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Interior Announces Plans to Strengthen LWCF | The Madison Times
New Order Revokes Policy Actions That Undermined Bipartisan Conservation Program WASHINGTON — The Interior Department today took steps to strengthen the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) by rescinding Trump administration policies that significantly undermined the landmark conservation
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The future of America is people of color – Florida Courier
The responsibility of people of color is to stand up and be counted. To relax and wait for change is no longer an option. If you want change, remember you are no longer the minority as people of color, and register and vote. As America struggles with the challenges of COVID-19 and
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Stacey Abrams, Black Lives Matter are Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize – Dallas Post Tribune
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor Both Stacey Abrams and the Black Lives Matter movement have been nominated to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The nominations represent an opportunity for either Abrams or Black Lives matter to win over even more support around the globe should they
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New Zealand city going into 3-day lockdown after virus found
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland will go into a three-day lockdown beginning just before midnight Sunday following the discovery of three unexplained coronavirus cases in the community. Prime...
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Grange – Jamaica is committed to removing obstacles for women | New York Carib News
At the Second Women of the Diaspora Summit which took place on February 11, 2021, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Olivia Grange, said Jamaica remains committed to removing “obstacles that prevent women from contributing to economic activity.”
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Rwanda, CAR Agree to Strengthen Cooperation
[New Times] Rwanda and Central African Republic (CAR) are committed to cement bilateral cooperation between the two countries, including areas such as economic development, the two foreign ministers have announced.
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Nigeria: Mining Activities Robbing Farmers of Arable Land in Plateau
[Premium Times] Plateau State is a Nigerian food basket but tin mining activities are destroying farmlands and the youth are turning away from farming.
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National Philharmonic striving for more diversity in orchestras – Daytona Times
BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE In observing Black History Month, National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., has always maintained a poetic theory: “The best way to observe Black History Month is to make more Black history,” Dr. Chavis, one of
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Somalia: ICJ Rejects Kenya's Request to Delay Somalia Maritime Case
[Dalsan Radio] Kenya's request for further postponement of the maritime case with Somalia had been rejected by the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
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Central African Republic: Renewed Flight From Central African Republic Turmoil
[New Frame] A Central African Republic refugee helps people fleeing the most recent spate of violence there to settle into a Cameroonian camp.
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Spend more on sea defence, pursue a balanced budget - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, The current Administration must be congratulated on its recent budget submittal. The article Spend more on sea defence, pursue a balanced budget appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Best for CARICOM to purchase Covid-19 vaccines as a group – experts advise
Two days ago, on the morning of Friday, February 12, Charles Savarin, the 77-year-old president of the sister Caribbean Community (CARICOM) state of Dominica, became the first person in his country to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The jab was...
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Tunisia: President Saied - Cabinet Reshuffle Crisis Must Be Solved in Accordance With Constitution
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The crisis caused by the cabinet reshuffle must be solved in accordance with the constitution rather than searching for «an impossible legal outcome or interpretations and Fatwas that transgress the provisions of Law," President Kais Saied said at a meeting
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Africa: If Nigeria Can Learn Basic Lessons, So Can Africa
[Vanguard] If Nigeria can look back at its 2017 folly, re-strategise and return with a way forward in its quest for leadership in the AU, so can Africa
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Tanzania: State Unveils School Grand Plan
[Daily News] GOVERNMENT will build 1,026 secondary schools in the country of which 26 will have boarding facilities.
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Setting 400-run target key to win, says Cornwall - Stabroek News
DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – Off-spinner Rahkeem Cornwall said West Indies will be gunning for a lead in excess of 400 on today’s penultimate day, with the hope of winning the second Test and securing a series sweep over
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Africa: UNICEF, WHO, IFRC and MSF Announce the Establishment of a Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile
Press Release - The four leading international health and humanitarian organizations announced today the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure outbreak response.
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Ethiopia: Tigray - One Hundred Days of War
[African Arguments] Calls for the withdrawal of Eritrean troops, unimpeded humanitarian access, and investigations into war crimes are growing.
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Jaguars, accused racist strength coach Chris Doyle part ways
The Jacksonville Jaguars and embattled strength coach Chris Doyle parted ways Friday night, a few hours after a respected diversity... View Article The post NFL's Jaguars, accused racist strength coach Chris Doyle part ways appeared first on TheGrio.
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Africa: Tackling Illicit Financial Flows to Secure Africa's Future, Curb Conflict
[Africa Renewal] Annual US$88.6 billion illicit capital flight loss needs to be seen as missed development opportunities.
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Nigerian Refugees in Cameroon to Return February 27
[Daily Trust] A meeting between Nigerian officials and their Cameroonian counterparts has agreed to repatriate about 46,000 Nigerians refugees, mostly from Borno State on February 27 and March 7.
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No Cupid for criminals - Ellington wants tougher laws to end murderous love affair with guns
Former Police Commissioner Owen Ellington wants the new Firearms Act to impose lengthy sentences for the illegal importation and possession of guns to break up the love affair criminals have with such weapons, which are reportedly used in 80 per...
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This Millennial Created the First Digital Token on the Blockchain Backed By Affordable Housing
This millennial is on the move! Real Estate investor and entrepreneur Vernon J. is on a mission to solve the country's affordable housing crisis through a digital token on the blockchain.
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In Philadelphia, a mass vaccination clinic opened with fanfare, then closes amid rifts of trust - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… government failures, when you’re African American, you see a pattern,” Bass … more than 40 percent Black, African Americans account for about 18 percent …
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Four murders a day - Authorities look to yet another plan to address crime crisis
Jamaica averaged four murders per day over the first 42 days of this year. For a bloody six-day stretch, which started on January 29, average daily murders climbed to five when a total of 30 persons were killed, including 10 on January 31 alone,...
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US Embassy responds to calls for action over Collier's fake kidnapping story
The United States Embassy in Jamaica says it is aware of reports of a U.S. citizen who had recently travelled to Jamaica and claimed to have been held against her will. Kalina Collier, a Jetblue Airways stewardess, faked her kidnapping to avoid...
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Expanding Beyond His Music, TQ Has Evolved Into A Versatile Businessman - Voice and Viewpoint
Edited by Stan Chrapowicki & Alex Patrick | Zenger News Terrance Quaites, or “TQ”, burst onto the scene with an edgy look suited more for a rapper than a vocalist. However, his first hit “Westside” from his “They Never Saw Me Coming” album showed off his vocals and range on the R&B front. He found
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Angola officially enacts law decriminalising homosexuality
The law will now make sure that the rights of the LGBTQI community in Angola are protected at all times.
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Social justice at NASCAR's forefront as new season begins - Black News Channel
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR received warnings — 'Go Woke, Go Broke' — from every corner of the internet last summer. Fans said they didn't want to hear about social justice, and banning the Confederate flag at racetracks would drive them from the sport
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Mali: UN Chief Says 'Complex Attack' Against Blue Helmets May Constitute War Crime
[UN News] Secretary-General António Guterres condemned  on Saturday, a "complex attack" against the UN mission in the West African country of Mali
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