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Academic friendships and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) affiliations were also flagged as the links that connected several key players to high-ranking officials, including Andrew Wheatley, the energy minister with responsibility for Petrojam and who was
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My Family's Experience with Nursing Homes During COVID: "I Couldn't Even Visit" | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
At the time of writing this, it’s 12 days since my mother passed away alone in a nursing home. It was my worst fear come true. I’m told that a couple of staff were with her, but it wasn’t the way I envisioned my mother’s last moments on earth. I guess there really is no […]
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Ghana Is Considering a New Law to Govern Universities. Why It's a Bad Idea
But the constitution also grants the president the power to appoint a national council for tertiary education to coordinate the functioning of the public
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Relieve Bunion Pain Without Surgery | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Healthy feet are happy feet and one sign that your feet might not be too happy are bunions. The large bumps that form on the side of your big toes can be extremely painful and can potentially lead to arthritis. If the pain interferes with daily activities like standing and walking, bunion surgery
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Diabetes and Your Feet: What You Don't Know Will Hurt You | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
There is no doubt that diabetes is a global epidemic of epic proportions-especially amongst people of color. Diabetes, or hyperglycemia, is high blood glucose. According to the Center for Disease Control, 13.2% and 12.2% of women and men respectively African-Americans worldwide with having the
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Vaccine Eligibility in Illinois to Expand Under Phase 1B Later This Month | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that Illinois will expand the list of people eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations in Phase 1B of its rollout.  The state believes that this increased eligibility beginning Feb. 25, will allow people with 'a high-risk medical condition' or comorbidity to be
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Zimbabwe: Mwonzora Vows to Grab Harvest House Keys From Chamisa, Accuses Alliance of Stripping Furniture
The battle for control of Harvest House, the MDC main headquarters, rages on with MDC-T secretary general Douglas Mwonzora adamant he will grab the keys of the iconic home of opposition politics from MDC Alliance leader Nelson
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Source: allAfrica.com
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NETC Brings Home Multiple NCMPR Silver Medallions.
(ThyBlackMan.com) The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) awarded the marketing department at Northeastern Technical College (NETC) three Silver Medallion Awards. NCMPR Medallion Awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and communication at community and technical
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Steel Magnolias, Queen Sugar, & Lovecraft Country Actress Dies at 76 | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Actor Carol Sutton, who appeared in well more than 100 movies, plays and television shows, died Thursday in New Orleans of complications from the coronavirus. She was 76 years old. 'Carol Sutton was practically the Queen of New Orleans theater, having graced the stages across the city for
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5 Vitamins That Can Shrink Your Bloated Belly | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
It’s no secret that many people are complaining about having bloated bellies for seemingly no reason. Whether you have had a large meal or not, a bloated belly can be difficult to get rid of. If you overeat, eat too fast, eat too much salt, or even if you eat nothing at all, you are […]
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MDC-T voters roll fight escalates
BY RICHARD MUPONDE MDC-T interim president Thokozani Khupe yesterday summoned all provincial structures to Harare on Wednesday to inspect the voters roll as she moves to curb interim secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora’s alleged attempts to use a manipulated roll at the extraordinary congress to be
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Short & Intense Workouts: The Secret To Burning More Calories | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
For many years I worked out and tried nearly every workout craze that existed. I used to put in long hours at the gym. I would work out with various personal trainers to achieve a cut and defined body. Then I met someone who was in incredible shape and asked them what they did […]
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"I Didn't Want My Sister to Die": 11-Year-Old helps 8-Month-Old Sister Hurt by Gunfire | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
A typical Friday night turned into a mother's worst nightmare when gunshots swirled around her neighborhood into the apartment complex where she stayed with her children and mother. One of those bullets flew into baby Jiya McMahan’s crib striking the 8-month old. “’I don’t want my sister to
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I’m an At-Risk Patient: Should I Get the COVID Antibody Treatment? | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
As vaccines continue to roll out, many have forgotten our original first line of defense for COVID: the antibody treatment. Monoclonal antibodies are produced in laboratories where scientists copy antibodies targeted to combat COVID. These cells are retrieved from people who formerly had COVID and
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Trench Town, Tivoli youth participate in development programme
YOUNG people in Trench Town and Tivoli Gardens in Kingston are being empowered to participate in the development of their communities under the Inter-Agency Network Youth Development Programme.
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Herd Immunity may be unattainable unless African Americans get the COVID Vaccine | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other national health leaders have said that African Americans need to take the COVID-19 vaccine to protect their health. What Fauci and others have not made clear is that African Americans need to take the vaccine, so that the nation as a whole will get to herd immunity. The
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Pandemic slows down prosecution of graft suspects
Before the Chief Justice David Maraga and the National Council on the Administration of Justice, announced on April 1, the scaling down of court operations, a number of magistrates hearing corruption related cases had gathered speed with some about to conclude testimonies from witness and rule
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Holidays, Exercise, and Self-Care | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
One of the biggest challenges we are facing during this atypical holiday season is how to squeeze in activities including must do tasks, and the activities that would be nice to do.  Both of these are complicated by the pandemic rules of behavior, recommended by state and local public health
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Uganda: COVID-19 - Rugby 7s Suffer Money Loss
Like other sports federations, Uganda Rugby Union (URU) has felt the pinch, tricking down to the most important stakeholders, the
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4 Reasons You Should Stretch More | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Stretching is an important component of fitness, but it's also important even when you aren't working out! People often underestimate the many benefits of stretching but it is important for people of all ages and should be a part of your daily routine. The benefits of stretching are as
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Common COVID-19 myths debunked | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Understandably, some people can be wary about taking a new vaccine. However, the COVID-19 vaccine, perhaps one the most important vaccines as of recently, has many common misconceptions or myths. Here is the truth about what we know about the COVID-19 vaccine.  Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine isn’t safe
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5 Morning Routine Habits for a Super Successful Day | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Great days are simply great mornings. It's true! It's no revelation that having successful mornings set the tone for a super successful day ahead.  Successful mornings must be consciously – and at times painfully – cultivated. The good news is that having successful mornings becomes less work and
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Are you being "Sextorted"? 4 ways to find out | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Granny tik-toking, being on a zoom call with your boss with no trousers on, technology is making the world a beautiful place, isn't it? But the wave of technological evolution sweeping society has not come without its ills. Crime is proportionately morphing, as the fast-expanding internet appears
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5 Old School Hair Tips That Still Work! | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
There are some old school hair tips that may make your life easier now. When you think of the old school, it conjures up different memories for different people. For some, it's old afro's and afro picks. For others, it may bring forth images of 1,000 beads in braids while roller skating. For
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Why Is Breakfast The Most Important Meal Of The Day? | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day you ask? For one thing it kick-starts your metabolism which helps burn calories throughout the day. You may not feel hungry first thing in the morning but if your last meal was last evening, especially earlier in the evening, then your body is
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Traveling soon? Here's 5 products to help COVID-proof your plane ride | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Whether you’re planning an essential trip or a quick getaway, one thing’s for certain: the traveling process has been forever changed because of the coronavirus. After nearly a year of sheltering in place, people are tending to their cabin fever with local staycations and quick vacays more and
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Black Men Open Up About Living Well With Sickle Cell (Video) | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
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Zimbabwe: 2014 MDC-T National Council Backing Chamisa Illegal - Mwonzora
Reinstated MDC-T secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora has dismissed a reconvened 2014 MDC-T National Council meeting held at the party's headquarters Thursday as "illegal" in the unfolding political drama that seems to be ripping the main opposition
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Deodorant Or Antiperspirant: Which Should YOU Be Using? | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
How’s your underarm game? Have you ever thought about underarm self-care and how your daily routine is impacting your health? During an exclusive spa event with Dove at the JW Marriot Spa in Chicago, I had a chance to enjoy a day of beauty, wellness, and relaxation. When you’re on the go, you
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