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The police are on the hunt for a man who attacked a manager of a financial institution with a gun.  An image of the man obtained from security footage, has been shared by the police via Twitter.  The police say the incident...
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St James man in custody after being caught with gun, ammunition
A man is in custody and the nine millimetre pistol and several rounds of ammunition he was carrying have been seized by the St James Police, the Jamaica Constabulary Force reports.  The incident occurred in Hendon,...
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Mandela exhibit on display at Houston Holocaust Museum | Afram News
During times like these, it is especially important to educate your children on the issues of race and the fight for freedom and civil rights, and a stunning and stirring exhibit is currently on display in Houston’s Museum District to help do just that.
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California Reopens More Widely as Infections Hit Lowest Rate - Black Voice News
More of California was cleared to reopen additional businesses Tuesday, including most of the San Francisco Bay Area and one of Southern California's largest counties, as coronavirus infection rates have fallen to their lowest level of the pandemic. Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state health secretary, also
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Ethiopia: Suspension of U.S. Aid to Ethiopia Is Yet Another Example of Trump's Disregard for Africa
[The Conversation Africa] America's Department of State recently suspended $130 million worth of aid to Ethiopia because of "a lack of progress" on negotiations pertaining to the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the River Nile.
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'We must vote like we never voted before': Congressman Butterfield, Rev. Barber urge Black people to vote - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
Civil rights leader Rev. William Barber II, brought an urgent message alongside Congressman Butterfield urging Black voters to not stay on the sidelines this November.
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Flat-footed and confused - COVID pressure intensifies for parents with classes set to resume next week
Parents in some of the Corporate Area’s toughest communities say they are in a tailspin as they hunt electronic devices and Internet for their children before the official start of the new school year on October 5. Still, others in five hard-...
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Yemen's warring sides agree to swap over 1,000 prisoners
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) - The warring sides in Yemen's long conflict have agreed to exchange 1,081 prisoners, the United Nations mediator said yesterday following talks in Switzerland.Yemen's Government, which is supported by a Saudi-led military coalition, and Iran-backed Huthi rebels
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Horne signals he won't be running for president of the PNP
Senator Norman Horne has issued a statement suggesting that he will not be contesting the election for president of the People's National Party (PNP).  Horne, who had indicated an interest in leading the party when current...
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A Dermatologist Explains How To Correct Dark Spots After Pregnancy
Pregnancy was extremely unkind to my skin and not in the way that I imagined. I anticipated acne and breakouts that were reminiscent of my puberty days, but instead, I looked in the mirror and saw dull, blotchy skin. Worse, …
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Nigeria: 7 Days After - Anxiety As Zazzau Yet to Get New Emir
[Daily Trust] Anxiety is gradually building up in the ancient city of Zaria seven days after the demise of the late Emir Shehu Idris as his successor has not been appointed.
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ECOWAS mediation team upholds sanctions on Mali as new leader sworn in
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 September 2020: Mali’s new president was sworn in yesterday, Friday, after five weeks of uncertainty following a military led coup which saw the overthrow of Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. The new president who is 70-year-old former Defence Minister - Bah Ndaw (Photo above in
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(BPRW) E-Learning startup brings the first Microsoft business applications developer career training app to Google Play (Black PR Wire) DALLAS, TX - Instructor Brandon became the first software company to…
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President Trump proposes making Juneteenth a federal holiday - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… plan aimed at winning over Black Americans on Friday, less than … president sought to console Black Americans who have died as a … massacre of hundreds of African Americans during racial unrest in … plan aimed at winning over Black Americans on Friday, less than …
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Africa: A Pact of 'Pariahs' Rattles Their Neighbourhoods
Analysis - The recent accord between Taiwan and Somaliland, two states acknowledged by few others, is making waves.
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GPHC criticises illicit protest in the face of COVID-19 - Stabroek News
The GPHC today rapped the public service union for the illicit protest action yesterday by nurses and other health care workers. The article GPHC criticises illicit protest in the face of COVID-19 appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Three-time young cancer survivor gets second chance - 28-year-old now on her way to achieving dream career
When a third cancer diagnosis forced Josan Sutherland to decline her first Chevening Scholarship offer in 2018, she was devastated. Not only would the practising physiotherapist have to fight the deadly disease for a third time, but her dream of...
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Trying time for Tryall luxury villa owners
Hit by a raft of cancellations and a COVID-19-forced lockdown of the tourism industry, Tryall Club and Spa has been offering substantially lower rates to attract more business, but while Managing Director Aram Zerunian expects an increase in...
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'Stop sending conflicting signals' Chang tells stakeholder groups
Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang has lashed out at groups whom he has described as constantly finding a problem with proposed solutions to the country's high rate of crime and violence.  Without naming any human...
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Why the African Voice must be heard in Britain - African Voice Newspaper
Paper Delivered by Dele Ogun, Convenor of the Fatherland Group at the 19th anniversary celebration of the African Voice Newspaper on 19th September 2020 By Dele Ogun - I was a boy of 7 when I came to Britain in 1969 from my home in Nigeria. I was part of the tail end of the Windrush
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. again raises $1M in support of HBCUs - DefenderNetwork.com
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is proud to announce that for the third consecutive year, the sorority has successfully raised $1 million in 24 hours for the benefit of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The sorority’s annual HBCU Impact Day on Sept. 21 exceeded its
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RIP “The Notorious R.B.G.” | Afram News
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THE TRUTH ABOUT THE WINDRUSH SCHEME AND WINDRUSH COMPENSATION SCHEME - African Voice Newspaper
Some people from the Caribbean, or countries such as Ghana or Nigeria who settled lawfully in the UK before 1988 have the right to live and work here, but do not have the correct documents to show their legal status.  As a result, they may have found it hard to demonstrate their right to work
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Rwanda: Kagame Makes Diplomatic Changes, Appoints New Envoys
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Friday, September 25, made several changes in Rwanda's diplomatic corps, appointing new Ambassadors, First Counsellors and second counsellors in several embassies.
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Indian Priest Pedals to Parishioner Homes During The Lockdown  – The Wilmington Journal
In March, when the global pandemic pushed India into a complete lockdown with the closure of malls, offices, and religious places, a 54-year-old catholic priest in Junagadh district of Gujarat, wondered how to cater to [...]
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Ease into education – Florida Courier
FROM FAMILY FEATURES If there’s one constant this year, it’s change. With another school year comes even more change, but you can help your family make a smooth transition with some planning and preparation. Allow time for adjustments. After months of later bedtimes and laid-back schedules, kids
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As Birmingham Aims to Become a Major Tech Hub In The Southeast, Ecosystem Leaders Are Working To Ensure An Inclusive Future | The Plug
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… generally, the entirety of the African American community. Without mincing my words … occasions these days in America, African American hymns and spirituals, with their … a recording of the acknowledged African American anthem, “Lift Every Voice and …
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