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Toks Omishakin, Transportation Sec. Nominee, Moves Up to Cabinet Level
In February, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Adetokunbo “Toks” Omishakin Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA).
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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California
Africa: Misinformation that Omicron is 'the last COVID-19 variant' fuelling uptick worldwide: WHO
[UN News] A combination of factors, including misinformation that the pandemic is over, the lifting of mask mandates, ending physical distancing - and a more transmissible Omicron BA.2 variant - are causing an increase of COVID-19 cases globally, the World Health Organization warned on Wednesday.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Women’s History Month: Women in Business – Part 3 - TSDMemphis.com
African Americans have long been known for influencing fashion through our culture and creativity. Some of the first notable African-American female fashion designers left their indelible mark on the industry through iconic works.  Zelda Wynn Valdes was the first to own a shop on Broadway (New
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Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com
Caribbean Genealogy Library Brings V.I. History Alive with Website for Classrooms
The Caribbean Genealogy Library has opened a window into history for U.S. Virgin Islands students of all ages with the launch this week of the TeachVIHistory.com website.
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Kenya Receives a $750 Million Boost to Support Economic Transformation Post-Pandemic
Press Release - In an effort to help accelerate Kenya's ongoing inclusive and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, the World Bank has approved a $750 million Development Policy Operation (DPO) that will help strengthen fiscal sustainability through reforms that contribute to greater
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Source: allAfrica.com
Nigeria: What Other States Can Learn From Lagos, Kano in Preparing for Disease Outbreaks
[Premium Times] Health security aims to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. In practice, this is limited to specific activities, including strengthening surveillance systems and improving risk communication.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Cubs Charities to invest $2 million in fields and families during 2022 - The Chicago Crusader
From Englewood to North Park, Chicago Cubs Charities, a non-profit that mobilizes the power of sport to champion youth, families and communities, will celebrate an investment of more than $2M
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Congresswomen Introduce Resolution for Atlanta Spa Shootings Anniversary | Atlanta Daily World
Congresswomen Nikema Williams, Judy Chu, Carolyn Bourdeaux, and Lucy McBath Introduce Resolution to Commemorate Atlanta Spa Shootings Anniversary. Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), alongside Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and
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A Look At What Lived, Died During State Legislative Session - The Seattle Medium
Washington state lawmakers worked until nearly the last minute this week, adjourning their 60-day legislative session shortly after approving a $64.1 billion supplemental state budget. The post A Look At What Lived, Died During State Legislative Session appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Source: https://seattlemedium.com
Commentary: Robert F. Smith, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Frank Baker and William Pickard top list of Black donors to HBCUs  - WS Chronicle
Commentary: Robert F. Smith, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Frank Baker and William Pickard top list of Black donors to HBCUs  The post Commentary: Robert F. Smith, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Frank Baker and William Pickard top list of Black donors to HBCUs  appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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Africa: Media Reaction in Response to Reports of a Compromise On the Vaccines Trips Waiver
Press Release - In response to reports of a potential compromise agreed by the EU, South Africa, India and the US for a waiver of intellectual property rules for COVID vaccines, Max Lawson, Head of Inequality Policy for Oxfam and co-chair of the People's Vaccine Alliance, said:
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Source: allAfrica.com
IGL pumps up oxygen supplies
Production of medical grade oxygen at Industrial Gases Limited (IGL) will be increased by 40 per cent with the commissioning of an oxygen PSA plant. IGL, Jamaica’s lone supplier of medical oxygen, currently produces 13 tonnes of the product daily...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
CDC Lowers COVID-19 Warnings For Cruise Ships And Some Caribbean Islands
MIAMI — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday moved several popular beach destinations — as well as cruise ship travel — into categories at lower risk of spreading the coronavirus. The public health agency reassigned travel warnings for nine vacation destinations in the Caribbean
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Monica Cannon-Grant: Leveraging pain for personal gain
The federal case against activist Monica Cannon-Grant, arrested on Tuesday morning, reveals a defendant who clearly wasn’t satisfied with just one self-enrichment scam.
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Source: The Boston Globe
JMDA president: Remain vigilant against TB
WESTERN BUREAU: ALTHOUGH JAMAICA has reported a significantly low number of tuberculosis cases up to 2020, and there have been no significant reports of the disease in recent times, Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) President Dr Mindi...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Race, Democracy, and Ukraine - Houston Forward Times
Just when you say it can’t get any worse, it gets worse. After two years,… The post Race, Democracy, and Ukraine appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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VIGOP Faction Balks Over Upcoming Caucus
Just when you thought V.I. Republicans were going to emerge from the in-fighting that has crippled the territory's small party for more than five years, local leadership is threatening to cancel the caucus that was supposed to settle matters.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Kelis' husband, Mike Mora, dies of stomach cancer
Photographer Mike Mora, the husband of two-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Kelis, has died after battling stomach cancer. He was 37. Mora's The post Kelis' husband, Mike Mora, dies of stomach cancer appeared first on TheGrio.
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COVID Case Numbers Continue To Drop In King County As Health Officials Encourage People To Still Be Vigilant - The Seattle Medium
Last Friday, Dr. Jeffrey Duchin, Health Officer of Public Health Seattle King County, provided an optimistic update about the County’s COVID-19 response on the two-year anniversary of the World Health Organization’s declaration of COVID-19 as a global
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Source: https://seattlemedium.com
Women’s History Month: California Org Honors Leaders, Discusses Priorities
Charlene Muhammad | California Black Media (CBM) - To mark Women’s History Month, The California Black Women’s Collective (CBWC) honored more than 100 Black women leaders from across the state […] The post Women’s History Month: California Org Honors Leaders, Discusses Prioritie
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Ghana: Small Oil Producers Like Ghana, Guyana and Suriname Could Gain As Buyers Shun Russian Crude
[The Conversation Africa] As the U.S. and Europe cut back purchases of Russian oil, and energy traders shun it for fear of sanctions, the search is on for other sources. Attention has focused on Iran and Venezuela, both of which are led by governments that the U.S. sought until recently to
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Source: allAfrica.com
Morocco: 5 suspected terrorists linked to Islamic State arrested | Africanews
Five suspects affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) jihadist organisation, who were planning attacks on security forces and government officials, have been arrested in a new anti-terrorism sweep in Morocco.
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Mike Tyson Selling Gummy Edibles Shaped Like An Ear, “Mike Bites”
Mike Tyson is now entering the world of edible gummies, and the chewy cannabinoid treats take a bite out of one of Tyson's most memorable moments: his 1997 bout with Evander Holyfield where he chomped out a portion of Holyfield's ear. "Go get your Mike Bites now," Tyson posted on IG, and they're on
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XEROX CEO Ursula Burns Says Working Moms Should Outsource Help In Today’s Society
Xerox CEO Ursula Burns argued that working moms shouldn't be expected to do it all in today's society.
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Source: NewsOne
VIPD: Officer Assaulted During Traffic Stop on St. Thomas
A V.I. Police officer was choked almost to the point of unconsciousness during a traffic stop on Monday, the VIPD reported.
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UN Chief Raises Concern Over Hunger 'Hurricane' Linked To Russia-Ukraine Conflict - St. Lucia Times News
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has raised concern over what he described as a hunger hurricane resulting from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. 'We must do everything possible to avert a hurricane of hunger and a meltdown of the global food system,' Guterres told
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St Thomas set to be the new frontier in development
Head of the St Thomas Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Morant Bay, Michael Hue, is confident that now more than ever, the eastern parish is poised for growth. To support his claim, he announced that the building plans for the new town centre to...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Shalanda Young sworn-in as first Black woman White House budget director
Shalanda Young was sworn in on Thursday as director of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, officially making The post Shalanda Young sworn-in as first Black woman White House budget director appeared first on TheGrio.
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Somalia faces third and most severe drought in a decade | Africanews
Child malnutrition is on the increase in Somalia and risks affecting 1.4 million children
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Tunisia: Sidi Bouzid-Covid-19 - 72 More Cases of Infection and 51 Patients Recovered
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- 72 additional cases of Coronavirus infection have been detected in the governorate of Sidi Bouzid over the last 24 hours, bringing to 39,596 the number of infected people in the region since the spread of the epidemic.
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