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Former GRA Head Khurshid Sattaur passes away
Former Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GEA) Khurshid Sattaur passed away today having battled illness over the past year. He was 63 years old. Sattaur served for 12 years before his services were terminated in 2016.
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Ex-Boyfriend of ‘Black-ish’ Star Jenifer Lewis Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
“On September 11, 2015, only hours before my mother passed away, I learned that the man I planned to build a life with was a convicted felon and con artist whose criminal career spans more than 25 years, with a special skill in swindling women,” she wrote on Instagram back in
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Constitution of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, 1918
The Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities’ League is a social, friendly, humanitarian, charitable, educational, institutional, constructive and expansive society, and is founded by persons desiring to the utmost to work for the general uplift of the Negro peoples of the
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Join Mayor Young, Health Commissioner Dzirasa, State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, and Police Commissioner Michael Harrison for a Telephone Town Hall this THURSDAY | Afro
Join Mayor Jack Young for a Telephone Town Hall, THURSDAY May 21st at 6:30PM to discuss public safety the city’s continued response to the Coronavirus pandemic along with our Health Commissioner Dr. Dzirasa, State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, and Police Commissioner Michael Harrison. We will be taking
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George Floyd Case: Judge Drops 3rd-Degree Murder Charge Against Derek Chauvin : Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice : NPR
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was captured on cellphone video kneeling on Floyd's neck for several minutes, still faces a higher charge of second-degree murder.
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Zimbabwean Journalist Chin'ono Spending Weekend in Maximum Prison
Press Release - Detained journalist Hopewell Chin'ono will spend the weekend in Chikurubi Maximum Prison after Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on 6 November 2020 dismissed the application for his release by his defence lawyers.
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Minnesota Cop Charged In George Floyds Killing Had Lengthy Criminal Record
Thomas Lane was only on his fourth day as a police officer.
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Former prep stars could impact NBA draft
Daniel Oturu (Cretin-Derham), Tyrell Terry (De LaSalle), Zeke Nnaji (Hopkins), Freddie Gillespie (East Ridge)) and Tre Jones (Duke), once among the top prep boys’ basketball prospects, now find themselves preparing for the 2020 NBA draft after each had an outstanding collegiate season this past
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Will CA amend its constitution post-protests?
(CALMATTERS) – This week, lawmakers will consider several measures that have taken on newfound significance amid widespread protests over racism and calls for criminal justice
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Lawyers For Men Charged In Ahmaud Arbery's Death Call For Black DA Removed
Joyette M. Holmes was appointed to the case in May.
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Ahmaud Arbery Update: Accused Killers Gregory and Travis McMichael Request Release On Bond | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The father and son are also asking for some of the charges to be dropped. Written by BET Staff Two of the men involved in the death of Ahmaud Arbery weren’t arrested and charged until 73 days after the 25-year-old was killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia. Now they are asking to be released on
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Louisiana man sentenced to life for stealing hedge clippers freed after 23 years - Face2Face Africa
Fair Wayne Bryant was finally released from the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola on Thursday where he was serving a life sentence for attempting to steal a pair of hedge clippers 23 years ago. The decision by the Louisiana parole board to grant his release comes after the state Supreme Court
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South Africa: Hawks Arrest Thohoyandou Prosecutor for Alleged Corruption
The Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation team has arrested a 48 year-old prosecutor for alleged corruption in
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Whereas, it is essential to just government we recognize the equality of all men before the law, and hold that it is the duty of government in its dealings with the people to mete out equal and exact justice to all, of whatever nativity, race, color, or persuasion, religious or political; and it
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Three Men Accused Of Murdering Ahmaud Arbery Indicted By Grand Jury
A grand jury indicted Travis McMichael, 34, Gregory McMichael, 64, and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr., 50, the three men arrested in the murder case of Ahmaud
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Rio Hondo College Police Academy examines its methods
WHITTIER — The director of the Rio Hondo College Police Academy said more frank discussions between law enforcement and community members will be needed to move forward and to train “guardians, not warriors” to enforce the
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Bay Area couple charged with hate crime for painting over BLM mural : TheGrio
The Bay Area white couple who were captured on camera painting over a Black Lives Matter street mural have been... View Article The post Bay Area couple charged with hate crime for painting over BLM mural appeared first on TheGrio.
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Chad Wheeler Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Of Domestic Violence Against Girlfriend
Former NFL player Chad Wheeler recently pleaded no guilty to charges of domestic violence against his girlfriend after he allegedly choked her unconscious.
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Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016
Nickelodeon today announced that Seattle Seahawks’ two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson clinched his second straight title as host of Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, the only show that celebrates kids and families’ love of sports and top professional athletes. Also announced today is this
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The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) - Diversity Fuels Us
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) was founded on the belief more than 50 years ago that the best answers for clients came through diversity of thought. Our founder Bruce Henderson encouraged all consultants—even the most junior members on a team—to engage in vigorous debate and
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Eastern Cape man sentenced to 20 years for rape of 13-year-old boy
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Atlanta City Council approves legislation to grant funding for airport
ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council approved legislation during Monday’s remote meeting to create the Airport CARES Act Grant Fund and receive $338.5 million in proceeds for the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Grant (Legislative Reference
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MDC-T’s Phugeni raped my daughter — minor’s mother
THE mother of a minor, who was allegedly raped by suspended MDC-T spokesperson Khaliphani Phugeni on Monday denied claims that she wanted to “politically soil” his image after he was nominated for Senate. By NQOBANI NDLOVU Phugeni appeared before Western Commonage regional magistrate Sibongile
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Disgraced Policemen Charged in Rayshard Brooks Case Surrender to Authorities; One Bonds Out
According to National Public Radio (NPR), Garrett Rolfe (pictured far left) and Devin Brosnan (pictured second left) separately turned themselves into the Fulton County
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East London senior public prosecutor arrested after the disappearance of case dockets | News24
A joint police investigation has led to the arrest of an East London senior public prosecutor in connection with the disappearance of multiple case dockets.
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City Announces new Precautionary Measures to Ensure Safety of Residents and Peaceful Protests
The City of Chicago today announced new precautionary measures to further ensure the health and safety of residents and the hundreds of peaceful protesters participating in rallies this
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Born in Memphis in 1863 and an activist until her death in 1954, Mary Eliza Church Terrell has been called a living link between the era of the Emancipation Proclamation and the modern civil rights movement.  Terrell was particularly active in the Washington, D.C. area.  From 1895 to 1911, for
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Pay up and your criminal record for some offences could be 'expunged', proposes new law | News24
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City of Dallas offers COVID-19 mobile testing to underserved communities
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