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As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc throughout the country, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently took an ill-advised and untimely action.
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Limited indoor dining allowed in Allegheny County; Pennsylvania releases guidance on school reopening | New Pittsburgh Courier
by PublicSource Reporters A ban on indoor dining in Allegheny County has been rescinded, replaced by an order allowing for indoor dining at restaurants at 25% of capacity. Under the order, dine-in seating areas at bars, restaurants and private catered events must be closed by 11 p.m., though
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I Was Just Thinking: Race Rears Its Head in Odd Police Twist
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Former Bronx Principal Jamaal Bowman Beats 16-Term Incumbent In New York Democratic Primary - Blavity
Former middle school principal Jamaal Bowman beats incumbent Eliot Engel in the New York Democratic primaries.
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Learning Impaired: Classrooms To Stay Closed This Fall — The Sacramento Observer
With the rising number of locals testing positive for the coronavirus, Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) officials have decided that its nearly 50,000 students will remain at home rather than return to their campuses. Officials announced on Wednesday that students will continue full
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Overtime: ‘Ball’ of Confusion! And it’s not the owners! | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Bill Neal, For New Pittsburgh Courier If you’re a pro athlete, why would you risk playing this season? Shoutout to my 33 loyal fans that are still out there fighting the fight, fighting the virus and fighting the other virus, aka, the president. And, as one of our nation’s greatest leaders
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Georgia’s Gov. Brian Kemp Sues Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms For Caring About People
Mayor Bottoms, who recently recovered from COVID-19, has instituted a mandatory face mask rule to help curtail the spread of the virus
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Town hall on police relations and law enforcement reform - Dallas Examiner
Town hall on police relations and law enforcement reformBy MIKE McGEE The Dallas Examiner   Despite the summer heat and the threat of COVID-19 pandemic, local individuals dedicated to law enforcement reform have continued to
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Opinion - A New Generation of Protest Holds Great Promise for America
The inspiring rise of a new generation protesting against racial injustice is driving a new era of change in America, like the generation that emerged 60 years ago to build the civil rights movement of that time. July 16, 1960 is marked in my memory: that is the day I joined seven other friends to
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Tennessee woman warns of deadly COVID-like pneumonia in video : TheGrio
A Tennessee woman is warning others about her diagnosis with unknown pneumonia. The woman says that she has all the symptoms of COVID-19. The post Tennessee woman warns of deadly COVID-like pneumonia in video appeared first on TheGrio.
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Colin Kaepernick and Impossible Foods Intend on Feeding 1 Million People
Impossible Foods is collaborating with Colin Kaepernick and his Know Your Rights Camp to support food security and social justice
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SCOTUS upholds Florida ruling on voting eligibility of formerly incarcerated : TheGrio
The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's opinion that former felons in Florida will have to pay off their outstanding fees before they can vote. The post SCOTUS upholds Florida ruling on voting eligibility of formerly incarcerated appeared first on TheGrio.
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Black Men Guarding Home Of Black Mom Who Says She's Being Harassed By White Neighbors With Feces, Dead Squirrel - Blavity
After hearing a Black mom on Long Island was being harassed by her neighbors, Black men have been providing security for her overnight to ensure her safety. One of them told Blavity they had "nothing but time" to protect Jennifer McLeggan. McLeggan moved into her Valley Stream home nearly three
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Fed Opens $600 Billion Main Street Program To Colleges, Hospitals And Other Nonprofits - The Seattle Medium
Colleges, universities, hospitals and other nonprofits hurting from the pandemic can now borrow funds from the Federal Reserve's $600 billion Main Street lending
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MHS alum and Harvard grad Miles Weddle creates Stand in Solidarity Fund
By Genna Batson Ever since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer on May 25, 2020 there has been a global outpouring of support for the Black Lives Matter movement, and ongoing protests against police brutality. There has also been a widespread disruption of content across
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SDC’s market and business fair gets thumbs up out west
WESTERN BUREAU: Farmers, small business operators, and shoppers in St James are commending the Social Development Commission (SDC) for staging the Rose Hall Community Market and Business Fair on Thursday, which provided them with a marketing...
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UK COVID-19 health worker deaths among the highest in the world - Voice Online
THE NUMBER of health workers in the UK who have died from COVID-19 is among... The post UK COVID-19 health worker deaths among the highest in the world appeared first on Voice Online.
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Faithfull Utterances: 20/20 Vision
By Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew As cases begin to soar in the U.S. during this pandemic, we are all bombarded with images and words that cause fear and trepidation for many of us. I do believe that in spite of what we are witnessing, we must recognize God’s handiwork. I just finished reading the
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‘Yes We Exist’ - Black Fans Eye NASCAR’s Work to Diversify — The Sacramento Observer
(AP) - Kevin Johnson became enamored with NASCAR as a kid, decades before billion-dollar broadcast deals, when auto racing shared precious air time with barrel jumping and demolition derby. Raised in the South Bronx, Johnson considered himself “a closet NASCAR fan,” without a friend or family
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Covid-19 deaths in Gauteng remain 'a great worry', despite recoveries - Masuku | News24
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg being treated for cancer, says she won't retire : TheGrio
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has... View Article The post Ruth Bader Ginsburg being treated for cancer, says she won't retire appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mo’Nique Discrimination Lawsuit Against Netflix Moving Forward
Mo'Nique has been given the green light to do battle on that hill. A judge has allowed the Oscar-winning actress and comedienne to proceed with her discrimination lawsuit against Netflix.
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Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80
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WH press secretary says science shouldn't stop schools from reopening : TheGrio
"Science shouldn't stand in way of schools reopening,“ said White House press secretary, defending President Trump's calls to reopen schools. The post WH press secretary says science shouldn't stop schools from reopening appeared first on TheGrio.
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Serena to play the new Top Seed Open in August - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - Serena Williams will return to the court for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic when she competes at the inaugural edition of the Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky beginning
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C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | New Pittsburgh Courier
By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership
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ZIMBABWE’S milk production marginally declined by 1% to 19,2 million litres in the first quarter of this year, with the increasing headwinds posing a serious threat to the sector’s viability, a new report has revealed. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI In its latest report, the Livestock and Meat Advisory Council
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Nigeria: Drama As Wike Foils Police Attempt to Arrest Nunieh
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