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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation that would better protect historic African American cemeteries. The measure also paves the way for the creation of an African American Burial Grounds Network. “We know that for too long in too many parts of our country, Black families were blocked from
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Emergency imposed in Malaysia over virus is reprieve for PM - Black News Channel
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia has declared a coronavirus emergency that will suspend Parliament at least until August and halt any bids to seek a general election, but critics charged it was a political move by embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to stay
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Sharks are Under Attack in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal | Africanews
Sharks in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal are dying in large numbers from installed net systems to protect tourists.
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In first act of new Congress, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee introduces Reparations bill - DefenderNetwork.com
With the start of the 117th Congress this week, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Budget, and Homeland Security, has reaffirmed her quest for legislation that could eventually provide reparations for slavery victims. On Monday, January
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Karl-Anthony Towns, who lost mother to virus, tests positive for COVID-19
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for coronavirus and the team's bout with the Memphis Grizzlies was subsequently... View Article The post NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns, who lost mother to virus, tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Axcil Jefferies wins the Hankook Dubai 24 hr race
GPX Racing Porsche drivers Mathieu Jaminet, Julien Andlauer, Axcil Jefferies, Frederic Fatien and Alain Ferte took a dominant victory in the Hankook 24 Hours of Dubai. Their No. 36 GPX Porsche 911 GT3 R ran a flawless race to win by just over three minutes, or a whole lap, from the second-placed
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South Africa: Alcohol Industry and Government Have to Do Better
[New Frame] The three sales bans the government has imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic have placed South Africans' alcohol abuse and the booze industry's predatory nature firmly in the spotlight.
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Zimbabwe loses UN voting rights over US$81 000
Onine Writer Zimbabwe has lost its voting rights in the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) over US$81 000 debt. Zimbabwe became a member of the UN on 25 August 1980. In a statement by the UN dated 13 January 2021, Zimbabwe is listed among ten countries that are in arrears under the terms
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Sick people queue outside Sassa offices as disability grants lapse | News24
Hundreds of beneficiaries, most of whom have illnesses, have been flocking to Sassa offices to renew their grants. Many have resorted to sleeping outside the gates of the office to be first in line the next day.
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In First Act of New Congress, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Reparations Bill
“The impact of slavery and its vestiges continues to affect African Americans and indeed all Americans in communities throughout our nation,” Jackson Lee remarked. “This legislation is intended to examine the institution of slavery in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present, and
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Crescent Primary lauded for establishing COVID isolation unit
STATE minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information Robert Morgan has lauded the administration of Crescent Primary School in St Catherine for establishing a COVID-19 isolation unit.
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NCAA tables name, image and likeness vote after DOJ warns of potential antitrust violations
The NCAA on Monday postponed a vote on college athletes' ability to profit financially off the use of their names, images and likenesses (NIL) after receiving a warning from the Department of Justice (DOJ) over potential antitr
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House races to oust Trump; he blames accusers for US 'anger' | The Atlanta Voice
The U.S. House pressed forward Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America. Already scheduled
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Guinea's President Conde receives Russian COVID vaccine | Africanews
The 82-year-old is one of Africa's first leaders to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
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To save lives, clinical trials need diversity - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… clinical trial participants. By contrast, Black Americans comprise 13 percent of the … ethnic groups differently. For instance, Black Americans might experience a side effect … even been approached about participating. African Americans also die from cancer at …
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Sassa grants 'debacle' leaving people without food, creating super-spreader situations - Winde | News24
Long queues of people sleeping on the pavement overnight have formed as people try to reapply for Sassa disability grants.
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Trump and the PGA: Bedminster decison reveals golf's deeper struggles with its image | DW | 12.01.2021
Bedminster, owned by US President Donald Trump, was stripped of the 2022 PGA Championship by the PGA of America. The decision is the latest sign of golf trying to establish core values more befitting of modern times.
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Huawei preparing to broaden footprint in Jamaica
THE Chinese technology giant Huawei is preparing to broaden its footprint locally despite pressure on the Jamaican Government from the United States to reduce the influence of the company in the country's telecommunications infrastructure.
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Professor Karim identifies three groups who are hesitant about the vaccine
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Ugandan President Museveni wins sixth term as vote rigging alleged
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a decisive re-election victory on Saturday, elections officials said, but his main rival Bobi Wine alleged widespread fraud and said citizens should reject the result. Museveni won 5.85 million votes, or 58.6 percent, while main opposition candidate Wine had
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Mexico sees holiday bump in tourism amid pandemic surge
TULUM, Mexico (AP) - The friends from Jackson, Mississippi, relaxed on lounge chairs dug into a white sand beach and romped in the turquoise Caribbean waters, grateful for a break from the pandemic winter in the United States.
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New Brazil data shows disappointing 50.4% efficacy for China’s CoronaVac vaccine - Stabroek News
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) - A coronavirus vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech was just 50.4% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in a Brazilian trial, researchers said yesterday, barely enough for regulatory approval and well below the rate announced last
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Biden says his advisers will lead with 'science and truth' - Black News Channel
By BILL BARROW and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In a dig at the outgoing Trump administration, President-elect Joe Biden said the team of scientific advisers he introduced Saturday will lead with 'science and truth. We believe in both.' Biden is elevating the position of
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US asking states to speed vaccine, not hold back 2nd dose - Black News Channel
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older and to others at high risk by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots, officials said Tuesday. Health and Human Services
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VW's iconic 'wunderauto' Golf named Europe's top-selling car in 2020
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Grieving congressman leads effort to remove Trump after riot - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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… until early September. African-Americans, even those who refuse … to the destruction of African-American families and communities. … offered financial incentives to African-American women to become … make Democrats and the African-Americans who have supported …
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Court shuts FIFA out of case investigating Infantino - Stabroek News
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