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Cops Now Think Megan Thee Stallion Was Targeted, Tory Lanez Under Investigation
Tory Lanez has all the explaining to do. In a story that gets stranger with every new piece of information, the police now believe Megan Thee Stallion was attacked, and they have their eyes on Tory Lanez as the perpetrator.
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Chicago Defender’s Black Men of Excellence honored in a Special VIP Social Distancing Ceremony | Chicago Defender
For the past 13 years, the Chicago Defender has honored 50 black men who excel in their careers and give back to their communities. These men not only excel, but they continue to inspire others by their example. Each year, honoring these men continues to dispel the false narrative of black men
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AFRO Exclusive: Greenbelt Mayor Pushing For Police Reforms | Afro
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Greenbelt Mayor Colin Byrd has never backed away from a challenge and looks to bring changes to the city’s police force the way he helped lead to major shifts on the campus of University of Maryland College Park. Byrd, the millennial mayor who led
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Hotel Industry Releases Top 5 Requirements to Travel Safely
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The top priority for the hotel industry is the health and safety of guests and employees. Utilizing these best practices, including requiring face coverings and practicing social distancing in public spaces, will create an even safer environment for all our guests and
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Michelle Obama to launch podcast about relationships and health - The New York Beacon
It’s the announcement Michelle Obama fans have all been desperately waiting for. Oh, sorry, not that one – Joe Biden seems to have that pretty much sewn up. But the former first lady is starting a podcast. The Michelle Obama Podcast is set to focus on relationship and health
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HISD opening 12 strategically located curbside summer meals sites on Monday - DefenderNetwork.com
When the Houston Independent School District reopens its curbside summer meals program on Monday, July 20, it will do so with 12 sites strategically located throughout the city. Seven of those locations will be operated in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, allowing families to pick up several
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Texas Southern University's KTSU 90.9 FM debuts #OneVoice - DefenderNetwork.com
With the recent racial unrest in our country, now more than ever before, our voices are needed to highlight the social ills plaguing the Black community. That’s why Texas Southern University’s community radio station KTSU, The Choice 90.9 is proud to debut #ONEVOICE, a new talk radio show that is
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'Black Women Are So Unprotected' Megan Thee Stallion Speaks To Those Who've Made Light Of Her Being Shot
Megan Thee Stallion speaks to people online who've used her being shot as a way to make memes and jokes.
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Investigators list potential crimes in Indiana assault case - Black News Channel
By CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America/ BNC Contributor  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State investigators identified six potential crimes Thursday in an incident report concerning the reported assault on a Black man at a southern Indiana lake. Vauhxx Booker, a local civil rights activist and
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Rev. C.T. Vivian, key civil rights leader, has died at 95 - TheGrio
ATLANTA (AP) — The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a civil rights veteran who worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.... View Article The post Rev. C.T. Vivian, key civil rights leader, has died at 95 appeared first on TheGrio.
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EBONY OWNERSHIP IMMEDIATELY REMOVES JACOB WALTHOUR AS CHAIRMAN WITH CAUSE
Press Contact:    Len Evans, Project Publicity, NYC: 212-445-0066 Len.Evans@ProjectPublicity.com (Newark, NJ., Jul. 15, 2020) - Ebony Capital Partners, L.L.C. (“Ebony”) retains Willie Gary & The Law Offices of Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, P.L.L.C. and responds to Jacob
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PRESS ROOM: Wells Fargo Names Kristy Fercho to Lead Home Lending | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Kristy is a customer-first business leader with deep home lending experience. She has been an inspiring and vocal leader across the mortgage industry while driving transformational growth at Flagstar,” said Mike Weinbach, CEO of Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo. “Buying a home
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C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | Atlanta Daily World
By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and husband recover from COVID-19
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and her husband Charles Nqakula continue to self-isolate even though their COVID-19 symptoms have cleared.
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Oregon Has Allocated $6 Million To Assist Black Families and Businesses
The Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board designated $62 million to a fund providing direct assistance to Black businesses, individuals, or families.
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Global report: coronavirus infections in India pass 1m mark - The New York Beacon
India has become the third country to record more than 1m coronavirus infections, following the US and Brazil, as it reported 34,956 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the national total to 1,003,832. Amid evidence that the disease was taking hold in poorer, rural
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A Seattle City Council Member Suggested Laying Off Officers By Race
A Seattle City Council member suggested laying off officers by race, but Police Chief Carmen Best immediately shut down the idea
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Research Paper Writing Service - Finding the Best One
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‘I lost consciousness four times’ – Brazilian cop filmed standing on a Black woman’s neck - Face2Face Africa
Two São Paulo military police officers are facing criminal charges after one of them was filmed with his foot on the neck of a Black woman, who had her face on the ground during an arrest. The officer in question also stood on the woman’s neck, applying all his weight on the neck at
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Failed Eastern Cape scooter project: Parliament demands answers
Parliamentary committee wants an explanation from the Eastern Cape MEC for Health.
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Tennessee woman warns of deadly COVID-like pneumonia in video : TheGrio
A Tennessee woman is warning others about her diagnosis with unknown pneumonia. The woman says that she has all the symptoms of COVID-19. The post Tennessee woman warns of deadly COVID-like pneumonia in video appeared first on TheGrio.
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Chicago mayor responds to WH press secretary: 'Hey Karen watch your mouth'
Kayleigh McEnany referred to Lori Lightfoot as “the derelict mayor of Chicago,” accusing her of not doing enough to solve the gun violence in her city. The post Chicago mayor responds to WH press secretary: 'Hey Karen watch your mouth' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Calls for more teachers, despite uncertainty over schooling
The announcement comes as the future of schooling for the year hangs in the balance, as calls grow for academic activities to be suspended
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MMA fighter Jahreau Shepherd stabbed to death during 30th birthday celebration - Face2Face Africa
British professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Jahreau Shepherd, has been stabbed to death in South London, according to his manager. The tragic incident occurred on Black Prince Estate Kennington late Saturday, BBC reported. Nicknamed 'Nightmare', the Welterweight fighter was reportedly on his
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A-Rod, Bidding for Mets, wants Players to Accept Cap System - Black News Channel
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer/ BNC Contributor  NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez, among four groups of bidders for a possible purchase of the New York Mets, called for baseball players accept the type of revenue-sharing system that is tied to a salary cap and sparked quick opposition from the
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'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams facing 5 years in prison over Breonna Taylor protest arrest - TheGrio
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams made news over the weekend after she and several other high profile activists were arrested at... View Article The post 'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams facing 5 years in prison over Breonna Taylor protest arrest appeared first on TheGrio.
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Las Vegas police reach $2.2M settlement in chokehold death - Black News Channel
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The family of a man who was punched, hit with stun gun jolts and put in a neck restraint by a police officer outside a Las Vegas casino in 2017 has reached a tentative $2.2 million settlement with police. Boris Treyzon, an attorney for the family of Tashii Brown, said the agreement
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Mchunu: Misconduct investigation at ‘an advanced stage’
In a statement, the Public Service and Administration department noted the allegations have been escalated to President Cyril Ramaphosa
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DA launch bid to keep schools open - using these five arguments
As the tide turns against the Education Department, the DA will now lobby Cyril Ramaphosa in an attempt to save what's left of the school year.
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Oregon officials decry arrests by federal agents in Portland - Black News Channel
By ANDREW SELSKY and GILLIAN FLACCUS undefined/ BNC Contributor  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal agents in green camouflage uniforms have been taking into custody people in the streets of Portland, not close to federal property that they were sent to protect, in what the ACLU of Oregon on Friday said
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