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Ghana: Ensuring Sub-Regional Security We'll Support Ghana to Preserve Stability ...Fight Terrorism, Criminal Groups in W/a - German Chancellor
[Ghanaian Times] The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, says it is a clear priority of his government to assist Ghana and other partners to preserve stability and counter the threats posed by terrorists and other criminal groups in the sub-region.
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Racial justice giving is booming: 4 trends - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… of George Floyd and other Black Americans in 2020 have sparked a … to racial equity issues, wealthy African Americans have contributed to causes that … all wealthy Black donors supported African American causes, compared to 6.5% …
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Making ‘Herstory’: From DA To DC, Kamala Harris’ Amazing Rise Through The Democratic Ranks
As Kamala Harris becomes the first Black woman vice president of the United States, let's revisit some of the memorable moments from her illustrious political career that, by some estimations, still has an upward trajectory.
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Morehouse receives $1 million art collection donation from alumnus
George Wells, a business executive in New York City, has donated $1 million worth of artwork to his alma mater,... View Article The post Morehouse receives $1 million art collection donation from alumnus appeared first on TheGrio.
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Representation Matters: There Won’t Be A Black Woman US Senator In 2021
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision against picking a Black woman to fill Kamala Harris' U.S. Senate seat has set off a political firestorm on social media.
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What we have to lose: Everything Trump cost Black America in 4 years
theGrio's 'What We Have to Lose' series provides a response to Donald J. Trump's question posed to Black America on... View Article The post What we have to lose: Everything Trump has cost Black America in 4 years appeared first on TheGrio.
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MUSIC: “Someday We’ll All Be Free” – 75-Song Tribute to Late Soul Legend Donny Hathaway on His 75th (LISTEN)
by Jeff Meier (FB: Jeff.Meier.90) Today is the 75th birthday of the late Donny Hathaway, who we are honoring here at Good Black News with…
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Walgreens names Rosalind Brewer as CEO - TheGrio
Business executive Rosalind Brewer has been named the new CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance. The news was revealed in a... View Article The post Walgreens names Rosalind Brewer as CEO appeared first on TheGrio.
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Newswire: House Republicans elect Mike Johnson as new speaker after weeks of turmoil
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent U. S. CapitolIn a protracted and contentious process that ground Congress to a halt for over three weeks, House Republicans have finally chosen a new Speaker. Mike Johnson, R-La., a lower-ranking member of the GOP leadership and
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Morehouse Receives $9M National Science Foundation Grant to Research STEM Education at HBCUs | Afro
(Black PR Wire) — When Dr. Lycurgus L. Muldrow went to college, he was reading at a 7th-grade level. He’d dealt with health issues as a kid, and like many Black students, he found himself underserved by his school system, despite both of his parents serving as faculty members at historically Black
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Biden To Pick Jaime Harrison To Lead DNC As Critics Say ‘Good Riddance’ To Tom Perez
The appointment of Jaime Harrison to lead the Democratic National Committee drew attention to the shortcomings of his predecessor, DNC Chairman Tom Perez.
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President Biden Takes Bold Action with Landmark Executive Order on AI Regulation | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Biden and Harris have previously worked on the “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights,” which involved consultations with various experts, spanning computer scientists, civil rights leaders, legal scholars, and business figures. The aim was to ensure the equitable distribution of AI
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Spelman’s Rosalind Brewer Becomes the Only Black Female CEO of a Fortune 500 Company – Free Press of Jacksonville
Walgreens Boots Alliance today announced the appointment of Rosalind (Roz) Brewer as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective on March 15, 2021. Brewer will also join the WBA Board of Directors upon assuming the role. [...]
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January 25: On This Day in 1972, Shirley Chisholm Began Her Campaign for U.S. Presidency
Photo credits: Pictorial Parade/Getty Images Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm (pictured) was anadvocatefor the rights of people of color and for women’s rights. In November 1968, Chisholm became the first black woman elected to the United States Congress. On January 25, 1972, she became thefirst
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Scores of Atlantans bid farewell to Marian W. Scott | New Pittsburgh Courier
Marian W. Scott November 5, 1923 – August 30, 2020 Marian Willis Scott, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died August 30, at age 96. She was the widow … Continued The post Scores of Atlantans bid farewell to Marian W. Scott appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Over 3,000 Voters Purged in Virginia in a Series of Voting “Snafus” During the Youngkin Administration | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Virginia remains the only state in the U.S. where the Governor singularly controls felon voting rights. On October 26, the Virginia NAACP sued the Youngkin Administration over documents related to the process by which they decide ex-felons can return to the voting
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How Apple Is Spending the $100 Million It Pledged To Racial Equity
In June, after the nationally publicized killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd at the hands of police and amid the heightened call for racial justice in America, with thousands […] The post How Apple Is Spending the $100 Million It Pledged To Racial Equity appeared first on Essence.
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HBCU presence in the White House – Florida Courier
Conventional wisdom suggests that on subjects of race, leadership, and IOUs for a historic presidential campaign victory, President-Elect Joseph Biden has two primary opponents standing between him and history: Donald Trump and Barack Obama. In Trump, Biden has to do more for historically Black
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Education department extends suspension of student loan payments through 2020 - TheGrio
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on Friday executed President Donald Trump's memorandum that gave borrowers of federally held student... View Article The post Education department extends suspension of student loan payments through 2020 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Covid Vaccines Are Promising, But Structural Racism In Health Care Will Persist After The Pandemic Unless We Act
From speaking out about racial disparities in our health care system and even participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial, Dr. April Lockley is focused on ensuring that Black people have access to safe, effective, medically-proven treatment.
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Stevie Wonder Reads Open Letter To Martin Luther King Jr.
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MUSIC MONDAY: Playlist Celebrating the Detroit Roots of Techno (LISTEN)
(Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May and Juan Atkins in Detroit / Photo credit: Unknown) Techno has come to be associated with European club culture, but it was born from the Black community in Detroit. …
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“Me Too” Founder Tarana Burke Making Activism More Accessible Via “Me Too Act Too” Site
[Me Too Founder Tarana Burke photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images] The Me Too Movement against sexual violence and sexual harassment gained widespread attention three years ago.…
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“Surprise! We’re Still Making Great Music!” – Playlist of New Songs to Savor from 30 R&B/Soul Favorites (LISTEN)
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Scores of Atlantans bid farewell to Marian W. Scott
Marian W. Scott November 5, 1923 – August 30, 2020 Marian Willis Scott, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died August 30, at age 96. She was the widow … Continued The post Scores of Atlantans bid farewell to Marian W. Scott appeared first on Atlanta Daily World.
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Rwanda: Kigali Hosts First Regional Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Digital Health, Data Governance
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