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Computer problems impede early voting

Computer issues created some confusion when Burke County citizens tried to early vote last Thursday. According to a Waynesboro couple, when they entered the historic courthouse around 4:30 that afternoon, a man who was there to vote walked out after being turned away, stating, “We can’t vote right

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Source: The True Citizen

Gloria Richardson analyzed the system to find solutions | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com When Gloria Richardson learned that Joseph R. Fitzgerald PhD, wanted to write a biography about her, she didn’t understand and humbly felt her life was pedestrian. Her word. However, if a picture is really worth a thousand words, then the 1964 Fred

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

PHOTO: RAPPING WITH DR CHRISTIAN

Pro vice chancellor and principal of The University of The West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Professor Dale Webber (left) and Campus Council Chairman Dr Earl Jarrett(centre) hold a spirited discussion with honourary graduand, Dr Glen Christian before Friday's blended graduation ceremony of The

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

Breonna Taylor grand jurors file petition to impeach Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron | Florida Sentinel Bulletin

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Three grand jurors in the Breonna Taylor case filed a petition with the state House of Representatives Friday, objecting to the conduct of Attorney General Daniel Cameron and calling for his impeachment. A press release indicated the attorney for three of the grand jurors in the

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Source: Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Questlove uncovers 'Black Woodstock' in his hit Sundance doc | Afro

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Questlove responded with incredulous disbelief when he was first told about the footage. A landmark 1969 Harlem concert series that he hadn't heard of? With Stevie Wonder? With Nina Simone? With Sly and the Family Stone, B.B. King and the Staples

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

Baltimore’s new mayor: Scott hits the ground running | Afro

By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com On Dec. 8, Brandon Maurice Scott was sworn in as Baltimore’s 52nd mayor at 36, one of the youngest in the city’s history. His inauguration, a smaller than usual ceremony that followed social distancing protocols, was an acknowledgement of the

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

Mayor Scott appoints city’s first chief administrator, chief of staff | Afro

By AFRO Staff Prior to his inauguration on Dec. 8, Mayor Brandon Scott announced the appointment of two crucial positions. Christopher Shorter will serve as the city’s chief administrative officer, or city administrator, and Michael Huber will be the mayor’s chief of staff. Then-Council President

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Racism, stress and COVID | Afro

By Black Health Matters Research has shown people of color experience higher levels of physical and chemical stress, which makes us more susceptible to health issues. This combination of troubles puts us at increased risk of contracting coronavirus. Black Health Matters spoke with David

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Roland Martin makes strides with digital newscast | Afro

By Valerie Fields Hill and Allana J. Barefield, Texas Metro News/Garland Journal, I Messenger via NNPA Digital media and television journalist Roland S. Martin has much to celebrate: He turns 52 this week and his popular digital newscast recently celebrated its second anniversary. And

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MIDDLETON STUDENT IS POETRY JAM CHAMPION | Florida Sentinel Bulletin

MIDDLETON STUDENT IS POETRY JAM CHAMPION On January 20, 2021, the 16th Annual Hillsborough County Public School Poetry Jam was held. This year’s event was virtual with the student or team from each high school representing their school. The High School Poetry Jam Champion is Middleton High

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Source: Florida Sentinel Bulletin

White terrorists storm the U.S. Capitol in attempted insurrection | Afro

By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com On the day the United States government was tasked with certifying the lawful election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, the United States Capitol was stormed by thousands of terrorists, almost all of them White and

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Letter to the Editor | Afro

Submitted by Joelle Rudney Dear Editor, February 4 marks Transit Equity Day, a national day of action to commemorate the birthday of Rosa Parks by declaring that public transportation is a civil right. More than 65 years have passed since Rosa Parks stayed in her seat; yet, public transit, so

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LOOKING BACK

10 YEARS AGO – DECEMBER 15, 2010 Burke County’s first liquor store was set to open in Girard. Mobley’s Package Shop, located on Hwy. 23, the store is owned by Ramona Mobley. A group of residents, led by David Hogan, told the Burke County Board of Education that a planned 16 percent property tax

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Source: The True Citizen

COMMENTARY: Vice President Kamala Devi Harris, we see you | Afro

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “At last, we have a real Wonder Woman who represents strength and beauty. She’s the real deal: strong, fearless, mighty, brilliant and she looks like us. Her name is Kamala Devi Harris, Madame Vice President of the United States of America.” By Amelia Ashley-Ward, Publisher, San

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

MUSLIM JOURNAL – VOL 46, NO 17, JANUARY 8, 2021 | Muslim Journal

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Source: Muslim Journal | Publishing Community News weekly since 1975!

Why we’re obsessed with Valentine’s Day | Afro

From BET We can all agree that Valentine’s Day—a holiday meant to celebrate love—is pretty stressful, especially for singles. There suddenly becomes all this added pressure to find a date for those who may be otherwise be happy on any other given day. Craigslist is filled with personals of people

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WATCH: Monday's Episode of Generations - The Legacy, E290 S29 (4 January 2021)

Generations is a South African television soap opera which revolves around the large and multi-generational Moroka family.

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

AFRO newsroom chosen: Report for America announces more than 300 reporter positions in 2021 | Afro

Report for America unveils more than sixty new newsroom partners—including a doubling of Black and Hispanic owned media—and opens the application window for new reporters By SAM KILLE, Report for America Report for America today announced the selection of 64 new local news organizations as host

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BRADLEY | Chicago Defender

Verline Bradley………..Visitation will be held: Friday, December, 18, 2020; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; @ Taylor Funeral Home Ltd.,63 E. 79th Street . Chicago, IL.; Cremation; Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300

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Source: Chicago Defender

LOOKING BACK

10 YEARS AGO – JANUARY 5, 2011 The city of Waynesboro was looking for a new police chief after Chief Karl E. Allen announced his retirement. He had been with the department almost 15 years. Teenagers James Coleman of Waynesboro and Ariel Lagman of Keysville graduated from the National

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Source: The True Citizen

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editor: As a woman of God, I have great love for all of the citizens of Waynesboro and Burke County. My goal in writing this letter is to focus on Unity and Togetherness through the use of humility and love for God. Let us use the opportunity before us to bring about "True Unity" for all of the

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Source: The True Citizen

T&T doctor among first in US to get Pfizer vaccine | New York Carib News

Mateus Fernandez, a Trinidadian Internal Medicine resident in New York was among the historic first round of healthcare workers to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The 28-year-old is urging citizens to put their fears aside and get vaccinated when it becomes available. He has seen first-hand the

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Source: The New York Carib News

WATCH: Wednesday's Episode of Generations - The Legacy, E292 S29 (6 January 2021)

Generations is a South African television soap opera which revolves around the large and multi-generational Moroka family.

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

Limpopo woman sentenced to 23 years for hiring hitmen to kill mom amid family feud | News24

A 27-year-old woman who hired two hitmen to kill her mother has been sentenced to 23 years in prison by the Limpopo High Court in Polokwane.

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NAN raises money for homelessness | Afro

By AFRO Staff The Greater Baltimore Chapter of the National Action (NAN) is raising money for Baltimore residents who are experiencing homelessness. The civil rights organization is leading a month-long campaign they are calling “Pennies for the Homeless.” With a goal of raising $21,000 in the

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

‘...Baby, One More Time’ | Afro

By Michelle Richardson AFRO Freelance Writer The best gift I have ever received came on Christmas of 1999. I was in 5th grade, and we had just moved to Randallstown from Baltimore City. That Christmas I got my very own CD player. It was purple and I got one CD that came with it: Britney

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Letter to the Editor: Donald Trump’s final days | Afro

Submitted by Wayne Dawkins Let us resolve that American citizens not allow a person with no public service experience to be elected U.S. president. Trump had no public service experience when he ran for office and was elected to the highest U.S. government position. His lack of experience, judgment

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When it comes to COVID, we’re on our own | Afro

By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Donald John Trump has checked out and I am neither shocked nor surprised. It's been a month since Trump decisively lost his bid to fully implement authoritarianism in America in what would have undoubtedly been a catastrophic second term. Now he

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

Early voting off to good start

Burke Countians have taken advantage of the opportunity to early vote in the state’s runoff election with nearly 600 citizens casting ballots in the first two days. According to Laverne Sello, executive director for the Burke County Board of Elections Office, a total of 388 voted on Monday, the

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Source: The True Citizen

Cardi B And Ex-Manager Resolve $25 Million Case

"Feels good to be free," the rapper tweeted Sunday.

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