bell hooks, Groundbreaking Feminist Thinker, Dies At 69

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bell hooks, Groundbreaking Feminist Thinker, Dies At 69

The author, educator and activist who was among the most influential feminist thinkers of her time has died.

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Africa virus stats: 371,611 cases; 9,485 deaths; 178,524 recoveries | Africanews

There are now more than over 330,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Struggling Espanyol sack coach for third time this season - Stabroek News

BARCELONA, (Reuters) Struggling Espanyol said yesterday they have sacked coach Abelardo Fernandez, the third manager they have dispensed with this season, as they fight to extend their 26-year stay in La

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NBA 2K20 Joins Protest Support With Free In-Game #BlackLivesMatter & I Cant Breathe Shirts

NBA 2K20 Joins Video Game Movement of Protest Support With Free In-Game #BlackLivesMatter Shirts

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Colin Kaepernick Could Be Back In The NFL Soon As Multiple Teams Show Interest

Thanks to Mounting Interests From Several Teams Colin Kaepernick Could Be Back In The NFL "Soon"

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WNBA Star Angel McCoughtry Launches #SayTheirNames Jersey Campaign

WNBA star Angel McCoughtry launched the #SayTheirNames Jersey Campaign to honor victims of police brutality.

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Source: NewsOne

PAHO chief urges Caribbean to prepare to manage COVID-19 for next two years

WASHINGTON, DC, United States (CMC) Director of the Pan American Health Organisation, Dr Carissa F Etienne is urging Caribbean countries as well as those in the Americas to prepare to manage the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic closely for the next two years.

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White Actors Wont Voice Nonwhite Characters On Simpsons, Family Guy

Producers for "The Simpsons" said Black actors will voice Black characters moving forward.

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Joe Biden’s Campaign Staff Is One-Third People Of Color

The Biden campaign released its diversity data on Saturday night after months of delay.

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The Most Vulnerable Zip Codes to the Coronavirus

Stay Informed. Stay Aware. Stay Safe. Neighbors in the 75228 ZIP code are among some of the most vulnerable to the coronavirus, according to a map of the most at-risk populations created by the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation. The most vulnerable areas in the city are in South Dallas and

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Bolton: Trumps denial of Russian bounty intelligence briefing shows his fundamental focus is not on US security | The Atlanta Voice

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said Sunday that President Donald Trump denying in a tweet he was briefed on intelligence that Russians had tried to bribe Taliban fighters to kill US troops shows Trumps fundamental focus is not on the United States national security. The

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

'Lights up': Somalia's refurbished national theater reopens in Mogadishu | Africanews

Somalis can now boast a functional national theater after the facility located in the capital Mogadishu was formally reopened having been closed for

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Lin-Manuel Miranda Sees The 'Language Of Revolution' In 'Hamilton' And Today : NPR

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COVID-19 testing suspended for lab maintenance - Stabroek News

No novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing is being done this weekend as the National Reference Laboratory has been closed to facilitate electrical maintenance. The article COVID-19 testing suspended for lab maintenance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Allegheny County reports 186 new COVID cases this weekend, with Saturday and Sunday setting new daily records | New Pittsburgh Courier

by PublicSource Reporters Allegheny County reported 96 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, its largest single-day increase since the county started reporting the coronavirus case count in March. The county reported zero new deaths and one new hospitalization Sunday. The county now reports a total of 2,568

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Grooming Brand Bevel Launches Black Mental Wellness Initiative

The grooming brand Bevel has teamed up with Headspace to offer free mental wellness services for the Black community.

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MARTA lawsuit filed to re-instate 70 eliminated bus routes | Atlanta Daily World

by Ed Williams Continued The post MARTA lawsuit filed to re-instate 70 eliminated bus routes appeared first on Atlanta Daily World.

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GOAT Steps Up, Establishes $1 million Fund To Support Social Justice Efforts

GOAT announced today (Jun.5), it will be establishing a $1 million fund to support social justice efforts. The company will be kickstarting its campaign with a $100,000 donation to The Underground Museum in Los Angeles to support Black artists and to The Bail Project to support protesters demanding

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Jah Prayzah gets lifetime ambassadorship

CONTEMPORARY musician Jah Prayzah was yesterday appointed the lifetime brand ambassador for West Property (WestProp) Zimbabwe, as it seeks to enhance its visibility on the market. BY FREEMAN MAKOPA Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Harare, WestProp’s finance director Simbarashe Kadye said they

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

2020 BET Awards: Top 7 moments of the night : TheGrio

This year marked the 20 year anniversary of the BET Awards. The coronavirus pandemic tried to ruin the shows big anniversary by forcing the show to be virtualinstead of the week of events in Los Angeles that normally take place leading up to Black Hollywood’s biggest night. But BET proved that the

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Source: theGrio

AMHVoices: Majority won’t sympathise with Zanu PF

I WOULD like to urge the people of Zimbabwe to open their eyes. Zanu PF will continue with its empty promises. This time we must say enough is enough to these endless empty promises. Zanu PF launched its manifesto in 2018, which was totally useless considering what the people were promised by

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Rihanna, Migos, Meek Mill, Nas & More Sign Open Letter Calling For Reform Of New York Police Department

Rihanna, Migos, Meek Mill, Nas & More Sign Open Letter Calling For Reform Of New York Police Department

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Kevin Durant Says He Will Not Return When The NBA Restarts The 2019-20 Season

In an interview with The Undefeated, Kevin Durant killed any hope of him returning to the Brooklyn Nets when the NBA restarts the 2019-20 season.

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Research shows COVID-19 lockdown could scar children

WESTERN BUREAU: Child development specialist Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan is warning that children will need special attention in the coming months as research has shown that the strict measures implemented to stem the spread of the deadly...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

LETTERS: Youth need help to navigate the Covid crisis

As Covid-19 development statistics trickle in every day, one has to wonder where coronavirus will push the swelling youth unemployment.

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Source: Business Daily

Adidas Employees Plan Protest Against The Companys Alleged Racist Work Culture

Adidas Employees Plan Protest Against The Company's Alleged Racist Work Culture

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MPUTHIA: Upholding ethics, human rights in biomedical study

Countries in the world are rallying to find vaccines and a cure for Covid-19 with several tests happening.

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Source: Business Daily

New Balance Donates 10,000 Pairs Of Running Shoes To Black Community-Based Programs In Atlanta [Details]

The footwear company is joining other corporations who are donating to the #BlackLivesMatter cause.

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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didnt happen this week | The Atlanta Voice

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ___ CLAIM: Wearing face masks can cause fungal and bacterial

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Telemedicine transforms doctor-patient consultation at Heart Institute

Patients at the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) have been getting used to the practice of consulting with their doctors online.The use of information technology software and electronic communication to provide remote clinical services to patients, or what is called telemedicine, has rapidly

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Allegheny County led the state in new COVID-19 cases Sunday, will close businesses for on-site alcohol use June 30 | New Pittsburgh Courier

by PublicSource Reporters Allegheny County reported 96 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, its largest single-day increase since the county started reporting the coronavirus case count in March. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen held a briefing Sunday

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