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Geek Out: The Best Cosplay Drip From New York Comic Con 2021 [Photos]
Hip-Hop Wired was on hand to capture the exceptional cosplay on hand. There were plenty of variants of Loki roaming around. We saw our favorite Mandalorian or Mandalorians, Baby Yoda, Selene from the Underworld franchise, Spider-Man, and so much more.
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From Border Crisis To Quakes, Women Of Haiti Gather To Ignite Their Collective Power - The Seattle Medium
On July 7, President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in his private residence in the capital, Port-au-Prince. On Aug. 14, a massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti’s southern peninsula, leaving at least 2,284 dead and more than 12,763 injured. Just two weeks ago, photos surfaced showing
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Our Path Forward - To Advance Racial Equity - Arizona Informant
The past year has been one of the most tumultuous chapters in recent history for Black Americans, with numerous reminders that systemic racism brings devastating consequences for individuals, families and communities. The COVID-19 pandemic is tearing through Black communities acro
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Bio decorates fellow regional leaders with expensive gold chains at independence commemoration
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 April 2021: President Julius Maada Bio yesterday commemorated Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence Anniversary, not with his fellow seven million citizens of Sierra Leone - many of whom had to stay indoors unable to come out into the streets, due to heavily armed security
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THAW Utility Bill Program Helps Low-Income Families   | Resources | The Michigan Chronicle
The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) has a simple mission: “stabilizing and empowering Michigan families, keeping them healthy, safe, and warm.”     And while people can attest to that mission by typically calling THAW’s 1-800 number during the cold months, there are programs and services year-round
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Build your family’s financial future | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Kent Caldwell-Meeks, For New Pittsburgh Courier (BlackPressUSA)-As we gather to celebrate family reunions, we are reminded of the importance of legacy, especially after being separated from loved ones due to the pandemic. We may also be reminded of how important it is to build a financial legacy
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Liquid teams up with Microsoft to merge fixed-line and Internet-based calls - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The new product comes at a time internet-based calling is gaining in popularity as people conduct more of their business online through platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp and FaceTime as a result of the Covid-19
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New Broadway Musical ‘Paradise Square’ Tells A Story Of Racial Harmony Torn Apart By Civil War
Paradise Square will run Pre-Broadway in Chicago, November 2 – December 5, 2021. Broadway previews will begin February 22, 2022, and tickets will be on sale through November 27, 2022, at the Barrymore Theatre in New York City.
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Woman accused of killing ex-girlfriend with shot to head outside of NY deli - TheGrio
A Bronx woman is in jail after being caught on camera shooting her ex-girlfriend. Nichelle Thomas, 51,was shot in the... View Article The post Woman accused of killing ex-girlfriend with shot to head outside of NY deli appeared first on TheGrio.
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Nigeria At 61 - Checking President Buhari's 2021 Independence Day Claims
[Africa Check] Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari gave his annual independence day speech on 1 October 2021 marking 61 years since the end of colonialism. We checked 10 of his claims, ranging from Covid-19 vaccines, water access, insecurity and infrastructure.
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Amber Guyger to appeal murder conviction in death of Botham Jean - TheGrio
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Biden Admin Reiterates Commitment to HBCUs, Refutes Reports of Funding Cuts
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Lauren Simmons: ‘Women Need to Start Talking About Money’
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Scottie Pippen's son honored by mother following weekend funeral
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Kanye West Spotted Rocking Crocs In New York City, Fashion Twitter Reacts
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ANALYSIS | An inconvenient truth: The real reason why Africa is not getting vaccinated | News24
Pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer have said low vaccine uptake in Africa is due to increasing hesitancy on the continent. But the truth is inequitable distribution of Covid vaccines have left Africa as a vaccine desert, write Tian Johnson, Tom Moultrie, Gregg Gonsalves and Fatima Hassan.
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Alabama National Guard changed approach to managing disasters days before April 2011 tornadoes
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Howard University Announces Hybrid Homecoming Activities
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CUNY Study Underscores The Enduring Vitality Of The Black Press - The Seattle Medium
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Floyd Mayweather to fight YouTube star Logan Paul in Miami - TheGrio
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Jordan: Georgia Republicans are acting in fear. Our Democratic leadership will remain focused.  | The Atlanta Voice
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