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Jay-Z, other celebs ask feds to probe student's 2010 killing - Black News Channel

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press/ BNC Contributor Rihanna, Jay-Z, Charlize Theron and other celebrities are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the death of 20-year-old Danroy 'DJ' Henry Jr., a Black football player at Pace University killed by a white police officer in

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2 men charged in assault on Black man at Indiana lake - Black News Channel

By CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America/ BNC Contributor INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two men were charged Friday in an assault on a Black man during which someone threatened to 'get a noose' after claiming that he and his friends were trespassing when they gathered at a southern Indiana lake

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1st Black Food, Wine and Travel Magazine Strengthens it's Focus | Afro

CUISINE NOIR, THE COUNTRY'S FIRST BLACK FOOD, WINE AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE, STRENGTHENS ITS FOCUS ON TELLING STORIES FROM THROUGHOUT THE AFRICAN DIASPORA Oakland, CA (BlackNews.com) - The country's first Black food, wine and travel magazine, Cuisine Noir, is strengthening its focus to curate stories

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Black Guns Matter Is Teaching Black Americans How To Handle Guns

A group called Black Guns Matter is teaching Black Americans how to handle and use firearms amid an increased focus on racial tensions.

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

'The Governor Is Putting Politics Over People': Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Responds To Gov. Kemp's Bizarre Lawsuit Over Mask Order

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms doubled down on an earlier tweet where she spoke out against the troublesome lawsuit filed against her and several city council members on Thursday.

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Source: MadameNoire

YG “Swag,” NBA YoungBoy “Sticks With Me” & More | Daily Visuals 7.16.20

NBA YoungBoy meanwhile seems to scoff at the notion of death as he raps out of a casket while holding some toast in his funeral clip to “Sticks With Me.” Tell us if heaven got a ghetto, b! Tell Pac we miss him.

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Source: The Urban Daily

Photo Of James Harden Wearing Pro-Police Mask Sparks Questions

A tweet from the NBA and the Houston Rockets causes concern.

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Source: The Urban Daily

Gardee calls for removal of Eastern Cape Cogta MEC: ‘Fire this Palooka’

Eastern Cape MEC Xolile Nqatha has come under fire for his comments on corruption. Godrich Gardee has called for the ANC to intervene.

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

Area in Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus | Dallas Weekly

A Mosquito pool in Dallas has confirmed positive for the West Nile Virus. Weather permitting, the area delineated below are scheduled for mosquito control spraying on Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17 between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. each night. Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an

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Source: Dallas Weekly

Mo’Nique Discrimination Lawsuit Against Netflix Moving Forward

Mo'Nique has been given the green light to do battle on that hill. A judge has allowed the Oscar-winning actress and comedienne to proceed with her discrimination lawsuit against Netflix.

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Source: The Urban Daily

Primedia Broadcasting starts retrenchment processes

Group interim CEO Phumzile Langeni said the impact the decision would have on staff would be a "watershed moment" and said they are committed to managing the process with sensitivity and consideration to all affected

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

Megan Thee Stallion's Producer Seems To Believe Tory Lanez Played A Role In The Shooting

Lil Ju Made The Beat, Megan Thee Stallion's producer has posted several social media messages suggesting that artist Tory Lanez was somehow responsible for Megan getting shot in the foot.

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Source: MadameNoire

Eskom fines Orange farm residents who've been 'powerless' for two years

Some Orange Farm residents haven't had electricity for two years, but that hasn't stopped Eskom fining them for bridging illegal connections.

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

Georgia Gov Sues to End Cities' Defiance on Mask Rules - Black News Channel

By JEFF AMY and BEN NADLER Associated Press/BNC Contributor ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is suing Atlanta to block the city from enforcing its mandate to wear a mask in public and other rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, in a suit filed

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Federal judge sides with Mo'Nique in Netflix discrimination lawsuit : TheGrio

U.S. District Court has ruled that Mo'Nique’s allegations against Netflix are probable enough to go to trial. She filed claims of discrimination. The post Federal judge sides with Mo'Nique in Netflix discrimination lawsuit appeared first on TheGrio.

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Kansas congressman forced to leave committees after charges - Black News Channel

By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer/ BNC Contributor TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A freshman Kansas congressman facing felony criminal charges over previously listing a UPS Inc. postal box as his residence on a state voter registration form has been forced to temporarily give up his House committee

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Oakland City Council’s Equity Caucus Allocate $2m for Health, Economic, and Food Access Disparities

Oakland City Council adopted a Fiscal Year 20-21 midcycle budget Tuesday with amendments that included CARES Act funding allocations to provide critical resources to residents and businesses for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to community-based organizations that

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A Seattle City Council Member Suggested Laying Off Officers By Race

A Seattle City Council member suggested laying off officers by race, but Police Chief Carmen Best immediately shut down the idea

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Raise Up Massachusetts calls on Mass. legislators to invest in public services - The Bay State Banner

Raise Up Massachusetts, a coalition of community, labor and faith groups launched their “Invest in Our Recovery” campaign Wednesday in front of the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building. Members of the Boston Teachers Union, the Chinese Progressive Association, the Massachusetts Public Health

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Source: The Bay State Banner

Socializing Safely This Summer-Tips to Connect Among the COVID Era | Chicago Defender

With social distancing and governmental restrictions, it can feel like summer this year is canceled, thanks to the Coronavirus. However, there are still ways to connect with others while engaging in safe practices, but we may have to think creatively about creating that space. Here are a few ideas

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Source: Chicago Defender

Eskom implements load reduction in three provinces on Friday 17 July

Eskom said on Friday 17 July that it would be implementing load reduction in three provinces to prevent the network from overloading. Here's what you need to know.

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

Global report: coronavirus infections in India pass 1m mark - The New York Beacon

India has become the third country to record more than 1m coronavirus infections, following the US and Brazil, as it reported 34,956 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the national total to 1,003,832. Amid evidence that the disease was taking hold in poorer, rural

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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

Calls for more teachers, despite uncertainty over schooling

The announcement comes as the future of schooling for the year hangs in the balance, as calls grow for academic activities to be suspended

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

Felony charge against Breonna Taylor protesters dropped - Black News Channel

By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press/ BNC Contributor LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A prosecutor announced Friday that he is dropping a felony charge against dozens of protesters who gathered at the Kentucky Attorney General's home to demand justice in Breonna Taylor's death. Attorney General Daniel

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Rain expands its 5G network to Cape Town - TechCentral

Rain, the first telecommunications operator in South Africa to launch a commercial 5G network, said on Friday that it is expanding the network to cover the country's second largest city.

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Rev. C.T. Vivian, key civil rights leader, has died at 95 - TheGrio

ATLANTA (AP) — The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a civil rights veteran who worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.... View Article The post Rev. C.T. Vivian, key civil rights leader, has died at 95 appeared first on TheGrio.

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Atlanta Mayor 'Not Afraid of the City Being Sued' Over Face Mask Mandate

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is suing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to stop the city from enforcing a mandate requiring people to wear a face mask.

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Amazing Atlanta Black teens win third consecutive Harvard debate competition - Face2Face Africa

A team of African American students known as 'The Atlanta Great Debaters' won the championship title for the international Harvard debate competition for the third time in a row this year. The team defended and competed against students from more than 25 countries in this year’s event held

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Spokesperson Responds To Reports Of Tamar Braxton's Alleged Suicide Attempt: 'Please Pray For Her'

A spokesperson for Braxton did not confirm the hospitalization or alleged suicide attempt but did say that more information would be forthcoming. “Tamar has had a very tough and emotional day -- more information will be coming in the next few days," the representative sad. "Please pray for her.”

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Source: MadameNoire

The 3 Vigilantes Arrested In The Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery Plead Not Guilty

Arbery's mother Wanda Cooper Jones made a victim impact statement pleading that the men be denied bail based on their gruesome actions on February 23.

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Source: MadameNoire

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