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US may see 'surge upon surge' COVID-19 cases in weeks ahead says top infectious disease expert
(AP)- The United States' top infectious disease expert says the US may see “surge upon a surge” of COVID-19 infections in the weeks after Thanksgiving, and he does not expect current recommendations around...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Could America learn a COVID-19 lesson from Rwanda? - Dallas Examiner
By JONATHAN WEAVER Trice Edney Communications A month ago I shared with a member of Greater Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church, the church I’m privileged to pastor, that I would be leaving
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President Barack Obama to Receive Voice Of Influence Award at 2020 Pen America Gala
By Cedric Thornton Black Enterprise It’s been almost five years since former President Barack Obama left the White House to become a private citizen, but it seems as if he hasn’t stopped working for the greater good. According to PEN America, next month, Obama is slated to receive PEN
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San Diego police sued for wrongful death of Jamaican
The family of Oral Nunis Sr, a Jamaican man who died in the custody of the Chula Vista police, has sued the San Diego city government and the police department for what they are alleging is his wrongful death at the hands of officers. The four...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Africa: Namibia Perturbed By Warring in Ethiopia, Mozambique
[New Era] International relations and cooperation minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said that Namibia is deeply concerned about the conflicts in both Ethiopia and Mozambique.
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COVID-19 increases vulnerability to HIV infection
COVID-19 is said to be increasing vulnerability to HIV infection, increasing the need for Zimbabwe to scale up its fight against the epidemic. BY PHYLLIS MBANJE This was revealed by the National Aids Council in its statement to commemorate the World Aids Day tomorrow, which is internationally
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Ghana: Emerging Trends of Using Open Source Software in Education
[Ghanaian Times] Traditionally, software has been classified into application system software and operating systems software. Application software facilitate users' work in executing routine processes while operating systems software is designed to make all the different hardware components, as
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Source: allAfrica.com
Jamaicans urged to educate themselves about disabled community
Reverend Courtney Walters, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay, St James, says Jamaicans must take responsibility for educating themselves about the various challenges facing persons with disabilities. He reasons that...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Alexander: It turns out Pandemic Sports wasn’t as simple as we thought
We became complacent, didn’t we? We saw the NBA operate successfully in a bubble for three months. We saw Major League Baseball weather an early rash of COVID infections and not only play all but a handful of its scheduled games but get to the eighth inning of the final game of the season before
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Uganda: Museveni to Youth - Stop Working for Only Your Stomach
[Monitor] President Museveni has urged youth to engage in income generating activities instead of working hand to mouth as is the norm today.
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Jamaican black-rights lobbyist inducted into Order of Canada - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Gleaner) One year after a Toronto street was named after him, Jamaica-born Canadian B. The article Jamaican black-rights lobbyist inducted into Order of Canada appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Moderna to apply today for FDA authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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That's offensive: Catholic priests in Trinidad against ‘extreme embalming’ - Stabroek News
(Trinidad Express) FOLLOWING last week’s controversial “extreme embalming” funeral where the seated body of Che Lewis arrived via procession, the Catholic Archdiocese last Friday reminded of the “dignity” of the body and said parishes will now have to request details ahead of
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
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Michigan AG Joins Other AGs to Push Congress to Pass Extension for CARES Act Funding as Pandemic Stresses Economy  | COVID-19 | The Michigan Chronicle
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined forces with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general [representing 43 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories] to urge Congress to extend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economy (CARES) Act funding until the end of
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Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead - Black News Channel
By TAMARA LUSH Associated Press The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see 'surge upon a surge' of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas. 'When you have the kind
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Kenya: Police Hunting Down Boda Boda Riders Who Assaulted Motorist On Thika Road
[Nairobi News] Inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai has condemned an incident in which a number of riders were captured on camera attacking a motorist.
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Kamala Harris bursts into laughter at possible Trump 2024 run: 'Please' - TheGrio
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris scoffed at the idea of President Donald Trump running for president again in 2024.  “Just now... View Article The post Kamala Harris bursts into laughter at possible Trump 2024 run: 'Please' appeared first on TheGrio.
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He’s a Jolly good fellow - Jamaican black-rights lobbyist inducted into Order of Canada
WESTERN BUREAU: One year after a Toronto street was named after him, Jamaica-born Canadian B. Denham Jolly has again created history by being appointed Member of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours. Created in 1967,...
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Botswana: Choundry Urges Nations to Step Up Fight Against GBV
[Botswana Daily News] Hukuntsi -- United Nations (UN) resident coordinator, Mr Ziachou Choundry, has urged nations to step up the protection of women and children.
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PA lawmaker gets a positive test at Trump meeting - TheGrio
A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested... View Article The post PA lawmaker gets a positive test at Trump meeting appeared first on TheGrio.
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Chris Brown Wins Big At The 2020 "Soul Train Awards" Hosted By Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Andrea Levy becomes first writer of colour to have pen added to Royal Society of Literature collection - Voice Online
ANDREA LEVY has posthumously become the first writer of colour to have her pen entered... The post Andrea Levy becomes first writer of colour to have pen added to Royal Society of Literature collection appeared first on Voice Online.
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Chris Brown Wins Big at the 2020 “Soul Train Awards” Hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold
… affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel … France. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse … -hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - …
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Kenya: Kirinyaga County Steps Up Fight Against TB With New Isolation Ward
[Nation] Kirinyaga County has stepped up efforts to prevent and manage tuberculosis (TB) following a reported rise of the disease in the region.
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Africa: Countries Rise to the Double Challenge of Malaria and COVID-19, Yet Pandemic Looms Large Over a Malaria-Free Future
[RBM] Geneva -- Africa avoids doubling of malaria deaths in 2020, however progress continues to flatline in high-burden countries South-East Asia makes great strides towards malaria elimination 10 countries across all continents reach zero malaria in the last five years
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Sheriff Benny Napoleon Battles COVID-19, Family Supports Him at Vigil | Community | The Michigan Chronicle
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon was recently diagnosed with COVID-19 and is receiving medical treatment, according to an article from The Detroit News. Napoleon, 65, reportedly has had low oxygen levels while hospitalized, according to the article. The sheriff's office announced
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Biden's first 100-day challenge: Transitioning to a more inclusive economy - Dallas Examiner
By CHARLENE CROWELL Center for Responsible Lending The tumultuous 2020 presidential election triggered a record number of participating voters. Never before had so many people cast their preferences. And similarly, together substantiated how
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Africa: Diabetes a Ticking Time Bomb in Sub-Saharan Africa
[Citizen] Diabetes is a serious, chronic condition that affects the lives and well-being of individuals, families, and societies globally. It is characterised by excess levels of sugar in the blood.
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Women and children first for Mrs SA finalist ‘Lady G’ and her husband
Mrs SA contender Chandre Goosen and her husband, Olof Joubert, have made it their mission to be there for women and children in need.
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How My Battle With Mental Illness Birthed Gifts For Black Women To Celebrate - Blavity
An Entrepreneur’s Battle with Mental Illness Birthed Gifts for Black Women to Celebrate
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