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Covid-19 Miracle of Tiny Indian State Shows Nation the Way – The Wilmington Journal
GUWAHATI, India-A small state in India's troubled northeast has managed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic much better than some of the larger states with more resources. Mizoram is tucked away between Myanmar and Bangladesh, about [...]
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Michelle Obama Shares Moving Tribute To Chadwick Boseman
She details inviting the late actor to the White House.
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No evictions or demolitions in Cape Town without court order, judges rule | News24
The City of Cape Town's Anti-Land Invasion Unit will not be allowed to evict people or demolish their structures, whether occupied or unoccupied, without a court order while the country remains in a state of national disaster.
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Federal Appeals Court Hearing Concludes in Challenge to Florida Law Obstructing Voting Rights Restoration - Voice and Viewpoint
Written by NNPA The court’s ultimate ruling may enable hundreds of thousands of Floridians to vote in November’s general election ATLANTA – A federal appeals court hearing in a case that may enable hundreds of thousands of Floridians to register to vote in time for the November election concluded
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Trump defends teen Kyle Rittenhouse, who killed Kenosha protesters
… commenting on the shooting of African-American man Jacob Blake – who was …
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Alice Johnson Gave A Passionate Speech On Criminal Justice Reforn
Alice Johnson, who had her prison sentence commuted by President Donald Trump, gave a passionate speech on criminal justice reform at the RNC Thursday
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Amid Peaceful Protest, Crowd Surrounds Rand Paul After Trump Speech
Walking near the senator from Kentucky and his wife, protesters spoke out about the police killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville. The situation escalated as police attempted to push them back.
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Critics Take Aim at India’s Unemployment Benefit for 4 Million Workers
MUGHALSARAI, India-Some 4 million workers stand to benefit from a recent move by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that recently relaxed eligibility criteria ...
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Heartwarming Video Resurfaces Of Chadwick Boseman Surprising His Fans On 'The Tonight Show' - Blavity
In the wake of Chadwick Boseman's death, fans have been going to social media to share the lasting images of the actor who made a global impact through his work and personality.
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JUDGE SIDES WITH UNIONS ON REOPENING SCHOOLS – Florida Courier
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Dara Kam Corcoran TALLAHASSEE - Accusing the state of ignoring the Florida Constitution, a Leon County circuit judge on Monday sided with teachers unions that challenged a state order mandating that schools resume in-person instruction this month amid the COVID-19
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This Day In History - August 26
Today is the 239th day of 2020. There are 127 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS2011: A car loaded with explosives crashes into the main United Nations building in Nigeria's capital of Abuja and explodes, killing at least 18 people in one of the deadliest assaults on the international body in
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Young People At The March On Washington Pledge To Keep Fighting For Civil Rights
Yolanda Renee King, the 12-year-old granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr., told the crowd that her generation would be the one to fulfill her grandfather’s dream.
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Jimmy Failla: Showman Trump baffles critics – they don't see what he's really promoting
Donald Trump has been selling maximum-strength America since the moment he came down the escalator and it's a lot more potent than any of his critics seem to realize.
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Critics Take Aim at India’s Unemployment Benefit for 4 Million Workers
Some 4 million workers stand to benefit from a recent move by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that recently relaxed eligibility criteria and enhanced payments for those who have lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. But the scheme is not without its critics.
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How Night 2 of the Republican Convention Unfolded
President Trump blurred the lines between political candidate and public servant in unprecedented ways, and Mike Pompeo shattered tradition as the first sitting secretary of state in at least 75 years to address a national party convention.
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Jacob Blake's dad says son left paralyzed by police shooting | The Atlanta Voice
A Black man shot multiple times, apparently in the back, by police in Wisconsin is paralyzed from the waist down and has “eight holes” in his body, the father of victim Jacob Blake said. The shooting in broad daylight on Sunday by police in Kenosha, captured on cellphone video that quickly spread
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Detroit honors COVID-19 victims with public park memorial - Black News Channel
By Ed White Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — An island park in Detroit has become an extraordinary memorial garden, with cars packed with families slowly passing hundreds of photos of city residents who have died from COVID-19. Mayor Mike Duggan declared Monday Detroit Memorial Day to honor the
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Fox News Segment Goes Off The Rails When Donna Brazile Clashes With Trump Supporter
Former DNC Chairwoman Donna Brazile is not interested in Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce’s hot take on the current social justice movement polarizing the nation. While appearing on Fox and […] The post Donna Brazile Clashes With Trump Supporter On Fox And Friends appeared first on Essence.
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Why DO Blacks vote in droves for Democrats in every election? - African American News Today - EIN News
… Instead, it’s worse for African-Americans in almost every way. The … get over 95% of the African-American vote. I promise you. … , says “put millions of Black Americans behind bars,” and a provision … to improve the lives of Black Americans and all Americans,” Mr. …
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55 Years After Riots, Watts Section of LA Still Bears Scars - Voice and Viewpoint
BRIAN MELLEY | Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - There were no fires this time in Watts. There was no looting, no shooting and no National Guard troops patrolling. Protesters filled the streets around the country in late May and June following the Minneapolis police killing of George
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‘Uncle Tom’ trends on Twitter after RNC trots out Black men to deny Trump’s racism - DefenderNetwork.com
Whether through sheer coincidence — or not — “Uncle Tom” was one of the top trending topics on Twitter Tuesday morning following the opening night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) that featured several Black men making the case for Donald Trump to be re-elected. More than 6,000 “Uncle
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Barack Obama Shares A Personal Memory Of Chadwick Boseman That Will Bring On More Tears
The former POTUS is as heartbroken as the rest of us.
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Critics Take Aim at India’s Unemployment Benefit for 4 Million Workers – The Wilmington Journal
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Michelle Obama says Black people are often invisible to white people: 'There are daily slights' - TheGrio
This week Former First Lady Michelle Obama used her podcast as a platform to not only share her thoughts on... View Article The post Michelle Obama says Black people are often invisible to white people: 'There are daily slights' appeared first on TheGrio.
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California Zeroes in on Reparations for Descendants of Slaves - African American News Today - EIN News
… make recommendations for reparations to African-Americans, primarily slaves’ descendants. The measure … triggered by the death of Black American man George Floyd at the …
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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is not keen on Donald Trump visiting Kenosha this week, penning a letter urging Trump to 'reconsider' his plans, concerned that the impeached president may
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Top general says no role for military in presidential vote - Black News Channel
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. armed forces will have no role in carrying out the election process or resolving a disputed vote, the top U.S. military officer told Congress in comments released Friday. The comments from Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs
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Chadwick Boseman's Last Post Becomes Most-Liked In Twitter History
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