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The names of 14 massage therapists who accused Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault will be made public, after two judges ordered attorney Tony Buzbee to refile many of the anonymous lawsuits on Friday. Watson’s attorney Rusty Hardin filed the motions to have the na
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As countries actively vaccinate against COVID-19, Haiti still awaits vaccines - TheGrio
The Miami Herald reports that after a year since the pandemic began, Haiti hasn't received a single dose of the... View Article The post As countries actively vaccinate against COVID-19, Haiti still awaits vaccines appeared first on TheGrio.
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Uncle sentenced to life for rape of 10 year-old niece
The 47-year old man who raped his niece had also tried to offer money to the victim's sister and cousin in exchange for sex.
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ED, Chamisa in fresh legal fight
BY RICHARD MUPONDE THE Nelson Chamisa-led opposition MDC Alliance has resolved to challenge the passage of Constitution Amendment No 1 Bill in court saying the manner in which it was passed by Parliament was unconstitutional and ultra vires the 2013 Constitution. The Constitution Amendment No
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Officer accused of force in stop of Black Army officer fired | The Atlanta Voice
One of two police officers accused of pepper-spraying and pointing their guns at a Black Army officer during a traffic stop has since been fired, a Virginia town announced late Sunday, hours after the governor called for an independent investigation into the case. The town of Windsor said in
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EFF slams Daily Sun for ‘defaming’ Ndlozi with rape allegations
In light of the false rape reports about EFF MP Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, the red berets have warned members to be wary of unwarranted attacks from outside forces
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Georgia governor: Loss of All-Star game will hurt minorities - DefenderNetwork.com
Georgia's Republican governor has stepped up his attack on Major League Baseball's decision to pull this summer's All-Star Game from the state in response to a sweeping new voting law, saying the move politicized the sport and would hurt minority-owned businesses. 'It's minority-o
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Ex-Loves, Lies and Video Game Addictions: Pandemic Secrets
NNPA NEWSWIRE — There are thousands – perhaps millions – of Americans who have not only found the pandemic as tough a challenge to navigate as any, but whose need for socialization rationale is among the litany of “secrets” they’ve kept to themselves during the first year of COVID-19.
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College students mixed about getting vaccine – Daytona Times
This week, Florida opened up vaccines to all adults. The Daytona Times asked Bethune-Cookman University students if they plan to get the vaccine. Why or why not? Tomari Parks, 22 Senior majoring in education Hometown: Hartford,Connecticut “I think the vaccine is very beneficial, especially after
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The Covid-19 vaccines are highly effective, and the chance of an adverse reaction is rare | The Atlanta Voice
Vaccinations are ramping up across the US. More than 175 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered, according to CNN's vaccine tracker, a rate of about 53 doses per 100 people. But some developments have dampened the excitement: This week, a few vaccination sites across the US
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Daunte Wright: Protests in Minneapolis following police shooting of 20-year-old black man - Voice Online
20-YEAR-OLD Daunte Wright was shot by police during a traffic stop close to Minneapolis shortly... The post Daunte Wright: Protests in Minneapolis following police shooting of 20-year-old black man appeared first on Voice Online.
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Despite pandemic, business startups are booming in Maryland | Afro
By Nick Albicocco, Aidan Roberts and Yonathan Shimelis Capital News Service Business Bureau As the COVID-19 crisis ravaged the U.S. economy, countless numbers of businesses shut down and millions of Americans lost jobs. Yet, the pandemic sparked an unexpected trend: The number of business startups
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For Chauvin's trial attorney, it's all about raising doubt - DefenderNetwork.com
Derek Chauvin's defense attorney was questioning George Floyd's girlfriend about the couple buying drugs when he abruptly shifted gears for what seemed an innocuous question: He presumed the couple had pet names for each other. Under what name, he asked, did she appear in Floyd's
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Empowering Black Women in America | BlackPressUSA
NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY - “More than 22 million women have been forced out of the workforce in the past year, and many of them were Black women,” said Vice President Kamala Harris in her opening remarks for the 10th Annual Black Women’s Roundtable National Virtual Summit titled “Women of
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Fulton County Commissioners Name Dr. Karen Sullivan Chief Medical Examiner | Atlanta Daily World
Interim medical examiner assumes role as office’s permanent leader At its most recent meeting, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners named Dr. Karen E. Sullivan as the permanent Fulton County Medical Examiner. Dr. Sullivan has served in multiple capacities in the office since 2003, most recently
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Biden nominates five Blacks to serve in judicial seats on the federal court | Afro
THE CHICAGO CRUSADER — In a statement, Biden emphasized diversity in his nominations for lifetime appointments. “This trailblazing slate of nominees draws from the very best and brightest minds of the American legal profession. Each is deeply qualified and prepared to deliver justice faithfully
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Proud Boys Held Accountable for their Racist Attack on Historic Black Church in D.C. | Dallas Weekly
This lawsuit is one of only a few civil suits ever filed under the D.C. Bias and Related Crimes Act. The default ruling is not the end of the plaintiff’s efforts, but a significant step toward holding the Proud Boys accountable.  The December attack was part of the Proud Boys’ months-long campaign
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'Sorry you see me that way' - secret clip of Ramaphosa, Zuma chat leaked
A secret recording of Cyril Ramaphosa 'having it out' with Jacob Zuma has been leaked - and you can listen to the bombshell clip here.
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Alabama to receive $940 million incentive payments, over two years, if the state expands Medicaid under the American Rescue Plan | BlackPressUSA
THE GREENE COUNTY DEMOCRAT - Jane Adams, Executive Director of Cover Alabama, a coalition of organizations supporting Medicaid Expansion says, “This is the very best time for Alabama to expand Medicaid because the Federal government is offering incentives to expand the program and because the
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Watch: La Soufrière volcano in Saint Vincent erupts [videos]
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Easter in a pandemic – Daytona Times
Despite the pandemic, area residents found a way to celebrate Easter week anyhow with a number of socially distanced services, many held outside. Daytona Times photographer Duane C. Fernandez Sr. captured some of the events, including a Good Friday event at Soul City Apartments and Easter Sunday
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Grandson convicted of murdering grandmother with knife, dish | The Atlanta Voice
A 33-year-old Georgia man has been convicted of murdering his grandmother in 2018 after striking her with a Crock-Pot and stabbing her in the chest with a kitchen knife. Jared Randall Carter was convicted Friday in the June 2018 death of 81-year-old Valeria Jean Mann of Warner Robins. The Telegraph
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University of Kentucky mistakenly sends 500,000 acceptance letters - TheGrio
After falsely offering prospective students admission to its school’s clinical leadership and management program in the College of Health Sciences,... View Article The post University of Kentucky mistakenly sends 500,000 acceptance letters appeared first on TheGrio.
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COMMENTARY: Racism and Its Deadly Cousins | BlackPressUSA
POST NEWS GROUP - There is a long history of bigotry and legal discrimination that directly targeted Asian immigrants and Asian Americans. Over the past year, that hostility was inflamed by bigoted rhetoric from former President Donald Trump describing COVID-19 as the “Kung flu” and warning that
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NABJ President calls for News Companies to provide Coping Resources during Chauvin Trial - Texas Metro News
As the trial of Derek Chauvin becomes a central focus of the news cycle, we urge news companies to provide resources to Black journalists and communicators to help them cope with the emotional trauma of covering, rewatching and hearing the testimonies of George Floyd’s death. For many reporting on
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Proposed Texas Law Based on ‘Big Lie’ Advances Out of Committee
Voting rights advocates, including Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight Action, challenge provisions of the law which they saw could strip control from local election boards and increase penalties for voting-related criminal charges.
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Missing child: Police appeal to help find 15-year-old Tariq Noor - Voice Online
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Biden sees `win' for US in electric vehicle battery deal | The Atlanta Voice
Two big South Korean electric vehicle battery makers said Sunday they have settled a long-running trade dispute that will allow one company to move ahead with plans to manufacture batteries in Georgia. President Joe Biden called it “a win for American workers and the American auto industry.” The
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Swizz Beatz Shares Heartfelt Tribute to DMX: "He Was The Biggest"
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