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Fashion Insiders Helping COVID-19 Relief
The fashion industry thrives on glitz, as designer Esé Azénabor can attest. Her custom wedding dresses and gowns are exquisitely accented with crystals, trains and puffer sleeves. Azénabor’s eye for […] The post Fashion Insiders Helping COVID-19 Relief appeared first on Essence.
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NYC Dance Troupe Turns Voguing Into A Rallying Cry For Black Lives Lost
Dancer and choreographer Kemar Jewel describes his new project as a form of "joyful protest" against racial inequality that honors LGBTQ icons of yesteryear.
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North Carolina city becomes first to approve reparations for Black residents - TheGrio
The Asheville City Council achieved a historic first in a meeting this week. Its seven members, two of whom are... View Article The post North Carolina city becomes first to approve reparations for Black residents appeared first on TheGrio.
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California man charged with hate crime after driving into crowd of Black people - TheGrio
A California man is in jail after plowing into a crowd of Black people last month after yelling racial slurs... View Article The post California man charged with hate crime after driving into crowd of Black people appeared first on TheGrio.
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Custos wants vigilance for agriculture sector
Western Bureau: St James’ Custos Conrad Pitkin says that despite the issues created by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country should take whatever measures are necessary to ensure that agriculture remains vibrant because the nation cannot...
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Foundation Belonging To Billionaire Philanthropist George Soros To Invest $220 Million In The Fight For Racial Justice - Blavity
George Soros will invest $220 million through his organization, Open Society Foundations, into the fight for racial justice.
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Tokyo Olympics at risk if coronavirus mutates, gets stronger -Japan adviser - Stabroek News
TOKYO,  (Reuters) - The Tokyo Olympics may have to be postponed again if the novel coronavirus mutates into a stronger pathogen, Kiyoshi Kurokawa, a prominent Japanese government adviser, said
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Culver City reopens municipal pool for public swimming -
CULVER CITY — The city’s municipal pool reopened July 13 with limited hours and stringent public safety measures, after closing four months ago to curb the spread of COVID-19. The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services reopened the pool, known as the Plunge, in coordination
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Spain orders 160,000 back into Covid-19 lockdown | Afro
Spain has ordered 160,000 citizens in the northeastern Catalonia region back into lockdown for 15 days, after the High Court overturned a lower court ban on tough new restrictions on movement because of a new coronavirus outbreak, apparently caused in part by the arrival of fruit pickers. The
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NFL Wide Receiver Kenny Stills Charged With Felony at Protest Seeking Justice for Breonna Taylor - Black Enterprise
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills was arrested for taking part in the ongoing protests in pursuit of justice for Breonna Taylor.
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Supreme Court ruling could overturn convictions in Oklahoma | Afro
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that declared much of eastern Oklahoma part of the Creek Indian reservation, Oklahoma state and federal officials are debating their next steps. The ruling could create a wave of Native Americans trying to overturn their convictions if they were
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Eight titles 'easy' for Hamilton, says four timer Prost - Stabroek News
LONDON,  (Reuters) - Four times Formula One world champion Alain Prost says he can see Lewis Hamilton stretching his own title tally to an easy eight, judging from the first two races of the season. The article Eight titles 'easy' for Hamilton, says four timer Prost appeared first on Stabroek News.
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George Floyd’s Family To Sue Minneapolis And Police Officers Involved In His Killing
On behalf of the family of George Floyd, attorney Benjamin Crump is suing the city of Minneapolis as well as all four of the cops involved in the Memorial Day police homicide.
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Philadelphia Protesters Sue The City For Police Violence During BLM Protests - Blavity
Lawsuits have been filed against the city of Philadelphia for the actions of the city's police department during the recent George Floyd protests.
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ACLU Statement on President Trump’s Dismissal of the Disproportionate Police Killings of Black People - Milwaukee Community Journal
WASHINGTON — When asked in an interview today why Black Americans are “still dying at the hands of law enforcement in this country,” President Donald Trump responded: “So are white people. So are white people. What a terrible question to ask. So are white people,” Trump told CBS News senior
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His Excellency, your promises trailed to nothing
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Detroit High School Senior Who Lost Both Parents Earns Millions In Scholarship Money
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Kane says building good understanding with Mourinho - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane says he is developing a good understanding with Jose Mourinho and has backed the team to adapt to the manager’s style for next season. The article Kane says building good understanding with Mourinho appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Pandemic Summer: Seasonal Fun During COVID-19 | City.Life.Style. | The Michigan Chronicle
Let's face it, COVID-19 has put a significant dent on summer plans. As the world faces this pandemic, vacations, girl's nights, and weddings have seen cancelations due to stay-at-home orders. So, what now? Detroit is making sure your summer plans can continue, with slight modifications. Grab your
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National Urban League: 2010 Census Omitted 3.7 Million Blacks – Nearly Five Times Its Original ‘Undercount’ Claims - The New Journal and Guide
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Rwanda COVID-19: Places of worship reopen amid targeted lockdowns | Africanews
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Jrue Holiday Will Donate NBA Checks to Social Justice and Black Business
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday has decided he will donate up to $5.3 million in game checks to start a social justice fund.
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San Diego police shoot man holding replica weapon - Dallas Post Tribune
A man who pointed a gun at police officers after repeated orders for him to move away from the weapon was shot and killed by officers in the City Heights section of San Diego, Calif., on the afternoon of July 9. He has been identified as Richard Lewis Price, 49. Police later determined that
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Players ignored as Australia confirms longest ever Big Bash - Stabroek News
MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) - Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed yesterday it will stage the longest ever Big Bash League (BBL) in 2020/21, despite some players calling for a reduced version of the domestic Twenty20
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A 15-year-old Michigan teen was incarcerated after a judge ruled she violated her probation by not completing her online coursework.
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Newsom orders California back to square one - Black Voice News
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Yandy Smith, Porsha Williams Among 87 Protesters Arrested During Sit-In At Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron's Home
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