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St. JOHN 11:28-44 The Raising of Lazarus Demonstration of Christ’s Love and Power The main or chief aim of John’s gospel message is to present Christ as Deity, the eternal Son of God, who became man and tabernacled on earth for a period of thirty-three years, with His earthly ministry lasting for
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BYU celebrates Black History Month through lectures and discussions - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… ‘reverse Underground Railroad’ of free African Americans kidnapped into slavery,” history professor … greater understanding and appreciation of Black Americans’ contributions to U.S. history …
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Happy Birthday to Alice Walker, Author of the Film-Inspiring Book 'The Color Purple'
Photo credits: Anthony Barboza / Getty Images Alice Walker (pictured), a legendary American writer, was the eighth-born child of sharecroppers Willie Lee and Minnie Lou Grant Walker. Walker was born on February 9, 1944, in Eatonton, Georgia. She became the valedictorian of her segregated high
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Indiana Dunes National Park Implements Federal Mask Requirement for COVID-19 Prevention and Protection | The Crusader Newspaper Group
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Africa: Any Future COVID-19 Vaccines Must Be Sold at Cost and Accessible to All
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How A Transformation Mindset Positions Companies To Succeed After The Crisis | Black Voice News
Many global leaders think the pandemic will transform the world in significant ways, and companies with leaders who already have a transformation mindset will be better equipped to adapt and succeed at a high level, says Edwin Bosso, founder and CEO of Myrtle Consulting Group
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Southern Baptist Pastors Compare Kamala Harris To Bible's Queen Jezebel
Two Texas pastors haven't backed down after comparing the new vice president to Jezebel — which scholars say is both racist and sexist.
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Kenya: The Diplomatic Intrigues Behind Kenya's UN Security Council Win
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Newswire: Stacey Abrams, Black Lives Matter are nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
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Liberia: Minister Gibson Addresses Plenary of the International Labour Conference
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Mnangagwa petitioned to decongest prisons
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The True Story Of OUR National Anthem, ‘Lift Every Voice And Sing’
"Lift Every Every Voice And Sing," a poem written by James Weldon Johnson - often dubbed "The Black National Anthem" - was first performed on Feb. 12, 1900. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Father/Son Duo Release Series of Black History Books via Family-Owned Publishing Company
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Africa: Women and Children Will Pay For This Pandemic – Unless We Act
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'Got back to my roots': Nia Dennis and the groundbreaking genius of #BlackExcellence - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The world is getting closer to passing a temperature limit set by global leaders five years ago and may exceed it in the next decade or so, according to a new United Nations report. In the next five years, the world has nearly a 1-in-4 chance of experiencing
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Africa: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Pledges $1.6 billion to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to Protect the Next Generation With Lifesaving Vaccines
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Free COVID-19 Vaccine Registration & Testing Event In Dallas On Feb. 19 - Texas Metro News
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Why Black America Could Care Less About Emanuel Jackson’s Fate | Chicago Defender
Why Black America Could Care Less About Emanuel Jackson’s Fate By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Emanuel Jackson is realizing – perhaps a bit too late – that the grass is never greener on the other side. In other words, according to dozens of African
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