Newswire: Black man who spent 44 years in prison before he was exonerated gets record $25M settlement
Ronnie Long stands in a hallway at the Albemarle Correctional Institution east of Charlotte, N.C., in 2007.Peter Weinberger / The Charlotte Observer via AP file By Minyvonne Burke, NBC News   A Black North Carolina man who spent 44 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of raping
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Private colleges struggle with diversity after affirmative action ban
California's private nonprofit colleges are adjusting their outreach efforts to avoid the same collapse in diversity that the University of California system experienced after the 1996 ballot initiative banning race-based admissions. The post Applying for college after court rul
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Uganda: Stanbic Bank Appoints Ronald Makata As New Chief Finance, Value Management Officer
[Nile Post] Ronald Makata has been named new Chief Finance and Value Management Officer for Stanbic Bank Uganda replacing Abraham Ongenge.
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Virginia State University Makes History as First HBCU to Host Presidential Debate - Texas Metro News
By Birmingham Times Virginia State University has been chosen to host a 2024 Presidential Debate, the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) ever selected to hold a General Election
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Top 5 binge-worthy Netflix shows to check out
Discover five binge-worthy Netflix shows, like the spooky 'The Fall of the House of Usher'.
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Rays Win Second Consecutive Dana Richardson Flag Football Tournament
Three schools from St. Croix joined three schools from the St. Thomas-St. John district to compete in the Dana Richardson 9 v 9 Flag Football Tournament held on Nov. 2 – 4 at the Joseph Aubain Ballpark on St. Thomas.
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Esonia Rehenia Monsanto Hassell Dies at 95
The Hassell, Habtes, Armstrong, Webb, Forde and Monsanto families announce the passing of our beloved Esonia Rehenia Monsanto Hassell on Oct. 21 at the age of 95 on St. Thomas, USVI.
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Liberia: South Korea Donates 10 Vehicles to Liberia
[New Dawn] In a generous gesture, the Government of the Republic of South Korea, through its embassy in Monrovia, has presented ten brand new vehicles to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Senators Hold Bill to Confiscate Guns of Extreme-Risk Individuals
A bill that would give the V.I. Police Department the flexibility to suspend the licenses of registered gun holders if they’re a threat themselves or others got an airing before the Senate Wednesday but was ultimately held because of concerns over Second Amendment rights.
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Aubrey Bruce: Don’t try to big-up Pickett and downplay George Pickens | New Pittsburgh Courier
GEORGE PICKENS As I watched the Steel­ers win a hard-fought game against the Green Bay Packers, Nov. 12, I was reminded of the 1970s mega-television hit “M.A.S.H.” According to Wikipedia, “The series, which was produced with 20th Century Fox Tele­vision for CBS, follows a team of doctors and
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Officials discuss pros and cons of hiring grant - The True Citizen
On the surface, one might think a $711,117 COPS Hiring Grant sounds too good to pass up, but County Manager Merv Waldrop and Assistant Manager Adam Flakes warn the decision of whether to accept the grant money requires deeper analysis. During the November 14 meeting, the commissioners split on
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Portmore mayor calls for enhanced drain construction in new developments
In the aftermath of heavy rains that led to extensive flooding and a preliminary repair cost of $16 million for collapsed drain walls in Portmore, St Catherine, Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas is spearheading efforts to address the issue. Thomas is...
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Uganda: Samurai, Uganda Name Safari 7s Squads
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Samurai Barracudas and Uganda have officially announced their lineups for the upcoming Safari 7s scheduled to take place at Nairobi's RFUEA Ground from November 17-19.
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Eritrea: Why Eritrea Withdrew From the World Cup
[Scrolla] Eritrea has withdrawn its men's football team from the 2026 World Cup qualifying rounds, reportedly over fears that players may seek political asylum during overseas trips.
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Corporate Hands | Catherine’s Peak hydrates patron at UWI/CB 5K
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Addressing the gaps in growth - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Economic development is not just important to building a strong country – it is a core requirement. It gives a country the ability to withstand the changing tides of the global landscape and manoeuvre through global shocks such as climate change and financial crises. Economic development, in
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Arthritic Hands: What Works (and Doesn't) to Ease the Pain?
Millions of people who live with the pain and stiffness of arthritis in their hands get steroid or hyaluronic acid injections directly into their finger joints in the hopes of feeling better. Now, a new review shows that even though these injections are widely recommended in treatment
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Greenbelt Chosen as New FBI Headquarters Site, Sparking Controversy Among Virginia Leaders
The GSA has selected Greenbelt as the site of the new FBI headquarters, which is expected to create over 7,500 jobs and cost an estimated $3.5 billion. The post Greenbelt Chosen as New FBI Headquarters Site, Sparking Controversy Among Virginia Leaders appeared first on The Washi
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Source: The Washington Informer
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Tanzanian forest recreated in Italy to raise awareness on biodiversity research | Africanews
Through a partnership with Tanzania National Parks, MUSE in 2006 established the Udzungwa Ecological Monitoring Centre to support the park in ecological monitoring and biodiversity research, as well as to support development of environmental education programs for schools.
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BMA Expands African American Collection With Rare Joshua Johnson Portrait
artsbma.org The Birmingham Museum of Art continues to expand its collection of African American art with the purchase of Joshua Johnson’s Portrait of Elizabeth Gilpin (1804–1892). Johnson, widely recognized as the first professional African American painter known to have worked in the United
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Conspectus of disaster risk reduction in Malawi
Disaster risk reduction refers to actions which aim at preventing new disaster risks, reducing existing disaster risks and managing residual risk, all of which contribute to strengthening resilience and achieving sustainable development. It, therefore, entails identifying, assessing and reducing
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Masicka Says ‘Generation Of Kings’ Written For Generations To Come
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Masicka has the top dancehall album in the space right now after releasing his sophomore LP Generation Of Kings last week. The dancehall star has been
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Earth Wind & Fire's Philip Bailey Shows His 'Devotion' During National Adoption Month
Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind, & Fire is using his Music Is Unity Foundation to launch a fundraiser for National Adoption Month.
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Kenya: Second Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference Highlights Untapped Opportunities
[Nile Post] Amidst the captivating beauty of Mombasa, passionate tourism professionals from the Uganda and Kenya have converged for the second Uganda-Kenya coast tourism conference, excursions, and fam trips.
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