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What a blessing it is to live in a small town who still celebrates our true heroes. Happy Memorial Day. Above, Hallie Kate Cowart pictured with her late Uncle Clyde E. Saxon's memorial cross. Below, American Legion Post 120 of Waynesboro held its annual observation of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31. Post Commander Jim Reeves welcomed the attendees for […]

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Popular Senior Citizen Celebrates 99th Birthday | Florida Sentinel Bulletin

EMANUEL P. JOHNSON … Celebrates his 99th Birthday on October 14th BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor Wednesday was a very special day for one Progress Village resident. The day was special because it was the 99th birthday of Mr. Emanuel Purdee Johnson. He also provides a special quote for

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Meet Caleb Anderson, the 12-Year-Old College Sophomore Studying Aerospace Engineering | Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Caleb Anderson is not your average 12-year-old. Despite his young age, Anderson is already a sophomore studying aerospace engineering at Chattahoochee Technical College in Georgia. According to 11Alive, he began to show his brilliance from the time he was in diapers, learning sign language to

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HENDRIX | Chicago Defender

Lonnie Hendrix…………….Visitation was held: Thursday, August 6, 2020; 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Wake was held: Friday, August 7, 2020; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. … Continued The post HENDRIX appeared first on Chicago Defender.

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Learning From a Distance at Coppin | Afro

By Jared Grizzle Special to the AFRO Sitting at home, worlds away from peers and instructors is not the way most students hoped they would be starting the fall semester. For 22-year-old Coppin State University student Tyrek Goy his mindset approaching the Fall 2020 semester was no different. Goy

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Former City Administrator Joins Howard as New SVP | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Howard University announced that former D.C. City Administrator Rashad Young will officially join the institution as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Strategy Officer effective on Oct. 12. In these roles, Young will be responsible for managing

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The Battered Woman: No One Knew | Afro

By Sandra Charite The pallbearers from the funeral home rolled her casket into the church as family and close friends proceeded behind them. Hundreds of mourners within the congregation were at a loss for words as emotions exploded. This was a day that no one saw coming. Her smile was her signature

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Op-Ed: Caring For Our Caregivers | Afro

By Destiny-Simone Ramjohn, and Rob Malone Since March, the news media has reported on recurring personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages during the coronavirus pandemic, which have pitted the federal government, state and local governments, and large health systems against each other in an

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Op-Ed: The Roost Tribute | Afro

By Keyla Yalcin When I think about The Roost (aka Lake Trout), which was located on Reisterstown Road for over 25 years, the first things that come to mind are the lines. They always stretched around the side of the building, but people willingly waited. I would argue that folks waited for a few

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Deadly Explosion in Northwest Baltimore | Afro

By Jessica Dortch AFRO Production Editor Firefighters and first responders were called to the 4200 Block of Labyrinth Road early on Aug. 10 due to reports of an explosion. Residents of the neighborhood suspect a gas leak caused the explosion that demolished three row homes, leaving many trapped and

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The Georgia Department of Public Health showed a total of 308,221 confirmed COVID-19 cases for the entire state as of Tuesday afternoon, including 6,677 deaths and 27,490 hospitalizations. On Tuesday, 1,017 newly confirmed cases were reported as well as 73 deaths and 96

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BLM Global Network Reacts to Debate Comment | Afro

The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation released the following statement calling out Trump’s refusal to condemn White supremacists. Yesterday, we witnessed the president of our country deliver direct orders to “stand back and stand by” to White supremacists. We must take our anguish, our

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New Shiloh Baptist Church: Pastoral Prayers for 2020 National Election | Afro

TWENTY-TWO PASTORAL PRAYERS FOR 2020’s NATIONAL ELECTION Twenty-two of our nation’s leading African-American pastors will come together for a virtual time of prayer on Wednesday, October 28th for the sole purpose of praying for God’s Will to prevail for the November 3rd national elections. These

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Kelly's Lawyers Want to Question Gang Member in Cell Attack | Afro

CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for R. Kelly want to question a convicted member of the Latin Kings gang who says he beat up the jailed R&B singer in a Chicago cell. Kelly’s lawyers filed a motion Friday in federal court to question Jeremiah Farmer under oath, the Chicago Tribune reported. Farmer said in

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AARP Polls Reveal Top Concerns for Voters 50 and Older | Afro

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent More than half of voters 50-years and older in crucial battleground states are worried about contracting the novel coronavirus. At the same time, African Americans are particularly opposed to how President Donald Trump has handled the

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LeBron James Gave Powerful Farewell Speech on 'Space Jam' Set, Hear the Audio - African American News Today - EIN News

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Blood drive here on Monday

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Study Shows Decline in Awareness, Treatment and Control of High Blood Pressure | Afro

(Black PR Wire) — After nearly 15 years on an upward trend, awareness among Americans about high blood pressure and how to control and treat it is now on the decline, according to a new study. Even with the help of blood pressure medications, some groups, including older adults, are less likely

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Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee Seeks Male Applicants | Afro

BALTIMORE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE SEEKS MALE APPLICANTS The current BALTIMORE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE (BCDSCC), known as the Baltimore County Democratic Party, was elected June 26, 2018 during the Democratic Primary Election. Elected BCDSCC members were sworn-in at

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BCSO to host blood, toy drive

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What’s Your Voting plan? | Afro

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Black-Owned Business: I+I Botanicals | Afro

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