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MONTEGO BAY, St James - If Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson had his way, the states of public emergency (SOEs), which were lifted ahead of the September 3 General Election, would be still in effect.
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Retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers and economy - DefenderNetwork.com
With the viral pandemic re-surging through the country and the economy under threat, Story has decided to slash her holiday shopping budget. She'll spend less than $2,000 this season, down from several thousand dollars in 2019. Worried about entering stores, she's buying gifts online and going out
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Rep. McBath honors son Jordan Davis with letter on eighth anniversary of his death - TheGrio
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath penned a heartfelt post to Twitter on Monday to remember her son, Jordan Davis, who was fatally... View Article The post Rep. McBath honors son Jordan Davis with letter on eighth anniversary of his death appeared first on TheGrio.
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Madison HS teacher named Health Education Teacher of the Year by statewide group - DefenderNetwork.com
Madison High School teacher Paula Ceaser has been awarded the 2020 K-12 Health Education Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD). The award is in recognition of excellence, leadership, and outstanding representation of the
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New large storm system to develop in Central US with snow from Rockies to Upper Midwest – National News – The Black Chronicle
ABC NewsBy DANIEL MANZO, ABC News(NEW YORK) - A quick moving and rather weak storm system moved through parts of the Midwest this weekend and a quick burst of snow…
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Critics say HBO's 'Between the World and Me' is a must-watch - TheGrio
'Between the World and Me,' Ta-Nehisi Coates's 2015 bestseller, is a powerful memoir written in the form of a letter... View Article The post Critics say HBO's 'Between the World and Me' is a must-watch appeared first on TheGrio.
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Will state stick ‘Team Biden’ firm with $35 million tab after Yee balks at Padilla vote contract? - Black Voice News
In summary Documents obtained by CalMatters reveal a behind-the-scenes look at a controversial no-bid contract — and a showdown between two of California’s most ambitious politicians. The unpaid invoices piling up in Secretary of State Alex Padilla’s office had climbed to more than
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Africa Failing Again
[This Day] In the decade leading up to 2010- 2015, global discourse on Africa's development prospects adopted a new mantra: Africa Rising. Major influential media echoed it and the message went to major investors, increasing the interest and appetite of Africa's traditional partners while luring
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The rise of South Africa's 'gin tide' is worth drinking to
South Africa has the second-highest number of registered gin companies in the world next to the UK.
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Forgivable Loans for Longview Small Businesses | East Texas Review
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AP source: Biden taps ex-Fed chair Yellen to lead treasury - Black News Channel
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and MICHAEL BALSAMO AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies at a perilous time, according
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Analysis: Trump's next desperate moves to overturn the election | L.A. Focus Newspaper
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Dream Star wraps up preliminary preps
ORGANISERS of the annual Dream Star talent search show yesterday said they were finalising the adjudication of over 2 000 entries submitted by contestants across the country to choose the 40 lucky ones for the semi-finals ahead of the grand finale scheduled for December 19 in Harare. BY KENNEDY
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Gender-based violence: Government to launch 16 Days campaign
The 16 Days of Activism campaign, shines a spotlight on the scourge of gender-based violence as well as the abuse of children
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Police looking for shooter after 7 people shot at NYC sweet 16 - TheGrio
A sweet 16 party turned deadly on Sunday night after someone opened fire on the crowd in Brooklyn. The party... View Article The post Police looking for shooter after 7 people shot at NYC sweet 16 appeared first on TheGrio.
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PM says there is still role for state media - Stabroek News
Prime Minister Mark Phillips believes there is still a role for state media in the effective communication of the PPP/C government’s developmental plans. The article PM says there is still role for state media appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Gov’t would do well to expand capacity of GTI ten-fold - Stabroek News
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Seattle Provides Free Child Care For Eligible Families Through The End Of The Year - The Seattle Medium
There are currently 301 families participating in the City’s Child Care Assistance Program, which provides vouchers to families with an income that falls between 200.1% and 350% of the Federal Poverty Level (up to roughly $90,000/year for a family of four). Currently, 31% of families served by CCAP
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Republicans Rewrite an Old Playbook on Disenfranchising Black Americans
As they try to somehow reverse Joe Biden’s victory, President Trump and his allies have targeted heavily Black cities, painting them as corrupt and trying to throw out huge numbers of votes.
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Caribbean nations explore new ideas to recover from pandemic | New York Carib News
The University of Miami (UM) says Caribbean countries are exploring new ideas and directions in order to recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Lessons from COVID-19 pandemic teaching educators too
QUINCY, Illinois (AP) - Lincoln-Douglas third-graders Emma Smith and Alaina Nichols sat at their table, brainstorming ideas about a Thanksgiving parade float for a writing assignment.Alaina settled on a pumpkin pie theme.'Pumpkin pie goes with November,' she explained. 'Thanksgiving is in
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Caribbean nations explore new ideas, directions to recover from pandemic
MIAMI (CMC) - The University of Miami (UM) says Caribbean countries are exploring new ideas and directions in order to recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Due to its geographic terrain, the university said the Caribbean has fared 'relatively well from a health standpoint in managing
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Why Black Success In Cannabis Might Be The Best Revenge To Systematic Racism - Blavity
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Kaisee Benjamin and Ben Fields step up - Voice Online
PROMOTER MICK Hennessy has added a fiery Birmingham derby title clash between Kaisee Benjamin and... The post Kaisee Benjamin and Ben Fields step up appeared first on Voice Online.
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As Trump continues failing fight to remain in power, Black leaders speak out - TheGrio
Donald Trump and his efforts to maintain a stranglehold on the presidency has dominated the news cycle while upholding the... View Article The post As Trump continues failing fight to remain in power, Black leaders speak out appeared first on TheGrio.
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Chairman Hakeem Jeffries says Trump is MIA - TheGrio
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries spoke with CNN correspondent Dana Bash for 'Inside Politics' on Sunday to discuss the... View Article The post Chairman Hakeem Jeffries says Trump is MIA appeared first on TheGrio.
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Two men, 29 and 89 are latest COVID deaths - Stabroek News
The Ministry of Health today said that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. The article Two men, 29 and 89 are latest COVID deaths appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Ten Black Americans Have Been Named U.S. Rhodes Scholars
Ten Black Americans were among the 32 men and women selected as U.S. Rhodes Scholars and will conduct post-graduate studies at Oxford University.
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Trump team making false argument about his 2016 transition - DefenderNetwork.com
— It's not just President-elect Joe Biden's transition that's under a microscope. President Donald Trump and his allies are harking back to his own transition four years ago to make a false argument that his own presidency was denied a fair chance for a clean launch. Press secretary Kayleigh
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Here’s How Joe Biden Can Have Black America’s Back: Select an Education Secretary Who Will Challenge the Status Quo - Black Voice News
Op Ed Dr. Margaret Fortune “American educators, this is a great day for you. You will have one of your own in the White House,” said Joe Biden in a victory speech that hit all the right notes. Black America cheered along as President-elect Biden acknowledged that we stood up for him and he
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