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It's official: Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned. Falwell, 58, announced his resignation on Tuesday afternoon just a... View Article The post Falwell Jr. quotes MLK in decision to resign: 'Free at last' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Detroit Businesswoman Joins History Books as the First Ever Black Woman to Launch a Supplement Line at Vitamin Shoppe
By Victor Omondi A Detroit native made history this month by becoming the first ever Black woman to launch a supplement brand at the Vitamin Shoppe. Samia Gore, 40, founded Body Complete RX, a wellness plant-based business, in 2014. Her TRIM line, which includes metabolism and energy drops, as well
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NBA’s Past, Present & Future: The League’s Continued Legacy Of Social Impact - Blavity
Basketball has always been a great unifier of the Black community. Whether it’s pickup games, higher-level aspirations or sharing the love for a long-cherished team, the sport brings people together in a way that little else can.  At its core, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has always
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Mat South MDC-T resolves to work with MDC Alliance - NewsDay Zimbabwe
THE Matabeleland South branch of the MDC-T led by Douglas Mwonzora on Friday resolved to work with councillors affiliated to the MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa in an electoral pact that will see them fielding one candidate to contest elections in the
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Candidate withdraws as IEBC kicks off commissioner interviews today
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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  today said it was “deeply disappointed” and concerned at a decree and subsequent statements by Venezuela pertaining to its border controversy with
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Hopewell cemetery in Hanover to be expanded
The Hanover Municipal Corporation is to undertake the expansion of the Hopewell cemetery. According to Councillor Devon Brown of the Hopewell Division, there are few vacant plots remaining, as a considerable section of the cemetery is rocky ground...
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Egypt: FM Says Utmost Efforts Exerted to De-Escalate Tension in Palestinian Territories
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry underlined the directives of the political leadership to exert utmost efforts to end tension, restore stability and stem the bloodletting in the Palestinian territories and coordinate with the Palestinian authorities to offer them all the help and
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Mining For Dollars: Foreign Companies Extract Latin American Minerals, But Not Without Controversy – The Wilmington Journal
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The Health Ministry is renewing its appeal for Jamaicans to practice COVID safety protocols as hospitalisations reach worrying levels with two institutions exceeding occupancy levels.
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The Latest: Poland brings in restrictions across the country - Black News Channel
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DA remains steadfast: 'Stella must go!' | News24
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How Long Does It Take To Move From Los Angeles To New York | PensacolaVoice Magazine 2021
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