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Burrell Communications Group announced it will host a virtual town hall titled, “Black Lives Have Always Mattered to Us.” According to a release, the town hall will take place Thursday,…
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UFC stars father dies from Covid-19 complications - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Abdulmanap died in a Moscow hospital due to complications stemming from Covid-19 infection, according to the RT.com website. He was aged
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'It’s One of My Biggest Heartbreaks': Halle Berry Expresses Disappointment About Her 2002 Oscar Win Not Helping More Black Actresses
When Halle Berry gave her acceptance speech for winning Best Actress at the Oscars in 2002 for "Monster's Ball," she said it was a moment that would open
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Jessye Norman
Jessye Norman (b. September 15, 1945) is a recitalist as well as a Grammy-award winning opera singer. Norman is known for her powerful voice as well as for being an opera singer. As a child Norman recalls cleaning her room and listening to the radio; she had always been fond of music and credits
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Fox News Bashed For Tracking Stock Gains After Attacks On Black Men
Fox News on Friday posted an offensive graphic tracking stock market gains in the wake of several infamous attacks on Black
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Local Pastor Grows Into Activist Role
Genesis’ Senior Pastor Dr. Tecoy Porter spearheaded the June 4 service as president of the Sacramento Chapter of Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network
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Vulnerability: A Vice Turned Virtue Amid ‘The New Normal’ - Black Enterprise
When it comes to leaders demonstrating vulnerability, executives are understandably concerned about optics. In fact, just Google the phrase “definition of vulnerability” and the very first result presented is: “Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.” With this decidedly ominous and
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Scatman Crothers
Benjamin Sherman Crothers was an American actor, musician, singer and dancer. He was born on May 23, 1910 to Benjamin and Donnie Crothers in Terre Haute, Indiana. He got his nickname when he auditioned for a radio show in 1932 and the director told him he needed a catchy name, which is when he came
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Youth To Discuss School Funding — The Sacramento Observer
Their education matters. Youth will take the lead in a discussion about funding for schools in California on Thursday, September 3. The Fund All Kids Virtual Youth Summit will be streamed via Facebook Live from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Student panelists include Nailah DuBose and Aniyah DuBose, who attend
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… a heavy toll on African Americans, a disparity that continues … gear — have left African Americans already at increased risk … come as no surprise. African Americans suffer from a higher … on the fact that Black Americans are suffering disproportionately.” ‘ …
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UFC Fight Night 174: Preview, expected card, streaming and TV times
After taking a break from training to give himself time and mental space to reinvigorate himself, Robert Whittaker is slated to face Darren Till in the headlining bout at UFC Fight Night 174.
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Trump campaign set to launch digital ads during Democratic convention - TheGrio
President Donald Trump's re-election campaign will spend millions of dollars on a digital ad campaign during the Democratic presidential convention... View Article The post Trump campaign set to launch digital ads during Democratic convention appeared first on TheGrio.
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The mystery of the Black couple who gave birth to a white baby - Face2Face Africa
In 2010 when white baby Nmachi Ihegboro with blonde hair and blue eyes was born to a Black couple in Britain with no known white ancestry, medical experts were amazed, and so were her parents, who are originally from Nigeria. “What the flip?” “Is she mine?” the father of the child, Ben
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Chief Hall resigns: Firsts black female DPD chief prepares to step down - Dallas Examiner
By ROBYN H. JIMENEZ The Dallas Examiner Dallas Police Chief Ulysha Reneé Hall has officially resigned her position, according to Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax. She submitted her letter of resignation to Broadnax
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Anti-Zanu PF traditional leaders fired
BY CHARLES LAITON SIX Hurungwe West headmen were unceremoniously relieved of their positions after allegedly refusing to support a Zanu PF preferred candidate, the late Keith Guzah, during the 2015 Hurungwe West by-election. Member Mutinha, Aleck Munhava, Alton Manjonjo, Morgan Gora, Nobo Mahobo
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The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) was founded on the belief more than 50 years ago that the best answers for clients came through diversity of thought. Our founder Bruce Henderson encouraged all consultants—even the most junior members on a team—to engage in vigorous debate and
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Twelve Brazilians charged with illegal entry - Stabroek News
The twelve Brazilian nationals who were intercepted while en route to Linden have been remanded to prison after being charged with illegal entry. The article Twelve Brazilians charged with illegal entry appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Judge rules Uber, Lyft must classify drivers as employees
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Singer/Songwriter Keianna Nicole's NEW hit 'Where's Your Heart' Climbs DRT Charts - The Atlanta Inquirer
By Taylor Burris, CEO/Founder of U.S., LLC Atlanta, Georgia – July 2020 – Singer/Songwriter Keianna Nicole recently dropped “Where’s Your Heart” that has been in the top 150 on the DRT Radio Charts for the past three weeks. A new single from her new EP, “Best Regards”, drops every six weeks. Local
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