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President and CEO of Ignite Media Dennis Archer Jr. is back to host another installation of Pancakes and Politics presented by the Michigan Chronicle and Real Times Media. This time, the host explored how organizations are reimagining Detroit and moving the City forward. Bedrock CEO Kofi Bonner; partner in Detroit Venture Partners Jacob Cohen; … Continued
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The president also stressed the importance of keeping the economy open after months of stifling movement restrictions.
He urged citizens not to drop their guard and continue adhering to the health rules, such as wearing face masks and respecting curfew times.
South Africa has recorded just over 800,000 coronavirus infections - more than a third of the cases reported across the African continent - and over 20,000 deaths.
AFP
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — In a quest to root out Islamic State group hideouts over the summer, Iraqi forces on the ground cleared nearly 90 villages across a notoriously unruly northern province. But the much-touted operation still relied heavily on U.S. intelligence, coalition flights and planning assistance. While the planned U.S. troop drawdown in Iraq from 3,000 to 2,500 by mid-January is unlikely to have an immediate impact on the campaign against IS remnants, there are concerns that further withdrawals could set the stage for another resurgence of the extremist group. Although Iraqi forces have […]
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The daughter of pastor-activist Chief Apostle, Dr. William McCoy of Brother’s Keeper Community Resource Center in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Billie “BJ” McCoy has unexpectedly passed way from complications associated with COVID-19 at the age of 49. “Billie-Joe” as she was affectionately known had compassion and empathy for the community that she and her father diligently […]
Newly relocated South Dallas resident Cassandra Laster and her family moved to the neighborhood hoping for a shorter commute and to give back to the community. They own a home-run dog breeding business, inspired by her son, that has been gaining traction. The Laster family has big plans to move their venture to a larger facility they believe will spur […]
A new survey seeking feedback from Richmond, Virginia, residents about plans to build a casino there follows criticism from African American business leaders that they and Black residents haven't been considered for the economic opportunities.
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After four years of President Donald Trump serving as his own chief spokesperson and frequently peddling false information and conspiracy theories in the process, successor Joe Biden is pledging to return to a more traditional approach to communicating with Americans. Much of that work will fall to Jen Psaki, Biden's pick for White House press secretary. She's a veteran communications staffer who has worked on many top Democratic campaigns and held leading roles under President Barack Obama, including deputy press secretary and White House communications director, as well as spokesperson for the […]
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For nearly a decade, Alexis McGill-Johnson has been involved with Planned Parenthood. She was named acting president and CEO in... View Article
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[The Herald] The Zimborders Consortium has secured nearly US$300 million for the upgrade and modernisation of Beitbridge border post, the country's busiest inland port of entry and one of the region's key transit points, the company has revealed.
NNPA NEWSWIIRE — Alejandro Mayorkas, a former Deputy Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, will become the first Latino and immigrant nominated to serve as the Department of Homeland Security Secretary.
… within communities of color, with Black Americans expressing the most doubts in … so forth -- why the African American community would have some skepticism …
Californians can rest easy. With a little over two months to go until the state’s open enrollment period for 2021 ends on Jan. 31, 2021, expect no new restrictions to your health care coverage options. It is not likely that the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, will be […]
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The Dallas restaurant owner who went viral for cursing out his customers over a twerking incident says business js booming.... View Article
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By STEVE PEOPLES and ROBERT BURNS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is facing escalating pressure from competing factions within his own party as he finalizes his choice for secretary of defense. Black leaders have encouraged the incoming president to select an African American to diversify what has so far been a largely white prospective Cabinet, while others are pushing him to appoint a woman to lead the Department of Defense for the first time. At the same time, a growing collection of progressive groups is opposing the leading female contender, Michèle Flournoy, citing concerns about her record […]
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Stephen Oduntan, Staff A group of Crenshaw Subway Coalition protesters and activists affiliated with various organizations marched through a predominantly Jewish residential neighborhood on Sunday demanding that Asher Abehsera of the real estate firm LivWrk, should pull out of the deal to purchase the Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles. But the group’s appearance was not […]
The official serving as President Donald Trump’s eyes and ears at the Justice Department has been banned from the building... View Article
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Rep. Gregory Meeks etched his name in history as was elected the first Black Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs... View Article
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Ramaphosa was adamant that public behaviour needs to change immediately to prevent the spread of the virus, and blasted defiance of the laws.
The BOSS Network, in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase, will host a two-day virtual event to empower Black female founders on December 4th and 5th.
Proctor & Gamble (P&G) unveiled their new scholarship with the UNCF and CVS aimed at increasing the number of Black women professionals within the field.
The Western Cape health department says the Garden Route's Covid-19 second wave is exceeding its first peak, while active cases across the province increase.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, rising unemployment and food insecurity, an estimated 45 million Americans struggle at the same time with the crushing weight of more than $1.7 trillion in student debt.
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against the United States (a neutral country at the tim
The Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality is proving that romance in the Covid-19 era simply demands a little creativity, a picturesque coastline and a warm Mediterranean climate. The city launched a unique 'Saving the Date' project at Tel Aviv-Yafo's lifeguard towers this week, offering a different and romantic dating solution for fun-loving couples while bars and restaurants are temporarily closed due to […]
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US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced on Thursday new members of her White House senior staff. In a statement on Thursday, Harris said Tina
Ding-ding, round two is already on the cards: The Zondo Commission is seeking ConCourt's support to get Jacob Zuma in the hot-seat once and for all.
By JILL COLVIN, ERIC TUCKER and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Advocates and lawyers anticipate a flurry of clemency action from President Donald Trump in the coming weeks that could test the limits of presidential pardon power. Trump is said to be considering a slew of pardons and commutations before he leaves office, including potentially members of his family, former aides and even himself. While it is not unusual for presidents to sign controversial pardons on their way out the door, Trump has made clear that he has no qualms about intervening in the cases of friends and […]
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Teri Ijeoma has taught over 4,000 students how to pay off their debt and attain financial freedom by trading stocks through her Trade and Travel online program.
By COLLEEN LONG and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The last throes of Donald Trump's presidency have turned ugly — even dangerous. Death threats are on the rise. Local and state election officials are being hounded into hiding. A Trump campaign lawyer is declaring publicly that a federal official who defended the integrity of the election should be 'drawn and quartered' or simply shot. Neutral public servants, Democrats and a growing number of Republicans who won't do what Trump wants are being caught in a menacing postelection undertow stirred by Trump's grievances about the election he lost. 'Death […]
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