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The shortfall, attributed to the double whammy of the headwind caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the slump in oil price due to a sharp drop in demand and price war between two powerful producers, Russia and Saudi Arabia, representing a 31 per cent of the prorated oil revenue
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July 1: West Adams Hospital, the first Black-owned hospital in L.A. was opened with the assistance of Dr. Ludlow Creary, 1971 - Los Angeles Sentinel
July 1: West Adams Hospital, the first Black-owned hospital in L.A. was opened with the assistance of Dr. Ludlow Creary, 1971
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Louis Armstrong - Death
Still hoping to get back on the road, Armstrong died of a heart attack in his sleep on July 6, 1971, a month before his 70th birthday.
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Libya's GNA says it is targeting retreating Haftar forces
Libya's internationally recognised government has launched air strikes against forces loyal to renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar after his forces announced they were pulling back from Tripoli front
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October 30: Muhammad Ali VS. George Foreman, 1974 - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Why Not Everyone Supports Black History Month
Black History Month originated in 1925 when the second week of February was made Negro History Week since it contained the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how some African-Americans now oppose the idea of dedicating a special
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Matiang’i declares Monday a holiday
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Facts About the Origins of Black History Month
In the 21st century, many Americans question the need for Black History Month while being ignorant of the facts that led to its launch. Some argue that black history should be celebrated year-round, as it’s no different from American history generally. Others resent the month because they feel it
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Egypt: Sisi Approves Law On Minimum Periodic Allowance
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June 28: Samuel Battle became the first African American appointed to the New York City police force, 1911 - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Vice President Harris surprises local firefighters on Independence Day - Los Angeles Sentinel
Sunday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day, the Los Angeles Sentinel was invited by the office of Vice President Kamala Harris to cover her visit in with local front line
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WATCH: Melvin Van Peebles - Wisdom | The Big Heart (2015) - Los Angeles Sentinel
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June 20: George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic were Grammy, Salute To Music Legends, award recipients, 2019 - Los Angeles Sentinel
June 20: George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic were Grammy, Salute To Music Legends, award recipients, 2019 The post June 20: George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic were Grammy, Salute To Music Legends, award recipients, 2019 appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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More deportees coming
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Cynthia Erivo Will Take On Bette Midler's Role In 'The Rose' Remake
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Gayle King Clears Up That Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Rumor
The “CBS This Morning” co-host corrected recent reports that her best friend, Oprah Winfrey, had played any part in setting up Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new Los Angeles
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30-y-o grandmas helping to raise child criminals, says counsellor - Dozens of teens feature in serious crimes, including murder and buggery, since March
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Happy Birthday Lynn Whitfield : Watch Whitfield Talk about her Acting Career -"Loves Being in a Room with Hard Working Women," - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Kigali City, Rwanda (1907-- )
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June 11: The United States Post Office issued the a stamp honoring educator Anna Julia Cooper, 2009 - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Lamu Port opens door to the reality of Lapsset - The Kenya News
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Bruce's Beach ancestors shine down on memorial - Los Angeles Sentinel
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June 24: Rosetta Douglass who wrote, "What Role is the Educated Negro Woman to Play in the Uplifting of Her Race?" was born, 1839 - Los Angeles Sentinel
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