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Tanzanian President John Magufuli dead at 61 - BNC

The President of Tanzania, John Magufuli, has died at the age of 61 according to an announcement from the country’s vice president. The response is a mixture of sadness from some and criticism from others stemming from Magufuli’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic in its early stages. While the

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Honey Bear Project to the Rescue of HBCU's | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle

When the legendary Kansas City Chiefs middle linebacker Willie Lanier played football in the 1960s and 70s, he was known as the 'Honey Bear' for his intense play and fierce tackling bear technique hugging his opponent and driving them to the ground. Now, 43 years after exiting Pro Football, the

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Kanye West reportedly worth over $6.6 billion due to Yeezy brand - TheGrio

The net worth of rap superstar Kanye West has been estimated to be more than $6.6 billion, due in part... View Article The post Kanye West reportedly worth over $6.6 billion due to Yeezy brand appeared first on TheGrio.

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Leadership, Family, and Lessons Learned: Four Generations of Women Navigate the Pandemic Together - Los Angeles Sentinel

Navigating a pandemic with a four-generation family bubble has its ups and downs. Kimberley Goode, senior vice president of External Affairs at Blue Shield of California, has experienced it first-hand while sheltering at home with her mother, her grandmother and her college-age daughter, along with

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Streaming Platforms In India Recheck Their Shows To Avoid Controversy – The Wilmington Journal

MUMBAI, India — Amazon Prime India was supposed to release the second season of its popular espionage series “The Family Man” on Feb. 2, but now it will come out only this summer. “We know you [...]

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'Go For It, Dream, Then Accomplish It': Black Arizona Girl Accepted to College at 12 Plans to Become NASA Engineer

A 12-year-old from Arizona is well on her way to achieving her big dream of becoming a NASA engineer. At an age when most kids are advancing through

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Black women denounce violence, stand in solidarity with Asian American communities | New Pittsburgh Courier

The shootings in Atlanta come as anti-Asian hate crimes have seen a stunning uptick in the US throughout the past year of the pandemic. Six of the eight victims were Asian. The massage parlors advertised their largely Asian staff. According to one study, though overall hate crimes decreased by

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Governor Newsom Sets Date for 54th Assembly District Special Election - Los Angeles Sentinel

Heather Hutt said she made the decision to run for the Assembly instead of joining her former boss in Washington, D.C., out of a life-long love for her community and a dedication to serving and uplifting those in need. “I grew up here, in Leimert Park. This is my neighborhood. Being in this

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Wendy Williams Both Burped & Farted During Her Talk Show, Allegedly

At least she quickly apologized which is a far cry from her 2020 farting in which she denied cutting the cheese and tried to say everyone's ears were deceiving them.

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‘I Just Don’t Feel Comfortable Giving It to You’: TD Bank Teller Refuses to Give Connecticut Black Woman Money from Her Own Account

A Black woman says she experienced racism when her request to withdraw money from her business account at a TD Bank in Connecticut was denied. […]

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U.S. Jesuit Conference Pledges $100 Million in Reparations for Catholic Church’s Role in Black Enslavement – Free Press of Jacksonville

By Victor Trammell for Your Black World (Source: www.yourblackworld.net) - Administrators of the U.S. Jesuit Conference of Priests (USJCP) just announced they will attempt to raise $100 million dollars to benefit the descendants of enslaved [...]

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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

Rae Sremmurd’s Brother Charged With Murder Of Stepdad

This is certainly not the type of publicity, or family business, that Rae Sremmurd wants parading up and down timelines. The rap duo's younger brother has been charged with the murder of their stepdad.

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Source: The Urban Daily

Zane Kilian: Alleged mastermind behind top cop's assassination denied bail

The court ruled that murder accused Kilian is 'not trustworthy' and was denied bail on Thursday, with his attorneys planning to appeal.

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

VIDEO: Crude Oil Prices Drop As U.S. Inventory Increases – The Wilmington Journal

Federal data showing an uptick in U.S. commercial crude oil inventories bruised commodity prices on Wednesday, though official figures may be skewed still by the deep freeze in Texas last month, analysts said. The Energy [...]

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Clubhouse and Dr. Melissa Freeman - The New York Beacon

By Jennifer Wider, MD Clubhouse is a new social networking app that has taken hold during the pandemic, at a time where many people feel isolated, longing for social interaction. The app allows its users to congregate in audio chat rooms and discuss a variety

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Vanessa Bryant names deputies who allegedly took photos of the Kobe Bryant crash site

Vanessa Bryant on Wednesday revealed the names of the officers who allegedly took and shared gruesome photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, their daughter Gianna and seven others. The widow of the late NBA legend took to Instagram and shared the names of Los Angeles County Sheriff

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'No Nobel Prizes, just send food': Cuba-based SA students in dire situation

SA rolled out the red carpet when doctors from Cuba arrived to work on our shores - but South African medical students have not received the same treatment.

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

Can vaccination and infection rates add up to reach COVID herd immunity? -

‘It’s a witches’ brew of different factors to consider when you’re trying to estimate herd immunity at this point.’ Source

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Georgia Republicans make unexpected push on another bill to restrict voting | The Atlanta Voice

A key committee in the Republican-controlled Georgia legislature on Wednesday made a surprise move and began work on a massive new voting bill that would give the state broad powers over local election officials, set limits on weekend early voting and add voter ID requirements for absentee

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Houston Black Restaurant Week 2021 runs April 2 - 11 - DefenderNetwork.com

Black Restaurant Week, LLC, hosts its 2021 campaign in Houston Friday,April 2 to Sunday, April 11. The national culinary and cultural campaign celebrates the flavors of African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine with a regional showcase in Houston. Black Restaurant Week is a

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan for civics curriculum will exclude Critical Race Theory

By: Alyssa Wilson Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday his proposal for a civics education curriculum in the state, but it will not include Critical Race Theory. The plan will direct the Florida Department of Education to create the Florida Civic Seal of Excellence, a new professional

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Eskom load shedding is only one headache for Durban residents

Apart from Eskom load shedding Durban residents with outstanding debt owed to the eThekwini Municipality now face possible disconnection.

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

How Black Greek Letter organizations have furthered the cause of a people | Afro

By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO It is near impossible to examine the advancement of Black people without discussing Black greek letter organizations (BGLOs). Forged at a time where written law and klanned enforcers beleaguered any step on the path of Black upward mobility, the “Divine

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1 in 3 Black Families Were Behind On Rent And Mortgage Payments In February As National Eviction Ban Is Set To Expire

Data derived from a Feb. 3-15 U.S. Census Pulse study showed that "30% of Black families reported not being caught up on rent or mortgage payments, vs. 17% of all families."

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Houston mother seeks lawsuit after 1-year-old son was shot in head by police

By: Norman Dotson Jr./BNC Digital A mother in Houston is suing the city's police department after her one-year-old son was shot in the head during a confrontation between officers and a would-be carjacker. According to reports, Daisha Smalls purchased gas when she heard sirens and saw police lights

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'No indication' AstraZeneca shot causes clots, EU agency says - The New York Beacon

A version of this story appeared in the March 17 edition of CNN's Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter.Sign up here to receive the need-to-know headlines every weekday. (CNN)After virtually all of western Europe temporarily suspended the use ofOxford-AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, the

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Tanzania's President John Magufuli who urged citizens 'to pray coronavirus away' has died | Dallas Weekly

(CNN) - Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, the country's vice president announced in a televised address on Wednesday. He was 61. 'President John Magufuli died of a heart ailment that he has battled for over 10 years,' Samia Suluhu Hassan said. She added

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Source: Dallas Weekly

Council probes gang database - The Bay State Banner

Critics of the Boston Police Department’s gang database say individuals are often misidentified as gang members and face disastrous consequences once they’re added to the list. The post Council probes gang database appeared first on The Bay State Banner.

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Piers Morgan left his show after attacking Meghan. He could be back on TV soon - The New York Beacon

London (CNN Business)Piers Morgan has always divided TV audiences, but he gained new notoriety this month after taking on the Duchess of Sussex. With two combative UK media outlets about to launch, that could help him land his next job. The host of 'Good Morning

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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

Ndewere challenges Mabhiza appointment as tribunal secretary - NewsDay Zimbabwe

BY STAFF REPORTER SUSPENDED High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere’s hearing on misconduct charges commenced in Harare yesterday with her lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, challenging the appointment of Justice ministry permanent secretary Virginia Mabhiza as secretary of the tribunal. Mtetwa said Mabhiza

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