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Road trip to Tulsa amounts to one-point loss for Tigers - TSDMemphis.com
TULSA, Okla – Memphis outscored Tulsa by six points in the first half and lost by one point, which means not enough things went the Tigers’ way down the stretch for them to claim the win on the road. Playing their first game since Dec. 29 because of coronavirus-forced cancellations, the Tigers
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Samsung’s Lee receives 30-month prison term in bribery trial
SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean court sentenced Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y. Lee to two and a half years in prison on Monday, which could delay the group’s ownership restructuring following the death of Lee’s father in October. The ruling also cements a major shift in South
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Trump supporter charged for spitting, coughing on Black Lives Matter protester - TheGrio
A Trump supporter in Massachusetts who spit and coughed on a Black man in December has been charged with assault... View Article The post Trump supporter charged for spitting, coughing on Black Lives Matter protester appeared first on TheGrio.
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2 found shot, 1 fatally after car crashes in Panorama City | L.A. Focus News
PANORAMA CITY — A man was fatally shot and a second man was wounded inside a car that crashed Sunday outside a hospital in Panorama City. The twin shootings were discovered about 2:20 a.m. when the vehicle crashed outside Mission Community Hospital at 14850 Roscoe Blvd., LAPD reported. Officers
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Census Bureau director announces resignation | L.A. Focus News
By Mike Schneider | Associated Press Facing criticism over efforts to produce citizenship data to comply with an order from President Donald Trump, U.S. Census Bureau director Steven Dillingham said Monday that he planned to resign with the change in presidential administrations. Dillingham said in
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2021 will be historic for India-Bangladesh bilateral ties, says MEA
The Indian High Commission in Bangladesh stated in a release that a contingent of 122 proud soldiers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, departed for India in a specially sent IAF C-17 aircraft. New Delhi: India on Thursday said that the year 2021 will be a historic year for India-Bangladesh bilateral
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Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp - TheGrio
The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down Monday during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration after a fire in... View Article The post Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp appeared first on TheGrio.
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Uganda cops surround offices of Bobi Wine's opposition party - Black News Channel
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The opposition party of Ugandan presidential challenger Bobi Wine said on Monday that police have prevented top officials from going to their headquarters in the capital, Kampala, as they prepare to launch a legal challenge to free Wine
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7 inconvenient truths white people must understand about MLK
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not... View Article The post 7 inconvenient truths white people must understand about Martin Luther King Jr. appeared first on TheGrio.
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Just in: Public Protector Mkhwebane to take two-and-a-half months leave
The office of the Public Protector confirmed on Monday that beleaguered Mkhwebane needs to take a sabbatical and 'get some rest'.
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Inaugural event to celebrate resiliency of Black Americans - Black News Channel
By KAT STAFFORD Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event Tuesday that will celebrate the nation's diversity on the eve of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Vice
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An ‘NBA Jam’ Documentary Is In The Works
When NBA Jam dropped in '93 it took the sports world by storm with it's cartoonish, yet, realistic looking NBA players who were designed with big bobble heads and were capable of literally catching fire whenever making three consecutive shots in the game. It. Is. A. Classic.
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The Role Of The National Civil Rights Museum Is Upholding MLK’s Legacy
NewsOne spoke with National Civil Rights Museum President Terri Freeman about the institution's dedication to preserving King's work through programming, the role Memphis plays in his incredible journey and what he may have thought about the current social justice climate in today's society.
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Rep. Cohen admits he saw Boebert giving tour before Capitol riot - TheGrio
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN)  revealed he witnessed Congresswoman Lauren Boebert leading a group through the Capitol building in the days... View Article The post Rep. Cohen admits he saw Boebert giving tour before Capitol riot appeared first on TheGrio.
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Tulsa’s Black Wall Street being redeveloped by white companies - The New York Beacon
A lawsuit accuses leaders of continuing to enrich themselves at the expense of the Black community in Tulsa Black entrepreneurs say they have been reduced to renters in the historic Greenwood district, an area of Tulsa, so prosperous, it was once known as Black Wall
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“Let It Be Known:” NNPA rolls out live daily breaking news broadcast | Afro
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For 194 years, the Black Press of America has remained the voice of the African American community and the soul of the nation. With more than 230 Black-owned newspapers and media companies comprising the National
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Camille Cosby: Capitol Insurrection a Reminder that 'Hatred is a Hellish Emotion' - Black News Channel
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Dr. Camille Cosby has unleashed a scathing commentary in the aftermath of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. In a commentary sent to the Black Press accompanied by a 1999 opinion piece penned by Harvard
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Rams might not look far for Brandon Staley’s replacement | L.A. Focus News
The job title is the same, but the qualifications might be different as the Rams hunt for their second new defensive coordinator in a year. Last January, coach Sean McVay wanted a coordinator with young ideas after Wade Phillips’ defense cost the Rams a late-season push for the playoffs. That
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NAFEO celebrates life and legacy of former NAFEO CEO, Dr. Samuel L. Myers; calls on Maryland to settle coalition of equity & excellence vs. State of Maryland in his honor | Afro
The NAFEO Nation- the 106 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and 80 Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) celebrates the life and rich legacy of Dr. Samuel L. Myers, NAFEO President (1977-1995) who passed on January 8, 2021 in his 101st year of life.  Dr. Lezli
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Cadillac Unveils Flying-Car Concept That Only Has Room For One — And Won’t Break Speed Limits – The Wilmington Journal
LAS VEGAS — General Motors took the wraps off a futuristic flying-car concept at this year’s virtual Consumer Electronics Show, but it’s a one-seater “personal” aircraft that can only reach 56 mph. GM Chairperson and [...]
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Experts Brought In To Save Priceless Salvador Dali Masterpiece – The Wilmington Journal
Barcelona, Spain — A team of experts has been working for six months to restore a 1960 sculpture by famous Spanish artist Salvador Dali after it was damaged by humidity, at the Dali Museum in [...]
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Georgia teen released from Cayman Islands prison after violating COVID-19 rules - TheGrio
A Georgia teen is back home after spending time in jail in the Cayman Islands. Skylar Mack was arrested after... View Article The post Georgia teen released from Cayman Islands prison after violating COVID-19 rules appeared first on TheGrio.
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2021 symposium events-at-a glance | Afro
Mon., Jan 18 9am – 10:15am MLK Day of Service Kick-Off The 'Kick-Off' begins the Day of Service with speaker Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Entertainment: NiaNext, Danse4Nia's Youth Company and Inspiration A Capella. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y4pbxvls Zoom: https://SP2upenn.zoom.us/j/96065664269
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‘MLK/FBI’ Documentary Zeroes In On FBI’s Plans To Destroy Martin Luther King Jr.
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Hawks launch first MLK theme night; deliver jersey to Pope Francis | The Atlanta Voice
Today, the Atlanta Hawks will play the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first of four Unity Nights in the annual MLK Day Game. Each Unity Night will be centered around basketball and community while aiming to unite the city of Atlanta in committing to make a positive change in their communities. “We
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Mafume cellmates succumbs to COVID-19
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New government laws set to make it harder to remove statues - Voice Online
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By Ben Jealous Martin Luther King Jr. Day feels complicated this year. We have new reasons to celebrate. High on that list is the election of Rev. Raphael Warnock, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Rev. King preached, to the U.S. Senate. Georgians had the rare opportunity to vote for two
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