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How Yoga Teacher Adi Devta Kaur Brings Peace of Mind to Birmingham
By Javacia Harris Bowser For the Birmingham Times Birmingham is known for its Civil Rights history, emerging restaurant scene, and beautiful parks. But Adi Devta Kaur wants the Magic City to be known for something else — yoga. She dreams of starting a yoga studio and school focused on getting yoga
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Belly Mujinga: Questions raised as person alleged to have spat at Belly remains anonymous - Voice Online
A YEAR after transport worker Belly Bujinga's tragic death from COVID-19, her campaign for justice... The post Belly Mujinga: Questions raised as person alleged to have spat at Belly remains anonymous appeared first on Voice Online.
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President Biden Nominates Three Black Women for Federal Court of Appeals | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Remember these names: Ketanji Brown Jackson, Tiffany Cunningham, and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi. These are President Joseph Biden’s first three nominations for the federal Court of Appeals.
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Happy Birthday To The Poetic R&B Powerhouse Jill Scott!
Happy birthday to R&B powerhouse Jill Scott – the sexy, uber-confident, and amazingly talented songstress, model, poet, and actress whose name represents pride, self-empowerment, and warmth. The self-proclaimed “Jilly from Philly” turns 49-years-old today (April 4), and throughout her 20-year
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Target Commits to Increase Support for Black-Owned Businesses: Live Updates
… businesses to align with the African-American percentage of the national population …
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Octavian claims he is still signed to label - Voice Online
MUSICIAN OCTAVIAN has spoken out following the revelation of domestic abuse allegations against him. The... The post Octavian claims he is still signed to label appeared first on Voice Online.
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Chauvin's Trial Leaves Many Black Viewers Emotionally Taxed - Black Voice News
Noreen Nasir and Corey Williams | Associated Press For some it's too much to watch. Others just can't turn away. The televised trial of Derek Chauvin, the former white police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, has provoked strong emotions among many Black men and women
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An Indie Artist’s Plea to Look Beyond Algorithms and Curated Playlists
By Chaseedaw Giles, California Healthline When the pandemic hit, Debórah Bond, like many artists, was caught off guard. “I thought...
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The rebirth of Jim Crow | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Larry Smith, For The Indianapolis Recorder “Everybody shouldn’t be voting. … Not everybody wants to vote and if somebody is uninterested in voting, that probably means that they’re totally uninformed on the issues. Quantity is important, but we have to look at the quality of votes, as
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Juneteenth Will Be An Official Holiday In New York City Starting In 2021
Juneteenth, which marks the effective end of slavery in the United States, will become an official holiday in the country’s largest city beginning next year, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared
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House calls bring COVID-19 vaccine to homebound patients | BlackPressUSA
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — So far, the House Calls program has vaccinated 30 patients and eligible caregivers and plans to administer up to 130 doses by mid-April. The program provides care to patients who cannot travel to their doctor’s office for appointments. The House Calls providers work together as
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Margie Evans, Iconic Sophisticated Queen Of The Blues, Dies at 81
… motivational speaker, broke barriers for African American Blues singers. SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, … , who broke barriers for African American female Blues performers with poise … where she became the first African American female President of the auspicious …
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Thandiwe Newton: Say my name, say my name - Voice Online
THANDIWE NEWTON has changed her name, back. Back to what it should have been after... The post Thandiwe Newton: Say my name, say my name appeared first on Voice Online.
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The Carr Report: Avoid shackles if you’re shacking up
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Valee Music relishes Beyoncé collabo - NewsDay Zimbabwe
UNITED KINGDOM-BASED Zimbabwean Afro-pop songbird Valee Music has mastered the art of collaborations as she makes inroads into the cut-throat music industry. Born Valerie Menyiwe Sibanda in Bulawayo before relocating to the UK at the age of 14, Valee Music has scored a first following he
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Spiritually Speaking: Tough Day? Reread Paul’s Letters – Free Press of Jacksonville
By James Washington (Dallas Weekly Publisher) - In reviewing the letters of Paul ( I recommend it for everyone), I was constantly reminded that one cannot look at Paul without really seeing Jesus’ amazing handiwork. [...]
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Why Should Students Consider Outsourcing Their Assignments? | PensacolaVoice Magazine 2021
Every student has to deal with a lot of trouble while studying and managing different subjects. Of course, for some students managing things is easy, but others tend to suffer from poor time management and difficulty understanding the subject. More so, some students also have a part-time job, love
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Urban One Honors Pays Tribute to Black Women Leading the Change with Performances by Jazmine Sullivan, Da Brat, Le'Andria Johnson, Avery Sunshine, Kim Burse and More
… impediments and contributions made by Black Americans; Health Equality Advocate, awarded … of digital platforms providing the African American community with social, news, … and powerful delivery mechanism to African American and urban audiences. Finally, …
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"She kept calling my daughter a cheeky monkey": Alison Awoyera on her experience with post-natal mental health and finding a black therapist - Voice Online
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disproportionately impact the black community, The Voice spoke to first time mother Alison Awoyera who shared her experience of seeking mental health support as a black
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An Atlanta Celeb's Vaccine Journey | Atlanta Daily World
Words can’t really express how relieved I am to get my second COVID-19 vaccine shot. I had a couple of reflections while driving out to Forsyth County to get the injection, including my own mortality. I have suffered most of my life with ridiculously annoying exercise-induced asthma. It’s been
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The Facets of Life
… a book created with the African-American community in mind. According to … , Life, "Will first teach African American men and women life skills … remorse, regret, and anger the African-American community has been through, because …
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Viola Davis and Daniel Kaluuya land Screen Actors Guild awards - Voice Online
BLACK EXCELLENCE swept the board at the Screen Actors Guild (Sag) awards on the weekend... The post Viola Davis and Daniel Kaluuya land Screen Actors Guild awards appeared first on Voice Online.
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The story of the enigmatic man who founded southern Africa’s largest church | Arts
Every Easter weekend, several millions of Zion Christian Church (ZCC) faithful from across southern Africa descend on “Moria city”, the church’s capital in the north of the country, for their annual pilgrimage.
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Republican Ty Walker Runs To Be The Next Mayor Of The City Of Tulsa, Oklahoma | The Oklahoma Eagle
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Women Punching Their Way Up: Female Boxers In Mexico – Free Press of Jacksonville
What began as a childhood curiosity over time became a professional option for many athletes. Now, many women have won the hearts and respect of boxing fans. One example is Litzy Adilene Vázquez Ochoa, a [...]
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George Floyd: Chauvin violated policy with use of force, says Minneapolis police chief - Voice Online
Medaria Arradondo is the city's first black police chief that has testified against his former officer The post George Floyd: Chauvin violated policy with use of force, says Minneapolis police chief appeared first on Voice Online.
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Africa: COVID-19 in West Africa - Credible Information As A Vaccine Against Misinformation?
As governments struggle to contain COVID19, public service announcements and communication must focus on making citizens accept that the illness is a reality, giving them the knowledge to prevent and treat the infection and debunking myths and fake stories which impact the effectiveness of the
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Dr. Ada M. Fisher is a retired physician and a recurrent Republican candidate for office. Fisher was born on October 21, 1947 in Durham, North Carolina, the daughter of Rev. Miles Mark Fisher, a son of a former slave and his Seminole Indian wife. Rev. Fisher was also a Republican, as well as his
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