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High Court judge Justice Andrea Thomas put on a near-50-minute master class on Thursday as she ruled that the present incarcerated status of dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel and two men he was previously convicted with on a murder charge, did not...

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[Premium Times] George Weah concedes defeat, saying democracy has won in his troubled West African country.

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Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh wants to open up his ministry's new Queen's Park Savannah headquarters to the public and turn it into a space that promotes wellness. Deyalsingh made the assertion at the launch of the ministry's first wellness event last Friday, called OASIS: Art as Ther

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Meet Katonya Breaux founder of UnSun Cosmetics she started in 2016 after much frustration with the lack of options within the world of clean sunscreen products for women of color. […] The post Black Business: UnSun Cosmetics appeared first on Texas Metro News.

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Overhaul Needed: Tackling Youth Incarceration and Racial Disparities - Atlanta Tribune

Although Black males comprise just 13% of the total population, they represent an astounding 35% of those incarcerated. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In its report, “System Reforms to Reduce Youth Incarceration: Why We Must Explore Every Option

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14.3 million Nigerians abuse drugs, NDLEA says, destroys N2.6 billion worth

NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa said that the agency would not relent in pursuing its War Against Drug Abuse and encouraging citizens to take ownership of the drug war. The post 14.3 million Nigerians abuse drugs, NDLEA says, destroys N2.6 billion worth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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UK charters more flights to help British nationals to leave Lebanon - African Voice Newspaper

Government set to help hundreds of British nationals leave Lebanon in the coming days, as they are urged to get the first flight available. The UK government has chartered a limited number of flights from Lebanon to support British nationals to leave the country in response to the deteriorating

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Lee Daniels Sits Down With Mo’Nique For Dinner And Reflects On Friendship After Fiery Feud

Iconic film producer and director Lee Daniels sat down with 'The Parkers' actress Mo'Nique to celebrate their long-standing friendship ahead of their most recent film release.

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The EFCC charged Mr Emefiele with six counts of alleged breach of procurement procedure in the award of the contract. The post Alleged Procurement Fraud: Emefiele's trial begins as EFCC calls witnesses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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(1864) Frederick Douglass On “The Mission Of The War”

On January 13, 1864, Frederick Douglass was invited to deliver a speech before the Women’s Loyal League at the Cooper Institute in New York City. He used the occasion to add his voice to the ongoing debate about the mission and meaning of the Civil War. In this address he reminded his audience that

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Africa: Melting African Glaciers an Early Casualty of Global Warming, Say Experts

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Atlanta Hawks Defeated By Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat, Trae Young Logs Sixth Double-Double | Atlanta Daily World

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'Countdown to Christmas' With These Hallmark Christmas Movies Starring Black Leads - Blavity

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Army Vet And Father of 2 Overcomes Odds to Earn UAB Accounting Degree

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Nigeria: Imo Governorship - It's Three-Horse Race As Uzodinma Battles 17 Others

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North intercol match ends in penalties thriller – Mucurapo edges CIC 4-3 - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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