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‘Married To Medicine’ star files discrimination lawsuit against Bravo
Married to Medicine star Mariah Huq is suing Bravo for discrimination and claims that the network refuses to pay her... View Article The post ‘Married To Medicine’ star files discrimination lawsuit against Bravo appeared first on TheGrio.
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Former Howard University Dean Leslie T. Fenwick Is A Finalist For Biden’s Secretary Of Education
Leslie T. Fenwick, the former dean emeritus of the Howard University School of Education and a professor of educational policy and leadership, has emerged as one of Joe Biden's cabinet finalists to lead the U.S. Department of Education.
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US officials report 3,500 new Covid-19 deaths, a new record | The Atlanta Voice
Wednesday brought more bad and good news as the US endures the 10th month of the coronavirus pandemic. There was a trio of all-time highs in the data. A record number of new deaths - more than 3,500 - was reported Wednesday and there were more than 240,000 newly reported coronavirus cases. And the
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Russia banned from using its name, flag at next 2 Olympics - TheGrio
Russia was banned Thursday from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world... View Article The post Russia banned from using its name, flag at next 2 Olympics appeared first on TheGrio.
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COMMENTARY: The Death Penalty: Cost And Public Opinion Support Biden's Plan To End It | Dallas Weekly
A third reason the death penalty should be eliminated both in the U.S. and around the world is because it is cruel – a barbaric and sadistic violation of human rights.
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Confirmed: Second source of matric leak from government printers
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State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns - Black News Channel
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers as several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol. Hours after the
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#Election2020: Loeffler declines to rule out formal protest of Biden's win | The Atlanta Voice
Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia on Wednesday declined to rule out a formal protest of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory when Congress convenes next month to certify the presidential election results. It’s the latest refusal by Loeffler to acknowledge Biden’s victory in the Nov. 3 election, as
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French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19 - The New York Beacon
Paris (CNN)French PresidentEmmanuel Macronhas tested positive forCovid-19after experiencing symptoms and will self-isolate for a week, his office said Thursday, The Elysee Palace said in a statement that Macron, 42, was diagnosed after he was tested 'at the onset of the first symptoms.' 'In
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“I Didn’t Choose My Family” Patti LaBelle Discusses Her Trump-Supporting Nephew-Son
In response to the fact that her name was trending after her nephew-son Byl Holte shared some troubling thoughts in support of Trump etc, Patti LaBelle discussed her reaction to the ordeal.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Ink Exclusive Podcast Deal With Spotify
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ink an exclusive podcast deal with streaming giant Spotify. Fans can expect to hear the first episode out of the partnership as soon as this month.
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Black Woman Takes Over as Chief of U.S. Capitol Police
NNPA Newswire -- 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 insurrection desecrated American democracy.
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Mayor Turner announces Vision Zero Action Plan to end traffic deaths - DefenderNetwork.com
Mayor Sylvester Turner recently announced the Vision Zero Action Plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Houston by 2030. After more than a year of extensive data analysis, community engagement and multiagency collaboration, the City of Houston has launched the Vision Zero Action
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Kensington housing renovated by 'exceptional artisans'
Cape Town residents have taken to social media to praise the body corporate of a well-known housing complex for hiring unemployed people.
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Popcorn with Zenger: ‘Ava’ would be more believable as a cartoon but we’re stuck with live action – The Wilmington Journal
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Rundown: Sometimes the story behind a movie is far more entertaining than what’s on the screen. “Ava” made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Actress Jessica Chastain announced the first film [...]
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Former police chief says mayor told him to lie about Daniel Prude investigation - TheGrio
A former Rochester chief of police filed a claim this week stating that the city’s mayor asked him to “withhold... View Article The post Former police chief says mayor told him to lie about Daniel Prude investigation appeared first on TheGrio.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives as Surge Continues to Overwhelm Hospitals - Los Angeles Sentinel
As the COVID-19 vaccine is distributed to specific locations, the surge continues to rise with a rising number of healthcare workers getting infected. The post COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives as Surge Continues to Overwhelm Hospitals appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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COVID-19 vaccine: SA misses second deadline to pay COVAX fees
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Winnetka hit-and-run leaves Canoga Park woman dead | L.A. Focus News
A pedestrian believed to be in her mid-40s died Wednesday, Dec. 16, following a hit-and-run crash in Winnetka, police said. Officers were dispatched at about 5 a.m. to Roscoe Boulevard and Lurline Avenue, where a Canoga Park woman was fatally struck, Los Angeles Police Department. officials
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Philly detective investigated for actions at Capitol riot - TheGrio
As more participants in Wednesday's attempted insurrection are identified, their positions of power are being called to light. According to... View Article The post Philly detective investigated for actions at Capitol riot appeared first on TheGrio.
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Motshekga: Rewrite judgement does not restore NSC exam credibility
Regarding the rewrite, Motshekga said her department's intention was to restore the integrity and credibility of the matric exams.
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Morehouse School of Medicine partners with CommonSpirit Health to train more Black physicians | The Atlanta Voice
Two of the nation’s leading health organizations are responding to the dual pandemic of COVID-19 and racial injustice with a 10-year, $100 million partnership to develop and train more Black physicians, helping address the underlying causes of health disparities. Morehouse School of
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Barack Obama explains 'very particular point' on defund the police on 'Daily Show' - TheGrio
Former President Barack Obama may have stopped by The Daily Show Tuesday to plug his latest book, A Promised Land,... View Article The post Barack Obama explains 'very particular point' on defund the police on 'Daily Show' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Innocent Social Worker, Anjanette Young, Violated by The Chicago Police Department. | Atlanta Daily World
Two years ago, 50-year-old social worker, Anjanette Young, returned home from work and began to undress when Chicago Police raided her home. Police rammed her front door down with a battering ram and barged into her house at night to execute a search warrant. Recently released bodycam footage
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Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill - DefenderNetwork.com
Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite yet. The long-delayed measure was coming
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China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined BEIJING (AP) — Experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive in China this week for a long-anticipated investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the government said Monday. The experts will arrive on Thursday and meet with Chinese
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Meharry Medical College Announces Collaboration with University of Memphis and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare for More Doctors of Color | Dallas Weekly
We will work together to diversify the healthcare provider pipeline and advance health care education,” said Dr. James Hildreth, the president of Meharry Medical College in Nashville. The institutions plan to create training and research for medical students of color, hoping they will grow the
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COVID-19: French president Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus
France's President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for coronavirus, his office has said. The Elysee palace said he was tested after showing early symptoms. He will now isolate for seven days but will continue to work and carry out his activities remotely. - Sky News
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US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus | The Atlanta Voice
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000, the highest weekly total since September, as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery from its springtime collapse. The Labor Department said Thursday that the number of
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