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Airbnb announces global ban on house parties, events - TheGrio
Airbnb announced new terms to their listings banning parties and events as well as a new occupant capacity. Read More:... View Article The post Airbnb announces global ban on house parties, events appeared first on TheGrio.
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Giannulli sentenced to 5 months in college bribery scheme - Black News Channel
By Alanna Durkin Richer Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli was sentenced Friday to five months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get his two daughters into the University of Southern California as rowing recruits. In the first display of
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‘Straight Outta Compton’ Star Jason Mitchell Will Star In Sean Bell Biopic | The Urban Daily
Long before George Floyd's there was Sean Bell. The Queens native will finally have his story told by one of our rising stars. As spotted on TMZ a biopic on the life and fatal killing of Sean Bell is on the way. The early rumors pointed to Jason Mitchell of Straight Outta Compton fame playing the
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NBC poised to bring unprecedented Indy 500 to huge audience - Black News Channel
By Dave Skretta AP Sports Writer Everything was new to Mike Tirico when he walked past the famed pagoda that dominates the front stretch at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, assumed his broadcast perch high above pit lane and proceeded to host his first Indy 500. Now, all that was new has given way to
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Abolish the Police? Some Minneapolis Residents Call That a Punishment
Defunding or abolishing police departments has become a national debate in the wake of George Floyd's death, but Minneapolis residents say abolishment isn't necessarily a ...
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms brings it home at DNC | Chicago Defender
The Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia delivered a poignant message and bridled her disdain for the current administration at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, August 20 … Continued
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Postmaster says ballots No. 1 priority, but details no plan - Black News Channel
By Lisa Mascaro and Anthony Izaguirre Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, pressed by senators over campaign season mail disruptions, said Friday he was unaware of some recent changes by his agency until they sparked a public uproar. But he also said he has no plans to
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It’s A Dog’s Life for Animals During Lockdown  – The Wilmington Journal
The coronavirus pandemic has been torture for animals in India - they have been abandoned, ill-treated and neglected. Animal activists are stepping in to help. 'People have always abandoned animals with little legal consequence,' said [...]
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Kenya Copes With Decades of Police Brutality – The Wilmington Journal
In America, one incident of police brutality captured on video in May sparked global protests and may have finally galvanized calls for police reform. In Kenya, things are very different. Young Kenyans lose their lives [...]
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Keisha Lance Bottoms highlights John Lewis's legacy on final day of DNC | The Atlanta Voice
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms helped the Democratic Party pay respects to civil rights icon and former U.S. Representative John Lewis during the final night of their virtual convention. 'We have gathered in our streets to demand change. And now, we must pass on the gift John Lewis sacrificed
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New Pete Davidson Film Will Spotlight The World Of Sneaker Resellers | The Urban Daily
If you are into footwear then most likely you have purchased some releases through hand to hand transactions. A movie will give us a deeper look into the happenings of flipping the drip. As spotted on Hype Beast a new film is being curated centered around the world of aftermarket
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We Knew It: Megan Thee Stallion Confirms Tory Lanez Shot Her: “You Dry Shot Me”
Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion. The Houston rapper took to Instagram Live to make the admission after citing Lanez and his team's shifty behavior.
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Mat’land CSOs fret over Mutsvangwa ‘tribal remarks’
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Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH Playlist – 8.21.20 | The Urban Daily
HHW is back with an updated collection of 30 songs from the likes of Nas, Pharrell Williams, JAY-Z & more.
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As nation celebrates Black Business Month, entrepreneurs launch 100-percent Black-owned equity crowdfunding platform | The Atlanta Voice
As the nation celebrates Black Business Month, a group of entrepreneurs has launched a 100-percent black-owned equity crowdfunding platform, The 10K Project that is setting out to fund black businesses and bridge the black wealth gap. As part of a national movement, the 10K Project allows micro
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California man goes on homophobic rant, unzips pants over mask wearing - TheGrio
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Dems Wrap Historic Convention: Harris Makes History, Obama Eviscerates Trump - Black News Channel
By Stacy M. Brown As Democrats wrapped their four-day national convention filled with hope and promise for the future of America, many might well harken back to day three and determine it as the turning point of the 2020 election season. That might indeed be the case if Joe Biden wins election as
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Nelson Mandela Bay acting municipal manager Mvuleni Mapu arrested
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NewsWrap 8-21-20: DNC wrap; Harris County voter protections; Up to $50K for small businesses - DefenderNetwork.com
The post NewsWrap 8-21-20: DNC wrap; Harris County voter protections; Up to $50K for small businesses appeared first on DefenderNetwork.com.
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OR Tambo District Municipality: Irregular spending exposed
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Federal Appeals Court Hearing Concludes in Challenge to Florida Law Obstructing Voting Rights Restoration - Black News Channel
By BlackPressUSA ATLANTA – A federal appeals court hearing in a case that may enable hundreds of thousands of Floridians to register to vote in time for the November election concluded today after two hours of oral argument. The case concerns Senate Bill 7066, signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron
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George Floyd mural in Minneapolis defaced with black paint - Black News Channel
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Someone has defaced a giant mural of George Floyd at the Minneapolis intersection where he died in May. Someone sprayed black paint on the mural on the side of a food market, the Star Tribune reported. A Minneapolis police spokesman says the department hasn't taken any reports
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Texas data shows which child care centers have COVID cases - DefenderNetwork.com
As of Thursday, Aug. 20, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will post to its website data reflecting COVID-19 cases in children and employees at licensed child care centers, school-age programs, and before or after-school programs. “We’re pleased to provide this data so parents and
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Suspect in Jam Master Jay killing pleads not guilty - Los Angeles Sentinel
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By Seth Borenstein AP Science Writer Two tropical systems could become nearly simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend. Newly formed
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