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‘Bittersweet’ departure for Homer Davis - Praises pour in for outgoing mayor’s stewardship
WESTERN BUREAU: Accolades and well wishes poured in on Thursday for outgoing Mayor of Montego Bay Homer Davis as he addressed the St James Municipal Corporation’s (StJMC) monthly meeting as its chairman for the final time ahead of Sunday’s ceremony...
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Lawyers For Ex-Cops Raise Floyd’s History Of Crime, Drug Use
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for one of four former Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd's death is highlighting Floyd’s past crimes and history of drug use, calling him an ex-con and “evident danger to the community.” Another is seizing on Floyd’s medical issues and addiction, saying he
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Court extends order against community-based learning
The High Court in Nairobi has extended an order stopping government’s plan for resumption of learning in estates and villages following the closure of schools due to Covid-19 pandemic.
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Bravo, Pollard Maintain 'Knight Riders' unbeaten streak | New York Carib News
Darren Bravo’s 11th Caribbean Premier League half-century and an all-round cameo from captain Kieron Pollard swept Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) to a comfortable 23-run victory over St Lucia Zouks, extending their winning streak to nine straight here yesterday.
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Exclusive: Queen of Club Quarantine Kathy Sledge Talks The Resurgence Of “Thinking Of You” And Her New Show The Family Room
In our exclusive interview, Kathy Sledge, of the Sledge sisters spoke about the resurgence of her song, "Thinking of You" in Club Quarantine and her new show, "The Family Room."
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'They are struggling': Indianapolis' hard-hit Latino community demands action in pandemic
… to white and Black/African-American residents. Black residents have had … systemic inequities put Latinos and Black Americans at higher risk of being …
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Libyan Delegation Talks Reach Key Institutional Agreements | Africanews
Delegates from rival Libyan administrations on Thursday agreed during talks in Morocco on criteria for appointments to their country's key institutions, as per a joint statement issued to the
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Artists Tap into Energy Inspired by Pandemic, Social Unrest
There's a certain symmetry in the lives of James S. Terrell and his wife Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell. They are a team and their two lives have dove-tailed into one, blending art, family, business and — perhaps most importantly — commitment to their art which is expressed in a mélange of ways.
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Black-owned bulletproof brand sees 400% spike in sales amid police shootings in U.S. - Face2Face Africa
Gun violence in America is a growing worry for many individuals, especially African Americans who are often victims. Many Black people feel unsafe in their neighborhoods because they do not know if they will be the next George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, or Jacob Blake. Mike Tyree hopes to put
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Nigeria: Why Nigerian Doctors Called Off Strike Despite Unresolved Grievances - Official
[Premium Times] The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) called off its strike on Thursday, four days after it began.
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UK rejects EU call to back down over Brexit Bill
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Britain's Government yesterday defied threats from the European Union of legal action over contentious Brexit legislation, and pushed back against a brewing revolt within its own ranks for violating the binding divorce treaty.
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At every level, David 'Smokey' Gaines made an impact - TSDMemphis.com
In the world of basketball, David “Smokey” Gaines was a phenom as a player and coach. The sharp-shooting guard, who died Sept. 5, was a standout at LeMoyne College (now LeMoyne-Owen), the Harlem Globetrotters and with the Kentucky Colonels of the old American Basketball Association. “He was a very
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Thousands protest after Greek refugee camp burns down - Black News Channel
By ILIANA MIER and ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press MYTILENE, Greece (AP) — Thousands of protesting refugees and migrants left homeless on the Greek island of Lesbos after fires destroyed the notoriously overcrowded Moria camp gathered on a road leading to the island's main town Friday, demanding
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COVID switch
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness is to start releasing the daily COVID-19 numbers via its website at 10:00 am each day, beginning this morning, as it moves into a new phase of its management of the pandemic.In fact, it also has plans to, within the next two weeks, establish a field hospital in
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HeroZona Foundation, Cohn Family to Give Away Luxury Bags to First Responders and Veterans  – Arizona Informant Newspaper
HeroZona Foundation, Cohn Family to Give Away Luxury Bags to First Responders and Veterans  Giveaway Part of South Phoenix American Legion Post’s Official Reopening After COVID-19 Closure to Honor Sept. 11  PHOENIX – The Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 (1624 E. Broadway Rd.) in
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EXCLUSIVE: On the Eve of Sept. 11, Morocco Smashes Islamist Terror Network – The Wilmington Journal
Morocco's counterterrorism unit simultaneously raided three 'safe houses' in the suburbs of their nation's capital-arresting three terrorist leaders known to its intelligence services and capturing a cache of machine-guns, knives, axes, bomb-making materials and precision [...]
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Metro Board Members Suggest Shutting Down Rail System to Improve Operations Center
Due to rampant problems at Metro's Rail Operations Control Center, two board members proposed Thursday for the transit agency to shut down its rail system until the issues are resolved.
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Nairobi tops in police brutality
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Birmingham riders discover transit service that offers independence 
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  For Jeremy McNair, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, Birmingham On-Demand is more than just a method of transportation—it’s a means of freedom. Birmingham On-Demand is a transit ride-share service partnership with Via, a mobility solutions company
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ANC jet scandal: Ramaphosa instructs defence minister to provide a report
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Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Receives NNPA 2020 National Leadership Award
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Floridians With Felony Convictions Must Pay Fines Before Voting, Federal Court Rules
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9 Protesters Confronted By Gun-Waving St. Louis Couple Get Trespassing Citations
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If You Think Calling Us 'Angry Black Women' Is An Insult, You'd Better Think Again
"People may call Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama 'angry' as if they have no right to be dissatisfied, but we must ask ourselves: Are we satisfied? Are we...
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Dolores Huerta: Sí, Se Puede, Together We Can Build a Better Future - L.A. Focus Newspaper
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Tapes: Trump Said He Does Not Feel Any Responsibility to Understand the 'Anger and Pain' of Black Americans, Thinks Obama Is 'Not That Smart'
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George Floyd’s Family, Lawyers Rip ‘Blame The Dead’ Defense As DA Is Thrown Off The Case
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Saturday's weather: The sun is still out to play as the weekend rolls in | News24
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Russian, Ukrainian lawmaker accused of election interference - Black News Channel
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2020 election targeted by Russian, Chinese, Iranian hackers: Microsoft
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