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1. It’s Primary Votin’ Day in the states of Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington What You Need To Know: Primary elections are taking place in five states today: Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington. 2. New Changes at U.S. Postal Service Could Affect Mail-In Voting  What
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What Does It Take To Get An NBA Virtual Fan Seat On The Big Board?
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Community leaders in Africa and Haiti innovate in the fight against the pandemic - The New York Beacon

By Viviane Faver  How to wash your hands and keep asepsis to a minimum when you don't have water? What to do when the water arrives but it is contaminated?  How can you denounce domestic violence, if in many places, access the authorities, is complicated

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Alders Approve Minority-Contractor Program Update - African American News Today - EIN News
… subcontracts to be awarded to African American-owned businesses. It aims for … of “minority” is limited to African American and Hispanic. posted by: CityYankee …
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Medics in Kenya battle virus fears and stigma | Africanews
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Jesse Williams, Tamika Mallory and more Black activists cover British Vogue - TheGrio

British Vogue unveiled its September cover with multiple familiar faces featuring activists and thought leaders such as Jesse Williams and... View

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Coronavirus Update: Gun Violence Explodes in Major Cities During Pandemic
In addition to the economic and political strain brought on by the pandemic, mayors in some of the U.S. largest cities are also in a battle with increasing gun violence. Despite citywide lockdowns and safety mandates, cities, including New York, Philadelphia and Chicago, have experienced an
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Dallas Weekly News: Ep. 77- Dallas Cowboys dump Forbath, and clear path for 'Greg the Leg' Zuerlein | Dallas Weekly
Today in Dallas Weekly News, the Cowboys dump Forbath, and clear path for 'Greg the Leg' Zuerlein, Texas City Commissioner is killed in gun battle with police, and the Dallas city hospital report.
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What drove Asia’s economic success stories, what should Africa emulate?
guest column:Mills Soko THE remarkable economic transformation of Asia in recent decades has attracted global attention. It has ignited scholarly and policy debates about the region’s development models and strategies. African policymakers have not been immune to the worldwide fascination with the
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Major League Baseball Hires Black C-Suite Exec Michele Meyer-Shipp
In the wake of Major League Baseball being outed for its lack of home runs in the diversity and inclusion area a few months back, Commissioner of Baseball Robert D.…
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Kenya: Cartels Block Locally Made Covid-19 Kits in Tender Wars
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August is National Black Business Month - DefenderNetwork.com

Madam C.J. Walker once said “I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” This quote rings true today in so many ways. Did you know that this month is National Black Business

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Toronto Raptors’ Rookie Terence Davis Shows Up Rocking Mask With A Hole In It
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‘Building bridges’: How Bass Became a Leading VP Contender — The Sacramento Observer
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#Election2020 – Republican missteps reveal opportunities for Ossoff | The Atlanta Voice
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Black Business Matters: Community Leadership: A Look at the History and Work of the GLAAACC | Los Angeles Business Journal
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