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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent “In 2020, more Black Americans will die of COVID-19 than will succumb to diabetes, strokes, accidents, or pneumonia. In fact, COVID-19 is currently [...]
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Cosatu talks tough to Ramaphosa: 'Stop negotiating with criminals, swing a big axe' on corruption | News24
Cosatu's leadership has called out President Cyril Ramaphosa for being "confrontation averse" in the fight against corruption.
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Lawyers for Palo Conteh denied access to court papers as Blyden’s case is also adjourned
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 August 2020: Last Tuesday, a defense lawyer acting for the Retired Major Alfred Palo Conteh, Wara Serry-Karmal, told Appeals Court judges that the State has refused to provide documents relating to the treason trial to enable her client Palo Conteh, file his appeal
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Youths must lead industrial revolution – Minister
INFORMATION Communication Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere has challenged youths to pursue information technology studies and lead the country’s industrial revolution. Speaking at the commissioning of a communication information centre (CIC) in Hwange yesterday, Muswere in a speech read on
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How Dr. Perry Ward Transformed Lawson State In His 33 Years as President
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times For more than three decades, students, faculty, alumni, and the wider Birmingham community have known one leader at Lawson State Community College—Dr. Perry W. Ward. In 33 years as president, Ward has seen thousands of students enroll at and graduate from the
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Why I Cherish Growing Into Peak Black Auntihood
My grandmother, my mother, and my four aunts were my sun, moon, stars, and compass. I look around at a family full of boys and can’t help but wonder who's supposed to be the next legendary giant in my family to take these women’s place? Then I realize there's only me to teach the next generation
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On This Day in 1961, Racial Rioting Erupted at the University of Georgia
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Jamaica snubbed by Premier League stars - Voice Online
MASON GREENWOOD andKalvin Phillips, bothboasting Jamaican heritage,have been selected by England to tackle next month's... The post Jamaica snubbed by Premier League stars appeared first on Voice Online.
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Knox eyes golden boot
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Debunking the internet lies about Jacob Blake following Kenosha shooting - TheGrio
The shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha police officer has led to protests but also false rumors alleging that... View Article The post Debunking the internet lies about Jacob Blake following Kenosha shooting appeared first on TheGrio.
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Racists take page from white supremacist playbook and criminally charge Black leaders taking a stand
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Literary spotlight: What to read while you wait – Daytona Times
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Police Declare Portland Protests A Riot But This Definition Could Be Rooted In Racism
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National Grand Coalition Party: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 August 2020: On 6th October last year, the NGC in its first monthly press briefing called the attention of Government to the extreme hardship that people were experiencing in their daily lives due to the worsening economic situation in the
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Black male sexism confronts Harris’ vice presidency – Daytona Times
Stephanie Myers, co-founder of Black Women for Biden says, “It would be great for Senator Kamala Harris to hold forums with Black Men for Biden and other Black men, to hear about the issues and concerns of Black men.” Sexism is raising its ugly head again and this time it is not just White men
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Report: COVID-19 Now is The Third Leading Cause of Death Among Black People | Dallas Weekly
"In 2020, more Black Americans will die of COVID-19 than will succumb to diabetes, strokes, accidents, or pneumonia. In fact, COVID-19 is currently the third leading cause of death for African Americans,” concluded Trevon Logan, professor of economics at the Ohio State University and Bradley
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Intrigue surrounds Messi’s next move after Barca bombshell - Stabroek News
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Chairwoman Maxine Waters Sounds Alarm on Coming Wave of Evictions
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A South Texas city paid extravagant compensation packages two of its city managers - earnings that topped the annual salary of the president of the United States, according to a government watchdog. Laredo, Texas, taxpayers [...]
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