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AOC on stimulus: 'urgency of trying to get as much as we can right now' | The Atlanta Voice
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said there is 'urgency' to try to get as much included in coronavirus stimulus talks because it could be the last chance for a meaningful relief bill if Democrats do not control the Senate once President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The Democrat told
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After 100 years, Negro Leagues now recognized as part of Major League Baseball - Face2Face Africa
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced that records of Negro Leagues players will be included in the game's official statistics, 'correcting a longtime oversight in the game's history'. Thousands of Black players including Josh Gibson, who was considered to be one of the best hitters baseball
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Dozens of states file anti-trust lawsuit against Google - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined DENVER (AP) — Dozens of states filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Google on Thursday, alleging that the search giant has an illegal monopoly over the online search market that hurts consumers and advertisers. The lawsuit, announced by Colorado Attorney General Phil
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Driving change in Sudan: Georgette Mulheir and the race to save 10,000 Babies
(Partner Content) Countless people – especially minorities – suffered widespread torture and human rights abuses with limited recourse to social or political aid.
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At 17, Salenah Cartier is the youngest person to graduate from University of Houston - Face2Face Africa
A Texan teenager just became University of Houston’s youngest Fall 2020 graduate at the age of 17 and her message to the world is, “anything is possible and to not let circumstances get in the way.” Raised by a single mother, Salenah (Selena) Cartier graduated with two degrees under her belt. It
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French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19 - Black News Channel
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday following a week in which he met with numerous European leaders. The French and Spanish prime ministers and EU Council president were among many top officials self-isolating because
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Exclusive: WHO-led team expected in China in January to probe COVID-19 origins – experts
GENEVA/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - An international mission led by the World Health Organization (WHO) is expected to go to China in the first week of January to investigate the origins of the virus that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic, a member and diplomats told Reuters on Wednesday. The United
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OP-ED: Advocate for a racial justice agenda at the U.S. Department of Education - Black News Channel
By John B. King Jr. and Marc Morial The coronavirus has shined a light on how systematic racism, unequal access to opportunity, and disinvestments in low-income communities and communities of color have compounded inequities that have long existed in our country. Black and Latino Americans, for
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14-Year-Old Artist Paints Portrait Of Lebron James For Time Magazine - The New York Beacon
A 14-year-old painter has made it onto the latest cover of Time magazine thanks to LeBron James. Tyler Gordon's painting of the NBA champion was featured on the magazine's cover this week after the Los Angeles Lakers star was named, 'Athlete Of The Year.' Gordon, who has been
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China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined BEIJING (AP) — Experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive in China this week for a long-anticipated investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the government said Monday. The experts will arrive on Thursday and meet with Chinese
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Texas officials expect it to take months for coronavirus vaccine to be available to anyone who wants it | Dallas Weekly
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has not yet gotten the vaccine but will “at the appropriate time.' Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the day's latest updates. Sign up here. Texans can expect to see “widespread distribution” of COVID-19
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Black-Owned Bakery Forced to Close After Racially Motivated Threats
A Black-owned bakery in Columbus, Ohio, says its received several racially motivated threats that forced the owners to close the shop over the weekend.
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The African American Wellness Project Partners with VNR1 Communications in PSA Campaign to Combat Health Disparities in the African American Community | Dallas Weekly
“We are at an unprecedented time in our nation’s history. Racism is an omnipresent public health burden,” said Dr. Michael LeNoir, one of the nation’s top Black physicians and AAWP’s founder. “We believe that health disparities will exist if we allow them to continue and that through partnerships
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Scott funds give wings to HBCU visions | Afro
By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Three of Maryland’s HBCU’s were transformed this week after receiving early Christmas gifts from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.  Bowie State University ($25 million), Morgan State University ($40 million) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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Damage from border wall: blown-up mountains, toppled cactus - Black News Channel
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press GUADALUPE CANYON, Ariz. (AP) — Work crews ignite dynamite blasts in the remote and rugged southeast corner of Arizona, forever reshaping the landscape as they pulverize mountaintops in a rush to build more of President Donald Trump's border wall before his term ends
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Tanzania ‘chooses local herbs over vaccine’
Tanzania has reportedly said it has no plans to import Covid-19 vaccines, instead pinning its hopes on research into “local herbs”. In an interview with The East African newspaper, Health Ministry spokesperson Gerald Chami went on to cast doubt on the safety and efficacy of imported vaccines. He
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State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns - Black News Channel
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers as several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol. Hours after the
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The gun industry is killing Black America. It's time we do something about it
Last month, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the indictment of an alleged gun trafficking ring that sought to illegally... View Article The post The gun industry is killing Black America. It's time we do something about it appeared first on TheGrio.
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A Kenyan man was training in Philippines to carry out 9/11-style attack in U.S., officials say - Face2Face Africa
A Kenyan man has been charged with trying to stage a 9/11-style attack on the United States on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab, according to federal prosecutors in court documents unsealed Wednesday. Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 30, was arrested in the Philippines in 2019 and had been in the
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Winnetka hit-and-run leaves Canoga Park woman dead | L.A. Focus News
A pedestrian believed to be in her mid-40s died Wednesday, Dec. 16, following a hit-and-run crash in Winnetka, police said. Officers were dispatched at about 5 a.m. to Roscoe Boulevard and Lurline Avenue, where a Canoga Park woman was fatally struck, Los Angeles Police Department. officials
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Popcorn with Zenger: ‘Tenet’ is a beautifully crafted thriller that leaves viewers head-scratching – The Wilmington Journal
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Christopher Nolan has earned a reputation as one of the best filmmakers in the modern cinematic era. “The Dark Knight,” “Inception” and “Dunkirk” have earned accolades for heart-stopping cinematography, sound editing and [...]
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Woman Arrested For Attacking Black Teen Over “Stolen” Cellphone Gets Snappy With Gayle King During Interview
Before her arrest, Miya Ponsetto was interviewed by CBS This Morning's Gayle King to tell her side of the story. She claimed she is "Super Sweet" and admitted she could have handled the situation better. Trying to defend herself, she gets snappy with King. Twitter drags her by her "daddy" hat.
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Texas man charged with killing wife, two kids after being found in bed with bodies - Face2Face Africa
A 27-year-old Texas man has been accused of killing his wife and two children after he was found lying next to their bodies. Bryan Richardson has been charged with three counts of murder in the deaths of his wife, Kiera Michelle Ware, and their two young children, whose names have not been
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Kobe Bryant’s Widow Vanessa Bryant Slams Mother’s ‘Hurtful’ Lawsuit To ‘Extort’ Her Family
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Beyond the no-knock: Push in states to reform police tactics - TheGrio
After a year marked by police killings of Black men and women and mass civil unrest over racial injustice, some activists... View Article The post Beyond the no-knock: Push in states to reform police tactics appeared first on TheGrio.
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OP-ED: Advocate for a racial justice agenda at the U.S. Department of Education | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a new presidential administration, we have an opportunity to begin on the path to a strong recovery from the pandemic. But COVID-19 recovery cannot happen without education recovery. And true education recovery must focus on ensuring every child’s civil right to quality
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Leonard Roberts Exposes Ali Larter For Mistreatment On Set Of Heroes : “I Couldn’t Help Wondering Whether Race Was A Factor”
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DA extends deadline to government on beach closures
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Infant Mortality Rate Dips, But Child Malnutrition on the Rise in India – The Wilmington Journal
KOLKATA — Food security, early marriages and a family’s purchasing power are cited among the key reasons why child malnutrition is on the rise in India. While the infant mortality rate for children under age [...]
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