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Iyanla Vanzant was born today
Iyanla Vanzant was born today
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In May of 1975, Aaron also surpassed Ruth's RBI mark. He finished his career w
In May of 1975, Aaron also surpassed Ruths RBI mark. He finished his career
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Aug
1
1982
Truman sends Congress Anti-Lynching Message
President Truman sent Congress a special message urging adoption of a civil rights program, including a fair employment practices commission and anti-lynching and anti-poll tax measures.
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2
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I missed chance to be a dad, Jamaican George Williams reflects 50 year incarceration without trial - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Gleaner) It was George Williams’ first Sunday as a free man, and his family made certain that he had a hearty dinner and experienced the warmth and togetherness of being at home in Ewarton, St
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Benefits of Nurturing Friendships to Your Mental Health | Brothers on Sports
People think that it’s natural for friends to grow apart. It often happens when you become older. As an adult, you will have to face a lot of obligations and responsibilities. Because of this, you will be forced to spend most of your time trying to earn enough so that you can make ends
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Covid-19: Kenya inches closer to 3,000 mark
97 patients have been discharged from health facilities in the last 24 hours.
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FIRST REPUBLIC SET UP BY FREED SLAVES
After departing New York Port in 1820 the first group of freed blacks landed first in Sherbro Island in Sierra Leone and later moved on to Bushrod Island in what is today in Monrovia and established a state. By the 1847 the country declared its independence.
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Palms now COVID-19 free - Stabroek News
Following the recovery of three of its residents, the Palms Geriatric Home is now COVID-19 free, according to the Ministry of Social Protection. The article Palms now COVID-19 free appeared first on Stabroek News.
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25 Beautiful Black Women Unapologetically Rocking Creative Natural Hairstyles
One of my favorite things to do in my free time is look at photos of Black women on social media. Im inspired by their beauty—their enviable lips, their knowing [] The post 25 Beautiful Black Women In Creative Natural Hairstyles appeared first on Essence.
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1907 Civil rights activist and politician Grace Towns Hamilton was born inAt
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1907
Pandemic forces Jamaican athletes into seeking employment outside of track and field - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Gleaner) For the first time in four months, Jamaican athletes steamed down the athletics track at the National Stadium in competition on Saturday. The article Pandemic forces Jamaican athletes into seeking employment outside of track and field appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Kenya coronavirus: 10,294 cases; record 12 deaths in 24-hours | Africanews
Kenya continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic with cases steadily rising each day. Government have locked down a handful of counties including the capital Nairobi and imposed a night-time curfew as part of containment
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Everything gone... Fire destroys Ray Ray market in downtown Kingston
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces She’s Tested Positive For COVID-19
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Man, 42, dies from COVID-19 - Stabroek News
Guyana has now recorded its 13th death as a result of the novel coronavirus even as three more positive cases were recorded. The article Man, 42, dies from COVID-19 appeared first on Stabroek News.
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NFL Player Kyle Queiro Questioned Jill Scott's Sex Appeal And Twitter Answered Him
The former Dallas Cowboys player was confused as to how anyone could be 'sexually aroused' by the 'Golden' singer.
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A look at the Chewa people of Malawi and their secret cult of dancers -
The Chewa, a Bantu people of central and southern Africa and the largest ethnic group in Malawi, are a matrilineal society with over 1.5 million people spread across two clans - the Phiri and the Band. The Phiri are associated with the kings and aristocracy, while the Bandas are healers and
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Georgia unemployment falls into single digits
Georgia’s unemployment rate is back in the single digits, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Unemployment in Georgia stood at 9.7 percent for the month of May, down 2.9 percent from April’s jobless rate of 12.6 percent. “I think we are going to continue to see big drops in the
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Pastor accused of having sex with women to cast out demons gets bail
A pastor accused of repeatedly having sex with two members of his congregation in order to ‘heal’ them of demons was today offered bail on rape charges. On May 20, Bishop Winston Campbell, 56, was arrested and charged with two...
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Janet Jackson’s 3-Year-Old Son Is Living Large During Quarantine
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St Thomas police appeal for help in probing security guards murder
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Should African countries prolong border closure to EU? [Morning Call] | Africanews
The European Union says travelers from the United States and most other countries would not be able to enter Europe beyond July 1, citing epidemiological factors for the decision. Other countries whose travel restrictions were extended include Brazil, Russia and India, which have seen their number
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No new COVID cases, two additional recoveries
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#BlackOutTuesday: If You’re Posting A Black Image, Please Don’t Tag It With #BlackLivesMatter
Important images of protest and police are getting lost.
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Surgeon General Urges Not to Misjudge U.S. Coronavirus Death Rate
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams on Friday stressed caution against prematurely celebrating the nation's death rate for the coronavirus pandemic remaining flat amid a nationwide spike in cases.
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Charles Edward Anderson
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1994
St Catherine man facing illegal firearm and assault charges
A St Catherine man has been charged with illegal possession of firearm and assault at common law following a dispute with another man on May 12.  He is 44-year-old Glenford Esty of Rosetta Park in St Catherine. The police say during the...
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A special announcement from the Forsyth County courthouse: - WS Chronicle
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Twelve Black congressman boycotted Richard Nixon's
Twelve Black congressman boycotted Richard Nixons State of the Union message because of his consistent refusal to respond to the petitions of Black Americans.
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21
1971
About Damn Time: Washington's NFL Team Finally Dumping The Redskins Name & Logo
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