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… . With the median wealth for African Americans ages 32 to 40 at …
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One person in the U.S. has died of a coronavirus-related illness every 33 seconds over the past week, CNN reported Monday.
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'COVID-19 came from a biological weapons lab in Wuhan' - Top US official
A leading US Intelligence advisor has taken a firm stance on the origins of COVID-19, insisting that the virus came from a biological weapons lab in Wuhan.
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In Georgia, Pro Teams Dive Into Senate Races With Different Playbooks
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COVID-19: KZN premier concerned over rise in cases
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has reprimanded residents in six COVID-19 hotspot areas for not complying with self-quarantine and self- isolation rules, amid a rise in cases
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Greek Church tells priests to ignore pandemic closure order - Black News Channel
By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's powerful Orthodox Church is rebelling against a government order to briefly close places of worship under a weeklong drive to tighten virus restrictions before the planned reopening of schools. The conservative Church's ruling
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Georgia Senate Races Will Decide the Fate of Biden's Presidency | Dallas Weekly
Voter turnout is reportedly lagging in the more rural and conservative areas of Georgia and is higher in more traditionally Democratic areas of the state. Spending on both sides has been high with both Warnock and Ossoff raising over $100 million each for the runoff race which ends on January 5.
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Colleagues: Robinson had passion for health sector - NERHA chairman dies of COVID-19 in Florida
The death of North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Chairman Tyrone Robinson from COVID-19 in Florida in the United States has sent shock waves throughout the local health sector. The 58-year-old Robinson had been a respected and beloved...
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UK judge rules against extraditing Assange to US
A judge in the United Kingdom on Monday ruled against a request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States. District Judge Vanessa Baraitser rejected assertions that Assange was a political prisoner, The Associated Press reported, but said he would pose a risk to himself
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France arrests former DRC rebel leader | Africanews
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While first wave of CPS teachers are expected back in schools Monday, union says some will stay home - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
CHICAGO — While Chicago Public Schools expects a first wave of teachers to return to their classrooms Monday, the Chicago Teachers Union says some members will stay home as they argue the risk of COVID-19 is still too high. Starting tomorrow, classes will be in session for Pre-K and special
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COVID-19: We should behave like people in mourning - Zikalala
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Black Colleges Use Esports to Attract Students and Hook them on Science and Engineering – Dallas Post Tribune
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Texas school sports moved indoors for the winter. So did the coronavirus | Dallas Weekly
Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the day's latest updates. Sign up here. Eric Kipper has played basketball for as long as he remembers. As a small child, he routinely shot hoops with his dad in the driveway. He joined a team in
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Indiana health system says experts will examine Covid-19 death of Black doctor who accused staff of racist treatment
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Pillar of the community dies of COVID-19 | Afro
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Julian Assange: British judge rules Wikileaks founder should not be extradited to the US | Africanews
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President Trump to give loyalist Rep. Devin Nunes Medal of Freedom - TheGrio
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Trump Might Actually Be Removed From Office. The 25th Amendment Would Do The Trick
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