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Georgia’s U.S. Senate Run-Off Races in January 2021: List of Links to Donation, Volunteer and Voting Options
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David N. Dinkins, NYC's first black mayor, dies at 93 | New York Carib News
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Thelma West Details Her 15 Year Run In The Diamond Industry
In the fashion industry, longevity matters and Thelma West is living in her fruitful career. Born in Lagos and now based in London, the jeweler's namesake label Thelma West Diamonds […] The post Thelma West Details Her 15 Year Run In The Diamond Industry appeared first on Essence.
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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), who as much as any other Democrat helped guide President-elect Joe Biden to victory in November, has tested positive for COVID-19. “On Thursday, December 17, we confirmed that incoming White House Senior
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This New Content Platform Focuses On Black Creatives In A Fresh Way
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Black Designers Celebrated at Milan Fashion Week – Free Press of Jacksonville
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The HBCU Dream Team | Afram News
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