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While her current condition is unknown, the Star Trek actress is in the middle of a years-long battle concerning her health, well-being, and management of her financial affairs.
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How Destiny's Child And More Black Girl Groups Contributed To Y2K Fashion
People are terrified and restless—possibly even allowing the wind of privilege to bend them towards boredom. Yes, it's difficult to imagine how these emotions can occupy space in folks' minds
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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
New Haven bouncing back from flooding déjà vu
Sixty-nine-year-old Amanda Burton resides in New Haven, St Andrew, with her 32-year-old daughter, who has a disability. Early-morning thunder and strong winds triggered by an approaching Tropical Storm Grace on Tuesday jolted her into preparation...
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With 17 Percent of Black Families Reporting a Lack of Food, Biden Admin Gives SNAP Biggest Increase in History
Seventeen percent of Black families in America still report not having enough food to eat — surpassing the 10% of all U.S. citizens with the same problem. But that dire circumstance could change starting in October when the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program receives its most significant
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Source: The Washington Informer
Amber Rose accuses partner Alexander Edwards of cheating with 12 women
Model Amber Rose has accused partner Alexander “AE” Edwards of cheating with at least 12 women. After years of silence,... View Article The post Amber Rose accuses partner Alexander Edwards of cheating with 12 women appeared first on TheGrio.
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Brutal Hate Crime Victim Says Faith Is What Kept Him Alive - The Seattle Medium
“The doctor came right in the room and stood over my son -- and people can hear you when they’re in a coma --and said well, your son is never going walk, he’s never going to talk again and he is going to have a hole in his head and going to have a leakage that you’re going to have to change for the
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Facebook & Instagram Are Standing Up For Lizzo After Instagram Live Breakdown
Lizzo broke down over the weekend about the hate she receives online, so Facebook and Instagram are taking matters into their own hands.
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Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill; Dems Poised to Push Through $3.5 Trillion Budget | The Michigan Chronicle
The President initially sought more than $2 trillion, but the White House said the paired down plan still addresses major problems including American roads and transit. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Senate on Tuesday, August 10, passed one of
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'Breaking point': Why the red state/blue city conflict is peaking over masks | The Atlanta Voice
Political and population trends are colliding as the steadily escalating tension between red states and their blue cities across the Sun Belt is reaching a breaking point over the volatile issue of school masking. For more than a decade, GOP governors and Republican-controlled legislatures in
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
U.S. Grows Ever-More Diverse, Census Data Show A Multiracial, Urban And Older - The Seattle Medium
The United States population is more racially diverse than ever and increasingly urban, according to new data collected in the 2020 Census. But overall population growth in the country has slowed, newly released Census Bureau data
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Source: https://seattlemedium.com
Woodfin, Challengers Have Spoken. Now It’s Up to Birmingham Voters
By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times Incumbent Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin will face seven challengers on Tuesday, August 24, in the city’s mayoral election; candidates for City Council and Birmingham Board of Education are also on the ballot. The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at
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Youth For Christ bridges the gap with Generation Z - WS Chronicle
Youth For Christ bridges the gap with Generation Z The post Youth For Christ bridges the gap with Generation Z appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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This amputee basketball sensation from the Dominican Republic was just surprised with a scholarship
17-year-old Hansel Emmanuel Donato Domingez may not have a left arm, but the Dominican Republic-born athlete isn’t letting that get in the way of playing the game he loves and equally squaring off against his abled opponents on the basketball court. And the talented basketball prospect has been
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Women, workers on company boards: how governance has changed since 1982 - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Back in 1982, just shy of 40 years ago, Dr Carl Parris, a well-known and highly respected member of the faculty of government at UWI, did an analysis of those people who were regarded as being in power in Trinidad and Tobago, whom he defined as those who made decisions that affected the national
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Family of Congressman John Lewis Carrying his Legacy by Fighting for Voting Rights – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Stacy M. Brown , NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia - Source: www.thewestsidegazette.com) - The late Democratic Congressman John Lewis lived every moment of his life doing for others. And, as the world knows, the Congressman gave [...]
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How Shark Tank investor Daymond John turned $40 into $6 billion
Daymond John is a Shark Tank investor and is also widely known for his pioneering apparel and footwear brand FUBU. The serial entrepreneur grew up with his single mother in Queens, New York. Before joining Shark Tank as an investor, John had made a fortune as the founder of FUBU, which was
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2 more former Free State human settlements officials charged in R7.9m fraud case | News24
Two more former Free State Department of Human Settlement officials have been granted bail in connection with alleged fraud to the tune of R7.9 million.
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George Floyd Policing Act will reportedly not include scrapping qualified immunity
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Aisha Taylor Offers Men’s Fashion — And A Shopping Experience
By Javacia Harris Bowser For The Birmingham Times Aisha Taylor opened the doors to her first brick-and -mortar shop last month—a men’s boutique - Bridge + Root – which describes what she offers her customers. “I’m bridging the guy from day to night,” Taylor said. “I want him to be able to wear some
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BLM Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors Says Black Art Helps Activate Your Power - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Michigan Black Couple Gives A Fist Bump & Forgiveness To White Man Who Shot at Their Home Over BLM Sign
A Black couple from Michigan who had their home shot at by a 25-year-old white man due to his anger over the Black Lives Matter sign in their window surprisingly had nothing but forgiveness for their attacker during his sentencing.
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Lizzo Reveals Toll Of 'Fat-Phobic' Haters In Heartbreaking Video After New Song Drops
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Mark Ridley Thomas Will Not Run for Mayor - Los Angeles Sentinel
Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas announced Monday that he will not be running for mayor, it was a shock to many and a relief for those who have been considering running for the seat. The post Mark Ridley Thomas Will Not Run for Mayor appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Democrats Introduce John Lewis Voting Law To Restore The Voting Rights Act - The New York Beacon
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Florida School Cop Filmed Body Slamming Black Girl Won’t Be Charged For The ‘Controlled Takedown’ That Left Teen Unconscious
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Jim Jones And DJ Khaled Reveal They Had Covid-19 [Video]
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Ghana Ignores United Nations Experts' Appeal to Drop Anti-LGBTQI Bill
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