based violence, that neglect will result in a lack of trust that will impact the nation’s economic opportunities. “...
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Jamaica Broilers gifts 100 tablets to several schools
Jamaica Broilers on Wednesday brought joy to the faces of teachers and principals, as well as parents from several communities the company operates in, as a team came bearing gift. Beginning at Free Town Primary, the team went on to Spring Garden...
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Tajh Crutch, co-founder, WEAR BRIMS: Lost Friends in Alabama tornado; Found Purpose
By Ameera Steward For the Birmingham Times When luxury retailer Nordstrom began selling WEAR BRIMS—the first Black-owned luxury hat brand to be sold in its stores—on March 1, it felt like a “full-circle moment” for Tajh Crutch, one of the brand’s designers. On that day in 2007, Crutch was a student
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