Al-Rawi: Government funds access to justice for women

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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

Laptops, smartphone imports surge 56 percent during Covid lockdown

The jump in orders of telecommunication equipment from abroad came in a period when staff in many firms worked from home.

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Source: Business Daily

Ruthless TKR crush Tallawahs to reach final - Stabroek News

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Unbeaten Trinbago Knight Riders swept into tomorrow’s final of the Caribbean Premier League after ruthlessly disposing of an erratic Jamaica Tallawahs by nine wickets in the first semi-final here

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Seattle Medium, Urban League Launch Initiative To Support Small Businesses - The Seattle Medium

Through the 25 Alive Campaign, The Seattle Medium, ULMS and other community partners will encourage members of our community to spend at least $25 per week with community-based

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#Election2020: Trump and Biden run vastly different pandemic campaigns | The Atlanta Voice

North Carolina caps outdoor gatherings at 50 people to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, but don’t tell that to President Donald Trump. He basked in a largely maskless crowd of several thousand supporters during a campaign rally in this critical state. “As far as the eye can see,” Trump

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

VIDEO: Police Arrest Covid-Positive Lifeguard for Surfing Without a Mask | The Orlando Advocate

A Spanish lifeguard who was ordered to quarantine after testing Covid-positive decided go surfing instead—and got busted. The woman, whose name and age were not immediately available, was arrested at Zurriola Beach in San Sebastian on Sept. 7 by police, some wearing full hazmat gear, for breaking

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Source: The Orlando Advocate

Gov. Signs Bill Allowing Producers, Writers, Musicians and More to Remain Freelancers — The Sacramento Observer

(CBM) - After months of uproar, harsh criticisms and biting commentary from advocates representing various industries, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2257 into law on Sept. 4. The legislation is an AB 5 amendment bill, and it will go into effect immediately. AB 2257 builds on the controversial worker

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Source: The Sacramento Observer

East of The River Residents Come Up Short in Census Report

Only a limited amount of time remains before the closing of census reports across the nation, but the East of the river community falls short at significantly lower completion rates than its neighboring wards across the District.

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Source: The Washington Informer

Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight to square off in next Verzuz battle - DefenderNetwork.com

There are legends and then there are legends. After arranging wildly popular battles between the likes of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott and Teddy Riley and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, the organizers of Verzuz said Tuesday the next installment of the viral Instagram Live series will pit Patti LaBelle

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

UN report: Increased warming closing in on agreed upon limit - Black News Channel

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The world is getting closer to passing a temperature limit set by global leaders five years ago and may exceed it in the next decade or so, according to a new United Nations report. In the next five years, the world has nearly a 1-in-4 chance of experiencing

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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

‘If Dr Phillips resign today, ... di PNP dead’ - JLP poses by-election threat if MP steps aside

“Absolute rubbish!” That was the sentiment of People’s National Party (PNP) supporters in Frog City to notions that the St Andrew East Central seat occupied by long-serving Member of Parliament Dr Peter Phillips could swing to the ruling Jamaica...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Bonanza for city wine and spirit sellers

Alcohol manufacturers and distributors have seen a sharp decline in sales particularly on beer.

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Source: Business Daily

Councillors warned as Kingston COVID cases near 1,100

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has urged councillors to continue the charge against the spread of the deadly coronavirus as the twin-parish leads the nation with positive cases. The call for greater attention to be placed...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Luxury goods giant LVMH cancels $14.5B deal for Tiffany - Black News Channel

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Luxury goods giant LVMH is ending its takeover deal of jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co., saying the French government had requested a delay to assess the threat of proposed U.S. tariffs and amid wider industry troubles caused by the pandemic. The Paris-based

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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

The Majority Of Incarcerated People Are Lacking Basic Hygiene Products During The Pandemic, Study Finds - Blavity

A new study highlights the lack of basic necessities in prisons amidst the pandemic and the consequential effects hampering Black women who have loved ones behind bars.

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Let us all ensure that such acts never happen again - Stabroek News

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Rochester police leaders retire after suffocation death | The Atlanta Voice

Top police leaders in Rochester, New York, announced their retirements Tuesday amid nightly protests over the handling of the suffocation death of Daniel Prude, whose family filed a federal lawsuit alleging a cover-up by law enforcement. Police Chief La’Ron Singletary, Deputy Chief Joseph

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Latinos in D.C. Seek More Political Power

Latinos have lived in the District for decades without having elected one of their own to the D.C. Council but efforts are underway to see that could become a reality soon.

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Source: The Washington Informer

UIF Ters payments suspended once again amid audit irregularities

The UIF has, once again, delayed Ters payments in order to mitigate risks identified by the auditor-general of South Africa.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

ADVERTORIAL | Technology can help food distribution and security

There was a time when the phrase “food distribution and technology” meant cold storage and transportation. However, that term has taken on new meaning, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which restricts persons' movements and...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Matthews hoping series can jump-start women’s cricket globally - Stabroek News

West Indies women’s team all-rounder, Hayley Matthews, is banking on their five-match T20I series against England Women this month in England to gain momentum and show that women’s cricket is ready to be

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Trump admits to concealing truth about coronavirus: 'I wanted to always play it down' - TheGrio

President Donald Trump admitted that COVID-19 was 'more deadly than even your strenuous flus,' but still downplayed the virus to... View Article The post Trump admits to concealing truth about coronavirus: 'I wanted to always play it down' appeared first on TheGrio.

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Via Video Chat, Former President Obama Tells Kamala Harris About Campaigning With VP Joe Biden

By Victor Trammell Photo credits: NBC News BET reported on Tuesday (September 8) that vice president and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (pictured left) spoke publicly via video chat with former President Barack Obama (pictured right). In the video chat, Harris appealed to Obama for advice about being

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Source: Your Black World

The Next COVID Bill Must Fix The PPP, Finally Lift Up Black-Owned Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program was designed to help keep small business employees on the payrolls during this economic downturn. It was supposed to help small businesses from going under, and

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

Trump raises $210 million, robust but well short of Biden - Black News Channel

By Jonathan Lemire Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump and his Republican Party jointly raised $210 million in August, a robust sum but one dwarfed by the record $364.5 million raised by Democrats and their nominee, Joe Biden. Trump's campaign released its figure

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D.C. to Provide Free Internet Access to Low-Income Students, Families

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday a program that will provide up to 25,000 low-income students and families with free internet connections.

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Source: The Washington Informer

Near birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., a predominantly Black nursing home tries to heal after outbreak - African American News Today - EIN News

… a heavy toll on African Americans, a disparity that continues … gear — have left African Americans already at increased risk … come as no surprise. African Americans suffer from a higher … on the fact that Black Americans are suffering disproportionately.” ‘ …

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Source: Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis - The Washington Post

The People Are The Governments! - African Voice Newspaper

By Akintokunbo A Adejumo - 'When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.' - Thomas Jefferson Does the government fear us? Or do we fear the government? When the people fear the government, tyranny has found victory. The Federal

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Source: African Voice Newspaper - African news from a British perspective

COVID-19 Has Increased the Digital Divide, But the Black Community is Facing Yet Another Threat to Tech Access - Milwaukee Community Journal

By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – As COVID-19 wreaks havoc on a digital and educational divide that has already severely impacted African-American and other children of color, yet another situation on the horizon could further increase disparities by hindering access to crucial

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

VIDEO: Police Arrest Covid-Positive Lifeguard for Surfing Without a Mask | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

A Spanish lifeguard who was ordered to quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus decided go surfing instead-and got busted. The woman, whose name and age were not immediately available, was arrested at Zurriola Beach in San Sebastian on Sept. 7 by police, some wearing full hazmat

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Source: The Florida Star

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