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Keisha Lance Bottoms, the mayor of Georgia’s largest city, is said to have first turned down a newly proposed Cabinet role while speaking to Joe Biden’s...
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Celebs buy out Slutty Vegan after racist online trolls tried to take out the iconic black-owned restaurant - Face2Face Africa
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AIC moves to get more young people into farming
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Scotiabank donates $6.6m to aid basic schools
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Black Women Entrepreneurs Share Honest Insights About Seeking Out Venture Capital
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False reports about John Lewis' death has caused panic on social media - TheGrio
The chief of staff for Rep. John Lewis, Michael Collins, says that the stories on social media about the politician's... View Article The post False reports about John Lewis' death has caused panic on social media appeared first on TheGrio.
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Congrats!: Christina Milian and Cassie Reveal They’re Pregnant on the Same Day
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Uganda: Amuriat Promises Cheaper Electricity for Busoga
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Rockefeller Foundation’s call to action to provide sustainable energy for a billion people
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Georgia Power and coalition of Georgia businesses urge passage of hate crimes legislation
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Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? No. For a couple reasons, masks and social distancing will still be recommended for some time after people are vaccinated. To start, the first coronavirus vaccines require two shots; Pfizer’s second dose comes three weeks after the first
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'Decked Out Detroit' Campaign To Create Safe Outdoor Winter Retreat During COVID-19 | City | The Michigan Chronicle
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