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Two unappealing choices for Newsom, lawmakers - Black Voice News
Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, November 12. Dwindling options Proposition 15 is dead — and with it, one of California’s few remaining hopes of infusing money into local governments and schools staring down massive deficits. The Associated Press called the race late Tuesday night with
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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
Former presidents recommend Trump use accumulated vacation time now (Satire)
A bipartisan task force of former presidents has recommended that outgoing commander-in-chief Donald J. Trump be allowed to immediately use all of his accumulated vacation ...
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Justice Dept.: 'Poor judgment' used in Epstein plea deal - Black News Channel
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Justice Department report has found former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta exercised 'poor judgment' in handling an investigation into wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein when he was a top federal prosecutor in Florida. The
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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday 13 November
We bring you the latest news in South Africa, so be sure to check out what’s making headlines on Friday 13 November.
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Some 911 calls to be handled by mental health professionals in new NY pilot program - TheGrio
Change is happening in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Tuesday a new program that will deploy... View Article The post Some 911 calls to be handled by mental health professionals in new NY pilot program appeared first on TheGrio.
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Chaos mars Gringo burial
THE burial of the late popular comedian Lazarus “Gringo” Boora at his rural home in Rukweza, Rusape, yesterday was marred by chaotic scenes as the family clashed with members of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu apostolic sect, a religion he had converted to. BY KENNEDY NYAVAYA The celebrated
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Hillary Clinton shares photos of FLOTUS transition as Melania has yet to reach out to Jill Biden - TheGrio
Hillary Clinton posted two throwback pictures on Instagram of herself and two other first ladies on Thursday. The first photo... View Article The post Hillary Clinton shares photos of FLOTUS transition as Melania has yet to reach out to Jill Biden appeared first on TheGrio.
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ANALYSIS: Pro-life Democrats are gone from Congress, now what? - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
The consolidation of pro-life votes within one political party raises questions about the movement’s long-term political interests. If only one party welcomes pro-lifers, it also knows they have nowhere else to go--and can act accordingly.
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Man found dead in Portmore, St Catherine
The St Catherine South Police are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in the community of Washington Mews in Newlands, Portmore, St Catherine last night. The man is yet to be identified and no motive has been established for...
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Tanzania: Congrats Still Pour in for Magufuli
[Daily News] Congratulatory messages from leaders around the world have continued trickling in, hailing the re-election of President John Magufuli.
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Remote learning, special needs students face particular challenges as education systems adapt in pandemic | Afro
By Word in Black Remote or distance learning in the age of COVID-19 continues to be an enormous challenge for teachers and parents as they try to meet the needs of each and every student. For the 7 million pupils with special needs and or learning disabilities, it’s even more imperative that
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Doctor Charged With Beating Black Female Athlete in Racially-Charged Attack
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The Weeknd to perform 2021 Super Bowl halftime show: 'I'm humbled' - TheGrio
COVID-19 was the cause of canceling a slew of events this year but not the Super Bowl halftime show. The... View Article The post The Weeknd to perform 2021 Super Bowl halftime show: 'I'm humbled' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Key Role for Black Policy Leaders on Biden’s Transition Team - Black Voice News
Kat Stafford | Associated Press Black policy leaders will play a pivotal role in President-elect Joe Biden's transition, marking one of the most diverse agency review teams in history. Of the 500-plus team members announced this week, more than half are women, and Black men and women are leading
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Fostering diversity and inclusion in challenging times
Marc Morial, National Urban League’s dynamic president and former New Orleans mayor. BY REV. WATSON HAYNES, President & CEO, PCUL ST. PETERSBURG - The unpredictable and unprecedented difficulties of this year have brought unsettling changes to our individual lives and to organizations like the
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'This is Proof': Biden's Win Reveals Power of Black Voters - Black Voice News
Kat Stafford, Aaron Morrison and Angeliki Kastanis | Associated Press Power. Respect. Finally. When Eric Sheffield first saw Joe Biden take the lead in the vote count in Georgia, the 52-year-old Black man immediately thought about all the years he spent urging his Black friends and family to vote
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One in three Black men backed Trump in ‘blue wall’ states | The Orlando Advocate
THE LOUISIANA WEEKLY — Most frightening for Democrats, one in three African-American men living in the Midwest also voted for Trump. The NBC poll also noted that there was an unusual relationship between education and how Black men voted this year. About 26 percent of African-American males who had
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Howard Alumna Kamala Harris Makes History as First Female Vice President of the United States - Carolina Peacemaker
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Saturday was a day of firsts as Kamala Devi Harris became the highest-ranking female U.S. official in the country’s 244-year history, after Joe Biden was projected to win the 2020 election. Harris is also the first African American woman to become vice president of the United
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Streaming Service Philo Donates $1 Million In Ad Impressions For Black-Owned Businesses and Social Justice Organizations
Philo has just announced an initiative to donates $1 million in ad impressions for over 20 Black-owned businesses and social justice organizations.
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Westmoreland welder held with illegal gun charged
The Westmoreland Police on Tuesday charged 46-year-old Greg Morgan, an electrical welder of Farm Pen district in the parish, with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition following an incident in his community. The police report that about 10:...
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Nigeria: U.S.-Led Coalition Offers Nigeria, Other West African Nations Help to Rout Terrorism
[This Day] A global alliance, championed by the United States, has committed itself to assist Nigeria and other West African countries to combat terrorism.
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Black Girl Magic: Kamala Harris Gives Direct Shout Out To Black Women After Historic Win
On Monday (Nov 9), the new Vice-President-elect took to Twitter to share a special message for Black women, who once again saved the election with their overwhelming support at the polls, noting that the significant win "couldn't have happened" without Black women's diligence.
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Find Out How Corporate Racial Equity Programs Could Help Grow Your Business At Black Enterprise’s Entrepreneurs Summit - The New York Beacon
Months of protests against police brutality and systemic racism shook the world. As a result, corporate America has been compelled to respond to the nation’s history of racial inequities with statements, investments and diversity initiatives. To further tackle such disparities – especially the
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Panelists explain why Aunt Jemima retired
On Nov. 5, Rachel Schmid, curator of collections and exhibitions at William Rolland Art Center, hosted a panel via Zoom to discuss Black caricature and Quaker Oats’ decision to retire the Aunt Jemima name and image on some of their products. The panelists included Taylor Bythewood-Porter, assistant
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How Do You Want To Die? | New Pittsburgh Courier
By Julianne Malveaux For a lot of people, especially in the Black community, conversations about death are uneasy. Nobody wants to candidly face their mortality. Some want to 'leave it in God's hands.' Some have given more thought to homegoing service details – the preacher, choir, and repast
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Prosecutor reads racist messages by Ahmaud Arbery's killer - TheGrio
The man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery had previously used racial slurs in a text message and on social media,... View Article The post Prosecutor reads racist messages by Ahmaud Arbery's killer appeared first on TheGrio.
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Remote workers should pay 'privilege tax' to support essential workers, Deutsche Bank argues - TheGrio
Deutsche Bank says those who work from home should pay a tax for the 'luxury.' The bank's researchers say those... View Article The post Remote workers should pay 'privilege tax' to support essential workers, Deutsche Bank argues appeared first on TheGrio.
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Ghana: Former President Jerry Rawlings Dies
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Former Ghananian president Jerry Rawlings, 73, is dead.
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The shocking prevalence of COVID-19 in Orange County minority communities - Black Voice News
In summary A study in Orange County reveals a higher prevalence of COVID-19 in minority communities and shows the disparities in health care. By Bernadette Boden-Albala, Special to CalMatters Bernadette Boden-Albala is director and founding dean of the Program in Public Health at UC
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At Least 350 Trans People Throughout The Globe Have Been Killed Within In A Year, Report Finds - Blavity
A study found that at least 350 transgender people were killed in 2020.
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