Barrow, Adama (1965- )
Adama Barrow is a Gambian politician and real estate developer who is the third and current president of Gambia. Barrow defeated Yahya Jammeh in the 2016 Gambian presidential election, but because the incumbent president initially refused to recognize the victory, Barrow was inaugurated at the
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It's possible that SA could experience a second surge of coronavirus cases - Zweli Mkhize | News24
The real risk of experiencing a "second wave" of coronavirus cases remains, so containment measures must not be abandoned, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has said.
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Somalia Sets Up Disaster Warning Centre to Battle Floods and Locusts
[Shabelle] At a government building in a former United Nations compound in Mogadishu, Khadar Sheikh Mohamed stares at a bank of giant screens displaying weather conditions across the country.
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Explosion rocks Beirut
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - A massive explosion rocked Beirut yesterday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. Up to press time more than 70 people were confirmed dead and more than 3,000 injured, with bodies buried in the
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Farmers flooded out by massive Cameroon dam
Ma'a Anne Claire is a struggling mother of six, living in the Central African nation Cameroon. She works hard tending to crops, such as plantains ...
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State Housing Board First
In 1959 Frank Morris became the first African-American senior manager of a state agency in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts when he was appointed to the position of director of the State Housing Board. Starting as a junior planner with the Board in 1948, Frank Morris had one of the
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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years
MN DEED doing its part to help Communities of Color impacted by...
Since March 16, 17.8% of all White people in Minnesota’s labor force have applied for unemployment insurance benefits, while 31.4% of Indigenous people and People of Color in Minnesota’s labor force have applied for
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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder
Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Gets Health Portfolio
[The Herald] Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has, with immediate effect, been appointed the new Minister of Health and Child Care by President Mnangagwa
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ELDON: Hurdles that hinder growth of insurance scene
Over 40 percent of Kenyans have a bank account, and when one includes the use of mobile money over 80 percent enjoy access to formal financial services.
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Gov. Whitmer Creates Black Leadership Advisory Council | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle

Governor Whitmer in an act of solidarity to elevate Black voices in state government signed Executive Order 2020-163, which creates the Black Leadership Advisory Council. The governor also signed Executive

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July 16, 2020 - DefenderNetwork.com
In this week’s Defender… With record voter turnout, the Texas primary runoff election is in the books. But what else should be on your political radar? Check out our special 'Pollyticks' feature. This week, we give you the scoop on what's really happening in local and state government, including
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Great Negro Plot of 1741: The Rumors And Lies That Led To Execution Of Over 30 Black Americans In New York City
New York slave
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South Carolina State University (1896--- )
South Carolina State University (SCSU) was founded in 1896 by an act of the South Carolina General Assembly and remains the state’s sole public college for African American youth. It was established in Orangeburg, South Carolina as a land grant institution that focused mainly on
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Rep. Arthur Turner, deputy majority leader in the House, announces retirement | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Chicago Democrat has held the 9th District seat since 2010 By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, announced his retirement from the Illinois House effective Friday, July 3. Turner, a deputy majority leader in the House, had
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Nigeria: Lagos Warns Against Drilling Boreholes Without Licence, Permits
Lagos government through the State's Water Regulatory Commission (LSWRC) has cautioned operators in the borehole drilling industry against carrying on with their activities without the requisite licence and permit from the
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Challenges to Trump's effort to block immigrants from seeking asylum | New York Carib News
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general across America in filing a lawsuit to stop what they have described as the Trump administration's “unlawful attempts” to limit the Caribbean and other immigrants from accessing the nation's asylum process.
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Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states - Black News Channel

By REGINA GARCIA CANO and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Kelyn Yanez used to clean homes during the day and wait tables at night in the Houston area before the coronavirus. But the mother of three lost both jobs in March because of the pandemic and now is facing eviction. The

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“They Counted Us Out”: Activist Cori Bush Defeats Longtime Missouri Rep. William Lacy Clay In Missouri Primary
Bush, who is a single mom, former nurse and pastor, would be the first Black woman to represent the state of Missouri in Congress if she is elected in November.
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What is ammonium nitrate? - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Ammonium nitrate is an industrial chemical commonly used around the world as an agricultural fertilizer, and in explosives for mining.

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Telkom Kenya pulls the plug on merger with Bharti Airtel - TechCentral
Telkom Kenya said on Wednesday it was no longer pursuing a proposed joint venture transaction with the Kenyan unit of India's Bharti Airtel.
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Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
BALTIMORE, United States (AP) - Kelyn Yanez used to clean homes during the day and wait tables at night in the Houston area before the coronavirus. But the mother of three lost both jobs in March because of the pandemic and now is facing eviction.
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$15 million allocated for infrastructure works at Brown’s Town Market
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has announced the allocation of $15 million for infrastructure works at the Brown’s Town Market in St Ann. McKenzie made the announcement during a tour of the facility on...
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Republicans helping Kanye West secure spot on 2020 ballot - TheGrio

Is the Republican party trying to keep Kanye West on the ballot this November to skew votes away from Joe... View

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UK judge: Meghan Markle's friends can stay anonymous in privacy case : TheGrio

LONDON (AP) — A British judge ruled Wednesday that the Duchess of Sussex can keep the names of five close... View

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The Latest: AP Source: divisions to decide NCAA fall champs - Black News Channel

By The Associated Press undefined The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: A person who was briefed on the NCAA Board of Governor's discussions told the AP that board members decided each division will determine whether to stage championship events in

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Reparations a debt owed and an investment in equal America - African American News Today - EIN News
… and inequality that African Americans have born borne … continue to bear. African Americans helped build America with … the plight of enslaved African Americans is inherently different, … or organization by hiring
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5 faith moments to watch for in Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’ - African American News Today - EIN News
(RNS) — Spirituality has been part of Beyoncé’s journey, from singing ‘Amazing Grace’ and a gospel medley on albums with Destiny’s Child to embodying the divine feminine from a number of religious traditions in her recent visual albums and appearances.
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Groups Aim to Shoot Down Rule That Would Let Lawmakers Vote When Absent
Lobbying firms, public interest advocates and some California constitutionalists are concerned about what would happen if the Legislature approves a rule that would allow lawmakers to vote in their absence. They are also urging Californians to vote ‘no’ on a similar measure that might make it to
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SOS Caravan calls for Federal and state action at Montgomery Federal Courthouse
Leaders called on federal and state officials to take action now to save lives in the coronavirus pandemic overwhelming Alabama and killing Blacks at least three times the rate of
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The attempt to destroy our religion | The Crusader Newspaper Group
There are governors who want to stop our churches from assembling one day a week and other special
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