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WESTERN BUREAU: It would appear that the Government’s decision to reopen beaches on Sunday could not have come sooner for hundreds of residents across western Jamaica as they turned out in droves for fun and frolic in Trelawny, St James, Hanover,...
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The Other Hermitage: The Enslaved at the Andrew Jackson Plantation
Most visitors who tour the Hermitage outside Nashville, Tennessee come to the historic site because it is the home of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.  Hermitage Archaeology Director Kevin Bartoy reminds us, however, that the plantation was also home to over 200 enslaved
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Dwight Fletcher | Ready to serve?
Psalms 33:12 declares: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” As we are in the middle of our ‘Emancipendence’ celebration as a nation, let us rejoice that God is our Lord! As people...
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Burundi
The frequency of ethnic clashes increased, developing into a low-intensity civil war. A six-nation regional proposal to send troops into Burundi to maintain peace and order was devised in July 1996. Distrustful of the scheme, the Tutsi-dominated army led a coup deposing the Hutu president and
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Face masks mandatory on speedboats – MARAD - Stabroek News
Face masks are mandatory when travelling on speedboats because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article Face masks mandatory on speedboats – MARAD appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Houston, Charles Hamilton (1895-1950)
Charles Hamilton Houston, a renowned civil rights attorney, was widely recognized as the architect of the civil rights strategy that led to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1954 decision, Brown v. Board of Education.  He was also a mentor to Thurgood Marshall who successfully litigated the pivotal Brown
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22
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Sterilize Your Facemask in the Microwave? | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and now local and state governments have recommended that people The post Sterilize Your Facemask in the Microwave? appeared first on BlackDoctor.org.
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Alaska Airlines passenger threatens to kill everyone unless they accept ‘Jesus was a Black man' - TheGrio
An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Seattle, Washington over the weekend after an agitated... View Article The post Alaska Airlines passenger threatens to kill everyone unless they accept ‘Jesus was a Black man' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Zimbabwe: Zimra Adopts Technology to Minimise COVID-19
[The Herald] The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has started adapting to technology as part of the new way of doing business to prevent the spread of Covid-19, an official has said.
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Whitney Houston (with Bobbi-Kristina) live Poland 1999 - My Love is Your Love (HD)
Whitney Houston (ft. her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown) - My Love Is Your Love - Duration: 4:06. miksimpatikwhitney 3,719,930 views
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Naomi Campbell Goes Full Hazmat Legend On Airplane
The supermodel is keeping safe from the coronavirus.
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Namibia gains independence
The History of NamibiaThe country has ever since that historical day; 21 March 1990 enjoyed peace, stability and progress in many ways. Namibia is also known as the smile of Africa because, of its geographical position and the friendliness and warmth of its citizens. Currently the country has
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21
1990
MCTS to resume fare collection on June 1
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced that it will resume fare collection and front door boarding on all buses and on paratransit vehicles providing Transit Plus rides starting at 4:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020. MCTS is recommending that riders who are medically able wear a face mask or
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Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer Quotes
Fannie Lou Hamer, called the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement, led the way with organizing ability, music, and stories, helping to win the right to vote for African Americans in the
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A Biography of the Recording Artist/ Actress Beyonce
Name: Notable Achievement: Holds the record for most Grammys (6) won in a single night by a female artist (a record shared with Adele who has also won 6) Born: September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas Education: Attended The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston Family Background: Bor
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Chica da Silva (1731/5-1796)
Francisca da Silva de Oliveira, better known as Chica da Silva (or spelled Xica da Silva), was a Brazilian woman born into slavery, who went on to gain her freedom and become a powerful and well-known member of Brazilian
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Hawkins, Gordon (1959- )
Gordon Hawkins was born in Clinton, Maryland, in 1959, into a family with six older brothers and sisters. He graduated from the University of Maryland’s School of Music. He is a baritone opera singer and considered one of the very best in the world. Baritone is the second deepest tone of voice for
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Arthur H. Harper
Arthur H. Harper is Managing Partner of GenNx360 Capital Partners. In this role, Harper heads a private equity firm that is focused on business-to-business companies. Previously, Harper was President and Chief Executive Officer at General Electric Corporation, Equipment Services Division from 2002
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Texas Southern University (1947- )
Texas Southern University, a state-supported institution of higher learning located just southeast of downtown Houston, was established on March 3, 1947 when the Fiftieth Texas State Legislature passed a bill establishing a Negro University with a law school to be located in Houston. This bill
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Woman Gets Upset After Being Asked To Wear Face Mask at Trader Joes In Cali
Bebe Doesn't Know That Karen In Their Shirt Having A Fit At Trader Joe's, Promotes Face Masks. The clothing company is clear that they believe in the importance of covering your face during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Black woman called a 'good little slave' for wearing a mask - TheGrio
A black woman was confronted and harassed for wearing a face mask in pubic. Her harasser has not been identified,... View Article The post Black woman called a 'good little slave' for wearing a mask appeared first on TheGrio.
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Bobby Brown - Something In Common ft. Whitney Houston
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John Edward Jacob
Born in Trout, Louisiana on this day, John Edward Jacobs was raised in Houston, Texas. Jacobs served the Urban League in many capacities and in 1982 replace Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. as its president.
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1934
A Guide to Hip-Hop Subgenres
Conscious rap is powered by the idea that radical social change comes through knowledge of self, personal discovery, and societal awareness. So-called conscious rappers devote much of their rhymes decrying social ills and promoting positive ideas. Conscious rap is a contentious category, and not
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Jackson-Lee, Sheila (1950 - )
Sheila Jackson-Lee was born on January 12, 1950 in Queens, New York.   She graduated from Jamaica High School in Queens, New York in 1968.  She then graduated from Yale University in Connecticut with a B.A. in political science in 1972 followed in 1975 by a J.D. from the University of Virginia Law
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12 Days of Pride - My Culture
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'Let a N-a Work!': Rasheeda Claps Back At Critics Who Called Her Out Over Not Wearing A Face Mask In The Kitchen Of Her Restaurant
The "LHHATL" star responded to critics who snapped at her about not wearing a face covering while working in her Atlanta eatery, Frost Bistro.
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Bolden Jr., Charles F. (1946-)
Charles Frank Bolden, Jr., NASA’s first permanent black administrator, was born to Charles Frank and Ethel Bolden, both teachers, on August 19th, 1946 in Columbia, South Carolina.  He rose to the rank of Major General in the United States Marine Corps and was a National Aeronautics and Space
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Beyonce Knowles
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