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Kanye West, who is reportedly worth $1.3 billion dollars, received a multimillion-dollar loan as part of the federal government’s coronavirus... View Article The post Kanye Wests Yeezy received millions in PPP federal loans appeared first on TheGrio.
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Amid Pandemic, Fewer Students Seek Federal Aid For College | Afro
By COLLIN BINKLEY and LARRY FENN, Associated Press The number of high school seniors applying for U.S. federal college aid plunged in the weeks following the sudden closure of school buildings this spring — a time when students were cut off from school counselors, and families hit with financial
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Fresh Zanu PF purge targets ED loyalists
FRESH fissures are emerging in the ruling Zanu PF party with cadres seen as loyal to President Emmerson Mnangagwa under the Team Lacoste banner facing purges amid reports of a plot to reform the party’s base structures by remnants of the rival G40 camp. BY BRENNA MATENDERE/GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA On
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The Measure Of A President.
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#BlackoutDay2020 is July 7. Here’s what you need to know. - DefenderNetwork.com
Tuesday, July 7, is #BlackOutDay2020, when many Black Americans and allies plan to showcase their combined economic might by refusing to spend any money on anything at all. Those who have to buy something are being encouraged to spend their money at a Black-owned business. Texas resident Calvin
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Showmax Pro launched, offering live SuperSport games - TechCentral
MultiChoice Group-owned streaming video provider Showmax has launched Showmax Pro, which offers both video-on-demand entertainment programming and live-streamed sports from SuperSport.
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In GOP runoffs for the Texas House, viability in November is a leading concern | Dallas Weekly
Texas Republicans are set to soon finalize their nominees for three state House seats that will likely be competitive in November, races that have elevated debates over who is the most viable for the general election. With the Tuesday runoffs, the GOP will select nominees to take on two Democrats
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Video Shows Trump Supporter Pulling A Gun On Black Man Warning That ‘No One Is Wearing A Mask!’
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Red Sox dogged by claims of racism, sexual abuse : TheGrio
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Dallas Weekly News: Ep. 60-Texas leaders warn of Hospital Capacity and ask for lockdowns | Dallas Weekly
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Breaking: Chamisa’s mother dies
BY STAFF REPORTER THE MDC Alliance has been thrown into mourning following the untimely death of Ambuya Chamisa, mother to party president Nelson Chamisa. Party spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere announced the death this evening. “It is with great sadness that the MDC Alliance announces the passing of
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Black, Hispanic households struggling with food insecurity during pandemic : TheGrio
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(Baltimore, MD – July 6th, 2020) – David N. Maine, M.D. is the new President CEO of Mercy Health Services (MHS), effective July 1st, 2020. In January 2020, the Mercy Health Services Board of Trustees named Dr. Maine as Mercy’s future President CEO following Thomas R. Mullen’s decision to retire
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Commonwealth ‘must acknowledge’ its colonial past to fight racism – Prince Harry and Meghan - Face2Face Africa
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