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Local Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter presents 2020 debutantes – Daytona Times
The Gamma Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., in conjunction with A WISH, Inc., a nonprofit foundation, has announced the conclusion of its 2020 debutante program. The 2020 debutantes are: Taylor Culver, daughter of Dr. Tracia and Dr. Terence Culver of Daytona Beach. She is
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U.S. Daily Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 4,000 for First Time
The U.S. daily coronavirus death toll reached 4,000 for the first time Thursday, as the pandemic continued its deadly rampage across the country even as vaccines become more readily available.
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Ramaphosa outlines ANC priorities for 2021 in January 8th statement
Ramaphosa, in the historic January 8th statement, said the ANC's immediate priority is to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Zendaya Is Giving Grown And Sexy In Netflix’s Malcolm & Marie, But Some People Aren’t Ready For It
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New year, who dis? 'Dear Culture' set intentions for 2021 - TheGrio
It’s the first week of 2021, and the Dear Culture Podcast has released a special Friday episode. Leaving the baggage... View Article The post New year, who dis? 'Dear Culture' set intentions for 2021 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski calls for Trump's resignation - TheGrio
Republican U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Friday called for the immediate resignation of President Donald Trump, two days after... View Article The post Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski calls for Trump's resignation appeared first on TheGrio.
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Shocked, But Not Surprised
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Hilaria Baldwin takes a stroll in the Hamptons with her kids amid ongoing Spanish heritage saga - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland Calls Out The Erasure Of Black Capitol Workers Impacted By Riot
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The pandemic wasn’t stopping Leotte Harrell’s graduation dance
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Alfred W. Harris: Introduced the Bill that Chartered Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
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As Biden announces a change in releasing vaccine doses, PA officials update the state’s vaccine rollout plan | New Pittsburgh Courier
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Agent Provocateur Donald Trump Is Looking To Pardon Family, Lil Wayne & More, Allegedly
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An OB-GYN On Ways COVID-19 Is Impacting Black Maternal Healthcare And How To Best Advocate For Yourself
Dr. Andrea Alexander shares how the birthing experience for all women, especially Black women, has changed due to the coronavirus and restrictions that have come with it. She also shares the best ways Black expectant mothers can advocate for themselves in the hospital.
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American Federation of Teachers on DeVos resignation: 'Good riddance' - TheGrio
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A few hours before he made the announcement that South Africa would receive its first million vaccine doses in January, Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize took Parliament through the considerations around the vaccine rollout. What’s clear is the scale of the task. Forty million people to be vaccinated
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What got us through 2020? - Stabroek News
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Jordan Peele Explains His Weird Reaction To Watching His Own Movies & Working With Trump Supporters
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This Day in Black History: Jan. 2, 1965
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