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With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to plague the administration of sport both on and off the field of play, several regional member associations of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), are unsure if their respective electoral congress will be staged in this current
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Sioux Falls Museum Elevates Stories Behind SD's Black History
… , founder of the South Dakota African-American History Museum, gives a tour … in 2020. (S.D. African-American History Museum) February 17, 2021 … aware of. The South Dakota African-American History Museum has been around …
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Dwayne Johnson open to possible presidential bid: 'If that's what the people wanted' - TheGrio
Could Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson be eyeing the White House in the future? Apparently, that prospect isn't completely out of... View Article The post Dwayne Johnson open to possible presidential bid: 'If that's what the people wanted' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Denison: The Paycheck Protection Program continues to provide a lifeline to small businesses, other entities | The Atlanta Voice
The U.S. Small Business Administration remains steadfast in its efforts to support small business recovery during this pandemic. SBA re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program on January 11 with $284 billion appropriated through the Economic Aid Act. As of Feb. 15, nearly 1.7 million loans valued at
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Malik Yusef raised more than $10,000 to help slow COVID-19 behind bars
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The New Black Identity in Religion, Employment and Worldview - DefenderNetwork.com
For several generations, the vast majority of African Americans were able to fit neatly in certain boxes—Democrats, Christians, employees, etc. Now, however, a shift is happening in all areas of life that make those traditional labels less and less accurate. Just as the Defender e
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Jay-Z’s name is a shortened version of an early nickname, “Jazzy”… Another popular nickname for Jay-Z is “Jiggy”… In 2005 he announced he wanted to be known by his real name, Shawn Carter, but he has remained most widely known by his nickname… Jay-Z and Beyoncé have
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By Gwen DeRu CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY…THIS AND EVERY MONTH!! TODAY… **COMEDIAN SID DAVIS at the StarDome Comedy Club. **THIRSTY THURSDAY at Hookah 114 17th Street No. **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Get all the latest news. **WATCH LOTS OF MOVIES …after dinner and with the family and friends. Check
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Claude "Big Stone" Sinclair – Philanthropist-at-Large | New York Carib News
Claude “Big Stone” Sinclair, is a larger-than-life personality born in St. Ann, Jamaica. He joined the Jamaica Defence Force Reserves at the age of 17 but was lured to the Jamaica Constabulary Force by higher wages.
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WATCH: Skeem Saam latest episode, E164 S9 - Thursday 18 February 2021
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TikTok star Tabitha Brown gets her own show on Ellen DeGeneres digital network
Looks like actress and vegan influencer Tabitha Brown snagged her own show on the Ellen Digital Network (EDN) – a digital media platform run by Ellen Digital Ventures, which is a collaboration between talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and Warner Bros’ Digital
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Sage The Gemini Posted His Ex Supa’s Best Friend And Was Promptly Dragged
Sage the Gemini and business woman Supa Cent broke up last month. Still, he recently posted a video of himself with her best friend, Tokyo Vanity, to insinuate something about their relationship. Folks weren't having it.
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Rihanna’s Instagram Photo Gets Her Called Out For Cultural Appropriation By The Hindu Community
Rihanna is being accused of cultural and religious appropriation by the Hindu community after she posted an Instagram photo of her wearing a Ganesha necklace.
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Biden backs studying reparations as Congress considers bill - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… support to studying reparations for Black Americans, boosting Democratic lawmakers who are … the fall of 2019. Most Black Americans favored reparations, 74%, compared with … talk radio host, said that African Americans have made tremendous progress economically …
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Beyonce Releases Trailer For New Disney Visual Album, ‘Black Is King’
In collaboration with Disney, Bey is releasing a visual album inspired by The Lion King titled Black Is King that she wrote, produced and
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Chloe Bailey Puts A Sexy Spin On Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” During ABC’s Juneteenth Celebration
Last night, for the second year in a row, ABC News aired their primetime special to honor the history and tradition of Juneteenth. The special, ABC Soul of The Nation, brought some of the biggest names in Black Hollywood to participate in the now annual programing. Chloe Bailey was among those
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Fulton County elections director remains in job for now | The Atlanta Voice
The elections director in Georgia’s most populous county remains in his job for now after county leaders failed Wednesday to take action on the county election board’s recommendation a day earlier to fire him. Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis moved during a Board of Commissioners meeting to
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Push for teachers to be in priority group for COVID-19 vaccine
A troubling spike in cases, the haphazard cycle of starting and stopping face-to-face classes and the threatened well-being of children are among the reasons some stakeholders in the education sector are now calling for teachers to be prioritised for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Kanye West Is Still Rockin’ His Wedding Ring, Kim Kardashian Though…
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Cruz travels to Cancun, Mexico, as millions of Texans remain without power amid historic winter storm | The Atlanta Voice
Sen. Ted Cruz and his family flew to Cancun, Mexico, as a winter disaster in his home state left millions without power or water, according to photos posted on social media and confirmed to CNN by a person familiar with the travel itinerary. Multiple Twitter users posted photos showing Cruz and his
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WATCH: Skeem Saam latest episode, E165 S9 - Friday 19 February 2021
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Tina Knowles-Lawson Leads Call To Urge Lawmakers To Pass Legislation Addressing Voter Suppression In Black Communities - Blavity
Led by Tina Knowles-Lawson, the mothers of Black people lost to police violence have joined forces with other celebrities to sign a letter calling on congressional leaders to put their differences aside and take tangible steps in addressing some of the country's most pressing issues by the passing
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