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The movement demanding the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal from prison has been renewed amid concerns about his health after he reportedly contracted COVID-19.
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Trump, Melania were quietly vaccinated before leaving the White House - TheGrio
Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump were vaccinated before they departed the White House in January... View Article The post Trump, Melania were quietly vaccinated before leaving the White House appeared first on TheGrio.
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones says being inspiration for others is 'the joy of my career' - TheGrio
Luvvie Ajayi Jones newly released book PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear-Fighter Manual brings wit and wisdom to the forefront guiding readers... View Article The post Luvvie Ajayi Jones says being inspiration for others is 'the joy of my career' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kelly Loeffler Sells WNBA's Atlanta Dream to Investor Group That Includes Former Dream Player Renee Montgomery
Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler sells WNBA's Atlanta Dream to a group that includes recently retired ex-player Renee Montgomery
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India Revamps IT Rules To Regulate Social, Digital Media, And OTT Players – The Wilmington Journal
PUNE, India — India has launched new Information Technology rules that seek to regulate social media platforms, over-the-top (OTT) media platforms, and digital media, tightening control over content and raising fears over breach of user privacy and freedom [...]
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Vernon Jordan, civil rights leader and ex-Clinton advisor, dead at 85 - TheGrio
Civil rights leader, Democratic strategist and presidential insider Vernon Jordan died at his home in Washington D.C. Monday evening at... View Article The post Vernon Jordan, civil rights leader and ex-Clinton advisor, dead at 85 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Aretha Franklin's estate settles with IRS over $7.8M tax debt - TheGrio
According to multiple reports, Aretha Franklin’s estate has settled it's $7.8M tax debt with the IRS.  Back in 2018, The... View Article The post Aretha Franklin's estate settles with IRS over $7.8M tax debt appeared first on TheGrio.
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As the First African American Drafted Into the NBA, Chuck Cooper Changed Basketball Forever
… is historically inaccurate. Scores of African American basketball fans have bought into … -30, Cooper became the first African American to earn NBA All-Rookie … , where he became the first African American department head in city government …
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Publisher to appeal ruling that it invaded Meghan Markle's privacy - TheGrio
A British newspaper publisher said Tuesday it plans to appeal against a judge’s ruling that it invaded the privacy of... View Article The post Publisher to appeal ruling that it invaded Meghan Markle's privacy appeared first on TheGrio.
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Calif. doctor calls into virtual traffic court during surgery; medical board investigating - TheGrio
The phenomenon of utilizing Zoom to connect online for business meetings or family catch-ups amid the coronavirus pandemic has gone... View Article The post Calif. doctor calls into virtual traffic court during surgery; medical board investigating appeared first on TheGrio.
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Nigerian governor says 279 kidnapped schoolgirls are freed - TheGrio
Hundreds of Nigerian girls abducted last week from a boarding school in the country’s northwest have been released, a state... View Article The post Nigerian governor says 279 kidnapped schoolgirls are freed appeared first on TheGrio.
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Look into the past, present of the oldest African American church in Shreveport
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Ducks, Spider-Man, And Political Barbs At World’s Largest Cricket Stadium – The Wilmington Journal
PUNE, India — The world’s largest cricket stadium in Motera, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, hosted its first Test match between India and England on Feb. 24. But while this match was still on, [...]
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Netflix’s Biggie Doc Revists When His Mom Tossed His Crack In The Garbage Thinking It Was Mash Potatoes
Damian “D-Roc” Butler tells the story of when the two were dealing drugs in their old neighborhood in Brooklyn. The story is one of many from a documentary that chronicles the life of the late rap star's life and legacy. Catch "Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell" on Netflix now!
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T.I. will not return to 'Ant-Man 3' amid sexual assault allegations - TheGrio
Rapper/actor T.I. won’t be returning to the third installment of the Marvel Ant-Man franchise amid recent allegations of sexual misconduct.... View Article The post T.I. will not return to 'Ant-Man 3' amid sexual assault allegations appeared first on TheGrio.
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Winston Duke Will Portray Civil Rights Activist Marcus Garvey In Amazon Biopic, ‘Marked Man’
Winston Duke is set to star in a new Amazon biopic, Marked Man, as civil rights and political activist Marcus Garvey.
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Kinzinger allies create super PAC for Republicans against Trump - TheGrio
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#FreeFriday ?: Ice Cube Accuses Warner Bros. Of Halting ‘Friday’ Franchise
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Chicago Comedian, Erica Watson, Dies at 48 | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
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Sonceria 'Ann' Berry Sworn In As The Senate's First Black American Secretary - Blavity
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'Now Why Did Tanya Just Bait Herself Out Like That?': Tanya Sam Admits to Sleeping In Porsha Williams Room the Night the Alleged Threesome Happened
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At bicoastal Globes on Sunday, 'Borat' could triumph - Black News Channel
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'Love Island Orania': New M-Net show slammed for sound, diversity issues
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