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Donald Trump has not changed since 1973: He's still a racist who supports segregation and violence
In the last week, the number of major scandals that have been uncovered is so astounding that any attempt to list them all would certainly leave out something vital. However, there are two that stand out: The confirmation that Donald Trump knew of...
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National Health Aging Month Shines Light on America’s Seniors – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Stacy M. Brown  - September 9, 2020 - Experts believe the number of older adults in the U.S. will reach nearly 71 million by 2030.And according to data compiled by AARP, this expanding older adult [...]
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Book: Kim Jong Un told Trump about killing his uncle - Black News Channel
By Deb Riechmann Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's comments about the threat from the novel coronavirus attracted widespread attention after excerpts from journalist Bob Woodward's book 'Rage' were released. The excerpts also provide new details about the
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Beshear calls on Kentuckians to stick to COVID-19 measures in 'state of the pandemic' address - African American News Today - EIN News
Just one day after Kentucky surpassed 1,000 COVID-related deaths, the state reported 22 additional deaths -- a new record for individual day reporting.
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JSIF providing grants to entrepreneurs
The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will be providing grants of up to $400,000 to entrepreneurs in six communities in St James, Clarendon, Kingston, and St Andrew. Eligible entrepreneurs must be from the communities of Salt Spring and Anchovy...
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Without an 'ounce of empathy': Dangers of being Black and pregnant - African American News Today - EIN News
… And infants born to African American mothers are dying … 4,055 Black/African American practicing OBYGNs, which  … you Black? Are you African American? If you are, your … with community-based organizations, African-American social organizations, academic …
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September 10: Late Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones Was Born Today in 1949
Photo credits: Snowbound Stock Images/Vector Photos Stephanie Tubbs Jones (pictured) was the first African American woman from Ohio elected to the United States House of Representatives. She served the state's eleventh congressional district for nearly ten years. Prior to her election to
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Former USPS Employee Sentenced to 2 Years Probation for Trafficking Cocaine From Her Work Vehicle
By Victor Omondi A former mail carrier in the Ashtabula area has been sentenced after she pleaded guilty for transporting and selling cocaine using her work vehicle. The former USPS worker, Darcy Spangler, 53, evaded a jail term after she was sentenced to two years in probation by an Ashtabula
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Study: Seven in 10 Americans interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine - African American News Today - EIN News
Almost seven in 10 Americans would be interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available, according to a new study. But researchers say there are concerning gaps in interest, particularly among Black Americans, who suffer disproportionately from the virus.
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Now hiring: California offers credits to small businesses — The Sacramento Observer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With millions of people out of work in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed a law giving tax breaks to small businesses that hire more workers by Dec. 1. The law will reduce how much state taxes some small businesses owe if they have more employees working
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Lawyer “Provided Weapon” to the Killer of American Citizen – The Wilmington Journal
Judicial Complex building, Peshawar. (Raza Hamdani Sep.6 2020) The murder of a US citizen accused of blasphemy in Pakistan by a teenager inside a courtroom has once again put the global spotlight on the blasphemy [...]
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Virus bill blocked in Senate as prospects dim for new relief - Black News Channel
By Andrew Taylor Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats scuttled a scaled-back GOP coronavirus rescue package on Thursday as the parties argued to a standstill over the size and scope of the aid, likely ending hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election. The mostly
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Trump Acknowledges He Intentionally Downplayed The Coronavirus Despite Knowing It Was Deadly
By Victor Omondi Donald Trump acknowledged downplaying the Coronavirus at the beginning of the year even though he knew the virus was deadly and much more serious than the seasonal flu. In one of a series of interviews journalist Bob Woodward conducted with Mr. Trump on February 7 for his upcoming
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Mali Junta Launches 'Consultation' Amid Handover Pressure | Africanews
Mali's military junta on Thursday launched a three-day "national consultation" with political parties, unions and NGOs, facing questions at home and pressure from abroad over its plans for returning the country to civilian
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'They are struggling': Indianapolis' hard-hit Latino community demands action in pandemic
… to white and Black/African-American residents. Black residents have had … systemic inequities put Latinos and Black Americans at higher risk of being …
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Sir Hilary Beckles honored with UWI Cave Hill building | New York Carib News
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill campus in Barbados has paid tribute to the UWI vice-chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles by naming its new administration building in his honor.
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White Privilege Watch: President Donald Trump Is A White Privilege Denier
Now, it appears that the very privileged former business mogul doesn't believe white privilege to be a real thing.
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Bill seeks to cut long wait for civil servants’ first pension
Retired civil servants will receive their first pension pay within three months after approval of the benefits if a proposed law sails through Parliament.
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Woodward defends decision to withhold Trump’s virus comments
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Woodward, facing widespread criticism for only now revealing President Donald Trump’s early concerns about the... View Article The post Woodward defends decision to withhold Trump’s virus comments appeared first on TheGrio.
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Michelle Matthews-Alexander of General Motors Earns NNPA 2020 National Leadership Award | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In partnership with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Matthews-Alexander and Chevrolet have invested heavily in the future of Black journalism while simultaneously supporting students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. On Thursday, September
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President Trump is Running Ads in Urban Markets to Secure the Black Vote - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Christal Mims, Staff The Trump campaign is running ads in urban markets in an effort to secure votes from Black Americans in the upcoming presidential campaign. The new ad features Heisman Trophy winner and former professional football star Herschel Walker and Georgia State Representative Vernon
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Protest over police shooting jolts Old Harbour Bay
Old Harbour Bay was rocked on Thursday by a fiery protest following the shooting of a 22-year-old man by the police a day earlier. Angered by the shooting injury, residents of the St Catherine seaside town used abandoned appliances and debris to...
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Jide Osifeso Chats About Reigning Champ Collaboration
Canada-based Reigning Champ tapped creative director Jide Osifeso to design its second collection, which was shot in Lagos by Nigerian-born photographer Stephen Tayo. The creative linkup between the three continued
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EXCLUSIVE: On the Eve of Sept. 11, Morocco Smashes Islamist Terror Network - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Morocco's counterterrorism unit simultaneously raided three 'safe houses' in the suburbs of their nation's capital-arresting three terrorist leaders known to its intelligence services and capturing a cache of machine-guns, knives, axes, bomb-making materials and precision binoculars used for
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Kyle Rittenhouse Has a History of Violence, Will He Get Away with Murder? - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Staff Kyle Rittenhouse, a white, 17-year-old from Antioch, Illinois, made headlines after shooting three protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin - killing two and injuring a third. Time and time again, the public has watched racial bias and social injustice play out in the courtroom, leading to outcomes
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NFL Accused of Faking Interest In Signing Colin Kaepernick Because of Recent Black Lives Matter Protests
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The Cost of Obesity | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
The increasing rate of obesity in the United States is getting lots of attention. Unfortunately, much of the conversation oversimplifies the issue as purely about diet and exercise. In reality, higher body weights stem from a complex combination of reasons still not entirely understood. What is
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Mary J. Blige And Naturi Naugton Talk ‘Power Book II,’ And Rocking Their Natural Hair During Lockdown
Mary J. Blige's character Monet may have long flowing red locks but the Power Book: Ghost Actress and R&B queen loved wearing "no pieces," no weaves, no wigs and no clip-ins during the COVID 19 lockdown. And so did her co-star Naturi Naughton.
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The Fear Factor: Protest against injustice, but vote against policies - African American News Today - EIN News
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