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#WillSmithSoGreat: The Actor's Impact on Hollywood
"I-Robot" premieres on BET on Saturday, February 6 at 7P/6C.
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Cast Iron Cooking©: Chef Jurdaé’s brand carries a flourish and a guarantee | Afro
By J.A. Chase Special to the AFRO Cast Iron Cooking © holistically feeds the mind, body and soul and speaks to the “home cooks” that don’t have time to dig through cookbooks every day but want to prepare healthy and flavorful dishes This is how Chef Jurdae’ speaks about the preparation and service
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Local manufacturing company brings career opportunities to Baltimore | Afro
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com On June 8 and 9 Tnemec Company Inc, will host a job fair for individuals seeking to enter the manufacturing industry at its Baltimore facility on Edgewater Ave. On Tuesday the fair will be held from 8 a.m to
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From mambo sauce to half smokes, D.C. culture shines through its staple foods | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com People from all over the globe influence the nation’s capital’s culinary scene, but don’t get it twisted, there are staple foods particular to Washington, D.C.   “D.C. is a southern melting pot, like the perfect buffet, you can get
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Coppin State’s Jordan Hamberg named Black College Nines Freshman of the Year | Afro
BALTIMORE – Coppin State’s Jordan Hamberg has been named the Black College Nines Freshman of the Year; it was announced by the website on Monday afternoon. Additionally, first baseman Conner Walker was placed on the organization’s Second Team. A first-year utility player from South
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EPA: Refinery's Financial Status Does Not Impact Review | USVI News | WCVI-TV
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Speakers address gun violence
Gun Violence Awareness Day began June 4 with Acting Mayor James Chick Jones proclaiming the day as an official observance. Approximately 60 people gathered in front of the Burke County Judicial Center, most dressed in orange or wearing orange ribbons, as a symbol of the value of human life. The
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Source: The True Citizen
Former Deputy files injunction, asks for lead testing
A former Burke County Deputy is asking the court to require the Sheriff’s Department to offer free lead contamination testing to employees and members of the public who were exposed to the building in the last 12 months. Former Deputy James Hollingsworth filed a complaint May 26 for damages and
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Source: The True Citizen
Community members reflect on civil rights activist Hurley Goodall's legacy
… Blair as the first paid African-American firefighters in Muncie. In 1978 … Muncie and Delaware County’s African-Americans. He also served on numerous …
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Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Akridge of Stillmore, Ga and Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Meeks of Vidalia, Ga along with Mr. and Mrs. Randy Oglesby, Sr. proudly announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children Brittany Collins and Garrett Oglesby. Brittany graduated from ECI in 2013. She has two
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Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'vaccine sprint' | Afro
By ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Joe Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots when the promise of a life-saving vaccine by itself
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FAMU mourns the loss of former MLB pitcher and rattler Jim “Mudcat” Grant | Afro
FAMU Mourns the Loss of Former MLB Pitcher and Rattler Jim “Mudcat” Grant Florida A&M University (FAMU) mourns the death of Rattler Jim “Mudcat” Grant, who spent 14 seasons as a professional baseball player and was the first Black player in American League history to win 20 games. The Minnesota
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D.C. leaders, ‘No Slide Zone’ move to end gun violence | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com June marks Gun Violence Prevention month and the wear orange campaign, but there are Washingtonians working year-round to put an end to the gun violence plaguing the nation’s capital, such as Director of Gun Violence Prevention Linda
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Morgan Commencement: Pomp and circumstance returns to the national treasure | Afro
Graduates Reaped the Rewards of Resilience at Morgan’s Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremonies More Than 1,500 Return to the National Treasure for the Long-Anticipated Reprise of ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ BALTIMORE — May afforded the Morgan State University (MSU) family a break in the clouds, and blue
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Blacks share heritage by ‘breaking bread’ | Afro
By Nicole Batey Special to the AFRO Two soulful celebrations in the Black community are Thanksgiving and Kwanzaa. Food, family and fellowship are focal points of the festivities.  As Blacks, we take our food seriously, especially when it comes to the holidays. Preparation for Thanksgiving usually
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All gave some, some gave all
What a blessing it is to live in a small town who still celebrates our true heroes. Happy Memorial Day. Above, Hallie Kate Cowart pictured with her late Uncle Clyde E. Saxon's memorial cross. Below, American Legion Post 120 of Waynesboro held its annual observation of Memorial Day on Monday, May
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Source: The True Citizen
Medical Center CEO leaves as new company takes over
The Attorney General’s office officially approved the leasing of Burke Medical Center to Burke Hospital Company May 27. In the Report of Findings by the Office of the Attorney General, the hospital’s deterioration of patient volume was attributed to a lack of referrals and a lack of specialists
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Self-taught engineer and veteran becomes first-generation college graduate | Afro
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Of all the triumph and adversity that veteran Edwin Gonzalez has experienced, one guiding principle that he live by, drives his success in life: hard work pays off.  Gonzalez, 43, is a first-generation college student and is overcome with joy for the
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FEMA Awards $1.9M to Mitigate Flooding on St. John | USVI News | WCVI-TV
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Lenders are robbers of Black housing wealth. Stop them | Afro
By Wayne Dawkins My multiracial orbit of friends and colleagues were shocked, angry and embarrassed.  So what are we going to do about it? Recently on social media, I shared a USA Today story about a Black female homeowner in Indianapolis who suspected the value of her house was grossly
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No Vaccine Numbers For Home Care Workers In Australia | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
SYDNEY — The federal government does not know how many of Australia’s 130,000 home care workers have been vaccinated against coronavirus. Health officials confirmed at a Senate hearing on June 2 no vaccination data had been collected on staff visiting people’s homes. The Senate had earlier notified
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#BlackMusicMonth: Brandon Camphor & OneWay release acapella ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com As June marks Black Music Month, D.C.-based Billboard charting Gospel group Brandon Camphor & OneWay celebrated with an acapella version of the Black National Anthem- “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” released on streaming services on June
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Baltimore AFRAM Festival to Return in August | Afro
Baltimore AFRAM Festival to Return in August The Cultural Festival Is Back for a Week-long Hybrid Experience BALTIMORE, MD - Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) and their partners are excited to announce the return of the Baltimore AFRAM Festival. The 2021 festival
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BET Awards 2021: Spectacular Manicures Spotted On The Red Carpet [Recap]
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Gary Owen’s Estranged Wife Slams Him For ‘Passive Aggressive' Instagram Posts
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RESUMES JUNE 1
The Burke County Public School system resumes it Summer Feeding Program June `1. Buses will deliver once-aweek meal boxes for children birth to 18 years old throughout the county Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meal boxes include seven breakfasts and seven lunches. Parents wishing to
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Join us in "Celebrating Principal Excellence Week" | Afro
This week, BCPS will honor schoolhouse leaders with “Celebrating BCPS Principal Excellence Week.” “Being a principal is always an incredibly challenging and important role,' said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. 'Every day, our principals are providing instructional and staff
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