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Earlier this month, Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, released his plan for Black America called, Lift Every
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HBO’s Human By Orientation Launches Digital “Pride” Site With Daily LGBTQIA+ Programming And Events Through The Month Of June
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Picture | IPL winner Quinton de Kock poses with trophy
Proteas wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock enjoyed a memorable 2020 Indian Premier League, finishing as SA's top run-scorer.
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'Our little miracle': Newborn baby survives two life-threatening medical conditions | News24
A two-month-old baby has survived two life-threatening medical conditions and is now finally home.
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Widow And Family Of Rayshard Brooks Hold Emotional Press Conference
The family of Rayshard Brooks, the 27-year-old Black man who was killed by an Atlanta police officer, in a Wendy’s drive through, became extremely emotional during a press conference on Monday (June 15), expressing shock and grief  that one the many incidents of Black men being killed by law
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Anti-racism campaign: Ramaphosa expresses regret over deaths of Collins Khosa, 10 others
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep regret over the deaths of Collins Khosa and 10 other South Africans at the hands of law enforcement as the country battles the Covid-19
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Africa's First COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Have Begun In South Africa
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Gauteng conviction rates low despite high number of arrest
The polices' investigative capacity has come under scrutiny as a result of low conviction rates despite a high number of arrests.
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Hanifa Hit A Cultural Reset On The Fashion Industry With A 3D Presentation
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Pretoria, South Africa (1855- )
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