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Grandmother, 62, makes history as first Black City Council member in Hazelwood, MO
A Missouri grandmother has made history as the first African American elected to City Council in Hazelwood.  Newly elected Hazelwood The post Grandmother, 62, makes history as first Black City Council member in Hazelwood, MO appeared first on TheGrio.
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InnovationRx: Hospital Ownership Data; Plus, Novavax Reveals Covid/Flu Vaccine Preliminary Results
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High Praise For Ketanji Brown-Jackson Confirmation - New York Carib News
Hon. Ketanji Brown Jackson, a 51-year-old appeals court judge with nine years of experience on the federal bench made history as the first black female U.S Supreme Court Justice to break barriers and inspire the black community. Jackson was confirmed by a vote of 53-47 inclusive of three votes made
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How The GOP Got Comfortable Pushing Abortion Bans Without Rape Exceptions
Abortion bans with nearly no exceptions were once taboo. But now they're mainstream and on their way to becoming law in several states — as Roe hangs in the balance.
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Food crisis in Africa and worldwide is getting worse amid Ukraine war -- here's how to reduce it
In addition to murdering thousands of innocent civilians and causing billions of dollars in damage, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war The post Food crisis in Africa and worldwide is getting worse amid Ukraine war - here's how to reduce it appeared first on TheGrio.
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The ‘Origins of Hip Hop’ Explores the Stories of Hip Hop Luminaries In Their Own Words
A&E Network will drop the documentary series Origins of Hip Hop from Mass Appeal (“Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men,” “Rapture”), taking an intricate look at the journey of some… The post The ‘Origins of Hip Hop’ Explores the Stories of Hip Hop Luminaries In Their Own Words appeared first on The
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Sanwo-Olu approves N750 million health insurance premiums for 100,000 residents
Mrs Sanwo-Olu said the governor aims to ensure that they did not leave behind a sizeable proportion of the population who could not afford health insurance premiums. The post Sanwo-Olu approves N750 million health insurance premiums for 100,000 residents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Motion Picture Academy Bans Will Smith from Oscars for 10 Years - Los Angeles Sentinel
Actor Will Smith was banned today, April 8, from attending any Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences events -- including the Academy Awards -- for 10 years in response to his on-stage smack of comedian Chris Rock during this year's Oscar
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The History Of Marijuana Use In America
Marijuana is an amazing plant with an even more amazing history. Its uses date back before our civilization was even a thought. But laws surrounding the drug in the US have had a devastating impact on the Black family.
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Jackson confirmation takes Biden political story full circle
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a moment 46 days — and more than 46 years — in the making. President Joe The post Jackson confirmation takes Biden political story full circle appeared first on TheGrio.
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Chad: No Peace or Democracy for Chad One Year After Déby's Death
Analysis - The ruling Chadian military junta is yet to make any significant progress in returning the country to civilian rule since seizing power after the sudden death of former leader Idriss Déby last year.
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Michelle Obama's young nephews expelled over racial bias by Milwaukee School | Atlanta Daily World
Michelle Obama’s brother Craig Robinson and wife Kelly have filed an anti-discrimination lawsuit against the Milwaukee private school that expelled their two young sons during the 2021-2022 school year. The suit charges racial bias against the University School of Milwaukee where the 11-year-old
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Ghana: Help Restore Peace At Bawku ... Adam-GH to Naba Azoka I
[Ghanaian Times] The Anchoring Democracy Advocacy Movement Ghana (ADAM-GH), has called on the Zugaraan Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, the Paramount Chief of Kusaug Traditional Area at Bawku in the Upper East Region to help restore peace in his area.
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Region Brace For Impact Of Ukraine War - New York Carib News
Prime Minister of Barbados Mia  Mottley has underscored the importance of working together as a region to withstand the climate crisis, the use of illegal weapons, and the consequences of war, among other ills. She expressed this view as she addressed the opening session of the 2022 Caribbean
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Africa experiencing longest-running decline in COVID-19 infections - New York Carib News
COVID-19 cases in Africa have fallen for the past 16 weeks, and deaths have dropped during the last eight, marking the longest-running decline in infections on the continent since the start of the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on
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Nigerian stocks rebound on stronger demand for big lenders’ shares
The all-share index added 88 points, advancing to 46,631. 5, while the market capitalisation jumped to N25.2 trillion. The post Nigerian stocks rebound on stronger demand for big lenders’ shares appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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A Photo Book Of The Confirmation Of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
To make sure we always have a way to look back and celebrate this wonderful accomplishment, we've created a photo album of the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
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JEALOUS: Across America, Students Must Learn All History
Thanks to politicians like Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, teaching honestly about history is getting downright dangerous. The post JEALOUS: Across America, Students Must Learn All History appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Fifth Ward mural celebrates Ketanji Brown Jackson, others - DefenderNetwork.com
To celebrate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic confirmation as the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and other leaders recently unveiled a mural of […]
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White, Porter headed to Wisconsin
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Across America, Students Must Learn All History - New York Carib News
Black history is American history. That shouldn’t be a controversial statement. But thanks to politicians like Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, teaching honestly about history is getting downright
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IN POLITICS 2022: Democrats vying for District Attorney weigh in on the racial-sensitivity factor - TSDMemphis.com
The backdrop in the Democratic Primary for Shelby County District Attorney General includes the argument made by some that a higher level of racial sensitivity would improve the likelihood of substantive change in the office’s effectiveness in response to ongoing – and mounting – concerns about
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Chicago Cannabis Advocate Neffer ‘Boom’ Kerr Fights For Legal Weed For All
Neffer-Oduntunde Kerr, executive director of the NorthStar Minority Cannabis Association, shares her journey into the cannabis industry and the importance of decriminalization.
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A civil rights memorial in Alabama expands to document lynching victims' stories
The Equal Justice Initiative addresses America's history of racial violence at a time when state lawmakers nationwide have been trying to limit teaching about divisive topics in public schools.
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How President Uhuru Kenyatta's moneymen balanced books
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Liberia: The Journey of a Book
[FrontPageAfrica] Reading transforms lives. It opens the door to the entire world of learning. No child will understand a math question unless they can read it. Reading improves language and is fundamental to a child's entire future academic achievement.
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Anti-drugs fight: Govt can’t do it alone - NewsDay Zimbabwe
As citizens, it is also our responsibility to be aware of the policies and initiatives that the government puts in place to address the challenges we face. The post Anti-drugs fight: Govt can’t do it alone appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Jackson will join more diverse and conservative high court
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will join a Supreme Court that is both more diverse than ever and more conservative than The post Jackson will join more diverse and conservative high court appeared first on TheGrio.
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Supreme Court Justice Jackson proclaims: ‘We’ve made it. All of us’
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Senate votes 53-47 to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first black female Supreme Court justice - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the Senate and banged the gavel to declare the final vote count and seal Jackson's confirmation, as Democrats throughout the Senate chamber broke out in raucous
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