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More action required to end international isolation - NewsDay Zimbabwe
So on Monday, Mnangagwa did meet Johnson, who as the host welcomed him to the conference, alongside the United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres. The entire episode last about 35 seconds, including the time for the
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Caribbean Leaders Rub Shoulders With Top Leaders At COP26
The content originally appeared on: News Americas Now Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (R) and Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley react during their bilateral meeting on day two of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland on November 1, 2021. (Photo by JANE
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The Past Informs Our Future Fights | The Madison Times
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor African Americans are embarking on a redistricting fight for fair representation, that is proportionate to our population in Wisconsin. In keeping a watchful eye on the local and state process, we understand that a nudge of a district line could
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Kenya: Most Severely Ill Covid-19 Patients Unvaccinated
[Nation] Almost 90 per cent of severely ill Covid-19 patients in hospitals across the country share one thing -- they are unvaccinated.
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Surrounded by family, Albert died peacefully in his home on October 16, 2021, in Bakersfield, CA.
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Gov. Pritzker Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis | Chicago Defender
Joined by legislators, stakeholders, and community leaders, Governor JB Pritzker today declared gun violence a public health crisis and announced support for a $250 million state investment over the next three years to implement the Reimagine Public Safety plan, a data-driven and community-based
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Put Salone Fos: Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 06 November 2021: The life and reign of the late and former President Siaka Stevens would not be complete without a mention of the One-Party State he created and betrothed to our nation. There are many more lasting memories of his “regime” but suffice it
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Welcome Back, NLRB – America’s Workers Missed You! - Texas Metro News
NNPA NEWSWIRE — All indications show that Jennifer Abruzzo, the President’s new general counsel, is helping to lead the charge and losing no time. She has put together a list of Trump-era decisions for reconsideration and is pushing to get important cases before the board quickly. She also
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The Congressional Black Caucus helped pass Biden’s infrastructure bill
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) reigned victorious following the House passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion “Build Back Better” The post The Congressional Black Caucus helped pass Biden’s infrastructure bill appeared first on TheGrio.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Hospitalized After Falling On Howard University's Campus While Visiting Protesting Students - Blavity
Civil rights activist and leader Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized in Washington, D.C., after a fall at Howard University on Monday. He was lending his support to the students at the university who are protesting the current living conditions and the lack of adequate housing on the
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HBO Documentary Series BLACK AND MISSING, Spotlighting the Black and Missing Foundation’s Commitment to Locating Missing Persons Of Color
The four-part documentary series BLACK AND MISSING, by multiple Emmy winner Geeta Gandbhir and award-winning documentarian, journalist, author, and activist Soledad O’Brien, follows sisters-in-law and Black and Missing Foundation founders Derrica and Natalie Wilson as they fight an uphill battle to
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Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman - Milwaukee Community Journal
You can remove ‘Acting Chief’ from Jeffrey Norman’s title. It’s now, ‘Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman.’ The title change became official Thursday when the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) appointed Norman to a four-year term. “I am absolutely pleased honored and deeply humbled by
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Koalas are dying from chlamydia, and climate change is making it worse
The content originally appeared on: CNN The culprit is chlamydia, a sexually transmitted virus that infects more than 100 million people worldwide annually and can cause infertility in humans if left untreated. For koalas, uncontrolled chlamydia can cause blindness and painful cysts in
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Kenya: Why It's Time to Start Decarbonising the Economy
Opinion - Africa's contribution to global warming is insignificant but it bears the brunt of the effects of climate change. About 90 percent of Lake Chad is gone. Both Mt Kenya and Mt Kilimanjaro have lost over 70 percent of their glaciers within a century due to climate change.
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When can children under 5 get vaccinated against COVID-19? What parents should know - Dallas Examiner
By JACQUELINE HOWARD CNN   Now that the United States has started rolling out child doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, many parents are wondering when shots could
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Audra McDonald returning to Broadway in 'Ohio State Murders'
Broadway shows are officially coming back, and with them, some of their greatest stars. Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald will The post Audra McDonald returning to Broadway in 'Ohio State Murders' appeared first on TheGrio.
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FSU News: FSU recognized as a top college for diversity in 2021 - Milwaukee Community Journal
Florida State University, along with its College of Medicine, earned a trio of honors from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, highlighting the university’s continuous efforts and innovation in advancing equity and diversity as a top priority. For the eighth consecutive year, FSU has received a Higher
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Central African Republic: 10 Blue Helmets Injured in Attack in Central African Republic
[UN News] Ten unarmed Egyptian peacekeepers from the UN Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were shot and wounded on Monday.
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Democrats Failure at the Federal Level Causes Catastrophic Losses in Virginia, Elsewhere
Election night proved as much an indictment on current Democratic leadership and the party’s inability to pass meaningful legislation. It also was a show of strength by Republicans as they continue to unite after former President Donald Trump’s resounding loss in the 2020 election cycle. In a state
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Boeing and Mercedes Among Companies Whose Workers Have Revolted Over Vaccine Mandates
By Ryan Steal According to a union leader in Wichita, Kansas, approximately half of the roughly 10,000 employees at aircraft makers Textron Inc (TXT.N) and Spirit AeroSystems (SPR.N) are still unvaccinated against COVID-19, putting their jobs in jeopardy. 'We're going to lose a lot of personnel as
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Villanueva Steps Up Attack on LA County COVID Vaccine Mandate - Los Angeles Sentinel
Sheriff Alex Villanueva was continuing today to assail Los Angeles County's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which he calls an imminent threat to public safety that could prompt a mass exodus from a department he says is already woefully
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Journalism is not a crime: Police - NewsDay Zimbabwe
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said this during the International Day to End Impunity on Crimes against Journalists commemorations organised by the Gender Media Connect in Harare. The post Journalism is not a crime: Police appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA
Yoga studio owner David Gross felt relieved after Los Angeles passed a vaccine mandate that is among the strictest in The post Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA appeared first on TheGrio.
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Arizona Pageant Names First Black Queen • EBONY
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EOS Detroit, The Knight Foundation Announce Scholarships for 2 Day NFT and Blockchain Workshop | The Michigan Chronicle
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Released From Hospital After A Fall At Howard University
Civil rights veteran Jesse Jackson was hospitalized after suffering an injury Monday during a visit to Howard University to address its housing conditions and student protests. The 80-year-old has since
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Black Republicans walk a fine line toward election victory
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with professor Leah Wright Rigueur, author of The Loneliness of the Black Republican, about what this week's elections signal for Black conservatives.
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How the jury in the Ahmaud Arbery case ended up nearly all white — and why it matters
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ECLAC Member States, Countries Want To Help The Caribbean Overcome COVID Crisis
SANTIAGO, Chile — The Member States and Associate Countries of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee will meet virtually Friday in order to address the challenges posed by the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The goal of the grouping is to strengthen economic resilience in the
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