Tidjane Thiam

The ‘Mis-education of the Negro’ remains in full effect today

We have been overwhelmed with support from the community in response to my last editorial in regard to the backlash received on the decision to remove two racist statues in Houston public areas, and place one of them — The Spirit of The Confederacy – in the Houston Museum of African American

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Source: African American News | Black News | Afram News

Black Workers More Likely to Face Retaliation for Raising Coronavirus Concerns – Voice and Viewpoint

A survey by the National Employment Law Project (NELP) about working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic confirms that corporate America has treated Black workers categorically worse than White workers during the

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Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper

Black workers more likely to face retaliation for raising virus concerns –

A survey by the National Employment Law Project (NELP) about working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic confirms that corporate America has treated Black workers categorically worse than White workers during the

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Source: Florida Courier

Court of Appeal majority ruling on valid votes may have little impact

The Guyana Court of Appeal by majority decision has issued an order that the words “more votes are cast” as per Article 177 (2) (b) of the Constitution of Guyana should be interpreted to mean “more valid votes are cast” in keeping with the definition of valid votes as outlined in Order 60 of 2020

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Hundreds gather in East Pittsburgh, Wilkinsburg to pay tribute to Antwon Rose II and recognize Juneteenth

On Friday morning, roughly 50 purple and white balloons filled the East Pittsburgh sky to honor the memory of Antwon Rose

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Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media

Pandemic and protest; with racism in the middle | The Crusader Newspaper Group

I wish I could solely write an inspiring message about “how to keep your head up in trying times,” and ignore being upset about the way some people dishonor the African American community with rage, and that it will all disappear

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Mayor Eric Garcetti Announces the Launch of Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites

Los Angeles City Mayor Garcetti provided updates on COVID-19 outbreaks, and the need for a broader reach in testing

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Source: Black News Black Press | Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News

Musician Cameron Sankey Playing Music, Talking Tech

… I had two or three gigs a week, traveling out of the [U.S. and] state with other artists,” said Sankey, a full-time musician, music producer, mixing engineer, writer-arranger, keyboardist, and

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Source: The Birmingham Times

South Africa: VBS Bank Heist: More Arrests are Expected as Hawks Eye Directors, Municipalities

The Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have revealed that more individuals linked to the looting of about R2.2 billion from the now defunct VBS Mutual Bank could be arrested

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Source: allAfrica.com

Rihanna’s Nonprofit Donates $11 Million To Racial Justice Initiatives

One of the Clara Lionel Foundation’s latest efforts is centered on fighting police brutality and supporting organizations focused on criminal justice

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Source: NewsOne

Uganda: Top Clubs Ask Fufa to Defer League Reforms

The 14 StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) clubs are calling on Fufa to first pause their proposed reforms and instead focus on streamlining the existing competition

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Source: allAfrica.com

Court of Appeal by majority decision issues order for interpretation of `more valid votes cast'

In a case brought by Eslyn David, the Guyana Court of Appeal this afternoon agreed by majority decision to issue an order that there be an interpretation of the words “valid votes cast” as per Article 177 (2) (b) of the Constitution of Guyana and the recount order as it pertains to the

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Delta Air Lines To Resume Flights To China After 500 Employees Test Positive For COVID-19

Delta Air Lines is reportedly the first airline to continue its flights between the US and China after many of their employees test positive for

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Source: Black America Web

K12 Inc. Announces $10 Million Scholarship Donation for Black Students

K12 Inc, is preparing to donate $10 million dollars in scholarships to help Black

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

Prince Harry Supports Decision To Review Singing Of Slave Song At Rugby Games

The Rugby Football Union announced last week that, in light of recent events, it would review the controversial use of the slave spiritual “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” which is routinely sung by fans of the England rugby union

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Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0

Best-Selling Author, Noreen Henry, to Host Virtual Conference Featuring African American Experts

Nationwide — Noreen Henry, founder and CEO of Victorious Living Culture, will present “Unleash Your Greatest Potential & Live Your Best Life

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Source: http://www.blacknews.com

OLAKA: Banks committed to helping clients steer through Covid

Banks have approached the Covid-19 pandemic from the basic fact that it is a health crisis first, but with huge business

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Source: Business Daily

The First Data On COVID-19 And Teens' Mental Health Is Here — And It's Not Good

A new survey released this week gives a preliminary glimpse at the toll all of those changes has taken on teenagers’ mental health — and it raises an early

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Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0

$6 Billion Construction Contract Awarded to Build Akon City in Senegal

It has been announced that a $6 billion construction contract has been awarded to build Akon City in

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Source: The Black Chronicle

Beyoncé drops surprise single 'Black Parade' on Juneteenth | The Atlanta Voice

Beyoncé did not let Juneteenth pass without dropping one of her signature surprises — a new single called “Black

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Urban League of Northwest Indiana to Honor Scholarship Recipients with Virtual Red-Carpet Celebration | The Crusader Newspaper Group

The Urban League of Northwest Indiana will not let the Covid-19 Pandemic stop the celebration of their scholarship

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Nigeria coronavirus: almost 20,000 cases; govt pays $12m hazard allowance

Confirmed cases = 19,808

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

PepsiCo To Invest Over $400 Million in Black Community

PepsiCo To Invest Over $400 Million in Black Inc., one of the world’s largest beverage and food companies, plans to invest more than $400 million during the next five years to uplift Black communities across

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

What Defunding Police Departments Really Means For Black Communities

Because police departments often receive a lion’s share of city budgets, what it refers to are policy proposals that would prioritize investments in various community based resources: jobs, housing, education, mental health, small business

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Black Women Founders Bring COVID-19 Screening Stations to Schools, Offices, Prisons and More

Two entrepreneurs — Lynda M. Dorman, CEO and Carolyn E. Howell, President of Orange Wall Enterprises — have made history as the first Black women to sign a distribution and licensing deal for autonomous screening stations that recognize the initial symptoms of

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

Could the Juneteenth Shop Black Virtual Experience be the forerunner of Kwanzaa’s ‘ujamaa’? Absolutely!

We also want people to make a conscientious decision to buy black,” said Daniels, the creative force behind events such as Memphis Black Restaurant Week, the Soulful Food Truck Festival, and Black Christmas

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Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com

H. J. Russell and Co. promotes Claudette Hanks to diversity manager

H. J. Russell & Company Promotes Claudette Hanks to Diversity Manager for Construction and Program Management

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Source: Atlanta Tribune

Stop the abuse! - CPSFA concerned about impact of child abuse on mental health

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPSFA) has expressed concerns about mental health issues among children who are victims of

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Amazon Studios to release voting rights film featuring Stacey Abrams

The documentary, which prominently features insights from politician, lawyer and author Stacey Abrams, is directed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lisa

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Source: Atlanta Daily World - Powered by Real Times Media

Craig van Rooyen named as interim Liquid Telecom CEO

Liquid Telecom South Africa chief operating officer Craig van Rooyen will serve as interim CEO of the company until a replacement for Reshaad Sha has been appointed, the company said on

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Source: TechCentral

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