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George Floyd’s Killer Cop Charged With Tax Fraud On Top Of Murder
Fired Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second degree murder in the killing of George Floyd, has now been hit with nine felony charges for tax fraud in Washington County, Minneapolis. Chauvin is accused of filing false or fraudulent returns and three counts of failure
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Earth Today | Call for renewed push to plant trees amid COVID-19 epidemic
INCLUDED IN the host of lessons from the COVID-19 experience is one about trees and their role and value as the ‘lungs of the earth’. “Trees are the lungs of the earth, and the lungs of the earth are connected to the lungs of the body,” said...
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How remote work could change California cities - Black Voice News
Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, July 22. A metropolitan exodus? Nearly empty Bay Bridge access road over downtown San Francisco at rush hour on March 17. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters Many tech employees may never return to their offices in San Francisco or Silicon Valley as jobs
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Leaders reflect on the life of Congressman John Lewis | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Services pending for “moral conscience” of U.S. Congress Crusader Staff Report The life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis is being remembered as the nation mourns the death of the civil rights activist, political giant, and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus who died July 17
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'Bad Girls Club' Star Demitra 'Mimi' Roche Passes Away At 34
Demitra "Mimi" Roche, known for appearing on Oxygen reality series "Bad Girls Club" has passed away. Roche's passing was announced Wednesday by her colleague, record producer Vince Valholla.
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Milwaukee Public Schools reopening plan approved by Board of School Directors
Milwaukee Public Schools' (MPS) phased-in reopening recommendation for the 2020-21 school year was unanimously approved by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. The Board, in a 7-2 vote, also approved to maintain the early and traditional start calendars for the school year. The phased-in
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Raymond rakes Alando over performance in constituency
People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Catherine East Central Raymond Pryce has knocked incumbent Member of Parliament Alando Terrelonge for his stewardship of the constituency. Pryce, who was recently installed as the PNP’s standard-...
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Mother & Daughter Duo Launch New Black-Owned Beauty Brand For Women of Color
Nationwide - Ethnicity Cosmetics was founded in 2017 by Christia'n Annice and her mom, Kim Blodgett. The mother and daughter duo have extensive backgrounds in the beauty and business industry […]
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Liberty Fighters Network wants lockdown ruling declared operational until finalisation of any appeal | News24
Liberty Fighters Network says it wants a ruling delivered on 2 June on the constitutionality and validity of the lockdown regulations to be declared operational and effective.
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'Always Naked': Joseline Hernandez Slammed for Posting Racy Topless Pic
Joseline Hernandez may have gone too far with her latest social media upload. The "Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta" alumna is no stranger to taking her clothes
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'Karen' Prevents Black Delivery Man From Entering Building In Viral Video
A woman in Los Angeles accuses the man of being a "Black guy walking around who has a clicker to get into any building he wants to."
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Russell Westbrook partners up with NBPA to create social justice clothing - DefenderNetwork.com
In an extended effort to bring awareness to social injustices, NBA star Russell Westbrook is creating shirts for his peers to wear, seemingly during warmups during the NBA season restart, that will feature new “off-the-list” slogans. On Monday, July 20, the National Basketball Players Association
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NAACP Stockton Branch Holds Forum on Racism, Community Policing
The NAACP Stockton Branch recently hosted two community forums to have crucial conversations regarding racism and policing within the community. The goal of the forums was to hold Stockton’s law enforcement accountable for over-policing and police brutality toward Black and Brown people. Robert
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Jamaica: Woman breaks leg after falling in uncovered manhole - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Star) A St Catherine woman who broke a leg after she fell in an open manhole in Old Harbour is urging the Government to move quickly and cover these holes before other persons get
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High school registration packages limited to $5,000, no cost at primary level – MOE
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is advising school administrators that the cost of registration packages at the secondary level should be no more than $5,000. In addition, there is no cost for registration at the primary level....
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Megan Thee Stallion Fires Back After Draya Michele Jokes About Her Getting Shot
Megan Thee Stallion isn't here for jokes or fodder about her situation. Nearly a week and a half after the Hot Girl Coach was shot in the foot, Draya Michelle make jokes about it - prompting Meg to snap back.
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Derek Chauvin, wife charged with felony tax crimes - TheGrio
While Derek Chavin sits in a Minnesota jail unable to make his $1.25M bail after incurring second-degree murder charges in... View Article The post Derek Chauvin, wife charged with felony tax crimes appeared first on TheGrio.
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You Are Not Alone: Why I Created A Short Film To Bring Awareness To Black Mental Health - Blavity
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YMCA of Greater Houston announces Equity Innovation Center - DefenderNetwork.com
The YMCA of Greater Houston is pleased to announce the opening of the region’s first Equity Innovation Center Powered by Reliant. The center will serve as a space for the Houston community to lead, organize, advocate and meaningfully connect with a shared focus. As the most diverse city in the
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Six new COVID cases, one additional recovery
Jamaica has recorded six new COVID-19 cases bringing the total to 816. Of this total, 65 are active. Five of the new cases are imported and one is a contact of an imported case. In the meantime, there was one recovery today pushing the tally to...
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Michael Tubbs Tackles Challenges to Raise Up His Hometown
It is a typical opening voiceover when examining a major city. Viewers hear those statements in opening scenes in “Stockton on My Mind” a documentary from HBO debuts on July 28. Stockton, Ca. is presented as one of the “worst of the worst.” The city was ground zero for the 2008 subprime mortgage
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Gas prices down $0. 08, diesel up $1. 67
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Terrelonge looks to start winning streak
With both the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) securing one win apiece in St Catherine East Central since the constituency was created ahead of the 2011 polls, Member of Parliament Alando Terrelonge is hoping to...
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COLLINS: A United African States: The Final Frontier of Our Liberation Struggle – The Washington Informer
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Mark Fish causes massive uproar on Twitter after #BLM comments
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