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Vodacom pumped an additional R500-million into its network in the first quarter of its 2021 financial year to help cater for surging demand for voice and data services during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Black-led Grassroots Micro-funding Organization in NYC Eagers to Implement Programs Relating to Police and Community Relations - The New York Beacon
(Photo courtesy of CSS)   By Joséphine Li Upcoming COVID Conversations on Facebook Live Thursday, July 30, 12:00 PM EST Thursday, August 20, 12:00 PM EST   Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) is an organization that seeks to help improve the quality of
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Bowser Orders Face Masks to be Worn in the District
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday ordered District residents and those who patron businesses and work in the city to wear face masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “If you are outside, you should wear a mask,” Bowser said at a press conference. “If you are waiting on the bus, you
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White Americans got their stimulus checks more promptly than Blacks and Hispanics - Black Voice News
More than 150 million Americans have received federal 'stimulus checks' this year to help them weather the epic economic collapse caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Yet some of the neediest groups have found themselves at the back of the line when it comes to getting the government payments, a new
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Drew: Which Masks Are Effective?
Samuetta Hill Drew Prior safety articles in this series shared scientific findings which concluded the importance of wearing a face covering/mask in the fight against the coronavirus COVID-19. One article reviewed the current Jefferson County face covering/masks order which is in effect until
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As A Black Man, Here’s Why I Want Women And The LGBTQ Community To Know I Stand With Them - Blavity
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Meet The New Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Rocking An Afro In Her Photos
The coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is a big opportunity in the modeling world that jumpstarts careers for lots of girls. For Tanaye White (pronounced Tuh-nay), it was a 'go […] The post New Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Wears Afro In Photos appeared first on Essence.
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Gay, black and fast: Olympic hopeful swims against tide of homophobia in Jamaica - Stabroek News
LONDON,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Early in his budding career as a professional swimmer, Olympic hopeful Michael Gunning faced a regular putdown in the pool from snide schoolmates: 'Black people
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Covid-19: We are at a late stage of trying to save lives in the Eastern Cape - ANC MP | News24
Frustrated MPs grilled Eastern Cape health officials who put forward the province's Covid-19 challenges with no clear timeframes on how the teething problems will be resolved.
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Columbus Statue Removed from California Capitol Rotunda - Black Voice News
July 16, 2020 by Associated Press  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Crews carried out a statue of Christopher Columbus from the center of the California Capitol rotunda on Tuesday, three weeks after legislative leaders announced it would be removed. It’s the latest statue of Columbus and other colonial
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Region 9 COVID-19 task force accuses residents of ignoring safety measures - Stabroek News
The COVID-19 Task Force of Region Nine is very concerned with residents’ lax attitude to the coronavirus disease pandemic. The article Region 9 COVID-19 task force accuses residents of ignoring safety measures appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Region 9 COVID-19 patient escapes before being quarantined - Stabroek News
A resident of Katuru in the South Central Rupununi district who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is currently being tracked by Region Nine officials after he escaped from health officials shortly after learning that he had the
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Here's what Corruption Watch has to say about healthcare corruption during Covid-19 | News24
Civil society organisation Corruption Watch on Wednesday released a report into the state of corruption in South Africa's healthcare sector.
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Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers | New York Carib News
Federal court in Canada has ruled that an asylum agreement the country has with the US is invalid because America violates the human rights of refugees.
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Smug CNN Demands Schools Stay Closed, Trump Stop Being ‘Rosy’ on Pandemic
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Obama and Biden slam Trump during socially distanced conversation
Joe Biden enlisted the help of former President Barack Obama to chastise how the current commander in chief Donald Trump... View Article The post Obama and Biden blast Trump's presidency during socially distanced conversation appeared first on TheGrio.
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Alcohol and tobacco: Govt fact-sheet shows 'indefinite ban' was planned
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Rep. Waters Recognizes National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing & Awareness Day - Los Angeles Sentinel
This week, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the Financial Services Committee and a leading advocate in Congress for HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, and treatment, introduced a resolution in recognition of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, which is celebrated every
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The spread of Covid-19 promises a bleak outlook for the months ahead as experts say infections are likely much higher than the reported cases - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The staggering number signals the US is still far from containing the virus, which is running rampant across American communities, overwhelming hospitals and testing labs. The spread has promised a bleak outlook for the months ahead, according to both health officials and the President. And experts
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Curfew fuels tension
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The Best of News24: Bosasa and sunflowers in the North West | News24
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ABC 7 CHICAGO TO HOST EIGHTH IN SERIES OF VIRTUAL TOWN HALLS, DO YOU HEAR ME? A DISCUSSION ABOUT RACE, MODERATED BY ABC 7 EYEWITNESS NEWS SPORTS ANCHOR/REPORTER JIM ROSE | Chicago Defender
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Powerful quake shakes Alaska towns, creates small tsunami - Black News Channel
By MARK THIESSEN and CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful earthquake off Alaska's southern coast shook sparsely populated coastal communities late Tuesday and prompted some residents to briefly flee to higher ground because of tsunami fears. There were no immediate
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White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid - Black News Channel
By LISA MASCARO and ANDREW TAYLOR AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package on Thursday, ceding to opposition to the idea among top Senate allies. 'It won't be
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Zimbabwe president picks fight with telecoms tycoon - TechCentral
Zimbabwe’s president has picked a fight with the country’s most successful businessman. The economy may be the loser.
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Since 2002, the Paris Plages event in France has been offering Parisians and visitors free summertime beachside recreation along the Seine River. The article Bleak reality appeared first on Stabroek News.
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