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This Day in History — December 9
Today is the 344th day of 2020. There are 22 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1992: Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Britain announce they are separating but have no plans to divorce.�OTHER EVENTS1625: England and United Provinces agree to subsidise Denmark's King Christian IV in his
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The Daily 202: Democrats would need to twist themselves into pretzels to give Biden’s Defense pick a waiver - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… who would be the first African American secretary of defense. But … , doctors struggle to sell Black Americans on the vaccine. “Fewer … than half of Black Americans say they would get a … at best, with many Black Americans … saying they want more …
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Malawi: Same Sex Marriages to Be Decided By Malawi Citizens - Chakwera
[Nyasa Times] Presidential press secretary Brian Banda has said President Lazarus Chakwera has no clear stand on legalization of same-sex marriages and has left the issue to the country's citizens to determine whether to legalise it or not.
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Waters Remembers Ghanaian President Jerry Rawlings on Eve of Country's Election | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
As citizens in Ghana are poised to pick the country’s next president, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, recalled the impact of former President Jerry Rawlings, who died on November 12, at the age of 73. “President Jerry Rawlings played
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Former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin, Discusses the Importance of Home and Health During Live Interview with NNPA | Dallas Weekly
“I’ve dedicated my career to health and wellness. My role as Zillow’s health advisor is a continuation of my commitment to prevention and population health,” said Dr. Benjamin, who founded the Bayou La Batre Rural Health Clinic in Alabama.
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Rwanda: Pandemic Shows Connectivity is Not a Luxury, Kagame Says
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has emphasised the need to accelerate digital connectivity, saying that the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that it is not a luxury.
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Supreme Court rejects Republicans' attempt to block Biden Pennsylvania win - TheGrio
The Supreme Court rejected a request by Pennsylvania Republicans to block the certification of the state’s election results in President-elect... View Article The post Supreme Court rejects Republicans' attempt to block Biden Pennsylvania win appeared first on TheGrio.
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Trump thought courts were key to winning. Judges disagreed. - Black News Channel
By COLLEEN LONG and ED WHITE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his allies say their lawsuits aimed at subverting the 2020 election and reversing his loss to Joe Biden would be substantiated, if only judges were allowed to hear the cases. There is a central flaw in the
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Stop the exploitation of prisoners and their families | Atlanta Daily World
Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. 2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. From the racial disparities and inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the killings of
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Glen Hanoman is new chair of broadcasting authority - Stabroek News
The Guyana National Broadcasting  Authority (GNBA) has a new Board of Directors which will be chaired by Attorney at Law Glen Hanoman. The article Glen Hanoman is new chair of broadcasting authority appeared first on Stabroek News.
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On This Day: What happened on 8 December?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.
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Biden picks Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense | Afro
By ROBERT BURNS, MICHAEL BALSAMO, JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense, according to four people familiar with the decision. If confirmed by the Senate, Austin would be the
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Mechanism to fight police corruption needs to be overhauled - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, As we approach the end of another year, a crescendo of voices can be heard expressing concerns over the crime situation in Guyana. The article Mechanism to fight police corruption needs to be overhauled appeared first on Stabroek News.
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BWOPA’S BUSINESS BOOTCAMP FOR ENTREPRENEURS, FREELANCERS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
Free Four-Part Series December 8th, 9th,15th,16th, made possible in part by the City of Oakland CARES Act Funds Oakland, CA - Starting this week, on Tuesday, December 8th from 6-8pm, BWOPA’s Oakland/Berkeley Chapter is offering four (4) workshops to boost your business savvy. Created in partnership
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No word yet from Granger on President’s invitation - Stabroek News
Several days after President Irfaan Ali disclosed that he had invited all former presidents to a meeting on December 15th, Stabroek News still cannot confirm whether President David Granger will be
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Over 1,000 Black Women Sign Letter Demanding Biden Appoint More Black Women To His Cabinet - Blavity
The scramble for positions in the coming administration of President-elect Joe Biden has reached a fever pitch in recent days, with multiple groups demanding greater representation in the White House next year.  More than 1,000 Black women released a letter to CNN demanding Biden appoint more Black
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Plans Are Underway For Inauguration Of Joe Biden And Kamala Harris
As President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris continue to staff their incoming administration, plans are underway for the nation’s 59th inauguration. The inaugural ceremonies are slated to take
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Africa: Long-Awaited Africa-Wide Free Trade Zone Opens On January 1st - allAfrica
[Daily Maverick] The AU summit had made a push for those countries not yet ready to trade on January 1 'to get on the bus'. The summit had decided these countries should ratify the AfCFTA and submit their tariff offers by June 30 2021.
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Former Fort Bragg commander nominated as secretary of defense, would be first Black American to lead Pentagon - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… defense. Austin is the first Black American to lead the Pentagon. During …
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Stop the exploitation of prisoners and their families | Chicago Defender
Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. 2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. From the racial disparities and inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the killings of
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National Lotteries Commission offices raided by SIU and Hawks
The SIU said it will be looking at documents, contracts and allocations going as far back as 2014 at National Lotteries Commission offices.
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India, US Sign Deal on Intellectual Property Cooperation – The Wilmington Journal
Tamil Nadu — India and the United States this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Intellectual Property cooperation, agreeing to exchange information and best practices. The agreement, which was approved by the Cabinet on [...]
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OP-ED: Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Much of the public outrage has been directed at the officials who have been unable to prevent the fatal spread of COVID-19 in jails and prisons throughout the country. But in addition, there were too many governors who were unwilling to reduce prison populations by releasing
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OP-ED: Stopping The Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions | News | The Michigan Chronicle
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association The year 2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. Racial disparities and inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the killings of George Floyd and so many other of
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Uganda: UK, U.S. Ask Museveni Help On South Sudan Poll
[Monitor] British and American diplomats have asked President Museveni to leverage on South Sudan leaders to hold election after the Ugandan leader proposed that only a vote can resolve the political and security impasse in Juba.
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Kenya Likely to Breach the U.S.$80 Billion Debt Ceiling By 2022
[Nation] Budget experts have warned that the government is likely to breach the Sh9 trillion debt ceiling by early 2022 if the rate at which it is borrowing to support its budget and finance ambitious capital projects is anything to go by.
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Biden-Harris commit to govt spending with Black media - DefenderNetwork.com
President-Elect Joe Biden’s administration plans to support legislation offered by District of Columbia Democratic Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton that would ensure federal agencies advertise with minority-owned businesses, including the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). “From
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Tanzania Government Allays Food Security Fears Amid Rising Prices
[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- Rising global food prices will have no impact on Tanzania's food security, a senior government official assured yesterday - thereby trashing reports that the country could face extra pressure on its food security situation.
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Waters Remembers Ghanaian President Jerry Rawlings on Eve of Country’s Election
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As a leading congressional advocate of debt relief for heavily indebted poor countries and a supporter of the Jubilee movement, I am especially proud of President Rawlings’ advocacy for African nations to have their international debts cancelled. Debt relief was critical to free
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