UVI Bulletin Board for May

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UVI Bulletin Board for May

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Op-Ed: Why I'm Voting For Joe Biden...And Why You Should, Too

Editor's Note: According to results of the 6th annual Power of the Sister Vote poll, presented by Black Women’s Roundtable and ESSENCE, 90% of Black women respondents overwhelmingly favor Democratic […] The post Op-Ed: Why I'm Voting For Joe Biden appeared first on Essence.

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From victim to victorious, Latosha Barnes, survived domestic violence | New Pittsburgh Courier

Kimberly Durden, Contributing Writer Embarrassment. Hopelessness. Distress. Helplessness. Defeat. Brokenness. Repeat.Latosha Barnes, founder, and director of Patricia’s Place, knows this cycle of shame and pain all too well. For 15 years, Latosha suffered in silence and faced abuse throughout her

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Nigeria's Lagos shut down after protest shooting | News24

Shops were shuttered and streets empty as Nigeria's largest city Lagos was locked down under curfew after unrest flared following the shooting of protesters.

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AfroPunk Is Going Virtual! Ari Lennox, Common, Tiwa Savage, Tobe Nwigwe & More

The countdown to AFROPUNK 2020 is almost officially over! Kicking off on Friday, October 23, the anticipated 3-day cultural experience will bring together the largest virtual gathering of the worldwide

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TONIGHT: The Willie Moore Jr. Show’s Big Med Interviews Jekalyn Carr

Gospel star Jekalyn Carr will be joining our very own Big Med for a Facebook Live conversation that will surely have everyone talking! We're going to be chatting about her new music, business ventures and of course, her new boyfriend. Don't miss out! Set your reminder below: Follow The Willie

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LisaRaye McCoy on fight with Stacey Dash: 'I went South Side of Chicago' - TheGrio

Actress LisaRaye McCoy is sharing new details about the verbal spat she had with her former co-star Stacey Dash on... View Article The post LisaRaye McCoy on fight with Stacey Dash: 'I went South Side of Chicago' appeared first on TheGrio.

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Security guards hurting as Gov’t fails to pay bills

Shalk Electronic Security Limited, one of five companies which this year won lucrative government contracts for providing security services to hospitals and health centres across the island, is again in the news for its failure to make outstanding...

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Refusing to wear a mask in Ethiopia could cost you two years in jail | News24

Ethiopia can jail people for up to two years if they deliberately violate restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19, the attorney general's office said.

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A bottle of Snapple joins time capsule to commemorate 400 years of African American History in Africa

The first African American to row across any ocean, … feat, Mooney became the first African American to row across any ocean … commemorate the 400 years of African American History. Of the many items …

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Shonda Rhimes Recounts How A Disneyland Ticket Helped Push Her To Leave ABC

The TV titan's story about an all-inclusive pass to the theme park resonated with a lot of people on Twitter.

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Rejoice Cord Cutters These Streaming Apps Will Be Available On PS5 On Day One

In a blog post, Sony revealed that Disney+, Netflix, Spotify, Apple TV, Apple TV+, Twitch, and YouTube will be available on the PS5 on day one.

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Debate night for Trump and Biden in final campaign faceoff - Black News Channel

By JONATHAN LEMIRE, BILL BARROW and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are set to square off in their final debate Thursday, one of the last high-profile opportunities for the trailing incumbent to change the trajectory

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Coronavirus live updates: Belgium’s foreign minister admitted to ICU for COVID-19 – National News – The Black Chronicle

Ovidiu Dugulan/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) - A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 1.1 million people worldwide. Over 41.2 million people across the…

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How Sexist Abuse Of Women In Congress Amounts To Political Violence – And Undermines American Democracy - Blavity

How Sexist Abuse Of Women In Congress Amounts To Political Violence – And Undermines American Democracy

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio launches 2020 Poppy Day Remembrance Week

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 October 2020: President Dr Julius Maada Bio has today launched the 2020 Poppy Remembrance Week in honour of all military servicemen and women who lost their lives in the line of duty. Co-Chairman Remembrance Day Planning Committee, Commissioner Rashid Thomas II, said

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‘Mind Your Business Lady’: White Woman Gets Unexpected Response from Texas Man Defending Neighbor's Black Lives Matter Flag

A Texas woman caught the wrong end of a water hose after she got into a confrontation with her neighbor over a Black Lives Matter flag. The incident

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Black The Future: Poet's Spoken Word Piece Is Probably The Most Honest Wedding Vow You’ll Ever See

By now most are familiar with Janette…IKZ (pronounced “Genetics”). She is the poet behind the spoken word piece “I Will Wait” and last summer she launched a web series entitled “The Wait Is Over” to document her journey to the altar with her now husband Matthew Watson. Then “I Will Wait,” which

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Mayor Lightfoot Releases 2021 Budget Proposal | Chicago Defender

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot presented to City Council today the 2021 Budget Recommendations – a fiscally responsible spending plan that leads the City along the road to recovery from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The $12.8 billion budget proposal, which was crafted during one

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I Grow Chicago Aims To Empower The Englewood Community; “If In Doubt; Love” | Chicago Defender

With outbreaks of violence continuing to hit the Englewood community, residents and volunteers have created a space that promotes peace. Consisting of 6 vacant lots and two renovated homes, The I Grow Chicago 'Peace Campus' offers residents a safe sanctuary that aims to empower families. Through

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Why #EndSars Matters Not Just To Nigerians, But Black Americans, Too - Blavity

Black Americans across the country are uniting with Nigerians against Police Brutality. Learn how you can join them.

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City Of Seattle Extends Free Street Use Permits for Businesses Through October 31 - The Seattle Medium

These free permits allow small businesses to expand their operations outside to help ease the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while remaining in compliance with local and statewide public health guidance and requirements. This extension impacts free sidewalk café and curb space permits as well as

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GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott Thursday to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to... View Article The post GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott appeared first on TheGrio.

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Ivory Coast: Voting largely calm in tense election | Africanews

Voting has been largely calm in Ivory Coast's presidential election on Saturday, says Africanews' Yannick Djanhoun speaking from

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CDC Greenlights Evictions Despite Continued Pandemic - The Seattle Medium

A study conducted by Harvard University’s Department of Housing Studies revealed that half of Americans who rent are either severely rent-burdened or moderately rent-burdened. For African Americans and Hispanics, researchers at Harvard determined a triple pandemic for those communities. Black and

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Sophie Okonedo successfully tackles mental illness in Netflix’s ‘Ratched’ | New Pittsburgh Courier

by Merecedes J. Williams For New Pittsburgh Courier Typically, when Netflix audiences flock to social media with recommendations, I am skeptical, if not apprehensive, to tune in. But the memes and Facebook statuses twisted my arm into watching Netflix’s newest series, “Ratched.” After all the posts

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African leaders who wished Trump health and cried for burned French church coy on Nigerian protests - Face2Face Africa

Neither thoughts and prayers for the families of the deceased nor statements of concern that indicate how deeply troubled any African leader feels were released in the last two weeks that youthful Nigerian protests have been pushing their government to solve the menace of police brutality. It took

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Judge postpones Trump's TikTok ban in suit brought by users - Black News Channel

By MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer A federal judge has postponed President Donald Trump's threatened shutdown of the popular short-form video app TikTok, siding with a Pennsylvania comedian and two other TikTok creators who say Trump's order hampers their free speech. U.S. District Judge Wendy

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Twitter Is Fawning Over Beyoncé's Video Teaser For The Ivy Park 'Drip 2' Collection - Blavity

Beyoncé is back with an '80s fitness craze-inspired line for her new Ivy Park clothing campaign. The captivating minute and a half teaser, which dropped on YouTube on Thursday morning, showed the “Formation” singer serving Jane Fonda meets Dominique Deveraux realness. The new video revealed

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Congressional Black Caucus sends letter to Nigerian president over SARS crisis - TheGrio

The Congressional Black Caucus is showing support for the people of Nigeria. As protests continue to erupt in Nigeria over... View Article The post Congressional Black Caucus sends letter to Nigerian president over SARS crisis appeared first on TheGrio.

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Ramaphosa belatedly responds to ongoing Sars conflict in Nigeria

South African President and Chair of the African Union, Cyril Ramaphosa has finally weighed in on the violence plaguing Nigeria.

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UVI Bulletin Board for April -- June

Legislature Corner: False Narratives, Backdoor Deals and Political Pressure Skew VLT Vote

Government House Chief Legal Counsel David Bornn to Host ‘Inside the Cabinet’ on April 13

Taxicab Commission to Host Final Town Halls on Tariff Increases, April 19-21

Cell Operators Want Help Getting Government Land Leases to Expand Coverage

Opinion: After Adversity, the University of the Virgin Islands Excels

St. Croix Man Gunned Down While Washing Car

Senate President Responds to Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Sen. Steven Payne Sr.

Janise Norma Brookes-Martin Dies at 71

UVI School of Education to Continue Zoom Lecture Series on Counseling

USVISA Women National Team Competes in CONCACAF W Qualifiers

Commentary: The GERS Bond Boondoggle

Fatal Shooting in Estate Barren Spot, St. Croix

34th Legislature Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint

NRCS Extends Signup for New EQIP Conservation Incentive Contracts

Roach Informs Public that Notary Fee Increases Are Delayed Until Further Notice

VI Office of Highway Safety Provides Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety Certification

Male Wanted by VIPD for Simple Assault

Where Wine Meets Rum – St. Croix Meets Loudoun County, Virginia

V.I. GOP Leadership Fight Dragged to Court – Again

GERS Gets First Big Check to Avert Bankruptcy

Partners for Strings VI Youth Orchestra Transforms Children Through Music

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Resumes Inspection Services for All Vehicles

D’Amour Wins Silver at 2022 Kahraman Bagatir Spring Arrows Archery Tournament

Rev. Dr. Wilfred DeGrasse Dies in Maryland

Woman Wanted in Connection with First-Degree Assault

This Week’s Senate Calendar: April 18-22

Missing Person: Eduviges Mercedes Amparo

The Virtue of the Week– Gentleness

Rachel Conhoff Ranks No. 1 in 5000m in Her Conference

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Hosts Earth Day Fair for the First Time Since 2019

Jury Selection Starts Tuesday for Toxic Dust Trial

NRCS: Up to $500,000 Available for Innovative Conservation Projects in PR and USVI

Virtue of the Week – Grace

CMCArts Friends in the Courtyard Upcoming Fundraiser

Fire, EMS Merger Bill Officially Signed into Law

Commentary: Exploring Virgin Islands' Headtie Traditions

Photo Focus: First Lady's Easter Egg Hunts Kick Off on St. John

Community Mourns the Loss of Calypso Monarch St. Clair “Whadablee” DeSilvia

Kyle Christopher Murder Trial Delayed Again Amid Plea Deal Confusion

Open forum: The Public Demands the Completion and Opening of a Modular Hospital

Michelle Smith Wins Gold, Is First Virgin Islander to Set Carifta Games Record

DLCA Resumes Normal Operating Hours

New Lineup Announced for 70th Anniversary of Carnival

Supervisor of Elections to Host Nomination Petitions and Papers Training on April 20

Eileen Cynthia Sheppard Pryce Dies at 75

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University of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Cinematic & Arts Festival

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