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The Greater Houston Partnership on Friday released a statement condemning voter suppression after public criticism from both Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo — but stopped short of calling out Texas Republicans who are pushing through bills in th
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The Intrinsic Link Between The Ballot Box And Courtroom For Black People - Blavity
The Derrick Chauvin trial shows why Black people need expanded access to the ballot box and the jury room.
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Places in North Rift that you will not find alcohol
Ban on alcohol in Pokot South follows a decree by elders 45 years ago when they banned brewing and consumption of alcohol.
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Ghana: Office for Safety of Journalists Good Initiative
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, on Tuesday announced the establishment of an office in Accra for the co-ordinated mechanism for the safety of journalists in the country.
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Democracy, Autocracy and the Dialectics of Development | New York Carib News
President Biden is not only making his mark on the national stage but is articulating a worldwide commitment to democracy and he is convinced that democratic societies are far more resilient than autocratic states.
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Shaming punishment is a harmful practice - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THE EDITOR: For the third time within recent times a magistrate has imposed, as part of the punishment of a convicted offender, a requirement that the offender carries/wears a sign stating that he is a thief, or, as the last one in a daily newspaper of May 5 states, "Thou shalt not steal." I am
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The 16th century Hausa warrior-queen Amina was said to take lovers from towns she conquered - Face2Face Africa
Queen Amina is often mentioned among norm-busting African women of old whose accomplishments and deeds surpass what we modern society has come to expect of women. Even though her historicity has been questioned multiple times, the former queen of Zazzau continues to be regarded as the archetypal
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Nigeria: No National Trials, No Olympics for You, Minister Warns Athletes
[Leadership] Abuja -- The minister of youth and sports development, Mr Sunday Dare, has urged athletes seeking to represent Nigeria at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games to come for National Trials, warning that any athletes who failed to come for the Trials would not make Team Nigeria to the Olympics.
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7 policemen killed by gunmen in southeast Nigeria | News24
Seven policemen were killed in a series of attacks on security installations in Nigeria's oil-rich Rivers state, police said Saturday.
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Black Americans And The Racist Architecture Of Homeownership
Owning a home is a part of the American dream. It's also the key to building intergenerational wealth. But Black Americans continue to face discrimination in housing, including through higher costs.
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Gambia: Beware of Illegal Land Dealers!
[The Point] Dispute land continues to be a major problem in The Gambia these days. Land issues have become so serious that most of these disputes end up in our courts.
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What the Chauvin murder trial revealed about the U.S. 'justice' system
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Abdul Dosunmu And Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition Fight Back Against Voter Suppression. | Chicago Defender
The Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) is a movement of young Black lawyers and law students led by Abdul Dosunmu. Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition educates and empowers Black voters facing voter suppression.  Abdul Dosunmu is the founder and chief strategist for the Young
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Cuomo signs law restoring voting rights for formerly incarcerated people in NY
By: Alyssa Wilson On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that will permanently and automatically restore voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals on parole.  According to the bill's text, officials with the Department of Corrections are required to provide a voter
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UK’s Minister for Africa paid high-level visit to Nigeria - African Voice Newspaper
The UK’s Minister for Africa, James Duddridge MP, visited Nigeria for high-level discussions with senior members of the Government of Nigeria, civil society and business leaders. Mr Duddridge was accompanied by the UK Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Girls’ Education and Trade Envoy to
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Senators vote to consider Wajir Governor's impeachment through committee
Senate has constituted an 11 member select committee to probe the impeachment charges brought against embattled Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi.
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Clark Atlanta University to Host Stacey Abrams, Bakari Sellers as Commencement Speakers on May 15, 2021 | Dallas Weekly
On Saturday, May 15, Clark Atlanta University will hold a dual commencement ceremony honoring the Classes of 2020 and 2021. Politician, attorney and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams will address the Class of 2020 during the 8 a.m. ceremony, followed by attorney, politician and political
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South Africa: Building Real Alternatives to ANC's Degeneration
[New Frame] The political decay in the ruling party is so pervasive that weeding out a few leaders will not be sufficient to rebuild the possibility of real social hope
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Denise Mohammed's life of service to Allah, family, the needy - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Denise Mansingh Mohammed, a Muslim for over 25 years, says one of the main misconceptions about Muslim women is that they are subservient to their husbands, are uneducated and are not independent thinkers. The mother of two said that was not the case, while admitting that many Muslim women acc
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Washington Wizards Make Statement With New Team Photo news -The Black Chronicle
Since the rise of movements like Black Lives Matter and the various protests that are connected, many players in the NBA have made a stand in support of the outcry… The post Washington Wizards Make Statement With New Team Photo appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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Aurora Herrera In the Commonwealth Caribbean, the field of media and entertainment law is not as developed as it is in the US or the UK. Of course, the industry evolves on the basis of the needs and demographics of the population in each location. For example, the US has a thriving celebrity c
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Uninvited Ace Magashule removed from ANC NEC meeting
Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule was expelled from the party's virtual committee meeting on Saturday, 8 May 2021.
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Mozambique: Govt Claims Commitment to Press Freedom But MISA Warns of Abuses
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Monday reiterated the commitment of his government to defend the right to information, in compliance with its mission to improve living conditions and strengthen democracy.
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Oakland Program Distributes $500 to Families of Color | Post News Group
The assistance, which targets low-income families of color in the 426,000-population city, will last 18 months. Mayor Schaaf detailed that the money comes with “no-strings attached,” and recipients can use it as they please. “We have designed this demonstration project to add to the body of
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Nigeria: NIPC Grants Tax Relief to 17 Firms
[Daily Trust] The Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has granted Pioneer Status Incentive (PSI) to 17 companies with a total capital investment of N99.45 billion in the first quarter of 2021.
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Column: If America isn’t a racist country, what about Hawaii and its institutions? - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Ali offers regret over Arrival Day statement - Stabroek News
President Irfaan Ali has offered his “unreserved regret” to those offended by a suggestion in his Arrival Day statement that Africans were among the groups that came to Guyana seeking improvement. The article Ali offers regret over Arrival Day statement appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Bunge Chronicles: Ngunjiri, Malala tongue-tied as they turn on their word
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Freed Nigeria college students reunite with parents | Africanews
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