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“And so, we felt it was critical to meet the moment and provide an unprecedented level of funding from the eBay Foundation to underrepresented entrepreneurs and small businesses who make our communities what they
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For the first time, Clarence Thomas tells his story on television
Clarence Thomas, the famously silent jurist, tells his own life story in a new documentary, “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” which makes its national television debut May 18 on
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Kenya: Tribunal Throws Out Plaint By Ruto Allies
The Political Parties Tribunal has thrown out an application challenging the changes in Jubilee Party's National management Committee (NMC), saying it has no jurisdiction to hear the
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Olympic Gold Medalist Ashton Eaton Champions Nike’s Commitment to Preparing Students for Future Success
NIKE, Inc. announces $1.5 million in grants from the Nike School Innovation Fund (NSIF) with the support of two-time Olympic Medalist and Nike athlete Ashton Eaton. Recently retired from sport, Ashton has turned his focus to lending his voice to elevate the efforts of NSIF and champion Oregon
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'Finally': Fans Praise 50 Cent After He Announces 'Power' Received an Emmy Nomination
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US tops 90,000 coronavirus deaths
The United States on Monday surpassed 90,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus and 1.5 million confirmed cases, according to a running tally from Johns Hopkins
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Benin set for controversial poll
Benin gears up to hold local elections without key opposition parties Sunday as the authorities push ahead with the vote despite the coronavirus threat and calls for
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Kenya: Metropolitan National Sacco Banks on Reforms to Grow Earnings
Deposit-taking Metropolitan National Sacco Ltd has embarked on a raft of reforms as it seeks to boost the earnings of its
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15 Leading Black Newspapers Awarded Among Facebook’s $10.3 Million in Relief Grants
Facebook announced recently that 15 member publishers of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) will receive $1.288 million in grants through the Facebook Journalism Project’s relief fund for local
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The Game Gifts Four People $20,000 Each During COVID-19 Crisis
The Game is the latest person from the hip-hop community to lend a helping hand to people during
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Africa: A24 Media Launches Yebo VoD Service Focused On History, Biography and African Discovery - Mobile Deals in the Offing
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Remembering a Homewood Legend: William Baker, iconic owner of Baker’s Dairy, dies at 79
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Uhuru appoints ex-Controller of Budget NTSA board chairperson
Former Controller of Budget Agnes Odhiambo has been appointed the chairperson of the board of the National Transport and Safety Authority
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Acres Home funeral director on COVID-19 deaths: ‘We are the last responders’
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Trump to tour Ford's ventilator assembly plant near Detroit
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Liquid Propane Could Supply Zimbabwe With Fuel – Free Press of Jacksonville
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Angola: Over 400 People Test Positive for HIV/Aids in Bié
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