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Black women are among the Democratic Party’s most loyal supporters. As such, they have buoyed everyone from white men to a black man and, now, a white woman to the top of the ticket. Unlike Hillary Clinton, a black woman has yet to win the Democratic Party’s nomination for president. But that
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Black woman named acting Capitol police chief - DefenderNetwork.com
Assistant ChiefYogananda Pittmanhas been announced as the new acting Capitol police chief after ChiefSteveSundstepped down following the Capitol riot on Wednesday. Sund, who initially planned to resign on Jan. 16, has already departed,according to News4.House SpeakerNancy Pelosipublically called
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The Creator of ‘Girlfriends’, ‘The Game’ and ‘Being Mary Jane’ Is A Member of Delta Sigma Theta
Did you know that Mara Brock Akil, the creator of the show Girlfriends, is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? It's true, she was initiated into the Theta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta at Northwestern University and comes from a legacy family in which her grandmother, aunt, and
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Business leaders urge caution on return-to-workplace approach
SOME business leaders are urging companies to examine their individual situation, and have employees who are now working from home resume duties at the physical plants safely, and as is
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'This is the 6th Time I Was Stopped in 5 Days': Video Shows ‘Insecure’ Actor Kendrick Sampson Punched, Threatened at Gunpoint By Colombian Police
“Insecure” actor and “Black Lives Matter” activistKendrick Sampsonwas recorded in a now-viral video being punched and later detained by authorities while in Cartagena, Colombia, sometime […]
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Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell , in full Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell Marsh (born November 8, 1900, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died August 16, 1949, Atlanta), American author of the enormously popular novel Gone With the Wind (1936). The novel earned Mitchell a National Book Award and a Pulitzer Prize, and it was
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Rwanda: Kabuga Arrest Reignites Calls for UK to Rein in Genocidaires
Andrew Mitchell, a British Conservative Party politician and former secretary of state for international development, is among the voices now again urging legal authorities in his country to act on five genocide perpetrators living in the UK, "not in hiding but in plain
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Indian community gives packages to St Mary people
The Indian Cultural Society in Jamaica yesterday donated 175 food packages to communities in St Mary where the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives and livelihood of the people
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District Conference of the Southwest District, South Mississippi Conference
The Rev. Banks presided over her first District Conference as an anointed leader, leaning and depending on the Holy Spirit for direction with Mr. Tony Banks, the district consultant, provided the spiritual support as a loving and dedicated
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Tiffany Haddish Reveals Secret Behind 40-Lbs Weight Loss
Tiffany Haddish has revealed that she’s lost 40 pounds during her COVID-19 quarantine. “During this COVID period, I’ve lost 40 pounds,” Haddish tells PEOPLE, adding that she’s been exercising every day for “anywhere from 15 minutes to sometimes two hours.” “I had this thought in my mind that I want
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#AAMAM: “The Great Black Way” – Celebrating African Americans on Broadway (LISTEN)
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How high is the cost of prescription drugs? Antavia Worsham paid with her life | New Pittsburgh Courier
ANTAVIA WORSHAM died on April 26, 2017, at the age of 22. Although she worked two jobs, she had been skipping insulin doses because the cost of the prescription was unaffordable. by Hazel Trice Edney For New Pittsburgh Courier (TriceEdneyWire.com)—Antanique Lee-Worsham of Cincinnati, Ohio has
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Do You Want Sex And The City Without Samantha Jones?
HBO Max has confirmed that a "Sex and the City" reboot is coming to the platform. Sadly, it will not include Kim Cattrall's dynamic character Samantha Jones. Making us wonder if we need it at all.
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Okayplayer CEO Abiola Oke resigns after misconduct allegations - TheGrio
This week Abiola Oke, the CEO and publisher of Okayplayer and OkayAfrica, has stepped down from his post after allegations of sexual misconduct and creating a toxic work environment surfaced on Twitter. Over the last several days, several former and current Okayplayer and OkayAfrica employees have
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The Other Good News from the 2020 Election - Houston Forward Times
While President Donald Trump continues to hog media attention with his dishonest “stolen election” claims,… The post The Other Good News from the 2020 Election appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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An EP, a book and some paints: Ringo Starr's 'energetic' self-quarantine
He kept the beat for one of the world's most iconic bands, has fronted his supergroup for three decades, is a two-time rock hall-of-famer -- and at 80, Ringo Starr is as energetic as ever.
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Michigan man spends 37 years in prison, freed after witness says she lied
A Michigan man by the name of Walter Forbes was wrongfully imprisoned for 37 years until a witness admitted that... View Article The post Michigan man spends 37 years in prison, freed after witness says she lied appeared first on TheGrio.
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2 detectives involved in Breonna Taylor's death are fired - DefenderNetwork.com
Two more officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor have been fired — a detective believed to have fired the fatal shot and another who sought the search warrant that led to the deadly raid, authorities announced Wednesday. The announcement came moments after city officials said the
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Digicel's 'Shake to Win' boosts MoBay charities
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Michael B Jordan wanted 'current' plot for 'Without Remorse' [watch]
'Black Panther' actor Michael B Jordan explains how the plot of 'Without Remorse' differs from Tom Clancy's novel.
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COVID-19 testing revisited—stopping the spread -
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Tom Cruise screams, threatens to fire crew for breaking virus rules in leaked audio - TheGrio
A secret recording of actor Tom Cruise screaming at crew members on the set of Mission Impossible: 7 is going... View Article The post Tom Cruise screams, threatens to fire crew for breaking virus rules in leaked audio appeared first on TheGrio.
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WATCH: How to Talk About Racism
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Tiffany Haddish dishes on doing first-ever sex scene, gives sneak peek of Flo-Jo biopic
If you think you’ve seen every side of Tiffany Haddish - well, think again. The acclaimed comedian who shot to The post Tiffany Haddish dishes on doing first-ever sex scene, gives sneak peek of Flo-Jo biopic appeared first on TheGrio.
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Negative COVID-19 test not required for staff to return to work | Dallas Weekly
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Businessman Robert F. Smith, Goalsetter Launch Initiative To Help Black And Latinx Youth Build Generational Wealth
Businessman Robert F. Smith has teamed up with the digital money management company Goalsetter to equip Black and Latinx youth with the tools needed to cultivate generational wealth.
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Kiki Layne to star in 'Ring Shout' based on novella - TheGrio
Kiki Layne is just getting started in her career, but her roles keep piling up. The If Beale Street Could... View Article The post Kiki Layne to star in 'Ring Shout' based on novella appeared first on TheGrio.
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Self-Taught Design Artist Melissa Mitchell Launches Apparel Partnership With Foot Locker
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Mitchell, Arthur Wergs (1883-1968)
In 1934, Arthur Wergs Mitchell became the first African American Democrat elected to Congress from any state. Mitchell served four terms as a Representative in Congress for the state of Illinois (1935-1943). Mitchell was born near Lafayette Alabama on December 22, 1883 and was educated at
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HBO Max to Remove ‘Chappelle’s Show’ From Streaming Platform, Per Dave Chappelle’s Request: 'It’s a Very Unique and Specific and Emotional Issue'
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