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India's coronavirus cases jump by another 96K - Black News Channel

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India's coronavirus cases jumped by another 96,424 in the past 24 hours, showing little sign of leveling. The Health Ministry on Friday raised the nation's total cases to 5.21 million, or 0.37% of its nearly 1.4 billion people. It said 1,174 more people died in the past 24 hours, for a total of 84,372 fatalities. Experts say India's death toll may be a significant undercount. India is expected to have the highest number of confirmed cases within weeks, surpassing the United States, where more than 6.67 million people […]

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Africa: COVID-19 Cases Across the Continent Exceed 100,000

South Africa has the most reported cases – 20,125, with deaths numbering

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Source: allAfrica.com

Africa: Lessons in Explaining Viruses to the Public - Rely On the Science

One specific challenge with our healthcare system strengthening efforts in Kenya is that many patients preferred to receive care from herbalists and found it convenient to consult

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Source: allAfrica.com

Africa: Meeting Africa's Liquidity Needs While Protecting Market Access - Appeal from Finance & Development Ministers

Addis Ababa — Statement co-signed by the ministers of finance and / or ministers of development of the following countries: Angola, Cameroun, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone and

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Source: allAfrica.com

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Social Justice Learning Institute works to empower youth

Today, he still considers himself on the front lines as the founder and executive director of the Social Justice Learning Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the education, health, and well being of youth and communities of color by empowering them to enact social change

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The Jersey Kevin Garnett Rocked In “Uncut Gems” Sold At Auction To Benefit COVID-19 Relief

The Boston Celtic legend came up with a creative idea and decided to auction off the jersey he was rocking in the final scenes of Uncut

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Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

iPhone maker Foxconn's profits gutted by smartphone slump

Hon Hai Precision Industry’s profit plunged by the most on record after the coronavirus disrupted its China production and walloped global smartphone

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Source: TechCentral

US forecasters predict 'above-normal' Atlantic hurricane season

MIAMI, United States (AFP) — US forecasters yesterday predicted an “above-normal” Atlantic hurricane season and emergency officials said they were factoring the novel coronavirus pandemic into potential relief

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Howard graduate becomes Air Force Thunderbirds' first Black female officer

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are doing their part by performing flyovers to honor these workers during the coronavirus

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

Venus Williams On Quarantine, Her New Beauty Venture And The SPF That Won’t Make You Look Ashy

Time at home has allowed Williams to get organized and indulge in her self-care products, which include a relaxing body oil infused with rose petals, a fancy skin toning device that was given to her by a friend, and a mineral sunscreen that won’t make her look

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

FedEx Accused Of Firing Black Driver Who Recorded Encounter With Racist Customer

The driver took to Twitter and said he was defiantly posting the video he recorded with an angry customer despite FedEx demanding it get taken

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Source: NewsOne

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Covid-19: South Sudan registers two new deaths

South Sudan has registered two new coronavirus deaths, just a day after recording its first virus related

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Source: Daily Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME

Nigeria: Congregational Eid-Il-Fitr - Whether or Not to Hold?

While the Federal Government has extended the partial lockdown across the Federation to prevent further spread of COVID-19, some States in the North notably, Nassarawa, Gombe, Borno, Bauchi, Katsina and Kano States have lifted the ban for worship at Eid Praying Grounds with religious activities

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Source: allAfrica.com

Chile, Why Is Joe Biden Speaking On Black Identity?

While a lamp post would make a better president than the one we have now, we weren’t entirely sure that Biden had the mental fortitude to convince the American people that he was the best man for the

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Source: MadameNoire

Former WWE Star Shad Gaspard Dead at 39, Body Found on California Beach

The body of former professional wrestler Shad Gaspard has been identified by Los Angeles County authorities after it went missing Sunday, May

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Malawi: COVID-19 Positive Health Workers Shunning Quarantine

Two Blantyre District Health Office (DHO) workers who recently tested positive to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) are refusing institutional

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Source: allAfrica.com

Lori Loughlin & Her Husband To Plead Guilty In College Bribery Scandal

Actress Lori Loughlin, and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli have both pled guilty for their roles in the bribery

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Trump blames China for 'mass worldwide killing'

US President Donald Trump again lashed out at China Wednesday over the coronavirus pandemic, blaming Beijing for "mass worldwide

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Source: Daily Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME

Compton official clarifies issue with transportation allowance

COMPTON — City Councilman Isaac Galvan has responded to issues pertaining to an email making its rounds around the city about issues related to an alleged personal matters and the loss of his transportation

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'We Don't Speak': Sierra Gates Reveals Her Standing with Karlie Redd, Discuss Virtual Reunion Rumors and Helping Women Secure the Bag

Glam Shop founder and television personality Sierra Gates is getting real about her successful career as a serial entrepreneur and starring on popular VH1 show “Love and Hip

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California cracks down on rogue bars | Black Voice News

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is proposing emergency powers to shut down bars and restaurants if they disobey the state’s public health order by serving mojitos and manhattans to patrons in an

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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

The need for a national Black coronavirus task force –

Need for task force There are spotty scientific and educational research and statistics concerning racial demographics across the country and limited conversations with discussions about the state of Black America during this age of the coronavirus

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Source: Daytona Times

Covid-19: Zambian minister tests positive

Zambia’s Information Minister Dora Siliya has tested positive for coronavirus, state TV reported

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Source: The East African

Senegal: Opening Mosques During Pandemic Divides Muslim Community

Senegal’s controversial decision to reopen mosques as the Muslim-majority country is still battling the coronavirus pandemic has split the religious

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Source: allAfrica.com

Treasury snubs KQ plea for Sh7bn virus bailout

Treasury snubs KQ plea for Sh7bn virus bailout

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Source: Business Daily

UK fashion industry pleads for more aid to survive Covid-19 crisis

The British fashion industry has called for more financial aid from the government amid fears the coronavirus crisis could wipe out half of the

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

Rebels launch new rocket attack on Libya's Mitiga airport

An attack on Mitiga International Airport, The Libyan capital’s only functioning airport left a fuel tank ablaze whiles passenger planes were also

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

Uganda: Women Fear Food Shortages Will Make Coronavirus and HIV a Deadly Mix

HIV-positive women in Uganda fear for their health as food shortages leave them unable to take medication

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Source: allAfrica.com

The crew member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, was among the first batch of Jamaicans from the vessel to set foot on home soil following the closure of the country's air and sea ports to incoming passengers on March 24 due to the COVID-19

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Black Girl Magic: Twins rack in $1M in scholarships and accepted to 38 colleges

Arielle and Arianna Williams are bound for success and won’t stop until they reach

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