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Africa: Afro-Pop Star Yemi Alade to Promote Women's Empowerment and a Green Covid-19 Recovery As New Goodwill Ambassador for UNDP
[UNDP] New York -- Having risen to the top of a male-dominated industry, Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade was today appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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Mel’s Fish Shack Captures Waves of Tradition in the Flavors of Fried Catfish - Los Angeles Sentinel
Mel’s Fish Shack is about legacy. Located on Jefferson Boulevard, in the heart of the Crenshaw District, the aquamarine-colored venue’s door stands open, filling the air with enchanting smells of freshly fried catfish and soul food cuisine. The shack is a staple in the collective
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Rising costs, low demand threaten telecoms industry
By Business Reporter THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has revealed in its second quarter report that the country’s telecommunication industry is under threat from rising costs and depressed demand. The report showed that operating costs out-grew revenues
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The Savannah-Safe Jazz Festival Is Livestreaming Worldwide | The Savannah Tribune
The Savannah Safe Jazz Festival will arrive on Sept. 23-27, lifting spirits worldwide as it is held online for the first time amidst the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19. Savannah- Safe Jazz Festival of 2020 will not stick to its usual script of drawing in tens of thousands of visitors from all over
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Shows Sweep The Emmy's During A Diverse Year | The Savannah Tribune
This year’s 72nd Emmy Awards premiered on Sunday, September 20th on ABC from the Los Angeles Staples Center where winners accepted their awards virtually and remotely due to the currently ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the show again after previously hosting in 2012 and 2016. The
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Black Maternal Mortality: Why We Must Act Now To Protect Black Mothers - Blavity
Democrat Amanda K. Edwards writes about Black women’s maternal mortality rates and the urgency for Congress to pass the Momnibus bill.
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Africa: WHO Director-General's Introductory Remarks At the Unga Side Event On Infodemic Management
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No major COVID fallout in CXC results, says JTA boss
Despite adjustments in the usual format of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC)-administered tests and the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting the last school term, Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Jasford Gabriel said that all these...
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Ellis: Cold and Flu Season During COVID-19
By Glenn Ellis “Both COVID-19 and flu can spread from person-to-person, between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet). Both are spread mainly by droplets made when people with the illness (COVID-19 or flu) cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets can land in the
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‘It cannot come too soon’ - Trelawny welcomes plans for COVID-19 field hospital
Western Bureau: With the COVID-19 cases in Trelawny tripling over the past three weeks, Kenneth Grant, chairman of the Falmouth Hospital in the western parish, is pleased that the institution will host a 36-bed field hospital for the western end of...
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Mastercard picks Koffee as new brand ambassador in Jamaica - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Observer) Mastercard today announced that it is partnering exclusively with Grammy winning reggae artiste, Koffee, as its official brand ambassador in Jamaica. The article Mastercard picks Koffee as new brand ambassador in Jamaica appeared first on Stabroek News.
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A Black-owned private jet company's revenue has spiked 300% amid the pandemic - Face2Face Africa
Travel enthusiasts are adamant to book a flight for fear of contracting the coronavirus even though with the opening of borders, airlines have beefed up their safety protocols to ensure their passengers are safe. Glenn Gonzales, owner of Jet It, put his bets on new modes of travel to set up his
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22 states report a rise in new Covid-19 cases - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Speaking to the Senate Health Committee this week, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield said preliminary results on the first round of a study by the agency show more than 90% of the population is
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When Art & Fashion Collide: Coach’s Newest Collection Celebrates Jean-Michel Basquiat
One of the most recognizable American artists, Jean-Michel Basquiat, brought innovation to the art world and beyond, becoming an icon to many, especially creatives of color. Inspired by his lasting […] The post Coach’s Newest Collection Celebrates Jean-Michel Basquiat appeared first on Essence.
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Gabrielle Union, Megan Thee Stallion named to 2020 TIME 100 list - TheGrio
The TIME Magazine 100 List is an annual roster of people dubbed the year’s most influential people, and in a... View Article The post Gabrielle Union, Megan Thee Stallion named to 2020 TIME 100 list appeared first on TheGrio.
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East Africa: Heavy Rainfall Expected in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Kenya
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Heavy rainfall above 200 mm is expected in parts of Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya in the coming eight days, according to Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
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Annual Youth And Law Forum To Be Held Virtually This Saturday - The Seattle Medium
For over 30 years, this event has proven to be beneficial to middle and high school aged youth, parents and guardians by providing insight into their legal rights and responsibilities, especially when interacting with law enforcement officers
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Africa: South African President Warns Pandemic Has Set Back African Development
[UN News] Despite the continent-wide approach taken by African countries to combat COVID-19, the pandemic has set back their development aspirations, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
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Make These Playlists to Drive the Quarantine Blues Away | Brothers on Sports
Quarantine hasn’t been easy for anyone as we watched our best-laid plans and new year’s resolutions turn to dust. A lot of us had high hopes for the start of the decade. It was supposed to be a turning point, the beginning of a new leaf, or our year to make changes for the
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No one is safe until COVID-19 is over : UN
BY STAFF REPORTER UNITED NATIONS secretary-general António Guterres yesterday said no one was safe from COVID-19 until the disease is curbed, urging nations to remain alert and ensure economies do not collapse. Speaking during the official opening of the general debate of the 75th session of the UN
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Diversity and Inclusion Are Keys to Effective COVID-19 Clinical Trials | The Savannah Tribune
African Americans and other people of color continue to disproportionately die from the highly infectious spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the United States of America in 2020. It is a global pandemic. But in America, it is people of African descent who are suffering at an
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City Council Votes To Override The Mayor After She Vetoed A Bill To Cut Police Funding - The Seattle Medium
The City Council rebalanced the budget in light of the economic crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and calls to redistribute funds from policing to community programs in the wake of protests following the death of George Floyd, González said in a statement when the cuts were initially
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'Wrong place at the wrong time'
BETWEEN sobbing and wiping her tears, Kashaine Oliver had flashbacks to the last interaction she had with her boyfriend Kenroy Gordon, who was one of two people killed in a drive-by shooting on 10th Street in Arnett Gardens, St Andrew, on Monday.Oliver, 33, said she and Gordon were making plans to
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Ethiopia: House Approves Election Holding Resolution
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - House of Peoples' Representatives approved a resolution which recommends conducting the sixth national elections, re-opening of schools, undertaking of sport games as well as celebrating public holidays.
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How Technology is Expanding Horizons in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is increasingly moving into a technology driven era of business productivity. At the same time, Zimbabweans are becoming more digitally connected than they ever have been before. Laptop and smartphone ownership numbers are growing across the country. What does this bold new era
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Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Participates in High Level Virtual Panel On Partnership for Women's Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa, 23 Sept
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Global Pop Band ‘Now United’ Welcomes Lebanese Member | Africanews
A Lebanese teen, Nour Ardakani, is the latest addition to Now United, a global pop band formed by entrepreneur and Spice Girls supremo, Simon Fuller which is made up of a dozen teenagers from across the globe. The group is currently filming the production of their latest album in Dubai this
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Tanzania Petroleum Goods Market in Sizeable Annual Expansion
[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market registered double-digit growth last year as companies and the sector's regulator foster public awareness campaigns on the benefits for using the environmentally friendly energy source.
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Durkan Transmits Legislation To Transfer Ownership Of Central Area Senior Center And Fire Station 6 To The Community - The Seattle Medium
Today, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan transmitted legislation to the Seattle City Council to permanently transfer the Central Area Senior Center (CASC) to community
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Reggae Boyz internationals given the boot - Voice Online
JAMAICA'S REGGAE Boyz, as expected, will not be playing any friendlies during the FIFA October... The post Reggae Boyz internationals given the boot appeared first on Voice Online.
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