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Tanu Henry | California Black Media Political leaders in California are praising presumptive Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden for tapping California’s junior U.S. Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate. “Harris selection makes me so optimistic. I am thrilled about the conversations
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Yes, Baby, Yes! - TSDMemphis.com
by Tonja Renée Stidhum - 2020 is unprecedented-ish. Remember back in 2017, a mysterious “Black-ish” episode titled “Please, Baby, Please” (based on the Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee children’s book of the same name) became wrapped in some controversy because of its reported politically-charged
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An OR Tambo contract with a company required that door-to-door COVID-19 awareness campaign be carried out, but many were never contacted.
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Newsweek apologizes for Kamala Harris birtherism op-ed - TheGrio
Newsweek has apologized for publishing and promoting a conspiracy theory regarding newly announced presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee, Kamala Harris.... View Article The post Newsweek apologizes for Kamala Harris birtherism op-ed appeared first on TheGrio.
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Amid The Pandemic, Community Leaders and Tech Employees Are Working Together To Address The Bay Area’s Digital Divide | The Plug
Even before being thrust into a nationwide pandemic, lack of internet access was an issue for communities across the country, especially within low-income Black and Brown households. According to data by Pew Research collected in 2019, 44 percent of households with incomes below $30,000 a year
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"Stand in Soulidarity" Initiative Launches to Educate, Empower Black Voters as 2020 President Election Rapidly Approaches | Dallas Weekly
Initiative promotes partnership between national grassroots voter empowerment and education nonprofits and nationally syndicated radio shows   WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 14, 2020 – As the nation enters the final months of the 2020 presidential election campaign, a major new initiative, “Stand in
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NYPD union backs Trump for the next election - TheGrio
On Friday, in a first-time-ever move, the New York City Police Benevolent Association, which represents over 50,000 active and retired... View Article The post NYPD union backs Trump for the next election appeared first on TheGrio.
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Zim future uncertain: Powerspeed
BY FIDELITY MHLANGA LISTED supplier of electrical products and service provider, Powerspeed has expressed concern over Zimbabwe’s economic prospects, describing it as “uncertain like never before”. The country is experiencing multifaceted economic problems punctuated by runaway inflation, eroded
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Kingston Creative gets a home downtown
The promotion of Jamaican culture got a boost with the opening of the Kingston Creative artisan store on Ocean Boulevard in downtown Kingston today. The commission-free facility was provided by the Urban Development Commission (UDC) and will allow...
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LeBron James and His Production Company Spring Hill Entertainment Win Sports Emmy for Muhammad Ali Documentary
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A racist and sexist cartoon against the potential vice president is the latest in demeaning commentary.
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'That's Priceless': Lil Scrappy's Snap of His Older Daughter and Her Newborn Sister Leaves Fans Gushing
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Wendy Williams calls out ex-husband over his 'baby situation' - TheGrio
Wendy Williams appeared to aim some words toward her former husband, Kevin Hunter, on social media regarding him fathering a... View Article The post Wendy Williams calls out ex-husband over his 'baby situation' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Guards at an El Paso immigrant detention center have been accused of sexually assaulting detainees and engaging in a 'pattern... View Article The post ICE guards sexually assaulted immigrants, complaints claims appeared first on TheGrio.
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Lebron James-Produced Muhammad Ali Documentary Earns Sports Emmy Award | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Los Angeles Lakers superstar, LeBron James can now call himself a Sports Emmy winner! The 35-year-old NBA player and his SpringHill Entertainment production company were crowned with the Outstanding Long Sports Documentary Emmy award on Tuesday (August 11) for HBO’s What’s My Name | Muhammad Ali
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Nigeria: COVID-19 - Govt to Engage 800,000 Volunteers to Sensitise Communities
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#JaVotes2020 | Dates set for JLP, PNP political debates
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