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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Two hundred and thirty-four authors from 66 countries analyzed more than 14,000 scientific reports about climate change for the report, which officials will present during climate talks later this year. The report came as the Biden-Harris administration announced three pre-disaster
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Haiti: 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits; 1,297+ Dead
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Seismologists said the epicenter of the quake was 78 miles west of the capital of Port-au-Prince (Saint-Louis du Sud) and the effects were felt as far away as 200 miles in Jamaica. The post Haiti: 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits; 1,297+ Dead first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
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Journalism and Justice: Jasmyne Cannick’s Work Led to Conviction in L.A. Deaths of Black Men | Post News Group
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On the Need for New Investments & Developments in South Dallas - Texas Metro News
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As Schools Reopen, Gov. Newsom Invests $123.9 Billion to Address Financial and Safety Concerns | Post News Group
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Congresswoman Lee Applauds Rep. Cori Bush’s Bold Action to Halt Evictions | Post News Group
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Kev Choice Speaker as Laney College Launches Black Laney Love Day Aug. 18 | Post News Group
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Invest Africa to partner with Google, KPMG, DHL, 4G Capital and Aon to support African entrepreneurs
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U.S. Department Of Commerce Launches STEM Talent Challenge To Fuel Nation’s Growing Innovation Economies - Garland Journal
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Massive earthquake leaves devastation in Haiti – please help now
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“They Have A Safe Space Here.” Mavs Host Inaugural All-Girls Hoop Camp - Garland Journal
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PRESS ROOM: The PGA of America and Sagacity Golf Partner to Provide Golf Facilities with Critical Benchmarking Data | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The lack of an independent centralized data source to benchmark performance and share market knowledge has been a clear gap in the industry. We believe the launch of this service is the first step in the process of creating the long-term, go-to resource for the industry that
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PRESS ROOM: Poetry Foundation and Complexly Announce New Ours Poetica Co-Curators | BlackPressUSA
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