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This Week In Black Love: Lauren London Honors Her 'Twin Flame' Nipsey Hussle And More!
Black love had yet another strong week, as couple's celebrated their better halves in a major way. Lauren London shared a touching Instagram post in honor of what Nipsey
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Chicago schools cut funding for police by more than half - DefenderNetwork.com
Funding for police officers in Chicago Public Schools will be cut by more than half, while other ‘major reforms’ will be implemented for the way police operate in the school district, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and district CEO Janice Jackson said. The Chicago School Board voted to keep its contract with
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Pakistan sanctions Taliban to avoid global finance blacklist - Black News Channel
By KATHY GANNON Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan issued sweeping financial sanctions against Afghanistan's Taliban, just as the militant group is in the midst of U.S.-led peace process in the neighboring country. The orders, which were made public late on Friday, identified dozens of
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Obituary – Wilbert Oswald Heman | New York Carib News
Although we now mourn our loss, we can just imagine his joy being in the arms of our loving God and Savior and the host of angels.  Sleep on now and take your rest Bertie.
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How Teenage Activists Are Talking to Family About Racial Injustice
… turning to the treatment of Black Americans. In living rooms, … images of violence on Black Americans to a broad population … the University of Virginia. “African-American youth don’t have the … pushed her to help other Black Americans with that perspective. “ …
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Jason Mitchell To Star In Sean Bell Biopic, 50 Shots
Actor Jason Mitchell will be starring in 50 Shots — a biopic about Sean Bell, who was tragically murdered by members of the New York City Police Department the night before his wedding. According to Urban Hollywood 411, …
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NY allows voters request absentee ballots for the general election | New York Carib News
New Yorkers can now vote by absentee in any election through January 1, 2022, over concern about voting in-person during an epidemic or disease outbreak. 
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Sierra Leone democracy must succeed – says Dr Sylvia Olayinka Blyden
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 August 2020: The much anticipated second audio has been released by Dr. Blyden as promised, in what she refers to as her ongoing series of audio messages to the people of Sierra Leone and the international community, about the direction she would like Sierra
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Tyler Perry Has Never Been Nominated For An Emmy, But He’s About To Be Awarded An Extra Special One For His Work
Though he's never had his shows nominated for an Emmy, Tyler Perry is being awarded an extra special Emmy Award for his work and the opportunities it has provided people of color.
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This couple just bought a massive 53-acre ranch for their kids and future generations - Face2Face Africa
As more Black families begin to move into homeownership, a couple have been speaking of their joy after becoming owners of a 53-acre ranch that they will pass down to their children and grandchildren. Rachel Rodgers, a business coach, and her husband purchased the massive ranch this week, and they
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms brings it home at DNC | Atlanta Daily World
The Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia delivered a poignant message and bridled her disdain for the current administration at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, August 20 … Continued
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Activists Launch 'BreonnaCon' to Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor
Until Freedom is running BreonnaCon, a multi-day event in Louisville to direct resources, talent, and energy towards achieving justice for Breonna Taylor.
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Syracuse students suspended in latest crackdown by colleges - Black News Channel
By Carolyn Thompson Associated Press Syracuse University has suspended 23 students following a large on-campus gathering, the latest example of college crackdowns on the kind of socializing that can spread the coronavirus and sink plans for in-person learning this semester. Syracuse officials
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Christian Leaders Call On Fellow Believers To Take Science Seriously During The Pandemic
Alarmed by stories of Christians ignoring experts' COVID-19 advice, a group of prominent writers, scientists and pastors is speaking up in defense of science.
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Chicago aldermen to push for state of emergency at special City Council meeting | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Jesse Kirsch, ABC7 News Several Chicago aldermen are pushing for a state of emergency in the city and they have called for a special meeting of the City Council Friday. The push comes after two different stretches of widespread looting and in the middle of one of the most violent summers in
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‘Always Been It’: La La Anthony Shows Off Her Fabulous Body In Sexy One-Piece Bikini – Atlanta Black Star
If anyone knows how to rock a sexy bikini, it's La La Anthony. The 39-year-old 'Power' actress showed off her extremely toned body in a […]
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What Is The Prize For Black Women’s Loyalty To The Black Men Who Harm Us?
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Lakers Don't View Trailblazers as a Underdog Matchup - Los Angeles Sentinel
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SUMMERTIME IN AMERICA Countdown:  75 days from August 20 to the November 3 American elections.  Will Kamala Harris make a difference? Congrats to  African/Indo American Kamala Harris, 55,  whom Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden named as his running mate. She made history as the
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Destiny Mosely is representing Port Arthur in a big way. The Sam Houston State University junior became the first African American woman in the school’s history to win the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship this summer. Mosely said the honor and title is for more than just herself. “To the young Black
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The Latest: Biden vows to unite an America mired in crises - Black News Channel
By The Associated Press Joe Biden is vowing to unite an America torn by crisis and contempt. Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, achieving a pinnacle in an unfinished quest that has spanned three decades and been marred by personal tragedy, political stumbles and more
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The NBA Is Putting A New Priority On Diversifying Its Executive Ranks
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