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Unemployed Tunisians seek laws guaranteeing jobs
Demonstrators demanded the adoption of a law that would guarantee jobs for anyone with a diploma who has been unemployed for more than 10
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Jacob Zuma latest: 'Arrest may cost ANC votes,' says Zikalala
KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala says former president Jacob Zuma's arrest may cost the ANC votes in the upcoming local elections.
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Is the Economy Rebounding? – Free Press of Jacksonville
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor - Hundreds of thousands of small businesses, including 40 percent of Black-owned companies, have closed, resulting in permanent job loss. Some of the hardest-hit industries include [...]
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African-Americans and the Progressive Era
The Progressive Era spanned the years from 1890 to 1920 when the United States was experiencing rapid growth. Immigrants from eastern and southern Europe arrived in droves. Cities were overcrowded, and those living in poverty suffered greatly. Politicians in the major cities controlled their power
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Hardin: We've Protested, What's Next?
I receive a lot of emails, text messages and phone calls from skin folk who have differing thoughts and opinions from the norm but are hesitant to share them publicly because of fear of the fierce backlash of the Knee Grow
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Duke Ellington was an eminent twentieth century African American composer and pianist. He was also a bandleader of jazz orchestras which he led from 1932 till his demise. He served the American music industry for over 50
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Kenya: Why Kenya's Urban Poor Are Exploited By Informal Water Markets
[The Conversation Africa] Informal urban water markets - as opposed to piped water - have long supported many of Kenya's urban areas. Those that use them are either unserved, or inadequately served, by public utilities.
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Brixton Riots (April 10-12, 1981)
The Brixton Riots of April 10-12, 1981, described as the first serious riots of the 20th century in England, were the first large scale racial confrontations between black British youth and white British police.  The rioting was sparked by antagonism between black youths and the
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Former President Obama Slams Trump's COVID-19 Response As An "Absolute Chaotic Disaster"
“Former President Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an “absolute chaotic disaster “during a conversation with ex-members of his
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KZN protests: 'ANC factions shouldn't undermine rule of law,' says DA
The DA has called on the ANC in KZN to put the province ahead of its factions as chaos erupts over Jacob Zuma's incarceration.
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Magic Johnson Offering $100 Million To Minority-Owned Businesses Struggling Through Coronavirus Pandemic - Blavity
On MSNBC, Johnson and Rafael Martinez, MBE Captial Partners' majority owner, spoke with Al Sharpton about the program and their goal to help 100,000 minority-owned
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Ace Magashule could face more charges for 'unbecoming' behaviour | News24
The ANC's national working committee has condemned the "unbecoming, divisive and defiant behaviour" by Ace Magashule, Tony Yengeni and Carl Niehaus during former president Jacob Zuma's recent court appearance.
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Patriotic Alliance threatens court action against ANC Joburg after kicked out of coalition | News24
The ANC in a statement has said that it would end its coalition with the PA, after both parties could not agree on how to handle matters of governance in municipal entities.
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Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton Says ‘We’re Going to be O.K.’
Written by Hilton, Dr. Leigh-Ann Webb and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin Webb, the book was one of 256 entries submitted to the Emory Global Health Institute’s COVID-19 Children’s eBook Competition, and placed among the top
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Watch: Outrage as ANC politicians feast on chicken - in front of young boy
This is both a political AND moral trainwreck: Several prominent ANC members have been blasted for failing to offer any food to a township youngster.
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‘A school community that works’ nets $25,000 prize from Ellen DeGeneres
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South Africa: Who Stands to Win or Lose If South Africa Were to Hold All Elections On the Same Day
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa usually follows an electoral schedule of national and provincial elections taking place two calendar years before the municipal elections. The next municipal elections should be held in 2021, about 15 months after the national and provincial elections held in
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US Wrestles With Economic Response to Coronavirus Pandemic – Free Press of Jacksonville
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a $3 trillion stimulus bill, known as the Heroes Act, last month that would provide an additional $1,200 direct payment per family member and $600 per household, close to $1 trillion to state, local, territorial and tribal
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Burundi's main opposition rejects early results, EC urges calm
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'The case against him must be demolished' - Zuma supporters outside court | News24
Loyal supporters of Jacob Zuma gathered outside court for his corruption matter have again lamented that the embattled former president is a political target.
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60 Million People Will Fall Into Extreme Poverty Due to Coronavirus According to World Bank
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