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NNPA NEWSWIRE — The unanimous opinion among our doctors was if your child can get vaccinated, they should. The only thing that has proven to be effective so far in fighting COVID-19 is the vaccine, they said. While a tiny fraction of people has died from the vaccine, more than 600,000 have died
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Faculty members of color see 'illusion of inclusion'
Faculty satisfaction data reveal big gaps between how white and nonwhite professors experience campus diversity and inclusion efforts.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Kenya Down DRC in Africa Nations Championships
[Nation] Kenya's volleyball women's team are back on track after they defeated Democratic Republic of Congo 3-0 (25-11,25-12,25-19) Monday in the African Nations Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Creating Your Own Tea Ritual. From mint to rooibos to matcha, take…
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Mon Valley air was the healthiest it’s ever been in 2020; region still receives an ‘F’ grade | New Pittsburgh Courier
The new American Lung Association report doesn’t take into account the dramatically improved air quality the Pittsburgh region experienced during the pandemic. by Oliver Morrison Despite recording its healthiest air quality ever, air near the Clairton Coke Works remains unhealthy, according to the
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Caps draw another blank - NewsDay Zimbabwe
CAPS United wasted a chance to close the gap on Group 1 leaders Dynamos after they were held to yet another draw by ZPC Kariba in this Chibuku Super Cup match at the National Sports Stadium in Harare yesterday.
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Pepco, Washington Interfaith Network Team Up for Jobs Initiative
Pepco and the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) have partnered to expand training, jobs and higher wages for District of Columbia residents.
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Wife of slain Dutch tycoon charged with murder
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South African Scientists Explain Why They Make Time for Science Festivals
[The Conversation Africa] Science festivals across the world attract millions of visitors every year. They are typically busy, buzzing events: visitors stroll through interactive displays, enjoy science-themed shows and popular science talks and take part in hands-on workshops.
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Mother Hester McCardell Ford, The Oldest Living American, Has Died At 116
“It’s a sad day but it’s also a great day in heaven,” Hestor Ford’s great-granddaughter Tanisha Patterson-Powe said. Ford, who was the oldest living American, died at the age of […] The post Mother Hester McCardell Ford, The Oldest Living American, Has Died At 116 appeared first on Essence.
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Africa: New Handbook for Parliamentarians - Practical Guidance On Transforming Food Systems and Improving Nutrition
[FAO] Geneva/Rome -- Produced by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and FAO, the publication seeks to support legislative processes to promote healthy diets for all
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Going back to school after the lockdown - Voice Online
SINCE THE Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown started in March there has been a complete change in... The post Going back to school after the lockdown appeared first on Voice Online.
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Rwanda: Abunzi Services Put on Hold as Elections of Mediators Are Pushed
[New Times] Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, new committees of community mediators, locally referred to as Abunzi, will not be elected as the government reconsiders the election process.
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Africa: Medical Oxygen Should Not Be a Luxury - We're Trying to Develop a Cheaper Way to Produce It
[The Conversation Africa] People might once have considered oxygen a human right. But the pandemic has revealed that access to oxygen - in a pure form, for medical use - is a luxury in most low and middle-income countries.
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Cuomo Says Vaccinated New Yorkers Can Go Mask Free
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced beginning Wednesday, vaccinated New Yorkers will no longer be required to wear face masks in most settings
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HBCU enrollment soars across the country - DefenderNetwork.com
Howard University enjoyed a more than 15 percent enrollment increase during the pandemic, and officials at the historically Black college expect those numbers to increase this fall. “This has the potential to be our largest freshman class ever,” Anthony Wutoh, Howard’s Provost and
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Burkina Faso: Death toll from jihadist attack in the north rises to 80 | Africanews
The attack occurred on Wednesday when Islamist militants raided a civilian convoy that was being escorted by military police near the town of Arbinda on Wednesday.
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NGO targets to create 3 328 jobs for small-holder farmers
BY PRAISEMORE SITHOLE A NON-GOVERNMENTAL organisation is targeting to generate at least 3 328 jobs for smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe as a COVID-19 mitigation strategy. The organisation, Hand in Hand Zimbabwe (HIHZIM) specialises in capacitating marginalised people in rural
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Calling Out Injustice Is This Medium Creator’s Calling Card
The ZORA CoSign is both a CoSign and an introduction. We celebrate writers #onhere who unapologetically tell the story, write the poem, paint the picture, and inspire the masses. They also expand and…
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Governor touts state COVID-19 decisions – Florida Courier
DeSantis’ address to lawmakers focuses on virus and other controversial issues BY JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis formally launched the 2021 legislative session Tuesday with a State of the State address that touted the state’s actions during the COVID-19
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'Work like the devil': Biden visiting Florida to woo Latinos - Black News Channel
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden is making his first trip to Florida as the Democratic presidential nominee, while his campaign is acknowledging concerns about his appeal with Latinos, a voting bloc likely to prove pivotal against President Donald Trump in one of
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African PM Becomes First Head of Government to Die After Coronavirus Diagnosis: Report
Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini died Sunday in a South African hospital, becoming the world's first sitting head of government to die after testing positive for the novel coronavirus.
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This Year's AfroTech Conference Opened Itself Up To The World And Set The Bar For Virtual Conferences - Blavity
AfroTech World kicked off last Monday to much fanfare and ended on Saturday after a week of in-depth, innovative discussions featuring a bountiful slate of interesting leaders of color in the tech industry.  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual event was held virtually but still packed
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Black women: Unparalleled pioneers in world of fashion
Black women and style are synonymous. The elegance, grace and culture of Black women has created a fashion history so rich and woven in the ...
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Three California Black Women-Owned Businesses Get Boosts from Facebook Investments 
Facebook is making investments in different efforts to address the gathering storm of social and economic problems facing America, particularly the ones hitting African Americans with unequal force. Through two community-focused initiatives, the Menlo Park-based tech company is shoring up three
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Australia beat England by five wickets to regain T20 top ranking - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - Australia avoided a series whitewash as they survived a mid-innings wobble to beat England by five wickets in the third T20 international and regain their top-ranking in the sport’s shortest format
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Pro-Trump Protesters Storm U.S. Capitol, Clash With Police
Thousands of President Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as Vice President Mike Pence presided over the Electoral College vote, shoving Capitol police who attempted to beat back the mob by unleashing pepper spray.
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