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H.E.R.O. welcomes a second foal – seeks public input on name - WS Chronicle
The best things come in twos, especially for the folks who volunteer with H.E.R.O., the Horse Education and Rescue Organization. This week, for the second time in two months, one of H.E.R.O.’s rescue horses has become a proud parent. This time it’s “Speckles,” who just gave birth to a healthy
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Demings: Trump’s America Is the 'Scariest America I’ve Seen in my Lifetime' - African American News Today - EIN News
Sunday on MSNBC's "Velshi," Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) called the country under President Donald Trump "the scariest America" she had seen in her lifetime. | Clips
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‘Every mikkle mek a mukkle’ - Thrift non-profit promoting sustainable fashion and giving back to the community
A local thrift initiative is raising money and collecting donations for charities across the island, all while giving new life to second-hand clothing. Guided by the age-old Jamaica adage ‘every mikkle mek a mukkle’, non-profit Mukkle Thrift...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Phara Souffrant Forrest claims victory in 57th Assembly District | New York Carib News
On Wednesday night, Maternal Health Nurse Phara Souffrant Forrest, 31, claimed victory as the new Assemblymember for Brooklyn’s 57th Assembly District.
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Churches vandalized across the US
A rash of vandalism at churches has left a statue of Jesus Christ headless and some set ablaze. The reports come amid a national debate over what to do about … Source
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'Gatvol Capetonian' in Monday shutdown, but Dan Plato calls on police to shut it down | News24
The Gatvol Capetonian, who says it is a pressure group, has stated that it will be shutting down the city in an attempt to highlight the plight of backyard dwellers.
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Ebro Darden Speaks Out Against Tory Lanez And His Supporters: 'A Man Shot A Woman. She Was Not Armed'
In a series of tweets Thursday, Hot 97 personality Ebro Darden defended the Houston rapper while distancing himself from Tory.
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Meagan Good Managed To Restore Her Skintone And Grow Her Lashes In Quarantine
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Analysis: People who are offended by 'Indian Matchmaking' prove its point - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The part-documentary, part-reality TV show follows the efforts of Sima Taparia of Mumbai as she sets up clients around the world, often with families in tow, into arranged marriages. There's Aparna, who needs her future husband to know Bolivia has salt flats; Vyasar, who carries a secret about his
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Naya Rivera’s Sister Posts Touching Tribute To Late Actress: ‘I’ve Never Known A Life Without You In It’
The disappearance and death of Naya Rivera was heartbreaking for her family. After a six-day search, Rivera was found in Lake Piru in Ventura County, California after a suspected drowning accident while swimming with her four-year-old son. Her sister, Nickayla, …
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These 91 Black-Owned Businesses Worked Together to Generate $49M in Sales in One Year
Traffic Sales and Profit (TSP), a powerful network and Facebook group of almost 14,000 purpose-driven African American entrepreneurs, has announced that 91 of the Black business owners in their tribe have…
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Dr. Heavenly helps teen whose teeth were knocked out while protesting - TheGrio
A teen protester in Chicago, leading a demonstration against a Christopher Columbus statue, was punched in the face by a... View Article The post Dr. Heavenly helps teen whose teeth were knocked out while protesting appeared first on TheGrio.
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Meek Mill Confirms Breakup With Milan Harris: ‘We Still Have Mad Love For Each Other’
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Body of woman removed from Portmore house damaged by fire
The body of a woman was removed early this morning from a house that was damaged by fire in Bridgeport, Portmore, St Catherine.  Firemen on the scene told The Gleaner arson is suspected.  Neighbours say the woman,...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Kandi Burruss Say 'It Would Suck' If Nene Leakes Did Not Return for Season 13 of 'RHOA'
Nene Leakes and Kandi Burruss don't always see eye to eye, but that doesn't mean the singer and songwriter wants Nene to quit "The Real Housewives of
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Pancakes & Politics Forum III: Social Justice & Social Responsibility | Events | The Michigan Chronicle
Join The Michigan Chronicle and Co-Moderators Dennis Archer Jr. and Vickie Thomas as we host Pancakes & Politics Forum III - Digital Edition. The theme of Forum III is Social Justice … Continued
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(BPRW) MediaMonks Sets the Stage for the Future of Live Music, Offering Audiences Everywhere a Front Row Seat at the 2020 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival | Press releases
(BPRW) MediaMonks Sets the Stage for the Future of Live Music, Offering Audiences Everywhere a Front Row Seat at the 2020 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Interactive Experience Available on Digital…
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Third World gets Reggae Sumfest Lifetime Achievement Award
Nine-time reggae Grammy nominee Third World is the recipient of this year's Reggae Sumfest Lifetime Achievement Award. The announcement was made a short while ago at the historic virtual staging of the festival.
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Police Declare Riots At Portland And Seattle Protests; 1 Killed In Austin : Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice : NPR
A man carrying an AK-47 was shot and killed in Austin. Police in Seattle and Portland declared that the gatherings had become riots.
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Teachers’ colleges feel financial squeeze
With the 2020-21 academic year fast approaching, some teachers’ colleges are reporting that they are facing financial challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic has put increased pressure on the institutions to secure resources to meet the needs of staff...
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Holmes wins District Five election - African American News Today - EIN News
… , Holmes will be the first African-American female to serve on Newberry … I have been the first African-American,” she said. Holmes will replace …
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America tops 1,000 coronavirus deaths 4 days in a row as experts urge the country to shut down | The Atlanta Voice
As more Covid-19 records get broken, debates on whether to send kids back to school or to shut down the economy again are coming to a head. More than 1,000 people died every day for four straight days last week due to Covid-19. That brings the total US death toll from the virus to more than 146,000
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Clarendon man charged with the 2019 murder of British teen
Detectives in May Pen, Clarendon have charged a man following a year-long investigation into the 2019 murder of British national 17-year-old Sherika Smith, who resided in Four Paths in the parish. Charged is 23-year-old Tyrone Williams, otherwise...
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Atlantic Records' Sydney Margetson Helps Artists Become Household Names - Black Enterprise
Sydney Margetson has worked publicity at Atlantic Records for over 20 years helping guide the careers of artists like Sean Paul, Brandy, T.I., & Trey Songz
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No gangster’s paradise - St James a graveyard for Public Enemies No. 1
Western Bureau: When Delano ‘Prekeh’ Wilmot’s time as one of Jamaica’s most wanted men ended in a gunfight with members of the security forces at an isolated hideaway in rural St James early last Wednesday morning, he joined a long list of...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
'Sky Got the Dogs': Fans Roast 'Black Ink Crew' Star Sky Days After They Zoom In on Her 'Big Azz' Feet
Sky Days apparently has some big shoes to fill — literally. The "Black Ink Crew" star took to Instagram on Thursday, July 23, and posted a photo of
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EU not punishing Ja – ambassador - Europe working with partners despite hard line on money laundering, terrorism
The timing of the announcement of the blacklisting of Jamaica and other African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states was unfortunate, Malgorzata Wasilewska, the outgoing European Union (EU) ambassador, has said. In a Gleaner interview at the end of...
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Accountant killed trying to rescue his daughter
Western Bureau: The Bogue Heights community on the outskirts of Montego Bay, St James, was plunged into mourning on Wednesday afternoon when a popular accountant was shot and killed by armed men when he made a valiant attempt to stop them from...
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The Caucasity: Patrolling Patty Tries To Block Black Man From Making Postmates Delivery
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