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On Aug. 27, 1960, The Youth Council of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) engaged in a peaceful protest, sitting at a whites only lunch counter until they were spit on by attackers. The 33 Black teenagers who attempted to integrate the “whites only” lunch counter
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CUB - Utility Disconnections: CUB asks utilities to delay shutoffs, urges customers to seek energy, rental aid - Milwaukee Community Journal
The Citizens Utility Board, Wisconsin’s utility consumer advocate, is calling for utilities to be flexible with customers, waive penalties for nonpayment and delay disconnecting customers who are behind on their bills until the fall.   Wisconsin citizens were spared disconnection of their
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COVID-19: SA now has more cases than these badly-hit countries
South Africa, now with the sixth-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world, has overtaken some of the worst hot-spots on the planet.
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Gardee calls for removal of Eastern Cape Cogta MEC: ‘Fire this Palooka’
Eastern Cape MEC Xolile Nqatha has come under fire for his comments on corruption. Godrich Gardee has called for the ANC to intervene.
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HISD opening 12 strategically located curbside summer meals sites on Monday - DefenderNetwork.com
When the Houston Independent School District reopens its curbside summer meals program on Monday, July 20, it will do so with 12 sites strategically located throughout the city. Seven of those locations will be operated in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, allowing families to pick up several
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District dispels rumors about Morningside High closure -
INGLEWOOD — The Inglewood Unified School District held a virtual town hall meeting July 14 to dispel rumors that the district is considering closing Morningside High School. “As a proud Monarch, that’s not happening,” said Inglewood school board President D’Artagnan Scorza, who grew up in Inglewood
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Philadelphia Sued For Military-Force Police Violence During Protests
Three civil rights lawsuits were filed in Philadelphia earlier this week accusing the city of using military-level force that injured several protesters
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IFP to ANC: Stop holding ‘aristocratic’ funerals for your leaders, celebrities
The IFP calls on the ANC-led government to treat everybody equally.
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'Soupy' at work
James McPherson, more popularly known as 'Soupy', prepares to share a cup of soup from his pot in Yallahs, St Thomas, yesterday.(Photo: Garfield Robinson)
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‘Mthuli economic review damp squib’
ZIMBABWE’S main opposition MDC Alliance party yesterday described the 2020 mid-term budget and economic review statement presented by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube as a damp squib for failing to address critical issues afflicting Zimbabweans such as price increases and low disposable incomes
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Michelle Obama to launch podcast about relationships and health - The New York Beacon
It’s the announcement Michelle Obama fans have all been desperately waiting for. Oh, sorry, not that one – Joe Biden seems to have that pretty much sewn up. But the former first lady is starting a podcast. The Michelle Obama Podcast is set to focus on relationship and health
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Raise Up Massachusetts calls on Mass. legislators to invest in public services - The Bay State Banner
Raise Up Massachusetts, a coalition of community, labor and faith groups launched their “Invest in Our Recovery” campaign Wednesday in front of the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building. Members of the Boston Teachers Union, the Chinese Progressive Association, the Massachusetts Public Health
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C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | The Michigan Chronicle
By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership
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Welcome 'Heroes': The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority honors its frontline employees through its 'MARTA Heroes' video series | The Atlanta Voice
For the last couple of weeks, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has been honoring individuals within the organization through a series of behind-the-scenes videos called “MARTA Heroes.” Released on MARTA’s website and YouTube channel, beginning April 30, the videos are short
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No Mask, No Entry: Walmart, CVS & Target Will Require Customers To Wear Face-Coverings
Kicking off things off, Walmart said in a blog post would start enforcing a new rule requiring patrons to wear face masks beginning Monday (Jul.20). This is significant being that Walmart is the biggest retailer in the country, with 5,000 stores nationwide. Plus, mask-wearing now has become
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COVID-19: Cases increase by 13 373, reported death toll now 4 804
The number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 337 594, along with 4 804 deaths and 178 183 recoveries.
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Jeffco Offers Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off on July 25
jccal.org Jefferson County is offering residents an opportunity to drop off their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at three locations from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday July 25 during a contact-free collection event. The HHW Collection Event will be held simultaneously at the following three
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms claims Georgia gov is ‘putting politics over people' - TheGrio
This week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp stunned many in the state when he filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha... View Article The post Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms claims Georgia gov is ‘putting politics over people' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Black Guns Matter Is Teaching Black Americans How To Handle Guns
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African American Museum & Cultural Center in the Works
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On June 12, the community is invited out to an AfroNoon celebration at White Park in downtown Riverside at Market and 9th Street. The artist village event features a mini-museum and Charles Bibbs along with local regional and national artists, among top-level sponsors IEHP and the
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Military Medics Deploy in California, Texas as Virus Surges - Black News Channel
By FREIDA FRISARO and DAVID CRARY Associated Press/ BNC Contributor  MIAMI (AP) — Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts
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Principal, Teacher of the Year awards to celebrate educational excellence
In a celebration of educational excellence, the LASCO Chin Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth (MoEY) and the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), is set to honour nine outstanding educators at the LASCO/MoEY/JTC 2023...
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Restaurants struggle to survive amid shifting regulations -
CULVER CITY — Local restaurants have found themselves in a precarious situation as they try to adhere to ever-evolving health notices from state and local authorities on curbing the spread of COVID-19. The frequent change in mandatory regulations is one of several factors threatening the survival
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Kanye West files 'Kanye 2020' presidential committee doc with the Federal Election Commission | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The 43-year-old rapper announced his decision to run for president of the United States on July 4 By Melissa Roberto, Fox News Kanye West filed a document with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday, seemingly confirming he is moving forward with his 2020 bid for president of the United
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MMA fighter Jahreau Shepherd stabbed to death during 30th birthday celebration - Face2Face Africa
British professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Jahreau Shepherd, has been stabbed to death in South London, according to his manager. The tragic incident occurred on Black Prince Estate Kennington late Saturday, BBC reported. Nicknamed 'Nightmare', the Welterweight fighter was reportedly on his
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C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | Atlanta Daily World
By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership
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Texas GOP postpones convention a day due to technical problems | Dallas Weekly
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