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Those visiting the SASSA website to check the status of their R350 grant were left disappointed on Thursday.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Eskom temporarily withdraws services from Orange Farm due to alleged protests
Eskom said it would be withdrawing from Orange Farm due to protests, hostage situations and threats to our technicians. Here's what we know.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Complex Suspends Akademiks For Remarks Against Chrissy Teigen
Akademiks made some vile and misogynistic comments against Chrissy Teigen. As a result, Complex has suspended him from two upcoming "Everyday Struggle" shows. You can check out his apology inside.
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Pressley hits Israel on annexation plan - The Bay State Banner
As Israel was poised to annex a vast swath of the West Bank in violation of international law, U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Wednesday issued a sharply-worded statement on the move, arguing that it would “jeopardize any efforts for long-term peace and equality in the region.” “Let me be
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Source: The Bay State Banner
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Trump calls Black Lives Matter a symbol of hate - The New York Beacon
(CNN)On Monday, President Donald Trump went after attempts to strip the names of racists from buildings. On Tuesday, it was afederal housing rulemeant to combat racial segregation. By Wednesday, Trump was calling the words Black Lives Matter asymbol of hate a description hes refused
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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information
Is Reginae Sliding Back To YFN Lucci?
Recently, rapper YFN Lucci shared a video of his ex Reginae dancing to one of his songs. And it has people wondering if the two have rekindled their relationship.
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Khayelitsha man undressed to avoid eviction, says Cape Town mayor
Dan Plato says it is not uncommon for people to strip naked when trying to avoid eviction.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Lucky Montana lays into Zondo in fiery letter: ‘This doesn’t make you God’
Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana said Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is not committed to hearing the facts or the truth.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
$28.2 Million Grant for Oakland’s Better Neighborhoods, Same Neighbors and District 6 Matters
On June 25th the California Strategic Growth Council voted to fund Oakland’s “Better Neighborhoods, Same Neighborhoods” proposal a grant of $28.2 million.  “Led by the community for the community, the . . . proposal envisions an East Oakland with healthy surroundings, safe and accessible
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EFF calls for Gordhans retirement over alleged doctored report
Pravin Gordhan's desire to 'alter' a report into corruption at Eskom has put the EFF on high-alert, and they're asking the minister to call it a day.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Activists continue to push for details on death of teen -
COMPTON — Activists continue to put pressure on the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to release the autopsy hold on 18-year-old Andres Guardado who was shot and killed in an unincorporated area near Gardena June 18. The deputy involved in the shooting works out of the Compton
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Botswana reports mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants
Authorities are stumped after numerous elephants mysteriously died in Botswana.
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Revealed: Covid-19 outbreaks at meat-processing plants in US being kept quiet - The New York Beacon
A chicken processing facility in western North Carolina reportedlyunderwent widespread testing for Covid-19 in early June. Workers at the plant were scared. Several employees had already tested positive and the company, Case Farms – which has beenrepeatedlycondemnedfor animal treatment and
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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information
Missouri boy, 8, organizes Black Lives Matter march for kids
Eight-year-old Nolan Davis led a march for hundreds of children in his Kirkwood, Missouri community on last Saturday, June 27. The post Missouri boy, 8, organizes Black Lives Matter march for kids appeared first on TheGrio.
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Essence responds to Toxic Culture allegations; names new interim CEO - DefenderNetwork.com
Black-owned media giant Essence Communications, which publishes Essence magazine, has responded to allegations made by an anonymous group of women that it created a toxic work culture for employees with the announcement of an independent review and a new interim CEO. In a post on Medium titled “The
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San Quentin prisoners go on hunger strike over coronavirus conditions
A small group of COVID-19 positive prisoners have declared a hunger strike to protest the living conditions inside San Quentin during the coronavirus pandemic. The post San Quentin prisoners go on hunger strike over coronavirus conditions appeared first on TheGrio.
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Fourth of July happenings—#BlackOut edition
Not a lot of fireworks this year, but there will be plenty of opportuniies to get out. Source
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Beltrami County sued for Black man’s death while in custody
Hardel Sherrell died at age 27 in Beltrami County Jail. Hi family says it was due to medical neglect. Source
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BET pulled my ad calling to protect Black trans women. Its not OK
BET centered Black Liberation like never before in this year’s BET Awards which aired this past Sunday. The 20-year-old event honoring Black excellence, however, chose to not center mine. An ad I made about the need to protect the lives of Black trans women was set to run during the show. Yet by
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W. Kamau Bell, Pastor McBride provide PPE to Black communities
The system of racism and white supremacy continues to bear a heavy burden on African American communities throughout the U.S. This is manifested through a lack of employment, high incarceration rates as well as access to health care services.  George Floyd’s death by Minneapolis police has brought
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Paramount wins bid for Lee Daniels directed Billie Holiday film - TheGrio
Looks like Paramount Pictures has won North American rights to Lee Daniels new film project The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. Daniels will be directing and producing the film about the legendary jazz singer. He will also be co-writing the script with Suzan-Lori Parkes and Andra Day has signed
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Gweru council engineer resigns
GWERU council engineer Robson Manatsa has resigned barely two days after another top official was suspended on graft charges, with sources indicating that more senior employees were likely to quit to avoid being sacked following a damning audit report implicating most of them. BY BRENNA MATENDERE
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Couple Charged After Viral Video Captures White Woman Pointing Gun at Black Mother and Her Teen Daughter
Authorities in a Michigan town have charged two people after a white woman pulled a gun on a Black woman and her three daughters during a shouting match
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Zanu PF fissures laid bare in Mash East
Tension is brewing within the Zanu PF Mashonaland East province women’s league after the league reportedly refused to hand over a party vehicle to the recently reinstated chairperson Nyarai Tsvuura. BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA Tsvuura was reinstated to the position by the politburo after she was suspended
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Mayor Eric Johnsons statement on new statewide mask policy | Dallas Weekly
Mayor Eric Johnson issued the following statement Thursday in response to Gov. Greg Abbotts latest executive order: I am pleased to see Governor Abbott take statewide action to mandate masks and social distancing, both of which have proven to be effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Mask
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Court overturns judges decision to wipe out $38M Korryn Gaines verdict - TheGrio
A state appeals court has ruled that a Baltimore County judge was wrong to overturn a jury verdict awarding $38 million to the family of Korryn Gaines. READ MORE: Three Baltimore men to receive $8.7 million for wrongful convictions Gaines is the 23-year-old Randallstown, Maryland woman who made
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Report: HISD Miles Ahead Scholars program boosts grades, attendance - DefenderNetwork.com
The inaugural year of the Houston Independent School District’s Miles Ahead Scholars (MAS) program for students at Wheatley, Worthing, and Kashmere high schools resulted in decreases in discipline problems and increases in grades and attendance rates, according to an internal study by the
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Manhunt underway after 27-year-old woman raped in cemetery
The rape incident occurred while the woman was walking alone to a bus stop in Mpumalanga. She was on her way to work.
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Louisiana Business Grant Program to Begin in July - New Orleans Data News Weekly
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Fireworks, COVID-19 are a bad mix – Daytona Times
‘With the number of COVID-19 cases on the rise in Florida, now is not the time to join in a large celebration. The coronavirus can spread even during outdoor parties. Howard Bailey Volusia County fire chief SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES It’s an American tradition to have fireworks on Independence
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