Sidney Poitier, Who Paved the Way for Black Actors in Film, Dies at 94

Massacres convict sentenced for Triumph killings, armed robbery - Stabroek News

Michael Caesar, also known as ‘’Capone,’ 36, who is currently serving sentences for his role in the Lusignan and Bartica massacres, was yesterday sentenced to 13 years in jail after pleading guilty to two counts of manslaughter and armed

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Kenya Power awards Kitui Sh100m face masks tender

The tender now raises Kenya Power’s total spending on the fight against Covid-19 to Sh146.2 million.

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As we move our lives online, ESET has us covered - TechCentral

Life as we know it changed in March as South Africa went into lockdown for hospitals to prepare for Covid-19. In a matter of days, we saw businesses setting up their employees at home, and schools sending children home with lists of activities and reading material.

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Grads Standout Style - New Orleans Data News Weekly

Tracee Dundas Fashion Stylist@fashionablyyoursnola These standout 2020 graduates slayed in the classroom and scored an A+ for their outstanding fashion style! PHOTOS COURTESY OF GRADUATES: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Nircha Williams As a New Orleans

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Pacer Gabriel added to Test squad - Stabroek News

MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Speedster Shannon Gabriel has forced his way into the West Indies squad for the three-Test series against England starting next

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Counseling helps in adapting to a new norm – Daytona Times

Now that the United States is fully immersed into this crisis state-of-life, the full impact of COVID-19 has crossed the minds of millions. Even the most casual of conversations has at least one person who is warning the others to take it seriously. And while the news cycles are focusing on simply

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STREAMED: Pop Smoke Posthumously Releases Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, Gucci Mane Presents So Icy Summer & More

STREAMED: Pop Smoke Posthumously Releases "Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon," Gucci Mane Presents "So Icy Summer" & More

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Black America Still Feels the Noose | Afro

By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com With countless examples of police brutality and killings, continued systemic racism and symbols of segregation being toppled and challenged by demonstrators around the United States, the opposition, angst and concern for Black lives continues to

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Crump preparing federal lawsuit for Floyd’s family – Florida Courier

BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE/TNS Ben Crump, the Florida attorney representing George Floyd’s survivors, calls himself the “African American family emergency plan.” “Because when you think about it, who are you going to call when the police kill your family?” Crump said by phone

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Beauty Of 5: Keep Your Skincare Routine Clean With John Masters Organics

If you're looking for a natural, organic line of products to add to your skincare routine, consider John Masters Organics. The company stands behind the claim that their products are good for you, good for the earth, and good for grandmothers and babies, too.

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BET Her: Kim Fields, Sheryl Lee Ralph And More To Direct Short Films

BET Her “Her Stories” amplifies Black women filmmakers.

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More fireworks in Americans hands for July 4 raises risks - Black News Channel

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — For many Americans, the Fourth of July will be more intimate this year. It also could be riskier. Saturday will be unlike any Independence Day in recent memory. From Atlanta to San Diego, hundreds of fireworks shows have been canceled as officials

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The Lingering Relevance Of Frederick Douglass’ ‘What To The Slave Is The Fourth of July?’ Speech

There are many parallels today with what Frederick Douglass described in his speech to white America delivered on July 5, 1852. Read the full text here.

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United Kingdom now third biggest buyer of Kenyan goods

Kenya Flower Council, a lobby for large-scale flower farms, said the UK left its skies open longer than the Netherlands.

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Mississippi Legislature Approves Bill to Change State Flag - New Orleans Data News Weekly

Data News Staff Edited Report As the tide of history is turning, the Mississippi Legislature made history Sunday, by approving a bill that will change the state flag and erase a Confederate Battle Emblem that

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UFC stars father dies from Covid-19 complications - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Abdulmanap died in a Moscow hospital due to complications stemming from Covid-19 infection, according to the RT.com website. He was aged

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Netflix to shift $100 million in cash into Black-owned banks - DefenderNetwork.com

Netflix Inc. will shift as much as $100 million to lenders that serve the Black community, making it the largest company yet to pledge cash to historically underfunded financial institutions. The online TV giant will start by shifting $25 million into the Black Economic Development

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My Blood Sugar Went Up: Erica Dixon Fans Fall Head Over Heels for This Sweet Photo of Her Twins

Erica Dixon might have the cutest babies on this planet. The Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star gave birth to her identical twin daughters in []

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Donald Trump is More Focused on Saving Statues of Slaveholders & Confederate Generals than Protecting Americans from the Coronavirus - New Orleans Data News Weekly

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) “One would hope that the president of the United States would rise to the level of leadership that our country needs in confronting the deadly uptick in coronavirus cases in

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Florida coronavirus cases hit 10,000 in a day, sets new record

COVID-19 continues to surge in Florida. The Sunshine State has set a new daily record for new positive coronavirus cases on Thursday with 10,109. The post Florida coronavirus cases hit 10,000 in a day, sets new record appeared first on TheGrio.

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White Couple Arrested After Gun Pulled On Black Family In Michigan

Cellphone video captured the confrontation in a restaurant parking lot in Orion Township, about 40 miles northwest of Detroit.

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Simon T. Bailey named top inspiring Black voice | Atlanta Daily World

(BPRW) Success magazine recently announced their selection of the nations top twelve most inspiring Black voices in personal development. Simon T. Bailey, internationally renowned author, executive advisor, and thought leader was named among an impressive group of todays most prolific voices. The

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Resurfaced Viola Davis Clip Is A Reminder Of How Black Actresses Are Unfairly Treated In Hollywood

"Give me what I’m worth,” the Oscar winner said.

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Global Collective ARTNOIR Is Holding A Benefit Auction To Support Artists And Curators Of Color - Blavity

An ARTNOIR auction will help artists and curators of color.

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(BPRW) HARLEM INSTALL BLACK LIVES MATTER MURAL | Press releases The Black Chronicle

Mural Will Be Created By A Group Of Harlem Artists and Local Community Organizations on Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, Between 125th and 127th Streets Friday, July 3, 10AM

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Jennifer Hudson On Starring As Aretha Franklin In Biopic ‘Respect’

“It still feels like she’s in me.”

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IDEOLOGICAL FIREWORKS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Independence Day in America, also known as the 4th of July, will be celebrated on Saturday, July 4, 2020. This date commemorates the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. On that date the Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no

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C-TOC swoops down on St James businessmen

The son of a former St James politician is among a number of business persons taken into custody, following a joint police-military operation carried out by members of the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Unit (C-TOC) in Catherine Mount and...

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ABC reportedly set to cancel ‘Strahan, Sara and Keke’ TV show - DefenderNetwork.com

Strahan, Sara, and Keke is set to be canceled by ABC, according to industry insiders. The show has been on hiatus since March when it was replaced by Pandemic: What You Need to Know, a daily show providing updates on the coronavirus. Hosted by Amy Robach, the new show has featured appearances from

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How COVID-19 is disrupting safety nets, exposing uninsurance, interrupting traditions for Pittsburgh immigrants and refugees | New Pittsburgh Courier

by Emma Folts Siraji Hassan keeps extra hand sanitizer and face masks in his car. The executive director of United Somali Bantu of Greater Pittsburgh knew the pandemic was going to be a big issue for his community, and these days he works to fill the gaps where resources are not

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