Bach: Tokyo Olympic 'participants' encouraged to get vaccine

New Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case | Dallas Weekly

In a recent report published by Law.com, Cobb Judicial Circuit District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes, the fourth DA to be assigned the Ahmaud Arbery case, said that questions had been raised about a possible conflict of interest for her – although she made it clear she will proceed with the

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Source: Dallas Weekly

Rwanda: Genocide Architect Félicien Kabuga Arrested in France

Félicien Kabuga, one of the leading architects of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda has been arrested, the International Residual Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) said on Saturday, May

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Study: New injectable PrEP prevents HIV infections

In the study, a large and carefully-designed trial, injections every two months of cabotegravir stopped seven out 10 (69 per cent) more HIV infections than what has been up till now, state-of-the-art PrEP, namely a daily dose of the pill formerly known as

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The Boston Saloon (1864-1875)

The Boston Saloon, which operated in Virginia City, Nevada, is the only black-owned Western saloon to be the subject of an archaeological excavation. During Virginia City’s heyday in the early 1870s, the town supported over one hundred saloons; however, the Boston Saloon is one of only four that

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Source: Black Past

Japan’s Abe says vaccine a priority for Olympics

TOKYO — Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday said the swift development of vaccines and effective treatments for COVID-19 are priorities towards achieving the Tokyo Olympics next

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

J'can health expert praises WHO boss

THE opening speech by World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus at the 73rd World Health Assembly's virtual meeting on Monday has been lauded by one local public health expert as “the most brilliant watershed speech by any WHO director

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

A Childhood Biography of Oprah Winfrey

A biography of Oprah Winfrey would not be complete without a look at her early life. The larger-than-life success, fame, and fortune she enjoys today did not come easy and she had to overcome many challenges. Her achievements inspire many, and its easy to see how her childhood shaped the woman who

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Source: ThoughtCo

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1954

Barbarossa

Barbarossa , ( Italian: “Redbeard”) byname of Khayr al-Dīn, original name Khiḍr (died 1546), Barbary pirate and later admiral of the Ottoman fleet, by whose initiative Algeria and Tunisia became part of the Ottoman Empire. For three centuries after his death, Mediterranean

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Source: Brittanica

Robert W. Bagnall: Minister, Civil Rights Activist, Served as Director of Detroit NAACP

Robert Bagnall, a second generation Episcopal priest, was one of the founders of the Detroit NAACP. Bagnall was born in 1883 in Norfolk, Virginia. Following in his father's footsteps, he attended Bishop Payne Divinity School in Petersburg. After graduation, Bagnall presided over several African

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Source: Black Then

Kenya: Janeth Jepkosgei - I Wanted to Be a Nurse

[Nation] Janeth Jepkosgei Busienei would probably not be well known had she decided to pursue her first passion, nursing.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth began life as a slave and ended it as a celebrated anti-slavery activist. She was born in New York and was sold several times before escaping to freedom with an infant daughter in 1827. She worked as a housekeeper, lived in a religious commune, and eventually became a travelling

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

No 'pass one, pass all' for North West pupils, despite Covid-19 | News24

Performance will be the only measure when it comes to progressing to the next grade at North West schools next year, according to Education MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Vietnam's debut Grand Prix dropped in wake of arrest of key official

Vietnam's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix "might not happen" next year following the arrest of a key official.

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

Rwanda: RNOSC Marks Olympic Day

[New Times] Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) donated hand sanitisers to 700 taxi-moto riders on Tuesday, June 23, as Rwanda joined the world in marking this year's International Olympic Day.

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Wayde van Niekerk just happy to be back on the track after false starts

Olympic Gold Medallist Wayde van Niekerk returns to international track action at the Gala dei Castelli meet in Bellinzona, Switzerland on Tuesday night.

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

Rwanda: National Budget - Economic Recovery to Take Lion's Share

The Government has said that it plans to spend the biggest share of the 2020/21 budget on activities that will boost the economy as part of a broader plan to respond to the impact of

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Source: allAfrica.com

Calls For Juneteenth To Become A National Holiday Gain Steam

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed an executive order to make Juneteenth a holiday for New York state employees and has said that he will propose legislation next year to make June 19 a state

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Source: La Focus Newspaper

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg is an American rapper who is famous for his gangster image and rap meets reggae style of music. He was born Calvin Broadus on October 20, 1971 in Long Beach, California to Beverly Broadus and Vernall Varnado. His father was a war veteran and singer, who was rarely present in his

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Source: Black History Resources

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1971

Nelly

Nelly is an American rap musician and entrepreneur from Missouri who is known for chart topping singles such as Dilemma, Country Grammar and Hot In Here and for founding his own clothing line, non-profit charities and appearances in film and television roles. He was born as Cornell Haynes Jr. on

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Source: Black History Resources

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1974

Nigeria: Dope - Nigeria's Paralympic Champion, Esther Onyema, Banned for Four Years

Nigeria's former Paralympic and Commonwealth Games champion, Esther Onyema, 38, has been banned four years by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for committing an anti-doping rule

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Source: allAfrica.com

Colin Kaepernick: Timeline of a Gesture and its Echoes | Afro

Aug. 30, 2016: Former NFL player and ex-Green Beret Nate Boyer suggests to Kaepernick to kneel rather than sit during the

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers of all time. He was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali was a fiercely serious child, who had experienced the harsh realities of racism at a very young age. He started training to be a boxer at the age of 12

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Source: Black History Resources

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1942

O.J. Simpson

Name at birth: Orenthal James Simpson

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

PGMs, gold to lead mining rebound

BY SHAME MAKOSHORI GOLD and platinum have been placed at the heart of efforts to push Zimbabwe’s mines back to growth next year, official data showed at the weekend, confirming the importance that government attaches to the country’s vast mineral endowment. The data was released as President

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Kabuga’s arrest highlights improved France-Rwanda ties

The arrest of the most wanted genocide suspect of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Félicien Kabuga, 84, in a Paris apartment last week, highlights renewed French commitment to improve relations with Rwanda, long injured by allegations against each other on the

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Source: The East African

Coming soon to a 3D printer near you: Plant-based steaks - TechCentral

A chef cuts a piece of uncooked 3D-printed plant-based steak mimicking real beef and produced by Israeli start-up Redefine Meat during a demonstration at its facility in Rehovot, Israel. Image: Amir Cohen/Reuters

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Source: TechCentral

Kenya: How Foreign Athletes Are Making the Best of 'Lockdown' in Iten

Like India's Amresh Durrell, who was among the few athletes who benefited from food rations distributed by world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge on

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Source: allAfrica.com

PCB chief expects 2020 T20 World Cup to be postponed

LAHORE, Pakistan, (Reuters) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani has said the logistical challenge of keeping 16 teams in a bio-secure bubble to limit the risk of COVID-19 makes staging the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia this year

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Travel Is Not Canceled! These Are The Top Travel Trends to Watch in 2021

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed the way we’ll travel forever. And now there’s data to show it. Airbnb has released the top three trends redefining travel in 2021, […] The post Travel Is Not Canceled! These Are The Top Travel Trends to Watch in 2021 appeared first on Essence.

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

Coming soon to a 3D printer near you: Plant-based steaks

A chef cuts a piece of uncooked 3D-printed plant-based steak mimicking real beef and produced by Israeli start-up Redefine Meat during a demonstration at its facility in

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Source: TechCentral

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