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In Dr. King’s Honor, California Black Doctors Call for Urgent Action During COVID-19 Crisis
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
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Tennessee doctors group turns to lawmakers for mask mandate - TSDMemphis.com
by Travis Loller and Adrian Sainz -  A group of Tennessee doctors that has been pushing Gov. Bill Lee for a statewide mask mandate turned its attention to the legislature Tuesday, the first day of the 2021 legislative session. Speaking to reporters via videoconference, Dr. Diana
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NCAA tables name, image and likeness vote after DOJ warns of potential antitrust violations
The NCAA on Monday postponed a vote on college athletes' ability to profit financially off the use of their names, images and likenesses (NIL) after receiving a warning from the Department of Justice (DOJ) over potential antitr
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COVID-19: Another matric exam marker dies in KwaZulu-Natal
The educator came to the marking centre and the next day reported that she was ill. She was then rushed to a hospital in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Photo shows Trump ally's notes which reference martial law - TheGrio
On Friday, Washington Post photographer, Jabin Botsford, managed to capture a partial image of the notes that MyPillow CEO Michael... View Article The post Photo shows Trump ally's notes which reference martial law appeared first on TheGrio.
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Proteas Women: Coaches pleased with preparation for visit of Pakistan
Women’s National Academy coach Dinesha Devnarain is pleased with the work put in by the Proteas Women at training camps. January 2020.
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — January 13, 2021: Donald Trump Speaks — FBI Warns All 50 States and D.C. — Lawmakers Test Positive For Covid-19 After Capitol Attack
1. Donald Trump: House-Led Impeachment Puts U.S. in Danger What You Need To Know:   Ahead of the House vote Tuesday calling for the Vice President to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office, a growing number of Republicans are backing impeaching the president.   2. FBI Warns
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Gov. Newsom’s $227 Billion Spending Plan Includes Stimulus Cash, Rental Relief, Job Training, and More
Gov. Gavin Newsom sounded upbeat when he announced at a press briefing Friday afternoon that he has submitted a $227 billion budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year to the State Legislature for approval.
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FBI says 'range of criminal conduct' during Capitol riot is 'unmatched' : TheGrio
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information about the person who planted pipe bombs in D.C. on Jan.... View Article The post FBI says 'range of criminal conduct' during Capitol riot is 'unmatched' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Congress Eyes Trump’s Impeachment Now, and Senate Trial Later – The Wilmington Journal
House Speaker Nancy P. Pelosi will lead her caucus on Wednesday to deliver President Donald J. Trump something no other president has received: a second impeachment, on a charge of “incitement of insurrection.” Only two [...]
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Spreading love through craft and art - Trench Town man finds fulfilment reconnecting with roots
A “mystical” return is how Garfield Williams has described his transition back to his birthplace, Trench Town, to set up the Trench Town Art and Ceramic Centre 12 years ago. Through the centre, he has taught and trained more than 500 youngsters to...
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In first act of new Congress, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee introduces Reparations bill - DefenderNetwork.com
With the start of the 117th Congress this week, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Budget, and Homeland Security, has reaffirmed her quest for legislation that could eventually provide reparations for slavery victims. On Monday, January
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Security in a time of tumult
BY EDDIE CROSS ONCE more, we are ambushed by the world we live in and on which we all depend for a living and any kind of a future. This time it is not a dictator or a false ideology, it is not war or a threat of global annihilation from a nuclear conflict. It is the near total dislocation of our
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Capitol rioter caught hitting officer with fire extinguisher in viral video - TheGrio
As the public continues to learn more about the Trump supporters who took over the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, new... View Article The post Capitol rioter caught hitting officer with fire extinguisher in viral video appeared first on TheGrio.
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Insurrection in the US – a Disgrace | New York Carib News
Wednesday January 6, 2020, when the current president of the United States, Donald Trump incited a mob into insurrection and an attempted coup d’etat, it was a national disgrace.
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Spike Lee’s Children Selected As 2021 Golden Globes Ambassadors
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Gov. Newsom’s $227 Billion Spending Plan Includes Stimulus Cash, Rental Relief, Job Training, and More – Westside Story Newspaper – Online
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Refusing to retire, Uganda's Museveni doubles down on power | News24
Yoweri Museveni has been president longer than most Ugandans have been alive, but the ageing leader shows no sign of retiring as he seeks yet again to extend his rule.
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Congress warned of Capitol riots days before siege - TheGrio
An internal Capitol Police intelligence report warned of a possible attack on the U.S. Capitol three days before the January... View Article The post Congress warned of Capitol riots days before siege appeared first on TheGrio.
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Billiat suffers injury blow
BY DANIEL NHAKANISO WARRIORS star Khama Billiat is racing against time to be fit for the resumption of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers in March after he was ruled out of action for two months due to injury. Kaizer Chiefs yesterday revealed that the 30-year-old attacker will be out
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Public Service Commission presents report to President Bio
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 12 January 2021: Yesterday, the management of Sierra Leone's Public Service Commission (PSC), presented their biennial report for 2018–2020 to President Dr Julius Maada Bio at State House. Chairman of the PSC, Kalilu Umar Bah, said they were honoured to present the report to
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Pence rules out invoking 25th Amendment on Trump - TheGrio
Vice President Mike Pence is ruling out invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from power, less than... View Article The post Pence rules out invoking 25th Amendment on Trump appeared first on TheGrio.
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Two Cases of U.K. Coronavirus Variant Confirmed in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday the state now has two cases of the U.K. variant of the coronavirus.
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Bowser Extends D.C. Indoor Dining Ban, Other Restrictions Until After Biden Inauguration
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the city's indoor dining ban to beyond Inauguration Day.
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U.S. Military Renews Effort To Root Out Extremists Following Deadly Capitol Riot | The Orlando Advocate
WASHINGTON — Military veterans and experts are voicing concerns that some comrades-in-arms have fallen sway to extremist groups and conspiracy theories, as fears of more armed attacks loom over the inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. Among those who have expressed alarm in the wake
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THE Chinese technology giant Huawei is preparing to broaden its footprint locally despite pressure on the Jamaican Government from the United States to reduce the influence of the company in the country's telecommunications infrastructure.
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Black Woman Takes Over as Chief of U.S. Capitol Police | National News | The Michigan Chronicle
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia A Black woman now has the task of restoring order at the U.S. Capitol. Yogananda Pittman, a Morgan State graduate, takes over as acting Chief of the 2,300-member U.S. Capitol Police just one week after the violent
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Past students donate 80 laptops, tablets to Mt Alvernia High
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Errin Haines gets Simon & Schuster deal exploring Black women in politics
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