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Kingston man charged for shooting at police
A man has been arrested and charged with illegal possession of firearm and assault at common law, after he allegedly assaulted and fired gunshots at police officers on Darling Street, Kingston, on September 25. He has been identified...
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Former NBA Star Stephen Jackson Remembers His “Twin” George Floyd
Former NBA star Stephen Jackson, a longtime friend of Floyd and someone he regarded as a brother, is among those who have expressed their anger and is demanding justice at all levels over
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Analysis: Anti-trans rhetoric is rife in the British media
On 'Today,' last month, the BBC's flagship news and current affairs radio program, presenter Justin Webb asked Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey if there should 'not be spaces where biological males cannot go,' in reference to trans women. More than a week later, the leader of the main opposition
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'Beachy Stout' bail decision again pushed back
Justice Vinette Graham Allen was today forced to delay her decision on bail for Portland businessman Everton 'Beachy Stout' McDonald, who is charged for plotting the deaths of his two wives. The decision was expected today but was...
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Does rapid weight loss affect your immune system? | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Viola Davis recently came under fire for gaining weight for her portrayal of buxom blues legend, Ma Rainey. Social media critics suggested that the actress took space already fuller-figured artists, but another issue that needs examining is how the rapid extreme weight gain and loss can take a toll
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MoBay call centre sends home staff after worker's mom tests positive for COVID
Conduent, one of the leading call centre operations in Montego Bay, St James has sent home its staff as a precaution after the mother of an employee tested positive for the
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Two ex-Miami officers, who were 'Bad Boys' fans, to begin prison sentences
Two Miami-Dade police officers will be heading to prisons next week for their involvement in a drug operating sting. Roderick The post Two ex-Miami officers, who were 'Bad Boys' fans, to begin prison sentences appeared first on TheGrio.
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Holmes wins District Five election - African American News Today - EIN News
… , Holmes will be the first African-American female to serve on Newberry … I have been the first African-American,” she said. Holmes will replace …
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Rep. Omar calls out GOP colleagues for 'whitewashing' after comparison to Greene - TheGrio
House Republicans are seeking to remove Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar from committees assignments in what some are calling a retaliation to... View Article The post Rep. Omar calls out GOP colleagues for 'whitewashing' after comparison to Greene appeared first on TheGrio.
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Marcus Smart explains why 'talking about the elephant in the room' is necessary to curb racism - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Somali opposition fighters cordon off parts of tense capital | News24
Somali opposition fighters took up positions in parts of the tense capital on Monday, a day after clashes with government troops erupted over the president's bid to extend his mandate.
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KFC's Colonel Sanders 'shaves' for Movember [photos]
KFC and Pringles recently decided to raise awareness for the Movember movement by shaving their signature moustaches.
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Marlon Wayans Remembers His Mother Since The Matriarch Of The Family Has Passed Away
He gives touching tributes on Instagram.
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Anger as Naomi Campbell promotes Kenya using Nigerian music - Face2Face Africa
The tourism industry is dwindling, being one of the hardest affected by the coronavirus pandemic and many countries are looking for creative means to bolster tourism. Kenya’s move to revive their tourism industry by appointing Naomi Campbell as the ‘Magical Kenya International Brand Ambassador’has
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Master P Says He Aspires to be Remembered Like Muhammad Ali and Martin Luther King Jr., Talks About ‘Owning’ an HBCU
Rapper-turned-business-mogul Percy 'Master P' Miller says his business acumenis about more than creating financial securityfor his family, but instead is about the Black community. From […]
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Joe Biden must speak out against apartheid in Israel
Now is the time for President Joe Biden to speak out against apartheid in Israel and for the U.S. to... View Article The post Biden must speak out against apartheid in Israel appeared first on TheGrio.
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Lizzo reveals she sent drunk DM to Chris Evans; 'Avengers' star responds
Actor Chris Evans has responded to Lizzo sliding into his direct messages on Instagram while she was a hot drunk... View Article The post Lizzo reveals she sent drunk DM to Chris Evans; 'Avengers' star responds appeared first on TheGrio.
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How this Nigerian overcame a tough childhood to become first Black woman pediatric surgeon practicing in Canada - Face2Face Africa
People who draw on their own experiences to make the world a better place for others are invaluable and Dr. Oluwatomilayo (Tito) Daodu is a poster girl for such people. She had a rough childhood and as the first Black female pediatric surgeon practicing in Canada at the
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Cardi B's Ponytail In The 'WAP' Video Is What Hair Dreams Are Made Of
Tokyo Stylez, we need answers. As many of us are still struggling to get our hair together at home on our own, Cardi B just shut the game down, reminding […] The post Cardi B's Chain Link Ponytail In The 'WAP' Video Is Everything appeared first on Essence.
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Boxing Champion Gervonta Davis Involved In 'Traumatic' Private Jet Crash
America's world boxing champion Gervonta Davis is a lucky man after revealing a recent private plane crash he escaped in Fort Lauderdale.
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NYC Begins Painting Black Lives Matter Street Mural In Front Of Trump Tower
Over the next few days New York City will unveil another Black Lives Matter mural. According to PIX11 News journalist Anthony DiLorenzo, Fifth Avenue was being closed to traffic between
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Richmond rids itself of another statue | Dallas Weekly
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Covid, Maternal Mortality and Black Women - DefenderNetwork.com
By Maya Pottiger and  Word In Black More than 73,000 Black lives were lost during the pandemic, making up 15% of all COVID-related deaths, the highest of any race, according to The Atlantic’s COVID Tracking Project.  This disparity was seen further in aCDC studylooking at how
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Samuel E. Wright, Voice of Beloved 'The Little Mermaid' Character Dies at Age 74, Remembered By Disney and 'The Lion King Musical'
Samuel E. Wright, the voice actor who played Sebastian in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” has passed away at age 74. His daughter, Dee, told The Hollywood
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Blue Lives Rally Makes Uninvited Stop at Black Texas Church Parking Lot
The church, which has a large Black Lives Matter banner prominently displayed out front, is known for promoting social justice. According to a Facebook post, the church says it was deceived…
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New Uncle Phil, Aunt Viv, Carlton and more cast in 'Bel-Air'
Fresh Prince fans, rejoice! The new cast of Bel-Air, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot has officially been announced, with The post New Uncle Phil, Aunt Viv, Carlton and more cast in 'Bel-Air' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Bubba Wallace Says Racism Has Motivated Him To ‘Do Better’
He details how his haters helped make him a star.
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Uganda human rights lawyer, Nicholas Opiyo granted bail | Africanews
Uganda’s most prominent human rights lawyer, Nicola Opiyo, who was charged of money laundering ahead of contentious presidential elections in January, is granted bail by a judge in Kampala.
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Not so smooth start to new school year in western Jamaica
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Inadequate Internet connectivity and the lack of devices dogged yesterday's start of the new academic year across sections of western Jamaica.During a visit to Montego Bay High School for girls, Principal Gairy Powell disclosed that there were complaints that the online
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