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Not In The Middle East Or Latin America: The Capitol Storming Was All-American
The reality is the use of violent force and intimidation for political gain has always been part of the U.S. narrative.
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Kim opens North Korean congress by admitting policy failures - Black News Channel
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un admitted that his economic development plans have failed as he opened the nation's first full ruling party congress in five years, state media reported Wednesday. In an opening speech at the congress that
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Assassination of Iranian Nuclear Scientist Could Hamper Biden’s Ability to Negotiate with Tehran – The Wilmington Journal
The murder of Iranian nuclear expert looms large over President-elect Joe Biden’s ability to restore America’s ties with Tehran and save the nuclear deal he helped negotiate when he was vice president. Iran’s parliament passed [...]
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Sudan says it signs deal on normalizing ties with Israel - Black News Channel
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Sudan on Wednesday said it had signed an agreement with the United States that paves the way for the cash-strapped African nation to normalize relations with Israel. Justice Minister Nasredeen Abdulbari signed the deal with visiting U.S. Treasury
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Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Throws “Hail Mary” for Kodak Black’s Early Release
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Marcus Garvey Goes Home to Africa | The Savannah Tribune
On Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 7:30 until 8:30 PM, the International African Arts Festival in conjunction with the National Association of Kawaida Organizations will hold their first virtual program of the new year entitled: Marcus Garvey Goes Home to Africa. The program will focus on efforts
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Africa Struggles With Logistical Hurdles As Covid-19 Vaccines Roll Out
[Vanguard] With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer-BioNTech, and Mordena Inc., mass vaccinations have since commenced in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
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This Day in History — January 7
Today is the 7th day of 2021. There are 358 days left in the year.�TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1999: The US Senate opens the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, the first such trial in 130 years.�OTHER EVENTS1537: Alessandro de Medici is assassinated and Cosimo de Medici succeeds him in
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In first act of new Congress, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee introduces reparations bill -
'This legislation is intended to examine the institution of slavery in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present, and further recommend appropriate remedies.' Source
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Justice system empowered by strength of women
Ten members of the judiciary, nine of whom are females, were yesterday appointed to serve at higher levels within Jamaica’s justice system. Appointed were Vivene Harris, who will serve as Judge of Appeal, effective January 11; Carole Barnaby, who...
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Washington Post Editorial Board Calls For Trump's Cabinet To Remove Him
The newspaper, along with the Miami Herald, joined Democrats in arguing the president's Cabinet should remove him under the 25th Amendment.
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Eric Trump warns Republicans of primary: ‘They will lose’ - TheGrio
Eric Trump has threatened primary Republicans who do not support his father's efforts to overturn the election in the president’s favor.... View Article The post Eric Trump warns Republicans of primary: ‘They will lose’ appeared first on TheGrio.
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7 Ways Reverend Raphael Warnock’s Senate Victory Is More Inspiring Than You Know - Blavity
The  Reverend Raphael Warnock is headed to the U.S Senate. The Democratic candidate defeated Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler in a close race that constituted one of two January runoff elections for Georgia’s two senate seats. Warnock’s victory is a huge victory for Black Americans, the
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Oil hits 11-month highs on Saudi cuts, shrugs off U.S. turmoil
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices settled higher on Thursday, hitting 11-month peaks, as markets remained focused on Saudi Arabia’s unexpected pledge to deepen its oil cuts and firmer equities, shrugging off political turmoil in the United States. Brent crude settled up 8 cents to $54.38 a barrel
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EXPLAINER: Transfer of power under 25th Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's role in inciting violence at the Capitol and his long refusal to acknowledge his election defeat is prompting some lawmakers to urge his removal from office through the 25th Amendment.
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A tribute to our fallen Black leaders: 2020’s political impact on American history - TheGrio
This week, Dr. Christina Greer and Dr. Jason Johnson revisit history with the 1964 Voting Rights Act and 1965 Immigration... View Article The post A tribute to our fallen Black leaders: 2020’s political impact on American history appeared first on TheGrio.
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Black voter turnout fuels Warnock victory - TheGrio
The Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, defeated Sen. Kelly Loeffler in Tuesday’s special election for an unexpired term for a... View Article The post Black voter turnout fuels Warnock victory appeared first on TheGrio.
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Universities: 'No chance' of face-to-face classes in first quarter of 2021 | News24
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Biden nominates Kristen Clarke for senior role at DOJ - TheGrio
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‘We Took the Capitol’ Trump Supporters Storm the Chambers of Congress
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Plan to record all babies' biometrics raises privacy fears | News24
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Lawmakers Call To Impeach Trump, Accuse Him Of Inciting Capitol Riot
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Biden to introduce Judge Merrick Garland as attorney general - Black News Channel
By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden will introduce Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general on Thursday along with three others he has selected for senior Justice Department positions to 'restore the independence' of the agency and
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Protest Rages At The U.S. Capitol [PHOTOS]
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History Behind Rev. Raphael Warnock's Georgia Senate Win
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‘Sedition’: A Complicated History
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Former Ambassador Andrew Young, Hank Aaron got vaccinated with other Civil Rights leaders | The Atlanta Voice
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe. Getting
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Global economy to expand by 4% in 2021
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