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With HBCUs Behind Her, A Black Woman Ascends To The Vice Presidency - The Bay State Banner
The American political landscape, once dominated by former President Donald J. Trump, is about to tack in a new direction helmed by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Vice President Kamala D. Harris. When Harris is sworn in Wednesday, she becomes the United States’ first female, first African
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An Inauguration Day of ‘History and Hope’
On a crisp, cold day with occasional snow flurries and bursts of sunshine, Joe Biden was inaugurated the nation’s 46th president, calling the moment one of “history and hope.” “This […] The post An Inauguration Day of ‘History and Hope’ appeared first on Essence.
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January 30th Established as MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day - Milwaukee Community Journal
On Tuesday, January 19, File #201218 was approved by the Common Council which officially establishes January 30th, 2021 as MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day in the City of Milwaukee. The MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit is held to support the growth of local entrepreneurship and
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Caribbean leaders welcome Biden-Harris | New York Carib News
As 46th President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office at the inauguration yesterday, leaders of the Caribbean took the opportunity to welcome and congratulate them on their historic appointments.
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Vaccines: A Shot In The Arm For Glass Vial Makers In India – The Wilmington Journal
KOLKATA, India — The vaccination drive in India has led to a spike in demand for glass vials — a silver lining for the depressed glass manufacturing sector in India. India launched the world’s largest Covid-19 [...]
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Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity to take on crises - DefenderNetwork.com
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” and summoning American resilience and unity to confront the deeply divided nation’s historic confluence of crises. Denouncing a national “uncivil war,” Biden took the oath at
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Sporting Her ‘Chucks,’ A Black Woman Ascends To The Vice Presidency | Atlanta Daily World
The American political landscape, once dominated by pitchman-turned-president Donald J. Trump, is about to tack in a new direction helmed by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Vice President Kamala D. Harris. When Harris is sworn in today, she becomes the United States’ first female, first African
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Coronavirus: 6,492 new cases, 262 deaths reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 20 | L.A. Focus News
The County of Los Angeles Public Health reported 6,492 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, Jan. 20, increasing the cumulative total in the county to 1,038,092 cases since tracking began. There were 262 deaths reported by the county on Wednesday, raising the total number of reported deaths to
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Live Updates on Biden’s First 100 Days: President Confronts a Confluence of Crises
President Biden signed a series of executive orders, including on mask wearing and quarantines for international travelers, and is aiming for 100 million vaccine shots in his first 100 days, which some experts say may not be enough.
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Capitol Officer Touted as Hero Hails from Southeast D.C.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, a native of southeast D.C., has been hailed as a hero and even deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal for his bravery and quick thinking during the unprecedented attack on the Capitol.
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Africa Lags in Covid-19 Vaccination Drive
[DW] Officials say 60% of Africa's 1.3 billion people will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to achieve continentwide herd immunity. But, with cases surging, governments are scrambling to secure enough supplies.
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5 killed in blaze at Indian producer of COVID-19 vaccine
PUNE, India (AP) — At least five people were killed in a fire that broke out Thursday at a building under construction at Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, officials said. The company said the blaze...
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Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th president of the United States - Voice Online
Amidst a tumultuous time in American history, the new president provides a beacon of hope The post Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th president of the United States appeared first on Voice Online.
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[Nation] Kenya is to receive at least Sh8 billion from the United Kingdom for putting up affordable houses.
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Civil Aviation Authority probing Netcare helicopter crash that killed pilot, 4 healthcare workers | News24
The SA Civil Aviation Authority (Sacca) has sent a team to the scene of the fatal helicopter crash in KwaZulu-Natal that claimed the lives of four Netcare healthcare workers and a pilot.
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Biden era offers new hope for Jamaican immigrants in the shadows - Stabroek News
(Jamiaca Gleaner) Jamaican Jason W arrived in New York 10 years ago, seeking the American dream. The article Biden era offers new hope for Jamaican immigrants in the shadows appeared first on Stabroek News.
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RIP: Remembering The Life Of Political Leader, Marcus Garvey
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Ronaldo on target as Juventus earn Supercup win over Napoli - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata helped Juventus to beat Napoli 2-0 to win the Italian Supercup yesterday, the annual meeting between the Coppa Italia winners and Serie
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How to Connect Twitter to Facebook - 2021 Guide | PensacolaVoice Magazine 2021
To be connected sounds excellent. It means being in constant contact with everyone and being constantly surrounded by people, without the need to meet live at all. It is a special benefit that suits us all today as we need to maintain physical distance from other people due to the Read More
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Sporting Her ‘Chucks,’ A Black Woman Ascends To The Vice Presidency | Chicago Defender
The American political landscape, once dominated by pitchman-turned-president Donald J. Trump, is about to tack in a new direction helmed by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Vice President Kamala D. Harris. When Harris is sworn in today, she becomes the United States’ first female, first African
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Why Do Presidential Inaugurations Matter? - Blavity
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Proud Boys call Trump ‘weak, total failure’ following inauguration - The New York Beacon
The group chock full of his followers have come to learn one lesson the hard way: ‘Trump was just a man.’ Far-right extremists are seething now that President Joe Biden has been successfully inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States. The Proud Boys, a violent
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New York Eyes Legalizing Marijuana And Online Sports Betting To Ease Budget Woes – Free Press of Jacksonville
ALBANY, NY — New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is pushing for the legalization of marijuana and mobile sports betting to help cover budget shortfalls in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cuomo made the [...]
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Facing financial hardships and other burdens from the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses in Michigan can apply for $55 million in grants to gain relief.
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Facebook’s oversight board to rule on Trump ban
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook is passing the buck for its indefinite suspension of former president Donald Trump to a quasi-independent oversight board, setting up a major test of the recently established panel. The social media...
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Amazon partners with Pharrell Williams' YELLOW, Georgia Tech to launch competition to inspire students to pursue computer science | The Atlanta Voice
Amazon, Pharrell Williams’ education equity nonprofit YELLOW, and the Georgia Institute of Technology today announced a new educational collaboration called “Your Voice is Power” to encourage middle and high school students to share their voice on equity while learning to code new music
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She Always Has Time: AOC Checks Bonehead Texas Senator Ted Cruz For Idiotic Paris Climate Agreement Tweet
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$450,000 in COVID relief grants go to local BIPOC arts orgs - The Bay State Banner
In partnership with the Boston Foundation and the Barr Foundation, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture will provide $25,000 unrestricted grants to 17 Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) arts and culture organizations around Boston. The grants are meant to provide some relief for the
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Biden revokes Trump report promoting 'patriotic education' | The Atlanta Voice
President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda. In an executive order signed in his first day in office, Biden disband Donald Trump’s presidential
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