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Good fortune set Willie ‘Shawn’ Gregory, alderman in Lincoln’s hometown, for good works
One ping-pong ball decided the contest that made Willie “Shawn” Gregory alderman of Ward 2 in Springfield, Illinois.  But it wasn’t the first time fortune ...
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Carnegie moving to develop hospitality offerings - Stabroek News
Even as it continues to serve as a springboard from which thousands of young people launch their own businesses and careers, or advance their studies at international culinary schools, the Carnegie School of Home Economics (CSHE) plans to develop its focus on
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Is the PC culture dictated by white elites? - African American News Today - EIN News
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Zimbabwe: MDC Alliance Youths Defiant
[Zimbabwe Standard] MDC Alliance youths say they will respond to a clampdown by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government by mobilising supporters to vote in large numbers in forthcoming elections.
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Stories Of COVID: Antonio Stephens - "I Never Get Sick And Didn’t Think I Would Now" - The Seattle Medium
“I went home, showered and the body aches became severe and my temperature shot up from 100 degrees to 102 degrees as well as a terrible headache,” says Stephens. “I also began sweating as if someone poured water on
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Commonwealth Youth Award goes to a Grenadian | New York Carib News
LONDON, England (CMC) – The creation of climate-smart farms not only got Grenadian Bevon Chadel Charles the attention of the Commonwealth but earned her an award at the Commonwealth Youth Awards this year. Two other regional youth – Dr. Camir Ricketts and Brent Alexander Scotland – have stood out
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Kenya: Young Women Bear Bulk of New HIV Infections
[Nation] The increasing number of unintended pregnancies among young girls in the country has worsened teenagers' vulnerabilities to contracting HIV, a National Aids Control Council (NACC) official has said.
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Transcript: Barack Obama's address at John Lewis' funeral - Los Angeles Sentinel

As a boy, John listened through the door after bedtime as his father's friends complained about the Klan. One Sunday as a teenager, he heard Dr. King preach on the radio. As a college student in Tennessee, he signed up for Jim Lawson's workshops on the tactic of nonviolent civil

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PROFILE: This Black Pilot Is Inspiring The Next Generation Of Aviators Of Color – Free Press of Jacksonville
NEW YORK — After their ancestors looked up to the skies in hope of freedom, one man is inspiring the next generation of African-American aviators. Promoting diversity and inclusion, Courtland Savage and his North Carolina-based nonprofit [...]
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Stephen Lawrence Day: We want to give a young person a chance, in Stephen's memory - Voice Online
I WAS a 22-year-old undergraduate when I attended the public inquiry sitting at Hannibal House... The post Stephen Lawrence Day: We want to give a young person a chance, in Stephen's memory appeared first on Voice Online.
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WATCH | FEEL GOOD: Makeshift library a safe haven for Cape Town children living in gang hotspot | News24
Scottsville, near Cape Town is a community riddled with gang violence and substance abuse. Activist Terence Crowster converted two shipping containers into a library, creating a safe learning space for young people.
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With the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) ringing its own bell for its decision to select a record 19 women to contest the September 3 General Election, some critics have charged that the women, particularly the newcomers, are being used as tokens and being placed in seats the party does not expect to
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Hair we go again - J’cans question ruling on 7-y-o dreadlocked student in Marley land
“Really?” That was the reaction from the seven-year-old Kensington Primary School student after learning that her constitutional rights were not breached when the school refused her access because of her dreadlocks, two years ago. The ruling was...
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Pioneer Carol Glenn launches first Black owned motor racing team - Voice Online
A NEW racing team, aimed at encouraging more young people from underrepresented groups to consider... The post Pioneer Carol Glenn launches first Black owned motor racing team appeared first on Voice Online.
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African American Read-In held at Duquesne - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… literature, the National African American Read-In has become … the African American Read-In.  “The purpose of an African American … , and “to lift African Americans from centuries of dehumanization, … and stories by several African American authors and creators — …
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Teen found guilty of murder after stabbing 18-year-old at knife awareness course - Voice Online

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Q and A with Khymani James: ‘The ultimate destination is Congress’ - The Bay State Banner
Boston School Committee Student Representative Khymani James, 17, who grew up mostly in Dorchester, is currently a senior at Boston Latin Academy. The post Q and A with Khymani James: ‘The ultimate destination is Congress’ appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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Militants beheading children in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado, report | Africanews
Islamist militants are beheading children as young as 11 in Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado, aid agency Save the Children said in a new report.
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Breakthrough wigs made from Afro hair donations in historic first for charity - Voice Online
The Little Princess Trust was established in 2006 and to provide free human hair wigs to children and young people who lost their hair through cancer treatment The post Breakthrough wigs made from Afro hair donations in historic first for charity appeared first on Voice Online.
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City unveils new name for main library in honor of President Barack Obama
City officials unveiled the President Barack Obama Main Library sign on Feb. 26. RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The City of St. Petersburg kicked off Black History Month with the raising of the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum flag above City Hall and culminated the
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Business and Job Opportunities Now and After COVID-19 Pandemic (Part 2)
Read part 1 here  As I was writing my most recent book, “Race for the Net,” over the last 30 months, I did not envision an economic Pandemic, but a recession (that we did get). My focus was on the changes in the labor market due to a shifting economy based on mechanization and robotics. […]
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Maxine Waters slams GOP attacks over 'confrontational' comment: 'I am nonviolent' - TheGrio
Congresswoman Maxine Waters is pushing back against Republicans and conservative media who have called her out over remarks she made... View Article The post Maxine Waters slams GOP attacks over 'confrontational' comment: 'I am nonviolent' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Exclusive: Doc Film Mama Gloria Follows The Life And Legacy Of A Black Trans Pioneer
In our exclusive interview, we spoke with Mama Gloria, the 75-year-old Black trans woman who has a life story so incredible, she is the subject of a new documentary film coming to the AfroPop Film Festival next week. Check out her story.
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Cleaned Out: Young Adults Wash Windshields Under The Burning Sun – Dallas Post Tribune
Given the lack of employment opportunities, urban trades are an alternative for thousands of youth, women and men looking to provide for their families. Windshield wiping is a typical urban trade in Latin America, embraced mainly by young people who see it as an easy way to make money. Ubiquitous
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St Mary SE tell why Dunn should win
The Jamaica Observer visited the constituency of St Mary South East where sitting MP Dr Norman Dunn (JLP) is being challenged by . Residents were asked: 'Why should your party's candidate win the upcoming election?' Here is how they responded:Stephanie Simpson, Epsom:
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Musician and CEO Chris Seltzer on The Rhythm of Success
By Sydney Melson The Birmingham Times Chris Seltzer, owner and CEO of the Freestyle Percussion Foundation, knows the importance of good teachers, music, and structure on the life of a child. “There were so many opportunities for me to sell drugs or join gangs, but because I had band directors and
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Our battle to protect democracy’s greatest tool – Florida Courier
When a young John Lewis led hundreds of foot soldiers in a march over Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965, he and hundreds of non-violent protesters would be attacked with billy clubs and tear gas by Alabama state troopers and their dogs. Lewis later recalled he believed he might die there in
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Jeremiah Emmanuel: 'I hope my story inspires other young people to become authors' - Voice Online
FRESH FROM Stormzy's Merky Books, the publishing house which provides a platform for underrepresented voices... The post Jeremiah Emmanuel: 'I hope my story inspires other young people to become authors' appeared first on Voice Online.
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April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 2)
April is set aside to bring awareness to Alcohol Awareness and to increase awareness of alcohol addiction. This week, let’s look at the harm of adolescent alcohol abuse as outlined by the American Addiction Centers at www.alcohol.org: Teenagers who begin abusing alcohol in their formative years are
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Entrepreneur inspires youth with community projects | New Pittsburgh Courier
(NewsUSA) - Young people in underserved communities in the United States have been especially hard-hit by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with many support systems and activities unavailable.However, as the situation begins to improve, an up-and-coming organization seeks to support youth with
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