Hip-hop gains ground in Congo's Pointe-Noire

D.C.'s Go-Go music explained in a documentary 'The Beat Don't Stop'

New York City is the birthplace of Hip-Hop and Electro beats, and many of those styles birthed out of its gritty streets have shaped the way people think about East Coast urban

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(1984) Rev. Jesse Jackson, “The Rainbow Coalition”

In 1984 Rev. Jesse Jackson campaigned for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency. Although he entered the Democratic convention at San Francisco with little hope of winning, his appeals on behalf of the dispossessed of America whom he characterized as the Rainbow Coalition, ensured that his

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Messi dominates, Brazil struggles as hosts of a truly unique competition news -The Black Chronicle

The Copa America ended on Saturday night with glory for Lionel Messi and Argentina, after the legendary forward finally won his first major title at the senior level after

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Source: The Black Chronicle

'Pop, Lock And Drop It' Rapper, Huey, Killed In Missouri Shooting - Blavity

Rapper Huey, best known for his 2006 hit single “Pop, Lock and Drop It,” was shot and killed Thursday night in Missouri. The 31-year-old suffered a fatal gunshot wound from an incident just before 11 p.m. in front of a home in Kinloch, Missouri, his hometown, reports Fox 2. Huey, born Lawrence

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Gunmen storm Nigeria's Kaduna University, kills staffer, abduct students | Africanews

Gunmen have attacked a private university in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state, killing one staff member and kidnapping some students, police and officials said Wednesday.

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

Premier Project Selects UVI Student for Summer Internship

The students were vetted to help launch PROPEL, a virtual/physical campus that will serve as a global digital hub for leadership and career development for more than 100 HBCUs.

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Burundi: Regret over the passing of Chadian president Idriss Deby Itno | Africanews

Members of the political class in Burundi share their feelings on the death of Chadian head of state Idriss Deby Itno.

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

Zimbabwe MPs approve bill allowing the president to appoint VP directly | Africanews

Zimbabwe parliament on Tuesday approved a bill seeking to remove a clause in the constitution on electing vice presidents, a move that has received overwhelming backlash, especially from the opposition party.

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

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry , original name Emmitt Perry, Jr. (born September 13, 1969, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.), American playwright, actor, screenwriter, producer, and director whose works—in which he often portrayed the character Mabel (“Madea”) Simmons, an outspoken grandmother—combined

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Analysis: A moment of justice, a sigh of relief, a lot more to do | The Atlanta Voice

Derek Chauvin is guilty of killing George Floyd. A jury convicted the White former Minneapolis cop who knelt on Floyd's neck for nine minutes, killing him and sparking a year of reckoning about US policing and how it is applied differently to Black Americans. A unanimous and diverse jury needed

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin , in full Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.), American singer who defined the golden age of soul music of the 1960s. Franklin’s mother, Barbara, was a gospel singer and pianist. Her father, C.L. Franklin, presided over the New Bethel Baptist

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Cottagers Host African-American Festival - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

The Cottagers, Inc., an African American women’s philanthropic organization of Martha’s Vineyard home owners is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the third annual African American Cultural Festival from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29. In addition a special

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Source: The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News

'Violent, dangerous, unstable': US updates travel advice for South Africa

A quick glance at the US State Department's travel advice page for South Africa is an eye-opener - and COVID-19 isn't the only concern listed here.

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

Romeo Crennel returns to scene of first head coaching opportunity - DefenderNetwork.com

Texans interim coach Romeo Crennel is set to return the city where his career reached some incredible highs before things inexplicably fell apart. Crennel got a rare opportunity for African Americans when he was named the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, leading the struggling franchise from

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Don Lemon Checks Terry Crews For Misconstruing BLM In Interview That Could Only Happen In 2020 - Blavity

Don Lemon

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#UnmaskingPeninsula: How race, gender trauma affect people in Hampton Roads | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

HAMPTON ROADS — Those interest in learning about race and gender issues can join a virtual discussion with members of the local community on Friday, April 23.

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Source: Williamsburg Yorktown Daily | Your source for news and information in Williamsburg, James City & York Counties

Lowering health care costs for Black Americans - Indianapolis Recorder

… to advance legislation that addresses Black Americans’ high rate of pancreatic cancer … disparities. The number of elderly Black Americans is growing, amplifying the need … higher incidences of diabetes for Black Americans, the affordability of insulin is …

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Source: Homepage - Indianapolis Recorder

Corruption bleeding health sector: TI-Z

BY MIRIAM MANGWAYA/LORRAINE MUROMO CORRUPTION in the health sector has stifled service delivery despite the existence of many organisations that fight corruption, a report by Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI-Z) revealed yesterday. TI-Z said health sector corruption had resulted in the

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Stars Pay Tribute To Andre Harrell And His Legendary Career In Music

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Africa: A Month of August Marked Under the Seal of Safety and Security

[CAF] On Wednesday, CAF launched an online training workshop dedicated to Club Security and Safety Officers (SSO) from 12 leagues on the continent. The program will benefit 360 Premier League Clubs' OSS from 12 CAF Member Associations, of which Senegal and Mauritania are the first participants.

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Source: allAfrica.com

NEDBANK to sponsor Quoted Companies Survey again

BY MELODY CHIKONO ALPHA Media Holdings (AMH) has announced that NEDBANK Zimbabwe will this year sponsor the Quoted Companies Survey for the fifth year running. The survey, which is keenly followed by business, government, the academia and key stakeholders, is published annually by AMH’s business

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Egypt releases 1,686 prisoners as Ramadan kicks off | Africanews

Egypt released 1,686 prisoners on Tuesday, a day after the Holy month of Ramadan kicked off, the Egyptian Interior Ministry said in a statement.

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Asset disclosure curbs graft: Governance expert

BY STEPHEN CHADENGA LOCAL governance expert Vincent Chakunda has called for legislative mechanisms that ensure that public officials declare their assets to avoid looting and abuse of public resources. Chakunda said this last week while making a presentation at a public finance management workshop

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Nigeria: Electricity - Policy Flip-Flop Threatens U.S.$155 Million Smart Metres Project

[Vanguard] Lagos -- Inconsistent government policies, high annual turnover and cash flow requirements are currently threatening execution of the $155 million Phase 2 of Nigeria's National Mass Metering Programme, NMMP.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Liberia Celebrates Landmark Achievement in FGM Battle

[New Dawn] Liberia achieved another significant milestone recently in its relentless battle against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as former practitioners from Nimba County, in northern Liberia, relinquished traditional tools they once used to perform FGM, symbolizing an end to this harmful

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Source: allAfrica.com

Chucho Valdés: not sitting this one out - The Bay State Banner

Chucho Valdés, Cuban-born pianist and composer, is performing in a solo streaming concert through the Boston-based Celebrity Series on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. The performance, which will be prerecorded, features Valdés from the New World Center in Miami. Following the concert, there will be

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Source: The Bay State Banner

Rolling Loud Is Back: Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky To Headline Miami 2021 Festival

Rolling Loud is returning to its popular festival duties in Miami this year after having to cancel last year's event due to the coronavirus pandemic. Travis Scott, Post Malone, A$AP Rocky, and 130 artists will take the stage.

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Source: Black America Web

Covid-19 Live Updates: Nearly a Quarter of New Yorkers Were Infected Last Spring, Officials Say

Black and Hispanic people were twice as likely as white people to have antibodies to the coronavirus. The hard work begins in persuading more U.S. adults to get vaccinated.

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National Assembly endorses Constitutional Amendment 2

BY SILENCE MUGADZAWETA THE controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No 2 sailed through the National Assembly yesterday with 191 legislators voting for its passage while 22 opposed, paving way for it to be debated in Senate. The Bill, which critics feel is meant to consolidate President Emmerson

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Kenya Sevens Ace Oliech to Miss Olympic Games

[Nation] Kenya Sevens ace Samuel "Sammy" Oliech will miss the Tokyo Olympic Games due to injury.

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