Churches paint gloomy picture
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) yesterday painted a gloomy picture of the country’s economic situation, claiming several attempts by the churches to engage Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to proffer solutions to the country’s challenges had been ignored. BY VENERANDA LANGA This came out during
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Three electricity distribution officials arrested for corruption in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 October 2020: Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Elite Scorpion Squad today arrested three officials of the Electricity Distribution and Supply Agency's (EDSA) billing section at Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown. According to the ACC statement, they are
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
ELECTION 2020: Foreign Policy and America’s Standing in the World Are on the Ballot in 2020
NNPA NEWSWIRE —The political new tracker, ForeignPolicy.com, noted that U.S. foreign policy under Trump has been a disaster. “The lack of any significant U.S. response to the revelation that Russia has offered money to the Taliban for killing U.S. troops shines yet another ugly spotlight on the
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Senate Committee Grill Facebook, Google and Twitter During Hearing on Local News
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The report, titled, “Local Journalism: America’s Most Trusted News Sources Threatened,” sought to emphasize the role of a free press in a thriving democracy, define the challenges facing local news outlets, and encourage bipartisan support for both short and long-term federal
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MUSIC MONDAY: “Chicago Love” – The Roots of House Music (LISTEN)
[Frankie Knuckles; Photo Credit: Unknown] by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest) House music was born in Chicago clubs that catered to gay, predom…
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$34 million West African project supports rice farming in Bonthe and Kambia districts
Tamba Tengbeh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 October 2020: The Sierra Leone Regional Rice Value Chain Project (RRVCP) in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) last week held its inaugural National Steering Committee meeting to discuss the progress.  The Committee is responsible for providing
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Robert F. Smith to Donate $50 Million to Support STEM Students at HBCUs Via the Student Freedom Initiative
The Student Freedom Initiative announced today a $50 million personal gift from Robert F. Smith, philanthropist and Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. This gift matches the initial…
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Source: GOOD BLACK NEWS
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Top Toledo/Lucas County issues and open positions voters will see on the November 2020 ballot
Toledo has two income tax issues on November 2020 ballot, Lucas County sheriff race to be decided, Ottawa Hills schools has levies and a Toledo city council race.
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Wealth gap costs over last two decades: $2.7 trillion in Black income, $16 trillion to U.S. economy  | New Pittsburgh Courier
byCharlene Crowell For New Pittsburgh Courier America’s persistent racial income and wealth gaps are the result of four intertwined factors:housing, education, business ownership and access to credit. Closing these gaps would facilitate inter-generational wealth creation for Black America and also
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Head of UN in Sierra Leone meets president Bio at State House
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 October 2020: Newly appointed United Nations Resident to Sierra Leone – Mr. Babatunde Ahonsi, last Thursday called on President Dr Julius Maada Bio to present his letter of appointment by the UN Secretary General. ”It is with utmost humility and great honour that
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Appeals court strikes out election petition case
Judiciary of Sierra Leone Communications Unit: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 October 2020: Yesterday, the Court of Appeal presided over by Hon. Justices Sengu Koroma JSC, Ansumana Ivan Sesay JA and Tonya Barnette J. struck out the election petition case brought forward by Hon. Osman A. Timbo and nine
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Don’t Miss This ‘Word in Black’ Virtual Event — The Sacramento Observer
With less than a month before the Nov. 3 presidential election, 10 publishers of the country’s leading Black newspapers will join forces for a live streamed conversation regarding racial disparities and other issues aligned with voting rights in 2020. CLICK HERE TO TUNE IN The “Voting With
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Aberdeen’s oldest citizen – Mr Mohamed Sallieu Thomas celebrates 100 NOT OUT
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 October 2020: Born on 17th October 1920, Mr Mohamed Sallieu Thomas is one of Freetown’s oldest residents, and arguably the oldest in Aberdeen, West of Freetown, Sierra Leone. He is the patriarch of the Thomas family of Aberdeen – descendants of Liberated Africans slaves
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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Ice Cube Clarifies Role in Helping Trump Admin Develop ‘Platinum Plan’ | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.rollingstone.com By DANIEL KREPS  Ice Cube has clarified his role in helping to develop the Trump administration’s proposed “Platinum Plan” for the black community after a White House advisor thanked the rapper for “his willingness to step up and work with” President Trump. “Leaders gonna
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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
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OP-ED: President Donald J. Trump — My Message to Black America
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Since I became your President, I’ve fought for all Americans. Unlike the D.C. political establishment, which looked out for only a small group of elites at the expense of working families — my Administration is empowering all Americans with an agenda that puts you first, because
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Black Oakland Business Group Looks to Purchase Oakland Coliseum Site For NFL Franchise
Black Oakland business group is trying to buy the city’s stake in the Oakland Coliseum site so they can construct a new stadium
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Why the 2020 Vote Matters More than Ever to African Americans
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Some had to pay fees. Some were tested. Many people died for that right. It is too important for us not to vote, and if we want to have a democracy, we need to participate in it. We can’t hope that situations will change. We have to be active in helping candidates get elected who
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Voter Suppression Tactics and Long Lines Fail to Quell Resolve of Black Voters | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Indiana has some incredibly restrictive voter laws, and currently we only have one early voting site in all of Indianapolis,” stated Robert Shegog, CEO at the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper and Indiana Minority Business Magazine. “A few more will open Oct. 24, but significantly
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
ELECTION 2020: Foreign Policy and America’s standing in the world are on the ballot | New Pittsburgh Courier
Elections Have Consequences #5 By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Former President Barack Obama has remained mostly silent during his successor’s four years in office. However, as Election Day draws ever closer, Obama has surfaced at several
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10 Reasons Why it is Important to Vote - The California Post
The voting season is upon us once again. With many important topics at hand, Californians have the privilege and duty, as Americans in a free country, to cast their votes in this upcoming November election. We want to share with you 10 reasons why voting is important. Did you know that the turn out
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COMMENTARY: Contained rage doesn't remain contained. Time to have 'The Talk" | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a counselor, I ask the heads of households to have “The Talk” with your family, especially with male children. It is no strange or foreign conversation I am asking you to have. Have the conversation with your children and grandchildren of how we overcame. Encourage them to give
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Albert Bryan, Jr., Governor of the US Virgin Islands, Shows Himself to Be an Exemplary, Innovative Leader
With a bold, collaborative approach to governance, Gov. Bryan has succeeded in taming COVID-19 while countering poverty, rebuilding the islands’ infrastructure in the wake of Hurricanes Maria and Irma, and laying the groundwork for the next phase of economic growth. A new generation of Democratic
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African Heads of State call on world leaders to increase investment to end rural hunger and poverty
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 October 2020: Ten African Heads of State have issued a strong call to other world leaders to increase their funding to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) or risk jeopardizing Sustainable Development Goal targets for eradicating poverty and
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Trump Promises "Platinum Plan" for Black Americans | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Trump’s proposals for Black America include prosecuting Antifa and the the Ku Klux Klan, making Juneteenth a holiday on the federal level proposals focused on Black wealth. Trump’s proposal related to improving Black economic standing included an investment of $500 billion in Black
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
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Some young Blacks are disillusioned with voting but Trump-supporting rappers represent very few -
Judging from the brief but furious flurry of recent news and social media reports and rumors about the 2020 presidential campaign, the fate of the election may very well be … Source
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President Bio initiates public dialogue with civil society groups
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 October 2020: Last Friday, president Dr Julius Maada Bio inaugurated the Government Civil Society Organisations’ dialogue series and hope that the public engagement will help strengthen and consolidate the country’s democratic values. “I am tasking my Government to infuse
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Billion to Advance Racial Equity - Los Angeles Sentinel
“All Americans deserve equitable access to affordable housing and the physical, emotional and financial security it represents,” said Lisa Rice, CEO, National Fair Housing Alliance. “JPMorgan Chase’s new commitments will help make owning or renting a reality for more Black and Latinx
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump and Biden in their last clash on stage - Black News Channel
By CALVIN WOODWARD and HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A more measured President Donald Trump does not necessarily mean a more truthful one. In the final debate of the presidential campaign, he was loose with facts on the crisis of the time — the pandemic — and much else. Trump
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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
Sierra Leone lifts Covid-19 curfew to ease pressure on economy
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 October 2020: Sierra Leone’s National Centre for Covid-19 Response (NaCOVERC) yesterday announced that the government has decided with immediate effect, to lift the night time curfew imposed by the president early this year to help curb the transmission and spread of the
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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Breast Cancer Awareness Still Up Front in Compton Despite COVID
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — “Cancer is not cancelled due to COVID, and neither is our fight to end it,” said CUSD Board of Trustees Vice President, Satra Zurita, who co-hosted the 9th Annual Compton Walk for a Cure with her sister, former Compton City Councilmember Janna Zurita. The event was hosted in
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