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Low expectations in Mexico as US election approaches - Black News Channel
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — A week before U.S. elections, expectations and attention are unusually low in a foreign country that may have more at stake than any other. Many Mexicans would be glad to see a more neighborly president who hasn't called Mexicans rapists or
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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday 27 October
Stay up to date with the latest news in South Africa by reviewing the day’s major headlines on Tuesday 27 October.
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We Love To See It: Obama Campaigns For Joe Biden In Florida With More Smoke For Trump
On Saturday (Oct. 24) while campaigning in Miami, the 44th President slammed President Trump for his response to the coronavirus pandemic and reckless and maniacal tweets aimed at critics, adding the joke that “Florida Man wouldn’t even do this stuff.”
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Under Trump, US no longer leads world on refugee protections - Black News Channel
By ANITA SNOW and JULIE WATSON Associated Press For decades, America led the world in humanitarian policies by creating a sanctuary for the oppressed, admitting more refugees annually than all other countries combined. That reputation eroded during Donald Trump's presidency as he cut the number of
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NFL Legend Brett Favre Endorses President Trump: “We Have Freedom Of Choice”
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Saweetie Didn't Even Give Us A Chance With Her Epic 'Bootylicious' Halloween Costumes - Blavity
Halloween is upon us, and while many are having to make adjustments to their spooky plans due to the coronavirus pandemic, people are still getting decked out in the best costumes they can come up with.  Rapper Saweetie, fresh off the chart success of her latest hit “Back To The Streets,” has
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Africa needs greater inclusion of women in peace and security processes
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 October 2020: The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) have called for greater inclusion of women in peace and security processes if Africa is to meet its development aspirations and enjoy meaningful stability. To
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'Concrete Cowboy' Film Starring Idris Elba To Hit Netflix Next Year
The British actor plays the father of "Stranger Things" star Caleb McLaughlin in this drama about Black horsemanship in Philadelphia.
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The long shadow of racism in medicine leaves Black Americans wary of a COVID-19 vaccine
… documents medical abuse perpetrated on Black Americans since the country’s inception … urgency to this issue.” The African American community has been hit particularly … need an adequate representation of Black Americans in these vaccine trials because …
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After a minor bout with coronavirus, Dreamz Hair Salon owner Tenel Dorsey is back to making people ‘look and feel good’ | New Pittsburgh Courier
LIFE AFTER COVID by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer When people look good, it, oftentimes, makes them feel good. Tenel Dorsey is the owner of Dreamz Hair Salon and Barber Shop in Homestead, who tells the New Pittsburgh Courier that, all things considered, “business is good” because Dreamz is in
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Kenya: Wanyama Nominated for Two Awards in the MLS
[Nairobi News] Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has been nominated for two Major League Soccer (MLS) Awards on his debut season.
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The most dangerous fire conditions yet - Black Voice News
Good morning, California. It's Monday, October 26. Wind, wind, wind Image via iStock Brace yourself for the most dangerous fire weather of the season - and prepare to light a lot of candles. Nearly 1 million Californians will spend the day without power after PG&E initiated its largest shutoffs of
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Sen. Doug Jones’ support for diversity goes beyond campaign spending
By Jesse J. Lewis Sr. This is an opinion column Is Senator Doug Jones a friend to the Black community? This sounds like a rhetorical question, but here we are answering it. Recently, I was dismayed by reports of a lack of spending on Black-owned businesses by Jones’ campaign. I did my own
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GOP senators power Barrett toward high court confirmation | The Atlanta Voice
Overpowering Democratic opposition, Senate Republicans are set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, approving President Donald Trump’s nominee a week before Election Day and securing likely conservative court dominance for years to come. Trump’s choice to fill the vacancy of the late
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Angola frees journalists arrested at anti-govt protests | News24
Three Angolan journalists arrested while covering weekend anti-government protests were freed on Monday without charge, media and human rights watchdogs said.
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Kenya: Thierry Henry Blasts Wanyama in League Match Loss
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Protests flare in Philadelphia after police kill Black man - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined PHILADELPHIA (AP) — More than a dozen people were arrested and more than 30 officers injured in protests stemming from the police shooting death of a Black man they say refused their orders to drop a knife in a confrontation captured on video, Philadelphia police said
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The Future of Education is at stake in the 2020 Election - Black News Channel
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Elections Have Consequences #2 There are various ways that a presidential election can affect people, but it’s widely believed that the 2020 contest between incumbent Republican Donald Trump and the Democrat’s nominee Joe Biden will
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‘KoBulawayo being upgraded off budget’
ENVIRONMENT, Tourism, Climate and Hospitality minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu yesterday revealed that the rehabilitation of KoBulawayo heritage site, razed down by fire 10 years ago, was being funded off the national budget, with non-governmental agencies mobilising resources. BY PATRICIA
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Africa: AU Covid-19 Response Fund Raises U.S.$44 Million
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Atlanta Hawks, foundation investing $40 million in Black-owned businesses - Face2Face Africa
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US average daily virus cases rising to 74,000
WASHINGTON — The seven-day rolling average for daily new coronavirus cases in the U.S. rose over the past two weeks from 52,350 to more than 74,180. That’s according to data through Wednesday from Johns Hopkins University, marking a...
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Rupert Murdoch, Fox News prepared for possible Trump loss - TheGrio
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