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RIU reopens two more hotels
The Spanish hotel chain RIU has taken the decision to re-open two more of its properties in Jamaica. Starting tomorrow, the RIU Palace Tropical Bay in Negril and RIU Reggae in Montego Bay are set to welcome visitors. All RIU properties were...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Vaccines do not cause autism, says clinical intervention specialist
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Shannon Worton, assistant director of school-related psychological assessments and clinical interventions at the Florida-based Nova Southeastern University, is dismissing claims that vaccines cause autism. “There have been some...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
New church opens doors to the community - WS Chronicle
Living Water Bibleway Temple recently opened their doors in Winston-Salem. Senior pastor, Bishop Anthony Bazemore, and his wife, Prophetess Q. Ann’Gel, are hoping to bring a new voice to the people that will bring them closer to the Lord. Bishop Bazemore and Prophetess Q. Ann’Gel pose with their
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Stage set for GAPF Novices/Juniors c/ships - Stabroek News
Tomorrow, the St Stanislaus College auditorium will be transformed into a battleground for some of the strongest men and women in Guyana. The article Stage set for GAPF Novices/Juniors c/ships appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Life of theatre director, actor on and off the stage - NewsDay Zimbabwe
BY SHARON SIBINDI BULAWAYO-BASED veteran theatre director and actor Memory Kumbota, who has been in the showbiz industry for years says his The post Life of theatre director, actor on and off the stage appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Supreme Court Weighs Reducing Crack Cocaine Sentences
Proponents challenging the sentencing guidelines argue that the law largely affected Black populations versus their white counterparts.
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With fans and flowery hats, Kentucky Derby is back at old home in May | The Atlanta Voice
The bourbon is flowing again, flowery hats and humans are on the scene and 20 horses are ready to run the most chaotic race of their lives. After being disrupted by a pandemic, the Kentucky Derby is back with many of its traditions intact. America’s longest continuously held sporting event returns
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Chastanet Shares COVID-19 Update - St. Lucia Times News
Since the declaration of the outbreak of COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General in January 30, 2020, over 200 countries have been affected by the disease. To date, there have been over 146 million confirmed
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'You’re a superwoman' - Mom of seven becomes first Black person to get Ph.D. in Survey Methodology - Face2Face Africa
It is true that not all superheroes wear capes because Alena Maze juggled raising her seven children, married life and vlogging to be the first Black person in the world to earn a Ph.D. in Survey Methodology. She recently shared the news on Facebook after successfully defending her
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Mother battling cancer asks for a fighting chance
Debbie Powell has been battling breast cancer since February 2018 and is appealing for a fighting chance at life. The mother of two, a 22-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter, fears dying and leaving her teen behind. “I woke up one morning...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Black Ministers on J&J Vaccine Pause: Transparency Needed to Regain Public Trust | Post News Group
“This is alarming,” said the Rev. K.W. Tulloss, president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California. “People were already leery. But we put our name out there to help get people vaccinated. Many of us thought the one-shot J&J vaccine was the best for people in our
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Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson slams Texas GOP's 'neanderthal' restrictive voting bill - TheGrio
Vice President Kamala Harris is hosting a conversation on the issue of voting rights at the White House on Wednesday... View Article The post Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson slams Texas GOP's 'neanderthal' restrictive voting bill appeared first on TheGrio.
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2021 Peabody Awards announces several Black nominees
Set to be held virtually in June, the 2021 Peabody Awards have announced 60 nominees for the upcoming ceremony that... View Article The post 2021 Peabody Awards announces several Black nominees appeared first on TheGrio.
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Festival Season Back: A$AP Rocky, Billie Eilish & Alleged Rapper Post Malone Headlining 2021 Governors Ball
Following the news of Rolling Loud's triumphant return in Miami, Governors Ball has announced it too will resurrect its music festival it understandably had to put on ice because of, you know... the COVID-19 pandemic. The lineup for the 10th anniversary of the popular festival was revealed on
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Minnesota High School Switches To Distance Learning After Racist ‘Promposal’ Goes Viral
On Thursday and Friday Big Lake High School in Big Lake Minnesota switched to distance learning in an effort to keep the school community safe due to violent threats.
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Tyler Perry Honored with Humanitarian Award at the Oscars and Condemns Hate - New Orleans Data News Weekly
Data News Weekly Staff Edited Report New Orleans Native Tyler Perry was honored again for his humanitarian work at this year’s Academy Awards. The filmmaker, who is known for helping many worthy causes delivered
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Spanish Grand Prix 2021: Where to watch, live stream, time
The Spanish Grand Prix marks the return of spectators following the announcement that 1,000 fans will be allowed entry in to the race.
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Former Morgan State Standout Has His NFL Dreams Renewed - The Washington Informer
When the NFL canceled a national combine in 2020 for athletes from historically Black colleges and universities, former Morgan State standout linebacker Rico Kennedy figured he’d never get another
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Due To The Pandemic, The ‘Fear Of Dating Again’ AKA ‘FODA’ Is A Thing. Here’s How To Combat It, According To An Expert…
Recently, Madame Noire got the chance to hear from Logan Ury, the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, about why now more than ever people are experiencing "FODA," a phenomenon that stands for the "fear of dating again." The expert also shared tips on how to confidently put yourself back out
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Marcy Chin gives back to Kencot
Singer Marcy Chin donated six tablets to students from her community of Kencot in Kingston. Concerned about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the lives of many, including students, Chin said she felt the need to give back to assist...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Option Group joins cricket gear project  - Stabroek News
Option Group of the United States of America has joined forces with the ‘Cricket gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana’ project. The article Option Group joins cricket gear project  appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
St. Kate’s golfer makes the best of challenging first year
Jaycee Rhodes spoke to the MSR last week after the MIAC announced her its women’s golf athlete of the week after she led St. Kate’s to its third-straight tournament win at the Carleton/St. Olaf Spring Invitational. Source
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Truck driver pinned by log died of multiple injuries - Stabroek News
Andrew Jagmohan, the truck driver who was killed in a freak accident after being pinned to his steering wheel by one of the logs he had been transporting , died of multiple injuries, an autopsy has
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White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, NNPA Discuss Vaccine Efforts | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, left, and Dr. Cameron Webb, right, are members of the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. Screenshot provided by the Black Press NNPA How many people of color have been vaccinated? Will herd immunity ever come? What is the role of the Black Press during the
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College Fund of Pinellas County expands and increases award amount
The College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc. is increasing its annual award amount for current and future scholarship recipients PINELLAS COUNTY – The College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc. is increasing its annual award amount for current and future scholarship recipients. The nonprofit, volunteer-led
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120,000 students missing from classes over the last year
Nadine Wilson-Harris, Staff Reporter More than 120,000 students across Jamaica have been absent from classes in the last year as teaching became accessible primarily online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Minister of Education, Youth and...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Funds To Support Older Americans’ Health - The Seattle Medium
With this funding for Older Americans Act nutrition programs, states will be able to continue home-delivered meals as well as “drive-through” or “grab-and-go” meals for older adults who typically would participate in meal programs at community centers that have been closed due to the pandemic. It
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Here's how Covid-19 is now hurting students’ mental health
Students expressed challenges with time management, distraction and problems associated with family members during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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WI stars aid Williams following volcano eruption - Stabroek News
A number of West Indies stars past and present are rallying to assist West Indies all-rounder Kesrick Williams and the people of St Vincent and the Grenadiers who have been affected by the eruption of the La Soufriere
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84th Annual Talented Tenth District Virtual Convention of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter of Chicago to host virtual convention on April 30, through May 1, 2021, Hyatt Regency O'Hare The Talented Tenth District of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated will convene its 84th Annual Virtual Convention hosted by the Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter of Chicago, April
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