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Ukraine is under seige but many are busy attacking a straw man, By Osmund Agbo
On February 24, Russian troops  invaded Ukraine, resulting in a major escalation of conflict between the two nations and setting off the biggest armed conflict in Europe since World War 11. At the time of writing this piece, thousands have died and both sides have sustained serious casualties. As
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3 Key Takeaways From Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation Hearings
Ketanji Brown Jackson has shown poise and grit as the hearings for the Supreme Court nominee come to a close. Here are three key takeaways.
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St. Pete’s Will Packer diversifies the Oscars
Native son Will Packer leads the 94th Academy Awards ceremony this Sunday with an all-Black producing team. BY ERICA SUTHERLIN, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG - Six years ago, filmmaker Will Packer took to Facebook in a lengthy post, decrying the lack of diversity among the nominees of the 88th Academy
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Rwanda: Uhiriwe 'Delighted' After Winning Gold at African Cycling Champs
[New Times] Team Rwanda rider Renus Byiza Uhiriwe is in awe of his performance that earned him a gold medal in the ongoing 2022 African Continental Road cycling championship taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
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South Africa: Pretoria's Resolution On Providing Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine Is Defeated in UN General Assembly
[Daily Maverick] South Africa's text excluded any reference to Russia, to try to win Moscow's approval for the resolution and ensure that humanitarian aid could be delivered to Ukraine.
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Natalie Trevonne Shares How She Became The First Blind Fashion Designer To Create Her Own NFT Wedding Dress
In her Instagram bio, Natalie Trevonne lists the bible verse Romans 8:28-29, which can be interpreted as ‘through God’s purpose, all things are possible.’ This is a true testament to
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Scotty Wright brings his jazz quintet to Studio@620 on March 29
A veteran musician for more than 30 years, one can hear the entire spectrum of jazz singing in the performance of vocalist Scotty Wright. The Studio@620 welcomes the Scotty Wright Quintet on Tuesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. Photo courtesy of Bari Lee BY J.A. JONES, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG - These
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‘Restrictive media regulation undermines public trust in media’ - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The former National Public Radio Attorney and deputy head of programming, Leary made the remarks during a Twitter Spaces discussion hosted by the United States embassy in Harare on
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Zora’s Shop Reflects Eclectic Nature of its Namesake
While the string of buildings lining Main Street transformed from historic warehouses into glitter-boxes of designer fashions, exotic fragrances, and original art before gradually morphing into a row of jewelry and Tee-shirt shops, a little business on the fringe of the tourist district just kept
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A Passion-Driven Life: Remembering Educator Brenda Harris (Dec. 1951 - March 2022)
Tanu Henry | California Black Media (CBM) - Like her devotion to her Catholic faith, Brenda Harris’ willingness to help others, especially disadvantaged people, was consistent and rare, authentic in […] The post A Passion-Driven Life: Remembering Educator Brenda Harris (Dec. 195
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Asian American mothers confront pandemic, anti-Asian hate, caregiving | New Pittsburgh Courier
A protester in Oakland, Calif., holding a placard against Asian hate on May 15, 2021. Pat Mazzera/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images by Miliann Kang, UMass Amherst and C.N. Le, UMass Amherst In memory of the Atlanta massage spas shootings on March 16, 2021, that killed eight people, including
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South Africa: Shell Case Exposes Holes in SA's Commitment to Transnational Climate Agreements
[Africa In Fact] South Africa's recent climate diplomacy efforts have made international headlines. The national government has portrayed a real seriousness towards a developmental transition to a clean energy strategy. South Africa's ambition to be the continent's frontrunner on climate ambition
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Gabrielle Union's next step? A new shoe line
With a haircare collection and successful clothing line, Gabrielle Union already has us covered, style-wise, but her newest venture takes The post Gabrielle Union's next step? A new shoe line appeared first on TheGrio.
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GoodHeart | Charlene Dixon honours grandmother with Bless to Bless Foundation
Charlene Dixon grew up with her grandmother, Linneth Price, in Trinityville, St Thomas. Price, a strong disciplinarian, imparted impenetrable values to her granddaughter that have remained with her throughout her life. As a child, Dixon, along with...
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NC Woman Federally Indicted For Fraudulently Obtaining & Using COVID-19 Relief Funding - The New York Beacon
ByVictor Trammell Photo credits:Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office U.S. government prosecutors allege that a Charlotte, North Carolina woman went on spending sprees, arranged hotel stays, and purchased automobiles using federal COVID-19 relief funds she obtained via deception. According to a grand
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Koffee "Gifted" Album Review - Upbeat & Inspiring Blend Of Reggae & Dancehall | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Koffee released her debut album Gifted an upbeat and awe inspiring perfectly balanced blend of reggae and dancehall music. On a mission to sprinkle a little black girl magic across the world and play her part in spreading the message that music can
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The Black Press of America celebrates 195 years of pleading the cause of African descendants everywhere - The Mississippi Link
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V.I. Bar Association's Moot Court Competition Scheduled For April
The Moot Court Planning Committee of the Virgin Islands Bar Association will host the 28th annual Virgin Islands high school Moot Court Competition in April.
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Tristan Thompson Partners With The Epilepsy Foundation To Support ‘Purple Day’ - Blavity
NBA Chicago Bulls player Tristan Thompson and the Epilepsy Foundation have teamed up to raise awareness for “Purple Day” and funds for those living wi
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Julianne Malveaux: Pay inequity—The past is prologue | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Julianne Malveaux (TriceEdneyWire.com)—March 15 was National Pay Equity Day. It’s the day when women have to work into a new year to earn the same amount that men earned in the previous year. While National Pay Equity Day came earlier this year than last, meaning that the gender pay gap is
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IN MEMORIAM: Madeleine Albright, First Female U.S. Secretary of State, Dies at 84
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Albright would make her mark in the political sphere by advising Sen. Walter Mondale, Gov. Michael Dukakis, and President Bill Clinton. Under Clinton, she became U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and then secretary of state. She cherished her kinship with fellow secretaries of
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Nigerian Billionaire is Supplying Fertilizer to the World When Russia Can't - The New York Beacon
The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is being felt around the world, including right here in the United States. Consumers are already feeling the pain of rising gas prices and a volatile stock market. And a fertilizer shortage may soon result in a global
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UVI's RTPark to Hold Business Attraction Summit in May
The UVI Research and Technology Park Corporation announced Friday that registration is now open to attend their second annual Business Attraction Summit to be held virtually on May 19-20 from the RTPark’s headquarters on St. Croix.
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Police gang cracked… Four more cops allegedly in criminal organisation arrested
Police investigators have cracked a major gang arresting four more cops said to be members of the criminal organisation. Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of crime Fitz Bailey says the constables are among eight members of...
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Vanessa Bryant reconnects with Nike, announces Gigi and Kobe shoes
Kobe Bryant‘s estate will continue its partnership with Nike after announcing in 2021 the decision not to renew its contract The post Vanessa Bryant reconnects with Nike, announces Gigi and Kobe shoes appeared first on TheGrio.
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Rep. Gordon-Booth sponsors bill to prevent hair discrimination - The Chicago Crusader
A new bill would make discrimination against natural hairstyles illegal in the workplace in Illinois, by amending the definition of race to include natural and protective hairstyles as a racial
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Joe Budden & Royce Da 5’9 Address Slaughterhouse Beef
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Florida senator promises to continue fight to restore Black cemeteries 'erased by history'
Historic cemeteries in the state of Florida have long gone abandoned and forgotten. Now, one Tampa senator is determined to The post Florida senator promises to continue fight to restore Black cemeteries 'erased by history' appeared first on TheGrio.
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‘I pushed through without money’
Decoy Royal recounts his years as a teen selling okra in the May Pen market in Clarendon as the most difficult years of his life. The 28-year-old, now an agriculture teacher and supervisor for the crop production department at the College of...
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How To Create Your Own ‘My Social Security’ Account Online
Social Security wants to help you get the services you need as quickly and safely as possible. Your personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount is your gateway to doing business with our agency online. Whether you receive benefits now or in the future, you will want to create your
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