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After making a serious of false claims about his recent arrest at the V&A Waterfront, Jacques Pauw has apologised - but has the damage already been done?
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It’s Not So Black and White: Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine May Depend On Your Race | Digital Daily Lead | The Michigan Chronicle
With COVID-19 still raging in America, according to nationwide case reports there are over 27 million positive cases and nearly 470,000 deaths, numbers that we never thought to reach. And with new strains popping up locally, many Black residents might be wondering when they can roll up their
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'Judas and the Black Messiah' is the must-see movie of the year
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McDonald’s Grants Early Access To New Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Limited-Edition Capsule
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Aubrey Plaza And Jason Statham Pair Up For Spy Comedy – The Wilmington Journal
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Arctic Weather Limits Supplies, Sending Gasoline Prices Higher – The Wilmington Journal
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Nigerian farmers can sue Shell over oil spillage, UK court rules - Face2Face Africa
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Slovakia sees virus deaths soar, blames variant found in UK - Black News Channel
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