‘I. AM. BACK.’: Mike Tyson announces return to the ring
The most significant event in sports this year may be a boxing battle between two former champions in their 50s. Once described as the 'Baddest ...
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Source: South Florida Times
HBCUs in Atlanta to Go Virtual for Fall Semester - The New York Beacon
  Inexplicably, there’s an ongoing argument happening across the country about sending kids back to school even as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in several states. Apparently, the illusion of normality is far more important than the actual safety of the
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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information
"The Camden Buzzsaw" Dwight Muhammad Qawi
“The Camden Buzzsaw” Dwight Muhammad Qawi is a boxing legend born
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Tackling the Champions League remains dream for Jamaican defender - Voice Online
DAMION LOWE, a stalwart in the heart of Jamaicas defence,has yet to sign for a... The post Tackling the Champions League remains dream for Jamaican defender appeared first on Voice Online.
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Source: Britain's Favourite Black Newspaper - Voice Online
A focus on injustice, inequity in public education must drive California’s budget priorities - Black Voice News
In summary In budget negotiations, legislators should keep in mind that students need equal access to Advanced Placement classes, sports, theater and STEM classes. By Cristina De Jesus, Special to CalMatters Cristina De Jesus is the president and CEO of Green Dot California, serving 11,000 students
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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 13 July
Stay informed and up to date with the latest news in South Africa by reviewing all major headlines on Monday 13 July.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
School Reopening | The Savannah Tribune
Unprecedented. That seems to be THE word for 2020. We are in uncharted waters in many areas and Education is no different. Reopening schools will be one step in defining the “new normal” for our community. Rest assured… there is no “one size fits all” plan for reopening. We must be prepared to
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Source: The Savannah Tribune
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Refurbished computers help narrow the digital gap
PCs for People evens economic odds in this day and age when computer access is all—think Internet information and e-mail communication—but  many of us can’t afford
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2021 Africa Cup of Nations postponed by a year due to virus
Next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon has been postponed until 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Confederation of African Football announced Tuesday in a video
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Source: The East African
Chromebook support helps students access online learning
Distribution of Chromebooks to MPS families is underway, with many students already receiving technology to continue learning at
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Source: Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper – Journalistic Excellence, Service, Integrity and Objectivity Always
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#FIYAH! — LIVESTREAM WED. 6.24.20 7:00PM ET — ZIGGY MARLEY — CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC APPRECIATION MO
As Ali had done to opponents many times prior, Leonard began a mind war with
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Chelsea’s Champions League hopes hit by McGoldrick double for Blades - Stabroek News
SHEFFIELD, England,  (Reuters) - David McGoldrick scored twice for Sheffield United as they upset Chelsea with a 3-0 win in the Premier League at Bramall Lane yesterday. The article Chelsea’s Champions League hopes hit by McGoldrick double for Blades appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Mahershala Ali to Portray First Black Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson In Upcoming HBO Series
Legendary boxer Jack Johnson, the first Black person to become heavyweight champion, will be portrayed by two-time Oscar winner MahershalaAli in a limited HBO series. []
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Boxer Floyd Patterson born
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Floyd Patterson was born in Waco, North Carolina. A 1952 Olympic gold medalist, Patterson fought 64 times and won 40 bouts by knockout.
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Jan
4
1935
Boxing Legend: Marian "Lady Tyger" Trimiar
Marian Trimiar is one of the first women along with Jackie Tonawanda and Cat Davis, to gain a boxing license in New York in December
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Source: Black Then
Amie Jean, UT20 Senior - DefenderNetwork.com
Student Body VP Amie Jean talks about education and the true value of the unnamed moments that surround it. By: Jade Fabello  Sponsored content by the University of Texas at Austin Growing up, Amie Jean was the 12th child out of 13. Her mother would buy the single-serving cereal boxes, and there
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Manchester United too good for Palace - Voice Online
BEFORE KICK-off, Manchester United knew they simply had to win at Palace due to Leicester’s... The post Manchester United too good for Palace appeared first on Voice Online.
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Source: Britain's Favourite Black Newspaper - Voice Online
Chelsea claim crucial points as they storm the Palace - Voice Online
CHELSEA GAINED three crucial points in a highly entertaining London derby against Crystal Palace to... The post Chelsea claim crucial points as they storm the Palace appeared first on Voice Online.
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Source: Britain's Favourite Black Newspaper - Voice Online
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George Foreman
Never has the sport of boxing seen such an exhaustive transformation as that in the career of George Edward Foreman, who started off as a world-renowned boxer and later became an ordained Christian minister. Born in Marshall, Texas on January 10, 1949, the 6 foot 3 inch tall American has a lot of
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Source: Black History Resources
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Jan
10
1949
Green Pond Infant School partners with Digicel Foundation for school reopening
THE Green Pond Infant School in St James is undergoing an extensive facelift as it prepares for certification by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC).This project comes ahead of the new school year, scheduled for September. Like other local schools, Green Pond has been closed since March this year
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Nigeria: Rohr Wants Epl or Serie a Move for Eagles Star Osimhen
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has said he would support Victor Osimhen to move to the Premier League or Serie A this
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Africa: COVID-Hit 2020 CHAN Tournament Gets New Date... As CAF Makes Major Changes to Calendar
[New Era] The Brave Warriors of Namibia will now only get a chance to make a second appearance at the African Nations Championship (Chan) tournament early next year, after CAF announced that the 2020 edition of the competition has been moved to January 2021.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Carl Anthony Davidson
Carol Anthony Davidson was Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Tyco International, LTD. Davidson has an extensive background with complex accounting and financial issues combined with his knowledge of public reporting requirements and processes. Previously, Davidson served as
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Boxing Legend: Marian “Lady Tyger” Trimiar
Marian Trimiar is one of the first women along with Jackie Tonawanda and Cat Davis, to gain a boxing license in New York in December 1975. She is considered the all-rounder of the three pioneers and like Davis, has some of her career record documented. Career Known as the “Lady Tyger” she got her
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Source: Black Then
Star-Studded Lineup Planned for First Black Press Virtual Convention | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on African Americans and other people of color throughout the United States. Yet, coupled with that viral pandemic is the continuing epidemic of racism in America that is unabated with the fatal realities of racially
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
‘I. AM. BACK.’: Mike Tyson Announces Return to the Ring
The most significant event in sports this year may be a boxing battle between two former champions in their 50s.
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Source: The Washington Informer
Pernell Whitaker
Pernell Whitaker is a retired professional boxer and former world champion. He was born on January 2, 1964 and started his boxing career at the age of 9. During his amateur days he had 214 fights, of which he won 201. Roughly a little less than half of these victories were by knockout. In the final
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Source: Black History Resources
Jan
2
1964
United Way joins Noranda to donate care packages in St Ann
A team of top executives from the charitable organisation, United Way of Jamaica (UWJ), journeyed to St Ann recently to join forces with one of its long-time partners, Noranda Bauxite, to distribute food and care packages to several institutions...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Thomas Hearns
Thomas Hearns was born on October 18, 1958 in Tennessee and relocated to Michigan with his family at the age of 5. After she got divorced from his father, Hearns’ mother remarried and gave Hearns six more siblings from the second marriage, adding up to a total of eight
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Source: Black History Resources
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Oct
18
1958
Chelsea fight back to earn 2-1 win at struggling Villa
BIRMINGHAM, England, (Reuters) – Chelsea boosted their hopes of securing Champions League football next season as second-half goals from Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud secured a 2-1 comeback win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the Premier League
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper