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… fewer than 25% African Americans. By mid-century … in counties with smaller African American populations, according to … a climate justice issue.” African American historical data Guardian graphic … and hotter classrooms for African American and Latin students. …
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WHO warns of 'one big wave' of virus – as it happened
… a high death rate for African-Americans who contract the disease, although … overall infection rate, Ghaly said. African-Americans make up 6% of California …
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Rihanna Surprises Fans With Fenty Skin Reveal
On Monday, Rihanna surprised fans with the reveal of Fenty Skin, her second global beauty brand, and the newest beauty house under luxury goods conglomerate, LVMH. The debut products from […] The post Rihanna Surprises Fans With Fenty Skin Reveal appeared first on Essence.
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A Record Number Of Black Women Are Running For Congress
A record number of Black women have thrown their hats into politics and are running for Congress, in what has become an increasing trend
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Kenya: Elachi Says Sonko Behind Latest Push to Impeach Her As Speaker
[Nation] Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi has accused Governor Mike Sonko of being behind the latest push by MCAs to remove her from office.
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Kenya: Uganda Confirms Second Coronavirus Death
[Nation] Kampala. Uganda's Ministry of Health officials have confirmed the second coronavirus death in the country as cases on Sunday rose to 1,115.
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CBK faces fresh Covid-19 test in next monetary policy meeting
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) holds its latest monetary policy meeting Tuesday amid fears of fresh economic headwinds.
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Police Repression Impacts Communities of Color and Workers - Los Angeles Sentinel
The police attack in Century City took place the year before a more famous LAPD abuse case involving motorist Rodney King. Millions saw the televised video of the police beating Rodney King as he lay on the ground. When the police were acquitted by a mostly white jury, the verdict triggered the
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Designer ventures into face mask production
BY DARLINGTON MWASHITA BULAWAYO fashion designer, Thobekile Zondo (27), popularly known by the brand name ‘LEVERANGE’ (LVR), has ventured into the production of face masks to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the city. As of Saturday, Zimbabwe had 2 434 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 518 recoveries
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Kenya extends coronavirus curfew, restricts alcohol sales | News24
President Uhuru Kenyatta extends nationwide curfew, blaming 'reckless' behaviour for steep surge in infections.
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Opinion: Covid-19 relief bills show that Trump is a failure at negotiating - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Washington, DC, is living on a knife's edge in anticipation of yet another Covid-19 relief package. While the $600 federal enhancement to weekly unemployment benefits and a federal eviction moratorium may lapse on July 31, leaving millions of Americans in the lurch, it's increasingly unlikely that
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How American racism changed the map of Africa, namely in Liberia : TheGrio
American anti-Blackness is so pervasive that its impacts have devastated communities at home and abroad. The U.S. establishment of the... View Article The post How American racism changed the map of Africa appeared first on TheGrio.
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Civil rights icon John Lewis to be honored at US Capitol - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Rep. John Lewis' former Congressional colleagues will be honoring him today at the US Capitol, where he was a congressman for more than 30
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Where did you last feel truly relaxed and safe? We hope it was at home, but if not, that can change. Your home is your castle, the place where you […] The post How To Make Your Home As Healthy and Happy As Possible appeared first on Essence.
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NCBA reveals Sh2. 7 billion Buzeki debt in auction suit
The debt disclosure came in an appeal filed by NCBA which is seeking to block Landmark Port Conveyors Ltd from auctioning 53 trucks and trailers.
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Med students undeterred by COVID-19 pandemic
The rapid spread of the coronavirus across the globe, which has already claimed more than 650,000 lives and infected 16.3 million people, has not scared local medical students from pursuing their passion. Instead, they told The Gleaner that now...
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Hoyer Statement on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
… American life, and too many African-American men and women are losing … the disparities and inequalities impacting African-American men and boys when it …
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Africa: WHO Director-General Opening Remarks At the Member State Briefing On the Covid-19 Pandemic - 23 July 2020
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This Woman Created Beauty Brand Inspired By Her East African Heritage
Inspired by her East African heritage, Selam Kelati was determined to create products good for the body and the soul with her new beauty collection.
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Firm eyes cooking gas market with coast LPG import hub
A Sh700 million liquefied petroleum gas(LPG) import hub will be built in Mombasa to cash in on increased demand for the commodity across Kenya and the larger East African region.
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Compared to those living near or below the poverty level, the rich sleep more too, according to a study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency surveyed nearly 140,000 adults in the United States between 2011 and 2014 and found that the more money someone made, the more
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Allegheny County reports 119 new COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths | New Pittsburgh Courier
by PublicSource Reporters The Allegheny County Department of Health [ACHD] reported 119 COVID-19 infections Tuesday, bringing the total case count since March 14 to 7,593 cases. The new cases span from July 10 through July … Continued
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Kenya: Regional Business Bodies Endorse Amina for Top WTO Post
[Nation] Regional business bodies have endorsed Sports CS Amina Mohamed to run for the post of World Trade Organisation director-general, in what could get political leaders to follow suit.
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Zimbabwe: Mthuli Ncube's Budget Surplus Dismissed
[263Chat] A top economic analyst in the country, Victor Bhoroma has dismissed Finance minister Professor Mthuli Ncube's ZWL$800 Million budget surplus announced last week saying it is insignificant as it was achieved on the back of poor remuneration of civil servants, shortage of drugs in public
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Seventeen-year-old Angela Nduta, who lives in the sprawling Kayole-Soweto slum in Nairobi, Kenya, is struggling during her menstrual period-but not in the way you might think. 'I have been forced to seek other alternatives [to maxi pads] to survive. I am currently using pieces of dirty cloth at
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