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Jamaica Progressive Party becomes fourth registered political party
The Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP) has been officially registered by the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, becoming Jamaica’s fourth political party. The JPP received its certificate of registration at a ceremony today. The party, which...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Malik B, founding member of The Roots, dies at 47 : TheGrio
Malik B, one of the founding members of the hip-hop group The Roots, has died at the age of 47.... View Article The post Malik B, founding member of The Roots, dies at 47 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Common Council approves VIRTUAL 2020 HaRUNbee Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week - Milwaukee Community Journal
The Common Council yesterday (Tuesday, July 28th) approved legislation making the HaRUNbee Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes, founded by Tonda Thompson, a VIRTUAL event and part of the 2020 Bronzeville Week (August 1 – August 8). Because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, participants in the
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Walkerswood, St Ann residents protest police arrest after mob killing
Residents of Walkerswood in St Ann blocked the main road linking Moneague and Ocho Rios on Tuesday, protesting the arrest of a community member in connection with a mob killing in June.
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Gwyneth Paltrow and Naomi Campbell among stars posing at home for new Valentino campaign - L.A. Focus Newspaper
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Jamaica: Photos posted to social media may become evidence in COVID breach cases - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Star) Pictures posted on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook by persons who should be in home quarantine will be used as evidence in cases where people have been deemed to be breaching COVID-19
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Did COVID-19 Force You Into A Career Change? Here Are 5 Tips - Milwaukee Community Journal
It’s the pandemic that brought more than illness. Across the United States, millions of people have lost jobs as COVID-19 shutdowns threw the economy into a recession. For those left unemployed – from hourly workers to professionals – It’s a blow to both the pocketbook and the
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Mayor Johnson Announces Racial Equity And Leadership Taskforce | The Savannah Tribune
Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, and former Mayor Dr. Otis Johnson announced the formation of the Racial Equity and Leadership (REAL) Savannah taskforce. The group will investigate disparities in our city and use data to identify, prioritize and tackle these issues. “There is bigger and deeper work
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The 'Conscience of the Congress', U. S. Rep. John Lewis, Dies at 80 - Voice and Viewpoint
By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) - He was the son of a sharecropper who came to be known as the “conscience of the Congress” and has been described by a list of other heroic terms: From the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who called him the “founding father of American Democracy” to President Barack
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Home prices fall as foreigners exit
Knight Frank says the decline in rent and sale prices was mainly due to low liquidity and exit of expatriates, who are the main target for this niche houses.
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EA deals fall to Sh77bn as corona saps investor cash
Kenya continued to dominate as the epicentre of deals in the region, largely owing to Nairobi’s position as the region’s financial and logistics centre.
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Jamaican woman makes political history in Maryland | New York Carib News
Phelecia Nembhard was elected mayor of the city of New Carrolton in Maryland in June. She is the first female, first person of color, and the youngest to serve as New Carrolton’s mayor.
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THE RELIGION CORNER: Reversed Faith is Fear!
We are charged to not be afraid. Fear is faith in reverse. Fear opens the door to our enemy.
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This Silicon Valley-based lender sued thousands of Texans during the pandemic. It stopped when we started asking questions. | Dallas Weekly
This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published. A Silicon Valley-based installment lender that caters to Latino
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Zondo commission: First IPID report into Zimbabwe renditions was never withdrawn - Nhleko | News24
Former police minister Nathi Nhleko on Wednesday spent his third day testifying before the commission of inquiry into state capture.
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Windies surrender Wisden – England hammer WI by 296 runs to claim Series 2-1 | New York Carib News
Another stunning batting collapse sent West Indies to their heaviest-ever Test defeat at Old Trafford in terms of runs, as they conceded the three-match series, 2-1, to end their all-too-brief hold on the coveted Wisden Trophy yesterday.
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Number of vaccinated children down 5. 7pc
The number of children vaccinated in the six months to June fell by 5.7 percent from a similar period last year due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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Water challenges for sections of the Corporate Area
The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that the Constant Spring Treatment Plant is now experiencing reduced production levels due to a drop in inflows to the treatment plant. The NWC says the fall-off is a direct impact of the on-going...
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Obamas Reflect On How They Used Education And Access To Help Empower Their Communities - The Seattle Medium
Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama reflected on the insights gained while attending elite colleges and how they leveraged that experience into a strong tool to empower their communities on the first episode of "The Michelle Obama
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Bounce TV to air memorial service for Civil Rights icon Rep. John Lewis live on Thursday | The Atlanta Voice
Bounce TV will broadcast live the farewell memorial service for Rep. John Lewis tomorrow, Thursday, July 30, starting at 11 a.m. (ET). The funeral will also be live-streamed at BounceTV.com. The final service for the Civil Rights icon before his memorial service will take place at the Ebenezer
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Allegheny County reports 125 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths | New Pittsburgh Courier
Sec. Levine denounces transphobic attacks targeting her and other members of the LGBTQ community. by PublicSource Reporters The Allegheny County Department of Health [ACHD] reported 125 more COVID-19 infections Wednesday, … Continued
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Outrage Against NYPD Builds After Viral Video Of Protester Being Thrown Into Unmarked Van
New York City demonstrators continue a month-long resistance.
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Phi Beta Sigma announces 'Good Trouble' service for John Lewis | New Pittsburgh Courier
Three Days of “Good Trouble” in Service July 3 - August 1, 2020 Phi Beta Sigma men from around the world will unite to celebrate the life and legacy of … Continued The post Phi Beta Sigma announces 'Good Trouble' service for John Lewis appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Tyler Perry Gives Hilarious Reaction When Questioned About Prince Harry And Meghan Living In His Mansion
The entertainment mogul interviews like a pro.
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Why Women Are Posting Black-and-White Photos With The Caption ‘Challenge Accepted’ | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.cnn.com By Scottie Andrew Instagram has been overrun with women, famous and otherwise, posting black-and-white images of themselves with the caption, 'Challenge accepted.' There doesn't seem to be much motivation for the photo challenge. That may be by design. Celebrities like Gabrielle
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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
Black Teens Less Likely To Get Treatment For Mental Health Says Expert
Rebecca Klisz-Hulbert, the Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University, shared her observations in a new op-ed.
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Dating App, "Filter Off" to Hold Virtual Speed Dating Event for Black Singles | Chicago Defender
Dating and meeting potential romantic partners in the “new normal” looks a lot different from this time last year. People who were accustomed to frequenting bars, nightclubs, lounges, and outdoor … Continued
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Netflix to air Black sitcom classics 'Girlfriends', 'Moesha' and more - TheGrio
Entertainment streaming giant Netflix has acquired the rights to multiple Black television shows from the 1990s and 2000's sitcom era.... View Article The post Netflix to air Black sitcom classics 'Girlfriends', 'Moesha' and more appeared first on TheGrio.
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Guatemala burying dozens of unidentified COVID-19 dead
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan hospitals say they have had to bury dozens of COVID-19 victims who have never been identified, and one hospital is creating archives in hopes that once the pandemic passes, their relatives will come looking...
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Systemic oppression and Wiley - Voice Online
HE KNOWS he articulated himself poorly, he also knows that is no excuse for what... The post Systemic oppression and Wiley appeared first on Voice Online.
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