Neglected To Death: Charizma Jones, Black Woman, Dies in NYC Jail After Alleged Staff Failure

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms brings it home at DNC | Chicago Defender

The Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia delivered a poignant message and bridled her disdain for the current administration at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, August 20 … Continued

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Back-to-school puzzle an ‘unsolvable Rubik’s Cube’ -

The debate over distance learning and its overall impact on students has not quieted down despite fears among many parents, teachers and others over reopening schools. Source

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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

George Floyd Mural in Minneapolis Defaced with Black Paint

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Someone has defaced a giant mural of George Floyd at the Minneapolis intersection where he died in May. Someone sprayed black paint on the mural on the side of a food market, the Star Tribune reported. A Minneapolis police spokesman says the department hasn’t taken any reports

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Chicago schools cut funding for police by more than half - DefenderNetwork.com

Funding for police officers in Chicago Public Schools will be cut by more than half, while other ‘major reforms’ will be implemented for the way police operate in the school district, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and district CEO Janice Jackson said. The Chicago School Board voted to keep its contract with

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

Caught Between Covid-19 and Immigration Struggle, Shelter on U.S.-Mexico Border Struggles – The Wilmington Journal

The plight of the elderly, mentally ill and physically disabled homeless living on the U.S.-Mexico border often gets lost in the chaos of the immigration struggle. For the last few years, the nonprofit Albergue Centauro [...]

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Zpra reignites fight for seized war records

BY NQOBANI NDLOVU ZIMBABWE People’s Revolutionary Army (Zpra) ex-combatants have re-ignited demands for their war records that were seized by the government in the early 1980’s from the National Archives in Harare. Government seized properties and records belonging to Zpra, a former military wing

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Oprah is Giving OWN Employees A Paid Day Off on Election Day

The media mogul is making it easier for OWN employees to vote and volunteer on Election Day and is challenging other companies to follow suit.

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

Activists Launch 'BreonnaCon' to Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor

Until Freedom is running BreonnaCon, a multi-day event in Louisville to direct resources, talent, and energy towards achieving justice for Breonna Taylor.

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

Latest Public Protector siege on Zuma's tax records angers DA

Public Protector Mkhwebane hopes that the court will overrule the dismissal of her application to obtain Jacob Zuma's tax records from SARS.

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

Commercial Crimes Court backlog delays fight against corruption

The Department of Justice’s acting Director-General Kalayvani Pillay said the more courts needed to be brought into the mix.

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

Dems wrap historic convention: Harris makes history, Obama eviscerates Trump [video]

“The one Constitutional office elected by all of the people is the presidency. So, at a minimum, we should expect a president to feel a sense of responsibility for the safety and welfare of all 330 million of us.' Source

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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

‘If You’re Hollering, You’re Breathing’: Newly Released Footage Shows Black Father ‘Begging for Help’ In His Final Moments In a Metro Atlanta Jail – Atlanta Black Star

Newly released video footage shows staffers and medical personnel standing by as a Black man slowly died in a county jail in Georgia last year. […]

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Health Department hires over 2 000 interns amid COVID-19 battle

The Department of Health said the recruitment was part of the biggest medical intern allocation programme in history

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

Kenya Copes With Decades of Police Brutality

In America, one incident of police brutality captured on video in May sparked global protests and may have finally galvanized calls for police reform. In ...

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Source: South Florida Times

NewsWrap 8-21-20: DNC wrap; Harris County voter protections; Up to $50K for small businesses - DefenderNetwork.com

The post NewsWrap 8-21-20: DNC wrap; Harris County voter protections; Up to $50K for small businesses appeared first on DefenderNetwork.com.

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The Latest: Harris makes history in accepting VP nomination - Black News Channel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has made history night as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party's presidential ticket. In her highly anticipated address capping the third night of the virtual Democratic National Convention, Harris mixed her polish as a former prosecutor with

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Golden State Killer sentenced to life for 26 rapes, slayings - Black News Channel

By Don Thompson Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former California police officer dubbed the Golden State Killer told victims Friday he was 'truly sorry' before he was sentenced to multiple life prison sentences for a decade-long string of rapes and murders that terrorized a wide swath

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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

PRESS ROOM: ASK-Y LLC Begins Production on Cutting Edge TV Series "Smokin' Good" | Dallas Weekly

Shiek Mahmud-Bey, actor/director/producer, who credits include The Inner Circle, The Martyr Maker, Chasing After You, and many others, portrays the main role of August Good. “What intrigued me about this project was the subject of cannabis, and the main character’s determination to make it in this

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Source: Dallas Weekly

Nichelle Nichols’ Family Launches Go Fund Me To Protect Her From Elder Abuse

Marian Smothers, the sister of actress Nichelle Nichols, launched a Go Fund Me to protect her from elder abuse, allegedly at the hands of her manager Gilbert Bell.

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Source: MadameNoire

Four things we learned from Barack Obama's fiery 2020 DNC speech - Face2Face Africa

Former President Barack Obama took the gloves off on Wednesday night when he addressed the country at the virtual Democratic National Convention (DNC), laying particularly into his predecessor in the White House. Obama described the Trump administration as a failure that was led by a man who

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Small Irish Pubs Face Extinction Under Lockdown Extensions – The Wilmington Journal

Ireland's government won't be reopening the country as planned, and many small pub owners say the delay will cost them their businesses. While non-essential retail shops have been trading for weeks, small pubs are still [...]

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Source: The Wilmington Journal

California man goes on homophobic rant, unzips pants over mask wearing - TheGrio

When you go to Marshall's you're usually looking for something to enhance your home decor or a bargain on luggage... View Article The post California man goes on homophobic rant, unzips pants over mask wearing appeared first on TheGrio.

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Dallas Weekly News: Ep. 89- Firefighters battle large blaze at a Grand Prairie Factory | Dallas Weekly

https://youtu.be/XCHFrGsj0CE Today in Dallas Weekly News, Firefighters battle large blaze at a Grand Prairie Factory and the Dallas city hospital report.

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Source: Dallas Weekly

Grisly Images Expose Foie Gras Farm

Massively unsanitary conditions at a duck farm in France have sent shock waves through the foie gras-loving country and prompted a sharp response from authorities. ...

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Source: South Florida Times

Westwood mall shooting: Manhunt underway for gang of armed robbers

A group of four armed robbers opened fire on two people who were depositing cash into an ATM at Westwood Shopping Centre.

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

Postmaster says ‘no idea’ mailboxes, equipment being removed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Friday he had “no idea” blue mailboxes and sorting machines were being... View Article The post Postmaster says ‘no idea’ mailboxes, equipment being removed appeared first on TheGrio.

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Source: theGrio

It’s A Dog’s Life for Animals During Lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic has been torture for animals in India - they have been abandoned, ill-treated and neglected. Animal activists are stepping in to help. ...

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Source: South Florida Times

New law for forex transactions

BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) says a new law will shortly be introduced to force all companies transacting in foreign currency to pay taxes in forex, even for sales made in local currency. Speaking yesterday during a virtual conference on tax, Zimra top executive Misheck

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Husband Reunites With Family After Wife Claimed He Abandoned Her For Having Blue Eyes

A woman from Nigeria who made headlines after accusing her husband of abandoning her and her two children due to their eye color, was recently reunited with her husband at a wedding.

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Source: MadameNoire

Cell C to close 128 stores nationwide, more jobs under threat

Cell C said that they must pivot their business towards a digital future, and the closing of 128 their stores is part of that process.

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

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