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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) - The police on Wednesday arrested eight people after they seized marijuana, worth more than US$94 million, in central Trinidad.
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El-Faisal extradited to US
Controversial Muslim cleric Sheikh Abdullah el-Faisal was extradited to the United States on Thursday to face terrorism charges. Born Trevor William Forrest, el-Faisal was indicted by the New York City Police Department on five counts of terrorism...
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump vs. Trump on virus; Biden missteps - Black News Channel
By HOPE YEN and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Explaining his deceptive assurances about the pandemic, President Donald Trump suggested he was doing what Winston Churchill had done, soothing the public in a time of danger. That's not how it went down in World War II. Churchill
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Judge reversed Hylton’s conviction, sentence - Case for breach of anti-corruption law lost in the system awaiting retrial
Member of Parliament for St Andrew Western Anthony Hylton had both his conviction and sentence for two breaches of Jamaica’s anti-corruption law reversed by a judge in 2011, court documents have revealed. Just over three years after the reversal,...
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Arthur W. Mitchell
On this date, Arthur Wergs Mitchell was born in 1883. He was an African American teacher, administrator, and politician. He was the first Black representative elected as a Democrat in the United States.
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The American house is crumbling - African American News Today - EIN News
… , to include the African-American experience and that of … that conversation sound like in African-American homes?   Case closed.   … Lynchings and mutilations of African-American men. The widespread use … The power of names. Black Americans did not appear in …
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Meet the couple feeding Alabama with their pay-what-you-can restaurant - Face2Face Africa
There are still some selfless people in the world whose only desire is to help others in need. There is a growing movement in the United States and an Alabama couple joined the wagon about two years ago. There are about 60 pay-what-you-can donation restaurants in the United States and Freddie and
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MacKenzie Scott, Former Wife of Amazon Owner Jeff Bezos gives $20 Million Dollar Gift to Xavier University - New Orleans Data News Weekly

Data News Staff Edited Report Recently, Xavier University of Louisiana received a $20 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon owner Jeff Bezos. This donation to Xavier along with other HBCU’s across

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Another version of ‘ethnic studies’ - Black Voice News
In summary Calfiornia’s plan for “ethnic studies” has been revised in response to criticism but is still colored by leftish ideology. A year ago, the California Department of Education released a draft of guidelines for implementing “ethnic studies” in public high schools. It unleashed a torrent
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Dr. Dre's wife requests $2 million per month in spousal support
As she proceeds with her divorce against hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, Nicole Young is requesting millions in support. According to... View Article The post Dr. Dre's wife requests $2 million per month in spousal support appeared first on TheGrio.
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DNA study shows many African-Americans have Nigerian ancestry
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17 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more recoveries
Jamaica has recorded 17 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing to 1,146 the total number of confirmed positives. Also in the last 24 hours, recoveries moved to 770, as six additional persons were released from care, according to the...
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A Roadmap for Re-imagining Public Safety in the United States
Police violence has a long history in the United States and remains a pervasive problem to this day. As recent research by Human Rights Watch has shown, it is inextricably linked to deep and persisting racial inequities and economic class divisions. For reform efforts to be meaningful and
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Africa: ISWAP, Al-Qaeda Taking Over West Africa, U. S. Warns
[This Day] We'll curb banditry in North-westThe US-backed AFRICOM has warned that the Islamic State and Al-Qaida terrorist groups are gradually taking over the West African region after being displaced in Syria and Iraq.
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Immigration Corner | My mother died ... now what?
Dear Mrs Dahlia Walker-Huntington, I need some help regarding my filing. My mother, who was my petitioner, passed away in December 2018. However, I received an email from the National Visa Center (NVC) in January of this year to start processing my...
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Diabetes and Your Feet: What You Don't Know Will Hurt You | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
There is no doubt that diabetes is a global epidemic of epic proportions-especially amongst people of color. Diabetes, or hyperglycemia, is high blood glucose. According to the Center for Disease Control, 13.2% and 12.2% of women and men respectively African-Americans worldwide with having the
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'Rich Friendz': Cardi B Sends Megan Thee Stallion a Birkin Bag To Celebrate the Success of 'WAP'
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“We Have a Health Disparities Problem in America”: Meet a Woman on a Mission to Improve Healthcare for Black Women – Free Press of Jacksonville
The U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world, with women of color especially at risk. Dr. Robyn R. Jones, Senior Medical Director at Johnson & Johnson, is determined to [...]
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From the US to the UK: Here's How to Ship Your Car | Brothers on Sports
Cars can be expensive in the UK. On average, ownership costs could reach about £1,400 each year. It could also account for nearly 5% of the budget. If you're planning to move to the UK from the USA, then more likely, you already have a vehicle. Instead of spending more money, perhaps you want to
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Who does what with immigrant visas?
Q. I have a question about my immigrant visa petition, and the US Embassy directed me to contact the National Visa Center. Why can't the embassy answer my question?A: The immigrant visa process is handled by three different organisations. The first is US Citizenship and Immigration Services
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El-Faisal facing life in US prison after extradition
PROSECUTORS in the United States are now preparing to start the trial of Muslim cleric Sheikh Abdullah el-Faisal who, if found guilty on terrorism-related charges, could face a sentence of between seven years and life in prison.El-Faisal was extradited from Jamaica yesterday when officials of the
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Prominent Democratic Donor Ed Buck Faces New Felony Charges Of Forcing Victims To Do Sex Work - Blavity
New charges were brought against Democratic political donor Ed Buck Tuesday after a California grand jury nailed him on several felony counts related to sexual assault.
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Bahrain deal a win-win for Trump, Israel
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AFP) - Bahrain announced yesterday it would become the latest Arab State to recognise Israel, a triumph both for the Jewish State and US President Donald Trump, who is looking for pre-election wins.The deal is another step in a cherished dream by Israeli and US
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5.1-magnitude quake hits North Carolina; no damage reported
NORTH Carolina, United States (AP) - The most powerful earthquake to hit North Carolina in more than 100 years shook much of the state early yesterday, rattling homes, businesses and residents.The National Weather Service in Greenville said the 5.1-magnitude temblor struck at 8:07 am, following
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US tops 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases, to Europe's alarm : TheGrio
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Nigeria: ISIS, Al Qaeda Penetrating Northwest, Seek to Expand Into South, U. S. Warns Nigeria
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