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Rwanda: How Polluting Muvumba River Could Affect Its Economic Importance
[New Times] An investigation carried out by a team of researchers namely Christophe Mupenzi, Abias Maniragaba and Gaspard Bayingana found that chemical fertilizers and pesticides, failure to fight against erosion and inefficient management of marshlands in areas surrounding Muvumba River have
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Jaruma's arrest, Charly Boy's jab at Tinubu, other top entertainment stories this week
A round-up of top entertainment stories this week The post Jaruma's arrest, Charly Boy's jab at Tinubu, other top entertainment stories this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Samuel Jackman Prescod: Political Hero of Barbados Pt. 1
The Right Excellent Samuel Jackman Prescod is one of Barbados' ten National Heroes and the first Black member of Parliament being elected in 1843. He was born in 1806 to a free Black woman by the name of Lidia Smith a White man of status named William Prescod. Because of his ethnic background, he
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Here Are 5 Of The Most Beautifully Written Quotes From Black History
Here's to the art of wordplay and celebrating the beautiful black history quotes and passages that represent the craft of colloquy. Inside are five of the most beautifully written quotes, poems, or passages from black history.
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No stickers, so I'm on a sticky wicket - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THE EDITOR: I had my motor vehicle inspected, as required by law. The date of inspection was March 1, 2021. After the process I was informed my unit had no defects but there were no windscreen stickers available to confirm this. Today is January 20, 2022. Still no stickers available. Why does
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Kevin Gates Share Details About Having Suicidal Thoughts
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Kevin Gates says he was to the point where he didn’t want to live anymore and thought about tapping out. The Louisiana rapper was open and candid as he spoke about dealing with depression last year, which led to him disabling his Instagram accoun
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How Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Has Been Distorted To Insulate White Supremacy
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City of Sacramento Council Meeting January 25
Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer The Sacramento City Council will be meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Among the topics planned for discussion is […] The post City of Sacramento Council Meeting January 25 appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.
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Ian Alexander Jr., Only Child Of Regina King, Dies At Age 26
Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. He turned 26 on Wednesday. By Leanne Italie, AP Entertainment Writer 'Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,' a family statement shared Saturday by a King spokesman said. 'He is
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50 of the Nation's Top Black Women Business Owners Join Forces
Nicole Cober, Esq., Principal Managing Partner of The CJR Group, unites 50 Black-female-owned businesses with $200M in revenue to form The BOW Collective.
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Notable Black People Who Died By Suicide
Ian Alexander Jr.'s suicide points to a rising trend of Black people taking their own lives. Overall statistics point to Black people typically having among the lowest suicide rates, but new data shows those numbers have changed for the worst during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Antonio Brown Trolls Tampa Bay Buccaneers After Loss To Rams, Stephen A. Smith Suggests He Might Have CTE
Antonio Brown couldn't help himself and decided to get in on the fun and shared the meme of himself holding a photoshopped sign saying "Bucs eliminated." ESPN's Stephen A. Smith spoke about the incident on First Take and suggested the wide receiver could be suffering from CTE.
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‘Madea Goes To Jail’ Actress Ion Overman 1 Of 19 Indicted In PPP Loan Fraud Case
Even celebrities were getting in on the action of the now-infamous PPP loan scam, and it looks like Tyler Perry actress Ion Overman just got added to that list of unfortunate scammers.
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In Dr. King’s Honor, California Black Health Leaders Call for Urgent Action During COVID-19 Crisis - Los Angeles Sentinel
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.” – Dr. Martin Luther King
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Over K6 billion set aside for lean season response
Development partners, in collaboration with Malawi Government, have committed US$8.2 million (approximately K6.7 billion) for support towards the implementation of the 2021/2022 lean season response targeting households that are food insecure in order to reduce food gaps, protect and restore
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Georgia Pastor and Wife Charged With Imprisoning Several People In Their Basement
What feels like a plot from a movie is a scene from reality. A self-proclaimed Atlanta pastor and his wife were arrested and charged with false imprisonment after authorities found
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Dolla Financial raises JM$225 million to aid regional push | CBR | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: News Americas Now Finance Dolla Financial Services Limited on Barbican Road in St Andrew Jamaica (Photo: Facebook @Dolla Financial Services) Dolla Financial Services Limited on Barbican Road in St Andrew Jamaica (Photo: Facebook @Dolla Financial Services) Nov
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Representation Matters: BP Gas Station Passes Ownership from One Black Female Entrepreneur to Another | The Madison Times
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz A lot of people believe that people’s lives have seasons, Diane Stowers is one of them. For 31 years, she owned and operated the BP Gas Station located at 807 W. Atkinson Ave. And while her season as owner has come to an end, her season of mentor has just begun. Stowers
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Ian Alexander Jr., Son Of Actress Regina King, Has Died By Suicide - Blavity
Ian Alexander Jr., the son of actress Regina King, has died by suicide shortly after celebrating his 26th birthday, LoveBScott reports.  "Our family is devastate
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Kartavya of India wins online chess tourney - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
ANADKAT Kartavya of India won an online chess tournament hosted by the Promenade Chess Club and the TT Chess Association (TTCA) on January 1 and 2. Kartavya finished ahead of the TT pair of Fide Master Joshua Johnson and Simon Ramdath. The first place prize was US $150, second place took hom
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Nigeria: Lack of Respect - How Our Politicians Speak to Us
[Premium Times] It's sad that they do not know we are adults who know what they are doing and have the power as citizens and voters to place or remove them from power; or do we?
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Lil Durk Shocks Fans With His 'One And Done' Boxers Confession | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Celebs have the luxury of not wearing hot pieces more than once, but who knew that was also the case when it comes to undergarment and shoes. Lil Durk shocked fans when he took to Instagram Story on Monday to reveal that he doesn't ever wear the same of boxers more than
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Supreme Court May End Affirmative Action at Universities
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA) - The Supreme Court said it will reconsider race-based affirmative action in college admissions. The Monday, January 24, announcement […] The post Supreme Court May End Affirmative Action at U
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Edinburgh Airport flights to Barbados halted over Virgin Atlantic 'subdued bookings - Barbados Today
SOURCE: edinburghlive  —  Holidaymakers have had their Caribbean dreams crushed after Scotland’s only direct flight to the destination was grounded three months after starting operations following “subdued bookings” during the pandemic. Virgin Atlantic has cancelled all reservations on their
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Guard Back Pay Boosts Moral for Those Fighting the Pandemic
One hundred and twenty-one National Guard personnel are working full time assisting Virgin Islands residents in their fight against COVID 19. The men and women who have gone from part-time duty to full-time are helping with screenings at airports and harbors. They are assisting at testing sites and
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A transparent and accessible ocean through data, info and tech - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Paul Nelson and Lorraine Barrow, Institute of Marine Affairs There is something about the start of a new year that can bring a whiff of green optimism and a breath of fresh ocean air. It affords us the opportunity to pause and revisit occurrences and experiences of the past year and make new
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En Italie, Silvio Berlusconi se retire de la course à la présidence
https://s.france24.com/media/display/7be29cf2-7bc1-11ec-b801-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/000_8PX3WV.jpg Publié le : 22/01/2022 – 21:38Modifié le : 22/01/2022 – 21:41 Alors qu'un millier de sénateurs, députés et représentants régionaux commenceront à voter lundi pour élire le successeur de Sergio
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Twin Rivers School Board Meeting January 25
By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer The Twin Rivers Unified School Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Among the issues planned for discussion is […] The post Twin Rivers School Board Meeting January 25 appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.
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CIC international politics class - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
IN THE same way that 'all I need to know about life, I learned in kindergarten,' I want to believe that all you need to know about modern international politics, you learned in your Trinidadian secondary school. Do you remember, eg, the really good-looking boy or girl who actually asked to si
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OP-ED: Opposing Abortion Is ‘Without Much Christian Heart’
Christianity in America is identified with an opposition to abortion. But it is an opposition without much Christian heart, writes Lisa Sharon Harper, a Black evangelical author who says the casualties are women’s actual lives and their ability to exercise agency over their own bodies, futures and
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