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Coleman, Michael B. (1954- )
Michael B. Coleman is the first African American Mayor of Columbus, Ohio.  Coleman was born on November 18, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana to John Coleman, a medical doctor, and Joan Coleman, a local civil rights activist.  His family relocated to Toledo when Michael turned
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Oakland Equity Caucus Budget Approved, $26.9M in COVID-19 Funding for Most Impacted Communities, Redirects Police Funding
OAKLAND, Calif. – On Tuesday, June 23, Oakland City Council approved the “Community First Budget” proposed by Finance Chair Lynette Gibson McElhaney, and Equity Caucus partners Vice Mayor Reid, Councilmembers Noel Gallo and Loren
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As Fewer Young People Intend To Vote, Decline Is ‘Most Pronounced’ Among Black Voters, New Poll Finds
Fewer young people intend to vote in 2024 than in 2019, but the decline among young Black voters is “most pronounced,” a new poll
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Karlissa Saffold Spills Tea About Blueface, Jaidyn Alexis, Chrisean And More On ‘Jason Lee Show’
In a recent tell-all interview on 'The Jason Lee Show,' Karlissa Saffold gave her perspective on all of Blueface's romantic shenanigans.
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Tanzania: Border Tension Resurfaces...as Tanzanian Truckers Are Blocked From Crossing Into Kenya
TWO weeks after Tanzanian and Kenyan leaders agreed on modalities for enabling truck drivers cross at border posts, Kenyan authorities have started blocking Tanzanian truckers from crossing Namanga frontier on grounds of lacking valid Covid-19 clearance
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USVI Lacrosse To Send Men’s and Women’s Teams to the 2023 PALA Sixes Cup In Kingston, Jamaica
The U.S. Virgin Islands Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Teams will be traveling to Kingston, Jamaica, to play in the 2023 Pan-American Lacrosse Association (PALA) Sixes Cup from Nov. 9-11, the U.S. Virgin Islands Lacrosse Association announced Thursday.
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MSNBC host Joy Reid set to become cable’s first Black female prime-time anchor
MSNBC weekend morning anchor Joy Reid will reportedly take over the time slot that one-time host Chris Matthews occupied before exiting the network several months ago, according to The Daily
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Report: MSNBC Host Joy Reid To Become First Black Woman To Anchor a Prime-Time Cable News Program
MSNBC weekend morning anchor Joy Reid will reportedly take over the time slot that one-time host Chris Matthews occupied before exiting the network several months ago, according to The Daily
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Mother of slain NYC basketball star won’t rest until son’s killer is ‘behind bars’ - TheGrio
Brandon Hendricks was a promising basketball star in Bronx, New York. But a night out with friends turned to tragedy when he was gunned down by an unknown assailant. His grieving mother, Eve Hendricks, vowed to see justice done in her sons murder. READ MORE: NYC protesters perform violin vigil for
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Tanzania: Over 100 Girls Now Flee FGM in Mara
[Daily News] AT least 107 girls have fled their homes for fear of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) in Mara Region, a local nongovernmental organisation, which fights the harmful culture in the region, has said.
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James M. Ferguson, II, announces run for vacant seat on County Board of Supervisors
James M. Ferguson, II, first became politically active several years ago after a 15-year-old student he had been counseling called him from jail. “I knew he was not a criminal,” Ferguson said. “He had suffered a psychotic episode at school after being triggered by a teacher unaware. Teachers were
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Free State cops seize illegal consignment of ARV drugs worth R2-million
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St. Mark Social Center
In 1934 under the late Rev. Samuel L. Laviscount, St. Mark Congregational Church established the first social service agency for children and youth in upper Roxbury. This center pioneered in youth development - 'getting the boys off the street,' said the Reverend Laviscount. The St. Mark Social
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Black Hebrew Israelites
Black Hebrew Israelites (also called Black Hebrews, African Hebrew Israelites, and Hebrew Israelites) are groups of African Americans who believe that they are descendants of the ancient Israelites. Black Hebrews adhere in varying degrees to the religious beliefs and practices of both Christianity
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No Menthol Sunday Goes Virtual for 2020
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz La’Ketta Caldwell knew she had to be a part of No Menthol Sunday. As a youth development professional and an artist, Caldwell viewed the opportunity as a chance to positively impact her community, especially the youth. For her part in last Sunday’s statewide day of
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(1852) Frederick Douglass, “What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July”
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass was invited to address the citizens of his hometown, Rochester, New York. Whatever the expectations of his audience on that 76th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Douglass used the occasion not to celebrate the nation’s triumphs but
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Rwanda: Explainer - Inside the World of Green Building
[New Times] Green building goes beyond just having solar panels to enhance and protect the environment; it also has a significant impact on people-- green building aims to reduce the environmental impact of buildings while also improving the health and well-being of occupants.
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Guyana Army Chief Says Defending His Country Is 'Non-Negotiable'
Amid a border controversy with Venezuela, Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, has affirmed the army's unwavering commitment to deterring any territorial threat. Khan spoke at a thanksgiving religious service to mark the GDF's 58th anniversary. 'Our mission to defend t
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Youth motivators want Jasmine Dean found
A three-year-old youth movement — the Jamaica Youth Motivators (JYM) — has taken on the challenge of seeking public support in keeping hope alive that missing University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, student Jasmine Dean will be
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Veteran Tanzanian journalist Fili Karashani dies
At 12.21 pm on Sunday, May 10, 2020 I spoke to Mr Kagina Karashani about the progress of his father’s treatment, and we discussed visitation plans following the decision of Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) administration that due to the Covid-19 scare, only one person would be allowed to see him
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NYC Teen Tasered By Police After Mistaken Identity
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Tanzania: Mkosa Departs for Malawi to Join Bravehearts
[Daily News] A LOCAL basketball ace Amin Mkosa is set to leave on Wednesday to Malawi to join his new club, Bravehearts.
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THE SHIFT: Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough & Elizabeth Tabish (2023) Sci-Fi | The Bajan Reporter
After a tense encounter with a mysterious stranger with otherworldly powers, a man is banished to a tyrannical, parallel Earth where he fights to get back to the woman he loves.
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Tanzania: Mkapa Forms Cabinet After Being Sworn-in As President Dar
Dar es Salaam — After the rerun of the October 1995 polls in the seven constituencies of Dar es Salaam Region on November 19, 1995, the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on November 22, declared CCM Presidential flag bearer Benjamin Mkapa the president of the United Republic of
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Participates in the Extraordinary Summit of the Brics Group
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated, on Tuesday 21/11/2023, via video conference in the extraordinary summit of the BRICS group, which was held to discuss regional developments in the Middle East, especially the situation in the Gaza Strip.
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Tanzania: Horticultural Exports Rise to 800m Usd in Five Years
[Daily News] HORTICULTURAL exports surged 12 times in the last five years, becoming a leading subsector that drives agricultural sector growth.
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Belton, Sharon Sayles (1951- )
An activist, politician, and leader of her community, Sharon Sayles Belton was the first African American and first woman mayor of the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. A St. Paul native, Belton was born on May 13, 1951.  For most of her life she fought for racial equality, women, family and child
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Mayor Garcetti Announces Major Steps to Promote Racial Equity in Los Angeles
Prepares City to implement affirmative action, names L.A.’s first-ever Chief Equity Officer, and signs an executive directive to study and advance racial justice and inclusion in every City department
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East Africa: EAC to Enhance Water Resources Management
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