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The report that U.S. President Donald Trump made crude, disparaging remarks about Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning former leader, has drawn an angry response from South Africa’s ruling party and others. According to a book written by Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal
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Why Being Sick And Tired Is Just Not Enough - Blavity
Black people should be asking Joe Biden, "Beyond Kamala, what else do I get for my vote?"
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During pandemic, Black families put trust in Black doctors | The Atlanta Voice
Dr. Janice Bacon was exactly the person Kay McField hoped to talk to when she found herself spending most of her days in bed, feeling too depressed to get up as the coronavirus pandemic threatened those around her. As she watched those closest to her test positive for the virus — a goddaughter and
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Black Legislators Sound Warning on Florida Primary Amendment – Free Press of Jacksonville
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Republican and Democratic leaders ramped up their rhetoric against a proposed constitutional amendment that would open state primary elections to all voters regardless of political party. Leading the charge on Tuesday were [...]
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Heartbreaking Eviction Brings Mover To Tears - The Seattle Medium
CNN's Kyung Lah speaks with residents in Houston who are facing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Unable to pay their rent, they now face eviction. The post Heartbreaking Eviction Brings Mover To Tears appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Seattle Medium, Urban League Launch Initiative To Support Small Businesses - The Seattle Medium
Through the 25 Alive Campaign, The Seattle Medium, ULMS and other community partners will encourage members of our community to spend at least $25 per week with community-based
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UN agency for Palestinian refugees launches $95 million appeal to keep COVID at bay | New York Carib News
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a health and socio-economic emergency across the occupied Palestinian territory, the UN agency for the region warned on Friday, noting a swell of coronavirus cases in recent weeks. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNWRA), said that it requires
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Jägermeister Partners With Mustard, Smino & EarthGang For “Meister Class” | The Urban Daily
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to Receive NNPA 2020 National Leadership Award | BlackPressUSA
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'Gravely concerned': ANC NEC wants evaluation and monitoring of municipalities tightened | News24
Politicians meddling in administrative affairs are one of the many issues the ANC's national executive committee has been concerned about when it comes to the running of the country’s municipalities.
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City Of Seattle To Offer Child Care For 550 Children At 19 Sites Throughout Seattle - The Seattle Medium
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By Joseph Pisani AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is on a hiring spree. In the latest sign of how it's prospering while others are faltering during the pandemic, Amazon said Wednesday it is seeking to bring aboard 33,000 people for corporate and tech roles in the next few months. It's the
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