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Why one grandmother’s house has become a national cause
… primary path to wealth, with Black Americans and other marginalized communities struggling … Coastal South,” Andrew Kahrl, an African American studies professor at the University … struggle for economic empowerment for Black Americans. The high rate of land …
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Source: Christian Science Monitor
ICYMI: Must-See Celeb Beauty Looks From The Weekend | Essence
Over the holiday weekend, celebrity beauty moments were at an all-time high. Look after look, we were presented with beauty inspiration to take us through to the end of the […] The post ICYMI: Must-See Celeb Beauty Looks From The Weekend appeared first on Essence.
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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
Invest Caribbean Shepherds 8 Developers To Pitch At CIF 2023 In The Bahamas
The content originally appeared on: News Americas Now News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Nov. 1, 2023: Team Invest Caribbean, in collaboration with the Caribbean Export Development Agency, recently guided a carefully selected group of eight Caribbean developers through the process of presenting
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Huge potential in scaling payments solutions in Africa
Scaling cross-border payments solutions in Africa is difficult due to complex regulatory frameworks , high fees, and settlement delays. These problems have slowed trade on the continent, panelists said at Moonshot by TechCabal in Lagos. The complexity of cross-border payments is not just
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Source: TechCabal | Leading Africa’s Tech Conversation
Country Music Reckons with Racial Stereotypes and Its Future
Country artists, labels and country music organizations posted about Black Lives Matter on social media, participated in Blackout Tuesday or denounced racism
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Teens rap on COVID-19
The African American Community Response Team (AACRT), in partnership with the Summit Academy OIC Best Buy Teen Tech Center, launched a COVID-19 Rap Challenge for teens ages 13-18 last month to talk about how the pandemic has affected them, their families or the
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City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. (1989)
? APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT No. 87-998. Argued October 5, 1988 Decided January 23, 1989 Appellant city adopted a Minority Business Utilization Plan (Plan) requiring prime contractors awarded city construction contracts to subcontract at least 30%
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President Tinubu lauds new Justice of Nigeria, Kekere-Ekun - African Voice Newspaper
The President had lauded Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun for her deep commitment both to law and public service as well as her outstanding contributions to the progress of Nigeria over the years.  She is only the second woman in Nigeria’s history to attain the position of Chief
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Ahmaud Arbery's mother to Breonna Taylor's mother: 'Don't give up'
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Raymond A. Pearson v. Donald G. Murray (1936)
January 15, 1936, Decided
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Election 2023: Ballot propositions explained
Harris County voters have been tasked with deciding on several proposals.
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Hot and Trending: Jada, Tyrese, Beyonce and More!
Get the rundown on the Jada Pinkett-Smith talks about the Will Smith rumors, Tyrese Gibson is being sued, Beyonce in talks for a Vegas residency, and more! The post Hot and Trending: Jada, Tyrese, Beyonce and More! appeared first on Black America Web.
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PGA Golf Returns to Texas at Colonial | Dallas Weekly
Ryan Palmer was with his caddie down the first fairway during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, June
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As offices sit empty and housing costs soar, some Texas developers are converting workspaces into apartments - Dallas Weekly
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Dec. 6, 2023 'As offices sit empty and housing costs soar, some Texas developers are converting workspaces into apartments' was first published by The […] The post As offices sit empty and housing costs soar, some Texas developers are convert
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Rhythm and blues
R&B and RnB redirect here. For the modern style of music also called R&B, see Contemporary R&B. For the Japanese television station that uses the abbreviation RNB, see Nankai
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Nigeria: We've Delivered All Sensitive, Non-Sensitive Materials for the Elections - INEC
[Premium Times] INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, said 5,169,692 Nigerians who collected their Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs) are expected to vote in the off-cycle governorship elections in the three states.
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Kentucky Capitol Rally Urges Action in Breonna Taylor Death
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Hundreds of people rallied at Kentucky’s capitol on Thursday to urge action in the investigation of three officers in the fatal police shooting of a Black woman, Breonna Taylor, at her Louisville
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Urban League marks 100 years
The Bay State branch of the national economic and civil rights advocacy group acted to counter the challenges, urging the Massachusetts delegation in Congress to support federal anti-lynching laws while firmly pushing open the door of hiring opportunities for black men and women throughout Greater
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Golden State Warriors Bounced From NBA In-Season Tourney By Sacramento Kings
The Golden State Warriors were bounced from the NBA In-Season Tournament by the Sacramento KIngs and fans blame Stephen Curry
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Social Media Comedy Phenom Takes Time For Local Aspirant Ozrick Cooley - Free Press of Jacksonville
Social media comedians are speeding up their comedic success with their Instagram and Facebook accounts that instantly share world-wide thier stand-up acts and skits. One of those comedians is E.J. Speaks, known in the
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Ministry of Health begins childhood vaccination campaign, tomorrow
THE INITIATIVE ENSURES THAT ALL ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AGED 2 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS ARE FULLY PROTECTED FROM VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASES.
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Building a Legacy: The Role of Credit Repair in Long-Term Wealth Creation
Nationwide -- In an evolving financial landscape, understanding and leveraging the power of good credit stands as a key pillar in building long-term wealth. This release sheds light on how credit repair, a tool often underutilized, can be instrumental in enhancing financial opportunities for
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Louisville Councilmembers Initiate Investigation Into City's Handling Of Breonna Taylor And David McAtee Cases - Blavity
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Palmer, Ronald DeWayne (1932-2014)
Ronald DeWayne Palmer, U.S. ambassador to three nations—Togo, Malaysia, and Mauritius—was born on May 22, 1932, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Bordeaux in France from 1954 to 1955 and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. from Howard University in 1955. He received an
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Nigerian Jollof Is Better Than Ghanaian Jollof - Chef Hilda Baci
[Vanguard] Popular chef, Hilda Baci has weighed in on the Ghanaian jollof vs Nigerian jollof debate.
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Kentucky Attorney General’s Engagement Party Photos Seen As Slap In The Face To Breonna Taylor’s Family
According to TMZ, who spoke with an unnamed source close to the family, Cameron seems to have a delayed reaction when it comes to prioritizing the case, even though Taylor’s family and legal team are working around the clock to pursue avenues of
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Silver Bluff Baptist Church [South Carolina] (1773- )
The first black Baptist congregation in South Carolina was formed in 1773 on the Galphin Plantation near Silver Bluff, 14 miles northwest of  Savannah, Georgia.  The church was founded jointly by Rev. Wait Palmer, a white Connecticut minister, and African American pastor, George Liele.  The first
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Political Playback: California Capitol and Government News You Might Have Missed
The Weingart Foundation has appointed Joanna S. Jackson as its new President and C.E.O., Crystal Crawford as its inaugural Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Dr. Robert K. Ross as its Board Chair, all of whom are Black, in an effort to advance racial justice in Southern Calif
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Deion Sanders is SI’s Sportsperson of the Year despite Colorado’s last-place finish
Sports Illustrated bestowed its prestigious annual Sportsperson of the Year award upon Deion Sanders, despite Colorado finishing in last in the Pac-12.
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