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Time’s Up for School Buses Making Asthma a Pain For Black Kids
By Alexa Spencer | Word In Black (WIB) - Traditional yellow school buses — and their exhaust-spewing tailpipes — aren’t making life any easier for the seven million U.S. children living […] The post Time’s Up for School Buses Making Asthma a Pain For Black Kids appeared first on
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Free Junior Sailing Camp and Programs Leading to U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License
The marine tourism sector is booming in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Yacht chartering directly contributed $88 million to the territory’s economy in 2021. This figure is forecasted to be higher in 2022, according to the V.I. Professional Charter Association.
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MoAD, Artsy’s 2022 Art Auction Celebrates Many Voices, One Diaspora | Post News Group
“MoAD is so grateful to the incredible community of artists, galleries, and individuals who have enthusiastically lent their support to this year’s auction,” says Monetta White, executive director of MoAD. “Their generous response is a testament to the impact and importance of MoAD’s vital work to
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DRC: Residents celebrate Easter in war-torn province | Africanews
Despite the big celebrations of the Easter Triduum, many residents from the eastern part of DRC were not in the mood.
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Former President Koroma of Sierra Leone and others convey message of support for the South African people
Campaign for Nature: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 April 2022: On April 22, their Excellencies, Ernest Bai Koroma, former President of Sierra Leone, Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, and Dr Ruhakana Rugunda former Prime Minister of Uganda, met with His Excellency Cyril
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Corporate Hands | FLOW gives food, hygiene care items to Summerfield Child Care Facility
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Esperance Soroptimist works to break the bias - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
In keeping with this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, #BreakTheBias, Esperance Soroptimist has awarded scholarships to two young women who are pursuing nursing and business administration studies. The club said it also secured free additional tuition for 18 young women who needed reme
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Uganda: Pictorial - President Kagame in Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe, Uganda -- President Paul Kagame is Uganda on private visit. He will attend birthday celebrations of the First Son and UPDF Land Forces commander Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. He earlier held bilateral talks with President Yoweri Museveni on regional peace, stability and
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Dusupay co-founder Kenneth Ntende is playing to win | TechCabal
Towards the end of our conversation, Kenneth Ntende, co-founder of 2 startups—Uganda-based payment company Dusupay and enterprise software company Monkeypesa—tells me that he loves to teach; he teaches “a bit of marketing” on a Youtube channel under the name of his second company, Monkeypesa. He
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GPD Chief Brian James announces May retirement - Carolina Peacemaker
In about 40 days, the City of Greensboro will say goodbye to current Greensboro Police Department Chief Brian James, as he announced his impending retirement this week. His last day will be May 31. Chief James joined the Greensboro Police department in 1996 and was promoted to Police Chief in
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Excelsior Community College is now ISO 9001 certified
THE EXCELSIOR Community College (ECC) is now ISO 9001: 2015 certified. The scope of the certification covers the furnishing of courses and the granting of degrees for tertiary education (the bachelor’s in nursing, associate degree, and bachelor’s...
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San Leandro Resident Daisy Murray, 104, Honored
By Barbara Lee U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday to honor Mrs. Daisy Murray, a San Leandro resident, upon her 104th birthday. Below is the text of that speech. “Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 104th birthday of San Leandro resident
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What You Should Know About the 2022 Tax Season    | The Michigan Chronicle
Jason Tinsley, left, market manager for Michigan Private Banking, Chase Bank Photo courtesy of J.P. Morgan Michigan has about $47 million in potential refunds from previous tax refunds for eligible residents. Do you qualify? Or have you paid too much in taxes and need to right some wrongs in that
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How West Pokot residents are dealing with high cost of living
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Obama Returns to the White House to Tout Affordable Care Act - The New Journal and Guide
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For the first time since he left office on January 20, 2017, former President Barack Obama made a triumphant return to the White House to promote and recognize the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. The
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Uganda: Experts Ask Government to Cater for Islamic Banking in Its Laws
[Nile Post] Experts have urged Muslims across the country to benchmark with the Catholics who have been successful with Centenary Bank in the implementation of Islamic banking.
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How education organisations used blended learning to overcome Covid-19 challenges
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 April 2022: Integrating technology into the education space when the pandemic hit was a massive undertaking. This is how beneficiaries funded by the Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation did it. While the Covid-19 pandemic has brought many changes to the way
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Yvette Chatman’s Ensley Bookstore A Place For Conversation and Relaxation
By Haley Wilson The Birmingham Times The sound of jazz music. The smell of freshly brewed coffee. The sight of brightly colored walls with bookshelves filled with of African American authors. These sounds, smells, and sights welcome visitors who enter Homecoming Coffee and Books in Ensley. This is
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Kenya: Former CJ Willy Mutunga Warns of Poll Chaos in August Unless Serious Action Taken
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga says "there is no evidence that the August polls will be peaceful, free and fair" unless authorities take serious action to restore the same.
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Kim Tudor is new NIS Director - Barbados Today
Senior executive and chartered professional accountant, Kim Tudor has joined the National Insurance Office (NIS) as its new Director, effective April 1. The announcement was made by Dr. Karen Best, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour, Social Partnership and Third Sector. Chairman of the
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Uganda: Police Rubbishes Reports of Clash Between Maj Gen Kandiho, Other Police Chiefs
[Nile Post] Police have dismissed as untrue reports that there is a clash between the Joint Chief of Staff , Maj Gen Abel Kandiho and other police directors over his security at Naguru.
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Memphis duo squatted in two rental homes and changed the locks: Report | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images Memphis police say two people moved their belongings into two separate rental properties without a lease or notifying the owner, and even went as far as to change the doorknobs and locks. According to WREG News, Kandi Walker and Octavious Dean were arrested this week for
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Zimbabwe: Teenager Ndlovu Hits Maiden Half Ton in Lady Chevrons Win
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East Africa: The Republic of Rwanda, How to Become a Power Without Regional Stability
[Atlantic Council] The Republic of Rwanda remains a strategic regional player in a critical time of change. The Africa Center's Director, Ambassador Rama Yade, recently convened with the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Rwanda, Dr. Vincent Biruta, alongside his colleague, The Minister of
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Greektown Casino-Hotel to Become Hollywood Casino at Greektown | The Michigan Chronicle
Greektown Casino-Hotel will soon be called a new name after Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced today that the 100,000-square-foot gaming, entertainment and dining destination and 30-story hotel will be renamed soon. The Detroit hotel is expected to be renamed Hollywood Casino at Greektown on
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East Africa: Beyond the Tokenism Women's Political Participation in the Greater Horn of Africa is at a Dangerous Impasse
[We Cannot Wait Consortium] We as the women's rights activists of the We Cannot Wait Consortium* are in mourning after the loss of MP Amina Mohamed Abdi who was killed along with 47 others in a suicide bomb attack in Beledweyn. Amina was a member of the Union for Peace and Development Party and an
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Military Vets Celebrate Bill That Would Exempt Their Pensions from Taxes | Post News Group
AB 1623 would “require the Legislative Analyst and state Department of Veterans Affairs to produce an analysis of the tax exemption based on the number of retirees claiming it and to determine whether the tax relief has aided in the retirees’ financial security and increased the numbers of
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Spotlight Initiative donates to Victim and Witness Support Unit - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
A life free from violence is a human right for everyone, regardless of sex, gender or race. But the National Women’s Health Survey reveals one in three ever-partnered women in TT will experience physical or sexual violence in her lifetime. In recognition of the important role of the police V
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Busy traffic conditions expected on the N3 on Easter Monday | Witness
The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) has warned motorists to be extra cautious and to make provision for wet weather conditions that are likely to continue, and which may cause traffic congestion and delays.
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Portsmouth Museum Exhibition Celebrates Black Culture - The New Journal and Guide
(Portsmouth) The Soul Finger Project exhibit is currently on view through June 12th at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center located at 400 High Street in Portsmouth. This four-person exhibition presents paintings, and drawings influenced by contemporary Black culture tracing its roots to Northern
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