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US to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs | The Atlanta Voice

The White House on Tuesday said it had ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the strategic reserve to bring down energy costs, in coordination with other countries including China. The move is an effort to bring down rising gas prices. Gasoline prices nationwide are averaging about $3.40 a gallon, more than double their price a year ago, according […]

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Ghana: Office for Safety of Journalists Good Initiative

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, on Tuesday announced the establishment of an office in Accra for the co-ordinated mechanism for the safety of journalists in the country.

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Cori Bush Pushes Back After Using Gender-Inclusive Language During Powerful Testimony On Black Maternal Health

Bush used the phrase "Black birthing people," during her Capitol Hill testimony this week as part of an important emerging norm.

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Kenya: DP Ruto's Daughter June Introduces Nigerian Fiancé

[Nairobi News] Deputy President William Ruto's daughter June is officially off the market, thanks to an elaborate engagement ceremony in Nairobi that had her parents dancing in excitement.

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GOP Governors Cut Unemployment Benefits After Disappointing Jobs Report

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With a majority of Pittsburgh Public Schools’ board seats up for grabs, candidates are pushing for racial equity and accountability | New Pittsburgh Courier

Twelve candidates are vying for five board seats in the May 18 primary election that could reshape district leadership. by TyLisa Johnson The COVID-19 pandemic upended education for Pittsburgh youth in ways the community is still working to recognize. But while some point to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Rwanda Eases Covid-19 Restrictions, Gyms to Reopen

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The Atlanta Voice celebrates 56th anniversary | The Atlanta Voice

The Atlanta Voice, the city’s sole remaining Black print newspaper turns 56-years-old May 11. During a year of a COVID-19 pandemic, cuts in local media coverage and newspaper closings all across the country, the paper’s ownership, leadership and staff have plans to commemorate the anniversary the

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Tokyo Olympics: 'New Jonah Lomu' Caleb Clarke chases gold in Japan

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Ethiopia: The Case for Ceasefire, Dialogue and Reconciliation in Tigray: Why and How?

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Queen Naija Opens Up About Getting A ‘Mommy Makeover’ To Feel Comfortable Again

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City of Chicago Launches Protect Chicago Music Series for fully COVID-19 Vaccinated Chicagoans. | Chicago Defender

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Abdul Dosunmu And Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition Fight Back Against Voter Suppression. | Chicago Defender

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