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Comerica Bank partners with Minority Depository Institutions - DefenderNetwork.com
Comerica Bank announced it is moving $10 million in deposits to Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) within its five-state footprint, as well as building a mutual mentoring relationship with these institutions. MDIs assist minority and under-served communities and foster economic viability in
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Stacey Dash’s Estranged Husband Claims He Was Hypnotized Into Marrying Her
Jeffrey Marty, Stacey Dash's estranged husband, is petitioning for an annulment in his marriage to Dash claiming that it was not legit because he was hypnotized into exchanging vows.
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Jeffreys Bay businessman released on bail amidst R4.5 million fraud case
The businessman's spree of fraud involved the transfer of funds earmarked for the development of low-cost housing in the Eastern Cape.
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Georgia State Patrol trooper charged with murder after shooting a Black man | The Atlanta Voice
A Georgia State Patrol trooper has been arrested and charged with felony murder after fatally shooting a Black man during an attempted traffic stop. Jacob Gordon Thompson, 27, was arrested on Friday in connection with the fatal officer-involved shooting in Screven County that occurred on August
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Coronavirus Illinois: U of I creates new saliva-based COVID-19 test as IL sees 2,295 new cases, 25 deaths | The Crusader Newspaper Group
FDA gives emergency authorization for cutting edge test under umbrella approval By Eric Horng, Stacey Baca and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Illinois health officials reported 2,295 new coronavirus cases and 25 additional deaths Wednesday. Governor JB Pritzker also gave an update at a press conference
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Bail Denied For Black Driver In Racially Charged Stand Your Ground Case In Georgia | The Crusader Newspaper Group
William Marcus Wilson's lawyers say said he feared for his life when 'racists' tried to 'run him off the road.' By Bruce C.T. Wright, NewsOne A judge in Georgia has denied bail for a Black driver who claims he shot in self-defense at a truck trying to run him off the road while yelling racial […]
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ACLU report shows despite COVID-19, fatal police shootings continue | Chicago Defender
ACLU Report Shows Despite COVID-19, Fatal Police Shootings Continue                                    Report Shows Significant Racial … Continued The post ACLU report shows despite COVID-19, fatal police shootings continue appeared first on Chicago Defender.
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JLP places responsibility on COVID-19 safety officers
CAMPAIGN spokesperson for the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Kamina Johnson Smith says the party will closely monitor any developments relating to a spike in COVID-19 cases linked to the 2020 General Election campaign.
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Brace for more protests: Sikhala
BY MOSES MATENGA THE July 31 Movement has set aside August 31 for “more protests” to pile pressure on the government to end corruption, arbitrary arrests and other gross human rights violations against civilians and activists, its spokesperson Job Sikhala said yesterday. Sikhala, who is MDC
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Detroit Federation of Teachers Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Safety Strike | News | The Michigan Chronicle
During an emergency special meeting Wednesday, members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) voted to authorize a potential safety strike aimed at pressing the Detroit Public Schools Community District … Continued
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Looters charged with felonies after Lightfoot enacts strategies | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Dozens of looters have been charged in recent days as the city continues to remain tough in protecting downtown businesses and those in affluent neighborhoods on the Near North Side. Last week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown recently joined law enforcement and
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Dr. Jesse L. Douglas, Sr, Champion of Civil Rights, turns 90. | Chicago Defender
Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Douglas, Sr. made significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. August 19, 2020, marks 90 years of life for this minister, civil rights activist, and vocalist. … Continued
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COVID lockdown or not, St Thomas Western in full election mode
DESPITE not being able to host weddings, funerals, entertainment or civic services in St Thomas for at least another 14 days, the hotly contested St Thomas Western constituency is in full election mode.
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Dufflebag Hottie & Benny The Butcher “Dirty Money,” Nino Man & Dave East “Look At Me” & More | Daily Visuals 8.19.20
Linking up with Dufflebag Hottie (not a female rapper), Benny finds himself rolling dice for big paper while waiting on some hot wings to get served up as rapping this hard does work up and appetite. Seriously, where’s the hot wings? We say them getting seasoned up! Wtf?!
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Belarusian Police Burn Uniforms in Protest – The Wilmington Journal
More than a dozen Belarusian police officers and special forces officers from the capital city of Minsk and elsewhere have thrown their badges and uniforms into trash bins and set them afire to protest President [...]
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Trump MELTS DOWN On Twitter After Obama Absolutely Owns Him At The DNC
President Obama must have hit one of Trump's nerves with his Democratic National Convention speech. Trump fired off tweets in all-caps and filled with conspiracy theories.
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U. S. House Incumbents Keep Getting Ousted
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Greenwood Art Project Issues Citywide Call For Submissions For Call & Response Poster Project, Contest | The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire The Greenwood Art Project has issued a citywide open call for submissions for the Call & Response Poster Project to complement 34 commissioned public art projects. The Poster Project exhibit is scheduled for unveiling on May 31, 2021. The purpose of the Poster
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Elizabeth Warren pays subtle tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement at DNC | The Atlanta Voice
Sen. Elizabeth Warren paid tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement in a subtle but pointed way during her speech Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention. As the Massachusetts Democrat addressed the convention from the Early Childhood Education Center in
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This Nigerian Entrepreneur Is Designing Swimwear For Black Women’s Bodies - The New York Beacon
Pinghwa Okorie developed a passion for the beach early in life. Okorie, whose father is Nigerian and whose mother is Taiwanese, often traveled to tropical destinations, such as her mother’s homeland and the Philippines. But no matter how many pieces of swimwear she
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McBride defends Paul O’Sullivan’s ‘interference’ at Ipid
Former Ipid head Robert McBride is set to be cross-examined after fingering members of the police top brass in misconduct
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Northern California wildfires threatening thousands of homes - Black News Channel
By Haven Daley and Janie Har Associated Press VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires raged through Northern California on Thursday, threatening thousands of homes and blackening the skies near San Francisco as crews struggled to surround them despite steep terrain and blistering heat. The fires, many
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote | The Atlanta Voice
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night, cementing her status as a leader in a party staking its future on building a diverse coalition of voters as the first Black woman on a major party ticket. She addressed the Democratic National Convention’s third
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Democrats Pound Their Message: To Oust Trump, You Must Vote
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Former President Barack Obama warned that American democracy could falter if President Donald Trump is reelected, a stunning rebuke of his successor that was echoed by Kamala Harris at the Democratic Convention as she embraced her historic role as the first Black woman on
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U.S. House Incumbents Keep Getting Ousted – The Wilmington Journal
Incumbents in the House of Representatives used to win their primaries easily. Not anymore. This year, challengers have crushed eight incumbents in their own party. That's the highest number of losses in a non-redistricting year [...]
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Speaking at the launch of the National Taxi Lekgotla on Thursday, industry members convened to pave a way towards formalising the sector.
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Judges: Evictions Can Resume Sept. 2 - As Lawmakers Push Bill to Protect Renters - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Ex-FBI Lawyer Who Texted ‘Viva le Resistance’ after Trump Victory Admits Falsifying Document
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Gauteng disclosure report includes R5m spend on catering - Outa
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