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[CIO] Africa is sitting on a well of potential that if tapped could lead to substantial growth and development along with a complete transformation of the continent. The largest share of this potential lies within the dawning of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) across the continent.
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NFL Player Budda Baker Shares Racist Message He Received from a San Francisco 49ers Fan
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ABC 7 Eyewitness News Spotlights Third Installment of Black-Owned Business with Week-Long Series | Chicago Defender
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California State Bar Shaken by Personnel Issues Involving Two Black Women
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Five facts about DK Duncan
Former Cabinet minister and veteran politician Dr D.K. Duncan is being hailed for his contribution to the advancement of Jamaica. Duncan, who was 80-years-old, died this morning in hospital while recovering from COVID-19. He has been remembered as...
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Old Salem Museums & Gardens and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts launch digital series: Exploratorium - WS Chronicle
Old Salem Museums & Gardens and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts launch digital series: Exploratorium The post Old Salem Museums & Gardens and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts launch digital series: Exploratorium appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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Bank invites public to vote for front line heroes
HAVING received close to 100 nominations, CIBC FirstCaribbean is now calling for people to help choose the FirstCaribbean Unsung Frontline Heroes in their community.
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Don’t Pooh-Pooh This: Zoo Helps Hippos Swim with the Fishes – The Wilmington Journal
VALENCIA, Spain -Caretakers at a Spanish zoo have come up with a way for its hippos to feel more at home by creating a pool that includes a variety of fish found in the species' [...]
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Tributes pour in for DK Duncan
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St Elizabeth man held with stolen motorcycle charged
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Aarey Forest in Mumbai City Gets New Life as Green Activists Prevail and Construction Stops | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
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Naomi Osaka: Trolls who said 'keep politics out of sports' inspired me to win - TheGrio
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A new report by the CDC shows most children dying from coronavirus are Black, Hispanic or Native American.  Researchers found that between February 12 and July 31, 2020, children under the age of 21 accounted for 390,000 cases and 121 deaths. Results showed 78% of children who died from the illness
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Will Smith Is Giving People the Chance to Rent 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Mansion for One Night
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HHS official to take two-month leave following conspiracy rant - TheGrio
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Dr. Ladson-Billings Earns 2020 NNPA Leadership in Education Award - Los Angeles Sentinel
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SUB BIDS / SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED | Chicago Defender
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AirZim resumes flights
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Fast-Paced Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Spark Concerns Among Blacks
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St James man charged for stabbing, mother being sought
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The Rap King of New York's royalty has once again been certified. Christopher Wallace's regal headwear just got sold for half a milli. As spotted on HipHopDX the crown B.I.G. wore on the cover of Rap Pages now has a new home and it is safe to say a luxurious one at that. On Tuesday, September […]
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