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City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George led a working session Nov. 24 to assess potential gaps in everyday assistance to the city’s residents, both in the kinds of issues reported and the kinds of people who have access. The 311 line was established to divert non-emergency calls away from the
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The Energy 202: Young people want to do something about climate change. Biden may have an answer. - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Google has begun allowing employees to hold some meetings outdoors on campus
Google has begun holding in-person meetings outdoors on company campuses as it prepares for employees to return to offices next year. A company spokesperson told CNBC it’s begun hosting “onsite off-sites,” or socially distanced meetings, on lawns and other areas on its campuses where it’s allowed
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Unemployment in Gary dropped to 14.3 percent in October | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Northwest Indiana cities saw bigger drops in unemployment in same month Crusader Staff Report Unemployment in Gary fell to 14.3 percent in October as other cities saw bigger drops that month during the pandemic, according to the latest figures from the Indiana Department of Workforce
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Barr's special counsel move could tie up his successor - Black News Channel
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Outgoing Attorney General William Barr's decision to appoint a special counsel to investigate the handling of the Russia probe ensures his successor won't have an easy transition. The move, which Barr detailed to The Associated
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All Eyes on Georgia Senate Control Crucial for the Nation - The New Journal and Guide
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Murdered teen’s family wants police to make greater effort to hold third suspect - Stabroek News
The family of Jumal Park has raised concerns over what they see as a lack of effort being made to apprehend the third suspect in the teen’s murder and are requesting a wanted bulletin be
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Cardi B Covers Billboard as Woman of the Year
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, also known as rapper Cardi B, has just been named Billboard magazine's 2020 Woman of the Year.
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Building climate resiliency - The Bay State Banner
Over the next few decades, Boston will increasingly see the impacts of the climate crisis. People living in Roxbury will deal with excessive heat. And residents of East Boston will face massive amounts of flooding, which will endanger lives as well as
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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday 3 December
In the latest news on Thursday 3 December, hot spots in South Africa are bracing for a second wave, and contemplating measures to stop the spread.
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appoints Jon Keen to serve as COO | The Atlanta Voice
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the appointment of Jon Keen to serve as the City of Atlanta’s chief operating officer. Keen's appointment is effective immediately. Keen joined the Bottoms Administration in 2018 as Deputy Chief Operating Officer.  Before joining the Administration, Keen was
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Dave Chappelle, hip-hop dominate YouTube year-end top trending videos lists - TheGrio
With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping millions indoors this year, people depended on the internet for most of their entertainment. YouTube... View Article The post Dave Chappelle, hip-hop dominate YouTube year-end top trending videos lists appeared first on TheGrio.
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US virus deaths top 3,100 in a single day for the first time - Black News Channel
By The Associated Press undefined The U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day, obliterating the record set last spring, while the number of Americans hospitalized with the virus has eclipsed 100,000 for the first time and new cases are topping 200,000 a day, according to figures
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Curfew extended in Nelson Mandela Bay after being declared a hotspot
A curfew has once again been extended - this time in Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape after it was declared a hotspot.
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MTV Entertainment Group commits $250 million to diverse content
ViacomCBS’ MTV Entertainment Group just announced they’re making a major commitment to developing more diverse content. The company has pledged to... View Article The post MTV Entertainment Group commits $250M to content from Black, POC and female filmmakers appeared first on TheGrio.
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Rapper Casanova surrenders in federal racketeering case - TheGrio
The rapper Casanova has surrendered to law enforcement following his indictment in a gang-related federal racketeering case, authorities said Thursday.... View Article The post Rapper Casanova surrenders in federal racketeering case appeared first on TheGrio.
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5 Reasons Why Virtual Career Fairs Can Offer Value To Black Talent - Blavity
If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an  account here  and check out our  how-to post  to learn more. ____ Virtual career fairs deserve consideration from Black professionals serious about optimizing their careers even during these
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Young, gifted and black football talent recognised with 'Ones To Watch' award - Voice Online
LIVERPOOL AND England star, Trent Alexander-Arnold, has been named on the Ugo Ehiogu ‘Ones To... The post Young, gifted and black football talent recognised with 'Ones To Watch' award appeared first on Voice Online.
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US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as virus escalates - TheGrio
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving last week to a still-high 712,000,... View Article The post US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as virus escalates appeared first on TheGrio.
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Venus Williams Is Sharing Her Vegan Diet Secrets With Us Through Her New Plant Based Food Company
After Venus Williams was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome at 31 years old in 2011, she knew it was time to change get her health in check. The autoimmune condition causes dry eye and dry mouth, as well as fatigue, which forced Venus to pull out of the U.S. Open Tennis Championship due to
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Woodlawn’s historic Grand Ballroom shut down | The Crusader Newspaper Group
City closes facility indefinitely for violating Chicago’s COVID-19 restrictions after hosting party with 200 guests By Erick Johnson Woodlawn’s historic Grand Ballroom was shut down last weekend after the city found the facility hosted a big party that included 200 guests, according to the Chicago
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How alcohol sales will be limited in Nelson Mandela Bay, SA's new hotspot
As new hotspots are being identified, the president highlighted the importance of adhering to social distancing protocols. In addition, the government is geared to introduce tighter alcohol restrictions in areas.
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MTN8 final kick-off time changed - and SABC to screen the match live
The Premier Soccer League has made a change to the upcoming MTN8 final between Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates.
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Namibia to sell 170 elephants to protect its wildlife | Africanews
170 elephants in Namibia will soon be giving-up their homes amid pressure from drought and territorial conflict with
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Pandemic, elections crisis hurt manufacturing sector - GMSA head - Stabroek News
Despite being optimistic about the year ahead, the aftermath of the March 2 Regional and General Elections compounded with the coronavirus pandemic have had a major detrimental impact on the manufacturing
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Employers Start Preparing For The Coronavirus Vaccine With A Question: Can We Require It? | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.washingtonpost.com By Jena McGregor With vaccines on the horizon, employers are asking if they can be mandated — and how well workers would comply As news of promising progress on coronavirus vaccines have filled the headlines in recent weeks, labor lawyers say employers have been pressing
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‘This Is Who I Am’ virtual play speaks to isolation, online connectivity - The Bay State Banner
Amir Nizar Zuabi’s play “This Is Who I Am” was made for 2020. In the show, an estranged father and son cook and talk during a Zoom call, getting to know each other again while preparing a family recipe. PlayCo and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company present the timely and moving production
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Expect a Vaccination Record Card With Coronavirus Shot, Officials Say
Everyone who will receive the coronavirus vaccine will also get a record card to log shot histories and help remind of due dates for the follow-up doses.
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Africa: Unicef and Microsoft Launch Improved, Scalable Technology to Protect Vulnerable Children and Women Amid Rise in Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Due to Covid-19
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