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Mahita Nagaraj's mother and daughter are used to not seeing her for days at a stretch. When she is not assisting Covid-19 patients in quarantine, she's delivering groceries for the elderly or rushing around to arrange blood, and, sometimes, even intervening in domestic violence cases. However, what
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Detroit Future City Releases Report Outlining Detroit’s Challenges, In And Beyond COVID-19 | The Michigan Chronicle
By Donald James Detroit Future City (DFC), a non-profit think tank, policy advocacy, and data-driven organization created to build a better future for Detroiters, recently published a 12-page research report which chronicles  the horrific effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the City of Detroit and
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America needs a leader in the White House - Dallas Examiner
By RON KIRK  There are extraordinary challenges facing our country this election year. The United States recently crossed a sobering threshold: more than 220,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. On top of that, millions
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Lindsey Graham asks why Jacob Blake "didn't yield" before being shot in the back by Kenosha police - African American News Today - EIN News
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Miller, Thomas E. (1849-1938)
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Your Morning Cup Of Joe Works For Your Workout | Afro
By Black Health Matters When you need to hydrate for your workout, forget about sports drinks or a plain bottle of water. According to new research, your morning coffee could be your best bet to get the most out of your physical activity. We’ve heard about coffee’s health benefits, like fighting
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ANC did not deploy anyone to steal - Mzwandile Masina | News24
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Karen Bass says Trump is racist and he is 'essentially giving license to racists' | The Atlanta Voice
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