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US debates school reopening, WHO warns 'no return to normal' : TheGrio
MIAMI (AP) — The resurgence of the coronavirus in the United States ignited fierce debate Monday about whether to reopen... View Article The post US debates school reopening, WHO warns ‘no return to normal’ appeared first on TheGrio.
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Immigration Corner | What is my best migration option?
Dear Miss Powell, I am looking worldwide for opportunities to do well. I am a 28-year-old recent graduate with a master’s degree from the United States of America (USA). However, with what is happening there, I am wondering where is the best place...
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Historic brain surgery - Woman sings through procedure at KPH as doctors remove tumour
When 49-year-old Marjorie Pearson went into surgery three weeks ago at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), it was not lost on her and the medical team that the high-risk brain procedure could go horribly
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HeroZona Foundation Establishes Nation’s Largest COVID-19 Testing Site | Afro
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Like most of Arizona, Phoenix has suffered a tremendous spike in COVID-19 cases, and coronavirus testing has been limited. In response to the rapidly expanding numbers of the virus in Arizona and the need for additional
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Op-Ed: A Renaissance for Bragg Stadium, A Renaissance For Tallahassee’s South-Side - Black News Channel
By: Larry Robinson, Ph.D./ Florida AM University On Thursday, July 9, several members of Florida AM University Senior Leadership Team and I presented to the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board our plans for the Renaissance of Bragg Memorial Stadium. Their unanimous vote in favor of continuing
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Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19 - TheGrio
One of the league's biggest stars is sitting on the sidelines - or more correctly in an undisclosed quarantine location... View Article The post Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Justice Department to investigate Portland protest shooting - Black News Channel
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press/ BNC Contributor  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating after a protester was hospitalized in critical condition over the weekend after being hit in the head by a less-lethal round fired by a federal law enforcement officer, authorities
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A tragic figure with a gentle soul: Tributes pour in for Zindzi Mandela | News24
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has paid tribute to Zindzi Mandela, saying she was full of life.
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Angola: COVID-19 - Angola Reports Eight Symptomatic Infections
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5 Reasons Why You Need a New Hobby - Milwaukee Community Journal
The Coronavirus Pandemic has changed our lives as we know it, but it doesn’t have to change us for the worse. The depressing space of the world can be contagious. However, there’s a few ways to stay on the bright side of things. Get a hobby. A hobby is an activity done regularly in
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The Stress Impact Of COVID-19: 5 Ways To Cope And Protect Your Health - Milwaukee Community Journal
The millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought globally are creating stress over everything from personal health to employment, lifestyle, and finances. Given these difficult circumstances, it’s more important than ever for people to know about
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Cop Putting Knee On Man’s Neck Sparks Protest - The New York Beacon
Photo credits: Michael Rubinkam By Viviane Faver Allentown, Pennsylvania -  Cops were filmed, Saturday night, restraining a man on the ground outside the emergency room of the Sacred Heart Campus of St. Luke’s Hospital. One cop uses his elbow on the man’s neck to restrain
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SA's coronavirus death toll now at 4 172, with more than 11 000 new infections | News24
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Legal experts review Black Minnesota teen's life sentence : TheGrio
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An independent panel of national legal experts will review the conviction of an African American teenager who... View Article The post Legal experts review Black Minnesota teen’s life sentence appeared first on TheGrio.
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On this day, while competing for Ohio State University (Columbus) in a Western Conference (Big Ten) track-and-field meet at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), JAMES CLEVELAND OWENS equaled the world record for the 100-yard dash (9.4 s) and broke the world records for the 220-yard dash
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Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19 - DefenderNetwork.com
After days of speculation, Rockets star guard Russell Westbrook confirmed Monday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus via an Instagram post. Neither James Harden nor Westbrook joined their team in Orlando last Thursday for the beginning of the season restart, which fueled speculation
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New Daily Kos/Civiqs poll: Majority views police mistreatment of Black Americans as systemic problem
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Every Black Celebrity Diagnosed With Coronavirus
Y’all, the rumors aren’t true: Black people do get the novel coronavirus that’s affecting thousands of people worldwide. COVID-19, which has symptoms of high fever, headache and extreme body aches, [] The post Every Black Celebrity Diagnosed With Coronavirus appeared first on Essence.
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South Africa: SA Records Over 13 000 New COVID-19 Cases
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Former Garbage Man Now Harvard Law Student—24 Years Old Student Who Collects Garbage to Support His Studies All the Way to Harvard Law School - The New York Beacon
By Joséphine Li Recent college graduate Rehan Staton is a 24-year-old man from Maryland who used to collect garbage to pay through college. Despite all the hardships he experienced, now he’s heading to Harvard Law School. Misery loves company. At that time, financial issues
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Pandemic, Racism Compound Worries about Black Suicide Rate - Black News Channel
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press/ BNC Contributor  CHICAGO (AP) — Jasmin Pierre was 18 when she tried to end her life, overdosing on whatever pills she could find. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety, she survived two more attempts at suicide, which felt like the only way to stop her pain. Years
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Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green Takes Defense Skills to New Arena: Politics  - Voice and Viewpoint
Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Draymond Green, 30, who has won three National Basketball Association (NBA) Championships with the San Francisco-based Golden State Warriors, is known to be an agitator on the court. Now, the three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection has mounted an
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