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The maker of Sen. Bernie Sanders mittens has sold out. Wednesday may have been President Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day but Sanders... View Article The post Sanders says mitten maker 'overwhelmed' by viral memes appeared first on TheGrio.
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Matimba, educationist par excellence
Crisford Chogugudza Veteran social worker and educationist Violent Matimba passed away on November 30, 2020 in the United Kingdom. She was 76 and is survived by four children and 6 grandchildren. Matimba died of natural causes, not COVID-19-related. Matimba was born Violet Masuku on June 3, 1944 in
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Zimbabwe’s former Prisons Chief Zimondi, dies of Covid-19
Zimbabwe's former Prisons and Correctional Services Commissioner - General, Retired Major - General, Paradzayi Willings Zimondi (Tonderai Nyika) has died of Covid-19 related complications. Zimondi retired in October last year after 23 years of service. Having joined the Prison Department as
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Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty - Black News Channel
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin on Friday welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden's proposal to extend the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, which is set to expire in less than two weeks. Russian President Vladimir
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'Notorius' Conor McGregor vows 'masterpiece' in MMA return
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Here’s How It Really Feels After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine
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Mali picks AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, to begin vaccination April | Africanews
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The Trump economy left Black Americans behind. Here’s how they want Biden to narrow the gaps. - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… see the Biden administration empower Black Americans by expanding homeownership opportunities to … champion economic policies targeting average Black Americans, who are more likely to … the economic well being of African Americans, we have to look not …
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In Russia, effort underway to curb upcoming Navalny protests - Black News Channel
By DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Authorities in Russia have taken elaborate measures to curb protests against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, planned by his supporters for Saturday in more than 60 Russian cities. Navalny's associates in Moscow and other regions
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Roads in St Andrew to be closed or reduced to single-lane this weekend
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Biden and Harris’s team must be supported by all Americans – Daytona Times
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Selmor remembers Tuku through song
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Regina King To Make SNL Hosting Debut Next Month
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Sen. Chuck Schumer reveals Trump impeachment trial date
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Fauci unleashed: Doc takes 'liberating' turn at center stage - Black News Channel
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