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By Maya Pottiger | Word In Black (WIB) - Ever since he was young, Marchánt Davis has always loved children’s media and the power it possesses. Though his favorites were “Sesame Street” and “Reading Rainbow” — especially seeing himself represented on screen through LeVar Burton — h
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Senate meets on March 28 - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

THE Senate will meet on March 28 from 1.30 pm for its private members day.

Similar to the House of Representatives, these sittings are held at the end of each month and no government business is discussed at these sittings.

In the case of the Senate, the agenda on private m

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Firing Upheld For Two LAPD Officers Who Played Pokémon GO Instead Of Responding To Robbery Call: 'Aw, Screw It' - Blavity
Two Los Angeles police officers have lost their jobs and their appeal after being  caught  playing Pokémon Go on the job. The California Second District Court of Appeal  has upheld the firing of the two Los Angeles police officers— Louis Lozano and Eric Mitchell— who were hunting for Pokémon Go
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House GOP passes parents’ rights bill in clash over schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Friday narrowly passed legislation that would fulfill a campaign promise to give parents a role in what’s taught in public schools. It has little chance in the Democrat-run Senate and critics said it would propel a far-right movement that has
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New report highlights the impact of school conditions and underfunding on Baltimore City Public School students, faculty and staff
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has released a report comparing the state of Baltimore City Public School buildings to […] The post New report highlights the impact of school conditions an
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Ghana- VP Harris High on The Future of Africa 
As she landed in Ghana on Sunday to begin a week-long trip to Africa with the goal of strengthening US ties amid the struggle over the continent's future, Vice President Kamala Harris was welcomed by students, dancers, and drummers on the grounds of a great continent known for its rich culture and
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Biden And Harris Urges Voting Rights Protection In Atlanta Speeches - Blavity
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited Atlanta on Tuesday and delivered remarks that included their strongest statements against Republican-led subversion of democracy and pushing for federal voting rights protections. The president and vice president gave their remarks at
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Re-Fueling Jet Magazine Where Everyone Can Be ‘Beauty of the Week’ | Post News Group
Remember “Beauty of the Week,” Jet magazine’s famous page 43, which featured Black women college students, actors, nurses, and everyday girls in swimsuits? Now, anyone can be a beauty of the week or even grace the cover as the iconic publication re-sets digitally and where readers and fans can go
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EDITORIAL: The Recent Book Banning Trend is Simply Today's Politicized Form of Censorship — and It's Anti-American
Truth be told, while many parents and legislators alike say they're only trying to "protect our children," it's difficult for us to ascertain from what these children are being protected — or from whom they need to be protected. The post EDITORIAL: The Recent Book Banning Trend
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Children’s Authority must file application for wardship for minors - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

A CHILDREN’S Court judge has ordered the Children’s Authority to immediately file an application for wardship in an unaccompanied minor case.

In the matter before the court concerning an application for an unaccompanied minor between the Children’s Authority, the Immigration Divis

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Pennywise robbery leaves six dead – Police kill 4 bandits, after 2 security guards killed, 2 wounded - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
POLICE are investigating a shooting and robbery at Pennywise Plaza La Romain on Monday evening. Reports say that, around 5 pm, three private security officers, two men and one woman, were shot by bandits while driving out of the Pennywise compound during an attempted hold up. The men escaped
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States are underfunding land-grant HBCUs, but what can we do about it?
OPINION: Land-grant HBCUs have been shorted billions in funding compared to their white counterparts. But the renewal of the farm bill this year could address those shortages — and advocacy from the Black community can help make sure it
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'They Wrote Me Off—I Ain't Write Back' Seahawks Quarterback Files Trademark After First Win of Season
Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Geno Smith, trademarked the now-viral line he recited after his team's first win of the season.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph Surprised With Massive Bouquet From Oprah On The Set Of 'Abbott Elementary' - Blavity
Sheryl Lee Ralph  has been getting her flowers (metaphorically and literally) since her triumphant win at this year’s Emmys. The latest celebrity to celebrate the deserving actor is Oprah, who sent Ralph a massive flower arrangement, which was delivered to her on the Abbott Elementary set. The
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Pres. Biden Visits California Community Devastated by Lunar New Year Gun Violence | Post News Group
On his trip to California last week, President Biden first stopped in San Diego to meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The heads of state have formed a strategic alliance to scale up military technology intended to protect interests in the
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UNO Announced A New Twist To The Card Game That's Likely To Stir Up More Drama - Blavity
The makers of UNO announced a new twist to the popular game on Tuesday and it's already looking like the change will stir up more controversy in many homes. People who reacted to the announcement on social media visualized the chaos that will erupt in their house when they bring the new version of
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NFL Coach Firing Spree Raises Questions About Why Black Head Coaches Seem To Get Less Leeway
Football fans and analysts react to the firings of several NFL head coaches and wonder if Black coaches are not granted the same treatment as their white counterparts following the firing of Brian Flores by the Miami Dolphins.
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Mississippi woman allegedly killed husband on Facebook Live, police say
Authorities in Mississippi have arrested and charged a 28-year-old woman who allegedly killed her husband on Facebook Live. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the accused, identified as Kadejah Michelle Brown, shot and killed her husband during an altercation on Saturday. Authorities rushed to the
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TSTT CEO tells parents: Do not push your children in traditional fields. - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

PARENTS are being advised to encourage their children to pursue careers in technology as opposed to traditional fields.

The advice came from TSTT CEO Lisa Agard on Friday as she delivered the feature address at a women’s forum hosted by the THA Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiqu

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Halle Bailey Gives Disney Dreamers Academy Class Inspiring Message Of Ignoring Criticism By Sharing How She Coped With 'Little Mermaid' Backlash - Blavity
Halle Bailey was this year's Disney Disney Dreamers Academy (DDA) ambassador. The five-time Grammy-nominated singer spent four days from March 23-27 participating in the annual mentoring program by Walt Disney World Resort that brings 100 students from around the country for an immersive
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Ayu reacts to suspension, says it's “exercise in futility”
“The purported suspension is, therefore, an exercise in futility as it derives its strength majorly from gross illiteracy, ignorance, gambling and desperation. It has only mischief, drama and propaganda value.” The post Ayu reacts to suspension, says it's “exercise in futility” appeared first o
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Black Couple Visiting Family In Haiti Held For $200,000 Ransom Per Person
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These Are the Top Books Black Teachers Request for Their Classrooms - The Atlanta Voice
Over the last four school years, Black teachers have overwhelmingly asked for these five books in their DonorsChoose requests. The post These Are the Top Books Black Teachers Request for Their Classrooms appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
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PRESS ROOM: Amazon Commits an Additional $147 Million to Create and Preserve 1,260 Affordable Homes Primarily with Minority-Led Developers Across and Close to Washington D.C. | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Amazon Housing Equity Fund has committed to create or preserve more than 10,000 affordable homes across the company’s hometown communities so far. Amazon’s commitment focuses on low-to-moderate income individuals and families, representing first responders, teachers, and
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Dallas Wings Fire Head Coach Vickie Johnson - Texas Metro News
Vickie Johnson has been fired as head coach of the WNBA Dallas Wings, the team announced Monday. The post Dallas Wings Fire Head Coach Vickie Johnson appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Man seeking $1m compensation after $68k Maserati gift for his wife was declared stolen
Jason Scott purchased a $68,000 Maserati SUV from Carvana last November as a birthday gift for his wife. But the car, marketed as a 2021 model, was declared stolen in February after the North Carolina army veteran took it to a Maserati dealership for servicing. It was also established the stolen
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Eight now homeless after fire destroys Valsayn home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
TWO families are now homeless after a fire gutted their Valsayn home in Saturday. According to fire officials sometime between 5.30 and 6 pm, residents of Jaffar Street, Bamboo Settlement Number 2 called them alerting them to the fire. The two storey building was 80 per cent burnt with an esti
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Five-month-old baby sold for N500,000 in Ebonyi - Police
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