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Frustrated and desperate: People sleep in cold and rain to get into East London Home Affairs office | News24
Disturbing pictures and videos have been doing rounds on social media showing hundreds of people queueing outside the East London Home Affairs branch, disregarding Covid-19 health protocols.
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Tributes to Gordon 'Butch' Stewart | New York Carib News
Message from the Honorable PJ Patterson “He was the quintessential marketer, who lived by the motto: “Find out what people want, give it to them and in doing so — exceed their expectations.” It was a commitment that he applied to all his business activities and which came to span not only those
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Savage Pen Road in St Andrew to be closed for paving works
The National Works Agency (NWA) says Savage Pen Road in St Andrew will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday so as to undertake works. The roadway will be closed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The NWA says the closure is necessary to facilitate...
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US executes Virginia gang killer despite COVID-19 infection - Black News Channel
By MICHAEL TARM and DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writers TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The U.S. government executed a drug trafficker Thursday for slaying seven people in a burst of violence in Virginia's capital in 1992, with some witnesses in the death-chamber building applauding as the 52-year-old
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Chris Evans’ Captain America Rumored To Be Coming Back To The MCU
Though there's no real clear film that would seem like a perfect fit for Cap to make a comeback in, rumors about a Disney+ series centered around Captain America returning the infinity stones to their different timelines is one possibility.
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U.S. Senate Passes Bill To Create African American Burial Grounds Network - The Seattle Medium
According to a Smithsonian Magazine report, the study would “lay the groundwork for the network, allowing experts to coordinate research efforts, create a nationwide database of Black cemeteries, and receive grant
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Republicans' 'Forbidden Phrase' Exposed In 'Daily Show' Supercut
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Committed to Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion PBS SoCal and KCET Announce Robust Slate of Black History Month Broadcast and Streaming Content
… and the experience of Black Americans during the month of … has showcased little-known African American artists for the past … change): ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: “Celebrating Black Americana” - Mon., Feb. 1 … explores the roots of African American religion beginning with …
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Development of WhatsApp 'Read Later' feature officially underway
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Spike Lee says he has ‘more joints to make’ as he accepts American Cinematheque honor - TheGrio
Spike Lee was given a tribute at American Cinematheque’s fundraiser and the legendary director promised that there was more output... View Article The post Spike Lee says he has ‘more joints to make’ as he accepts American Cinematheque honor appeared first on TheGrio.
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President-elect Biden Announces $1.9T Relief Package in American Rescue Plan, Whitmer Supports | COVID-19 National | The Michigan Chronicle
President-elect Joe Biden recently announced his plan to help bring America back to a better place with a $1.9 trillion relief package in a Thursday address he gave, which streamed on Facebook. “We have no time to waste when it comes to getting this virus under control and building our economy back
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Mayor of Zimbabwe capital bailed in graft case | News24
The mayor of Zimbabwe's capital Harare has been released on bail after a month behind bars over graft allegations, his lawyer said.
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Two-time golf Major winner wanted by Interpol arrested in Brazil
Argentina's Angel Cabrera, wanted on domestic violence charges, has been arrested in Rio de Janeiro and will be extradited.
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Rihanna and artist Lorna Simpson collaborate on ‘Essence’ portfolio - The New York Beacon
The portfolio is titled, ‘Of Earth & Sky’ The idea ofRihanna’slatest project with multimedia artistLorna Simpsonis “reinterpreting modern-day glamour.” In an exciting collaboration, the singer and beauty business mogul joined forces with Simpson on a 12-page portfolio forEssence.Featured on the
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. UNION MAN – Dallas Post Tribune
Author Peter Cole, Professor of History, Western Illinois University If Martin Luther King Jr. still lived, he’d probably tell people to join unions. King understood racial equality was inextricably linked to economics. He asked, “What good does it do to be able to eat at a lunch counter if you
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Duggan Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility, More Funding on Tap For Small Businesses | Black History Month | The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced that a wider group of eligible Detroiters can receive the COVID-19 vaccine now at the TCF Center during a press conference today at Detroit Public Safety headquarters.  This comes on the heels of when the TCF Center’s parking garage opened up Wednesday for some
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Here’s how to watch the MLK Day festivities - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… first female and the first African-American to serve in that capacity … the negative narrative of young African American males ages 12-18. Additionally …
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Africa: The Top 20 African Books of 2020
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Joe Biden Set To Tap Tom Vilsack As Agriculture Secretary Despite Black Leaders' Concerns
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A House Impeachment Manager Talks Resilience After the Insurrection
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Lindsey Graham Says Stacey Abrams Tricked Republicans Into Helping Biden Win
The GOP senator knows he’s spreading dangerous lies about voter fraud. But he’s staying in Trump’s good graces, so it’s worth it.
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MLK Day Celebration focuses on education of ‘The Beloved Community’
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These Capitol Rioters Didn’t Exactly Get Fired On Their Day Off But They Damn Sure Did Because Of How They Spent It - Blavity
Social media has been flooded with footage from the Jan. 6 domestic terrorist attack on Capitol Hill that resulted in six deaths, the desecration of the Capitol Building , and the second impeachment of President Donald Trump .  But thanks to the avalanche of video from the incident, much of it from
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Kenyatta Meets Boga Days to Msambweni By-Election
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Marcus Rashford and top celebrity chefs call for free school meals review - Voice Online
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“Let It Be Known” NNPA Rolls Out Live Daily Breaking News Broadcast — The Sacramento Observer
(NNPA) - For 194 years, the Black Press of America has remained the voice of the African American community and the soul of the nation. With more than 230 Black-owned newspapers and media companies comprising the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the Black Press’s contributions have
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MLK Day of Service Event to Honor Dr. King (Free COVID Testing, Food, etc.) - Milwaukee Community Journal
Milwaukee, WI – On Monday, January 18, 2021, from 11 AM — 3 PM, several Milwaukee groups will offer a Food Giveaway, COVID-testing and much more in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. The volunteer led community event is sponsored by the Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center, Jump at
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Black physicians speak out about medical racism, demand justice for Dr. Susan Moore | Atlanta Daily World
Black physicians are turning to Change.org to demand justice for Dr. Susan Moore, the Black physician and COVID patient who may have died due to medical racism. The largest petition has 2,900 signatures demanding that the doctor who treated her have his medical license revoked. From petition
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Anne Arundel Co. Votes to Delay Hybrid Learning Until March
Anne Arundel County's school board voted Friday to begin a hybrid learning program for as many students as possible by March 1.
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