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GICHINGA: Mind the gap between jobs data and the real economy
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Media's struggle to stay afloat hurts diversity, access to info, says AIP chair | News24
Community media has seen a drop in audience numbers and is suffering because advertising from the government has been dwindling for a number of years.
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Emmitt Smith And Wife, Pat Smith, Separate After 20 Years Of Marriage

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NAACP, CBS to Create Broadcast, Cable, Streaming Content
CBS Entertainment Group and the NAACP have reached an agreement on a multiyear partnership to develop and produce scripted, unscripted and documentary content for television networks and streaming platforms, the two entities said in a joint announcement this week.
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New York Churches Open COVID-19 Testing Sites In Push To Reach Minority Communities
The first day of coronavirus testing at Bethany Baptist Church, a historic Black congregation in Brooklyn, New York, got off to a slow
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Walmart, Kroger To Require Face Masks In All Stores
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Sen. Kamala Harris announces anti-racism bill To fight COVID-19’s impact on Black communities | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Natasha S. Alford For Black America, fears around COVID-19 aren’t just about the disease itself, but seeking help from a medical system that doesn’t always treat Black lives as if they matter. On Wednesday morning, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill intended to address that
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Alderman Carrie Austin tests positive for COVID-19 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report Alderman Carrie Austin (34th Ward) has revealed that she has COVID-19. The veteran alderman released a letter as concerns grew about her health. One of her staff members, Terri Marsh, posted the letter on her Facebook page. “We are humbled that though we were
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What Is My Zip Code? | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
There’s no telling when you’ll find yourself thinking, “what is my zipcode?” While you might know the code for your general area, not everyone knows their exact zip code. You can use this tool to find that code by sharing your exact location. You can also search for the zip codes of other locations
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City of Dallas offers COVID-19 mobile testing to underserved communities
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‘Woahhhh’: Riley Burruss’ Glammed-Up Pic Has Fans Obsessing Over Her Looks – Atlanta Black Star
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'Ban the Box' ordinance set up for one more shot - TSDMemphis.com
The “Ban the Box” ordinance will get another shot at approval later this month after the Shelby County Board of Commissioners failed to pass the measure Monday (July 14). In yet another effort to reform the criminal justice system, something Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris vowed to do during his
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NC woman in racist viral video dies after being hit by fire truck - TheGrio
A North Carolina woman who previously went viral for going on a racist tirade has now died after being struck... View Article The post NC woman in racist viral video dies after being hit by fire truck appeared first on TheGrio.
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5 Ways Seniors Can Safeguard Against Cyber Criminals Stealing Their Identity - Milwaukee Community Journal
As the use of personal computers and cell phones has grown over the last two decades, identity theft has surged. One study found that over 14 million consumers were victims of identity fraud in 2018, and that their out-of-pocket costs totaled $1.7 billion. Seniors have been particularly vulnerable
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Three Philadelphia women are charged with battery after a brawl at the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood airport went viral this week. 22-year-old... View Article The post Three women arrested after Spirit flight delay results in brawl appeared first on TheGrio.
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State Senator Collins urges Pritzker to end vaccination disparities in Chicago neighborhoods | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report In light of reports showing familiar disparities in ongoing COVID-19 vaccination efforts between Chicago’s well-to-do communities and majority-minority communities, State Senator Jacqueline Collins called on Gov. Pritzker Monday, February 8, to focus resources on the same
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