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Robert McBride takes over the helm of one of the most important positions in an organisation riddled with vacancies, instability and internal strife.
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Despite his wartime heroics, Staff Sgt. Edward A. Carter Jr. was denied the Medal of Honor due to racism - Face2Face Africa
Staff Sgt. Edward Allen Carter Jr. was born on May 26, 1916, in Los Angeles, California to missionary parents. Their evangelism work took them to Calcutta, India, and Shanghai, China where young Carter was raised. Being a man who stated he had the vision to fight in an army, Carter ran away from
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Abducted Durban toddler reunited with mother | News24
A toddler snatched from his mother by a person known to the family has been reunited with her in Hambanathi, Tongaat, north of Durban, police have announced.
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New Mobile Billboards Target Republican Senate Leaders To Demand Stronger COVID-19 Relief For Women - Blavity
A coalition of organizations is displaying mobile billboards with stories of women impacted by the coronavirus pandemic as a demand for senators to pass a COVID-19 relief bill with expansive and inclusive economic benefits.
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'Hey, Karen': Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Claps Back At Trump's White House Press Secretary
Responding to the White House press secretary's disrespectful words about crime and leadership in the Windy City, the mayor of Chicago had a few words to spare. 
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MMA fighter Jahreau Shepherd stabbed to death during 30th birthday celebration - Face2Face Africa
British professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Jahreau Shepherd, has been stabbed to death in South London, according to his manager. The tragic incident occurred on Black Prince Estate Kennington late Saturday, BBC reported. Nicknamed 'Nightmare', the Welterweight fighter was reportedly on his
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Tulsa Pastor Claims Onslaught Of Anger And Hate From Anti-Mask Protesters
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Janette Robinson-Flint was one of six enthusiastic and determined women who co-founded Black Women for Wellness because they were concerned about the health and well-being of Black babies. That was back in the 1990s when the original focus was to team up with the Birthing
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Wells Fargo Commitment Could Potentially Result in Billions for Small Businesses - Black News Channel
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent In April, Wells Fargo announced it would donate gross proceeds from the Paycheck Protection Plan to nonprofits working with small businesses. This month, the bank has ramped up its efforts by unveiling the details of an approximately $400
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Lawmakers Hope to Reform Police, Address Racial Injustice In Defense Bill : NPR
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Megan Thee Stallion says she feels 'incredibly grateful to be alive' after she was shot multiple times over the weekend,... View Article The post Video shows Megan Thee Stallion bleeding on the street after shooting incident appeared first on TheGrio.
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By Dr. Lucille Ridgill Special to the AFRO Alzheimer’s disease (the most common type of dementia) is the sixth leading cause of death among White people, but the fourth leading cause of death for Black people like me. The Black population age 65+ is projected to more than double in size in the next
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Spokesperson Responds To Reports Of Tamar Braxton's Alleged Suicide Attempt: 'Please Pray For Her'
A spokesperson for Braxton did not confirm the hospitalization or alleged suicide attempt but did say that more information would be forthcoming. “Tamar has had a very tough and emotional day -- more information will be coming in the next few days," the representative sad. "Please pray for her.”
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Congolese officials ban pro-Mokoko march | Africanews
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Two thirds of black people believe racism is still rife in UK
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Raise Up Massachusetts calls on Mass. legislators to invest in public services - The Bay State Banner
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