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Chin’ono, Ngarivhume denied jerseys, food: Lawyers
THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZHLR) has raised concern over the ill-treatment of remanded journalist Hopewell Chin’ono and opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume, who were last week taken to Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison as if they were convicted prisoners. BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE
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Slim Thug & Killa Kyleon “Wishing On A Star,” KYLE ft. Tyga & Johnny Yukon “Money Now” & More | Daily Visuals 8.7.20
Elsewhere KYLE links up with Tyga and Johnny Yukon and for his clip to “Money Now” gives the cameras a detailed look at how he’s living these days a la MTV Cribs. Redman was still living the realest out of everyone featured on that show. Just sayin.’
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The Silver Lining in COVID-19’s Dark Clouds | Afro
This article was originally published in the National Urban League’s 2020 State of Black America. Authored by - DR. LISA COOPER James F. Fries Professor of Medicine; Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in Health Equity, Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine, Nursing & Bloomberg School of
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4 Louisiana Police Officers Charged in Black Man's Death | Afro
The Associated Press Four police officers in northwest Louisiana have been charged with negligent homicide and malfeasance in connection with the death last April of a 44-year-old Black man following a video-recorded altercation, a prosecutor's office announced Sept. 18. The four Shreveport police
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City Council Gets ‘In the Dirt’ | Afro
By J.K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Activists, volunteers and City Council representatives gathered for a Westport community cleanup on Sept. 19. “It’s a cold Saturday morning,” Keisha Allen, acting president of Westport Community Association, said of the mid-40s temperature in the long, chilly
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Convicted sex offender released by bail re-arrested for rape in Boston - Face2Face Africa
A registered sex offender in Massachusetts who was freed on bail for raping a woman in 2018 is now facing new charges after allegedly raping and kidnapping a woman as she tried to leave his home, police reports said. The perpetrator, Shawn McClinton, 39, allegedly forced a woman at knife point to
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Louisville police restrict protests months after Breonna Taylor's death - TheGrio
The Louisville police force announces new rules regarding protests after months of public demonstrations against police brutality. READ MORE: Oprah... View Article The post Louisville police restrict protests months after Breonna Taylor's death appeared first on TheGrio.
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Wet Ass Cape: Cardi B Responds To Kylie Jenner “WAP” Video Controversy | The Urban Daily
As the world continues to process the event that was Cardi B's recent single release people still have so many questions. One aspect has caused so much confusion that the Bronx bombshell has responded. While 'WAP' has generated over 50 million views since its debut last week, a cameo appearance by
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Georgia House member loses post over John Lewis criticism | The Atlanta Voice
Georgia’s House speaker David Ralston on Friday, August 14 took away a committee leadership post from a fellow Republican who said in a radio interview that the late U.S. Rep John Lewis’ “only claim to fame was that he got conked on the head.” Rep. Tommy Benton, who was chairman of the House
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Black Women Murdered by Men Nearly Always Killed by Someone They Know, Most Commonly with a Gun, Study Finds | Afro
Study Finds Black Women Murdered by Men Are Nearly Always Killed by Someone They Know, Most Commonly with a Gun Annual Violence Policy Center study ranks the states by the rate of females killed by males in advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October Washington, DC — Nine out of 10
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Op-Ed: Caring For Our Caregivers | Afro
By Destiny-Simone Ramjohn, and Rob Malone Since March, the news media has reported on recurring personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages during the coronavirus pandemic, which have pitted the federal government, state and local governments, and large health systems against each other in an
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Sponsored content from the University of Texas at Austin  After widespread discussion with students, alumni and community members, The University of Texas at Austin will take a series of actions to promote diversity, inclusion and equity and to more fully support Black students on campus. The
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Study Shows Decline in Awareness, Treatment and Control of High Blood Pressure | Afro
(Black PR Wire) — After nearly 15 years on an upward trend, awareness among Americans about high blood pressure and how to control and treat it is now on the decline, according to a new study. Even with the help of blood pressure medications, some groups, including older adults, are less likely
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Survey: College students have big concerns about careers amid COVID-19 - DefenderNetwork.com
An overwhelming 71% of students are concerned that COVID-19 will hurt their ability to begin their careers after college, a new survey by Real Estate Watch reveals. While job availability has risen since April, the unemployment rate is still above 11% versus 3.5% in February. Due to closures from
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Georgetown Legendary Coach John Thompson Dies At 78 | Afro
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com The towering figure that stood large among the great leaders from Georgetown University has passed away.  John Thompson, Jr., the first  Black coach to win a national collegiate sports championship, died Aug. 30.  He was 78.   Thompson became
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Defender selected for Texas Tribune RevLab cohort - DefenderNetwork.com
The Defender Network has been selected by the Texas Tribune to participate in its first-ever local news revenue and training lab. Last year, The Tribune announced the creation of Revenue Lab: its first-ever local news revenue and training lab, made possible by a generous grant from the Facebook
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Black Barbershop Giving Discounted Haircuts When You Register To Vote | Afro
By Anthony McCarthy Special to the AFRO There are more than 30 newly registered voters in Baltimore thanks to Darrick Coe, owner of 3D Stylez Barbershop on York Road, who offered discounted haircuts, Sept. 26, to customers who also registered to vote. 'I want people to know that their votes really
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Virtual NNPA 2020 National Leadership Awards Reception | Afro
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Op-ed: Tell Republicans: Stop Trump from Trashing Our Post Office | Afro
By Ben Jealous The post office is one of the most respected institutions in America, a lifeline for millions of Americans, and a source of good jobs for thousands of Black people—and the Trump administration is trying to destroy it. Senate Republicans have a choice to make right now: are they going
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Black Church PAC Urges HBCUs Not to Force Black Students to Participate in COVID-19 Vaccine Trials | Afro
OAKLAND, CA – The Black Church PAC today urged the presidents of Dillard University and Xavier University of Louisiana, both historically Black colleges, to refrain from offering their students up as guinea pigs for controversial and untested coronavirus vaccine trials. Given the Black
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Unions Threaten Work Stoppages Amid Calls for Racial Justice | Afro
By Aaron Morrison The Associated Press Ahead of Labor Day, unions representing millions across several working-class sectors are threatening to authorize work stoppages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement amid calls for concrete measures that address racial injustice. In a statement first
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PGCC’s New President Helps Feed Community On 9/11 | Afro
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Despite the campus being closed to students, Prince George’s County Community College’s new President Dr. Falecia Williams learned some valuable lessons while helping the volunteers distribute food baskets to community residents on Sept. 11. “This is
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Harris County expands access to marriage licenses, birth/death certificates, and DBAs - DefenderNetwork.com
Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins announced that, beginning Monday, August 10, services including marriage licenses, birth/death certificates, and DBAs will be available to the public by appointment Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  In addition, all County Clerk Annex offices will
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Nancy Pelosi calls House back into session to vote on postal bill | The Atlanta Voice
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political showdown amid growing concerns that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency ahead of the election. Pelosi is cutting short lawmakers’ summer recess with
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Disney Dreamers Academy to Host Virtual Event for 2020 Participants | Afro
(Black PR Wire)  – The immersive, transformational Disney Dreamers Academy will take place virtually this fall and, for the first time in its history, offer career shadow externships for all 100 members of the class. Just like past Disney Dreamers Academy events, the virtual experience will deliver
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Wait for 2023, APA tells Zimbabweans
SINCE the disputed 2018 elections, Zimbabwe has been undergoing difficult circumstances characterised widespread poverty, unemployment, hyperinflation, fuel and drug shortages and the COVID-19 crisis has laid bare the government’s limitations. The euphoria that characterised President Emmerson
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BBC director apologizes after facing backlash over reporter's use of n-word : TheGrio
The reporter, Fiona Lamdin, used the n-word in a regional story that later aired on the national British Broadcast Company network. The post BBC director apologizes after facing backlash over reporter's use of n-word appeared first on TheGrio.
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Cash ≠ Justice: Remember Breonna By Reforming Police Institutions | Afro
By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO Say her name. The family of Breonna Taylor, the EMT and girlfriend who was shot dead in her Kentucky apartment last spring, on Sept. 15, received a $12 million settlement from the City of Louisville. Compensation after months of stonewalling, character
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RIP Bob Mabena: Politicians, famous figures pay tribute to 'The Jammer'
You'll be hard-pressed to find a more glowing obituary than this: Tributes have poured in for radio DJ Bob Mabena, who passed away on Monday.
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Congressional Black Caucus Reflects on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the State of Voting Rights 55 Years Later | Afro
(Black PR Wire)  - Today, (Aug. 9), we celebrate the 55-year anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But 55 years later, our nation is still struggling to ensure voting rights for all Americans. This 1965 law was an historic win for African Americans, but we continue to face
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