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Dear Mr Brown:I believe that my life is in danger as I have refused the advances of a don towards my teenage daughter. I want to know what can be done to protect her. I was wondering if she would qualify as a refugee or for asylum in Canada. Please advise. AH�Dear AH:
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Tyler Perry To Cover Cost Of Secoriea Turners Funeral, 8-Year-Old Girl Shot Near Scene Of Rayshard Brooks Death
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California Duo Charged With Hate Crime After Defacing Black Lives Matter Mural With Paint
David Nelson and Nicole Anderson were charged with three misdemeanor counts, including violation of civil rights, vandalism, and possession of tools to commit vandalism or graffiti, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.
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Health department offering free COVID-19 testing – Daytona Times
The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) began free, COVID-19 testing to the public on July 8. Testing will be available by appointment only at these two locations in Volusia County, weather permitting: 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach. To schedule an appointment at this
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More pressure on COVID-hit J'cans with back-to-school, says councillor
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United Airlines could cut 36, 000 jobs
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Flood kills 55 in Japan
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UNAIDS says COVID-19 worsened HIV situation in Caribbean
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Americans Face Testing Delays as Virus Surges - Black News Channel
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and SOPHIA TULP Associated Press/ BNC Contributor LOS ANGELES (AP) — For two weeks, Rachael Jones has stayed home, going without a paycheck while waiting and waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test from a pharmacy near Philadelphia. Im just so disappointed. I just dont know
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Stores Focus On Cleaning To Get Shoppers Back To Spending | Afro
By ANNE DINNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, theyre hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in
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Ben Crump Heralded as Black America’s Attorney General | The Michigan Chronicle
By Natalie Jackson, Special to the Houston Forward Times Momentous events can occur in an instant, but more often they emerge after a long build-up. The explosion of protests all over the world was such a moment following the George Floyd killing. And Ben Crump who has been called the African
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Ken Stephen latest: Body spotted near Platteklip Gorge, search called off
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Former Kalamazoo Central wide receiver Phillip Blanks saves boy from burning building - TheGrio
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PROSECUTORS SHOCKED
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Facebook 'boycott' meeting with civil rights leaders 'a disappointment' : TheGrio
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Africans Are Developing The Art of Writing and Blogging During the Pandemic.
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HED: Amid a pandemic, Restorative Farms plants seedlings for South Dallas growth | Dallas Weekly
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Aubyn Hill is new JLP treasurer
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Finance ministry officials bunk Parly hearing
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Ravens Quarterback Cancels Florida Event Amid Virus Surge - Black News Channel
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His Biggest Assist Yet: Kyrie Irving Producing ‘#SayHerName: Breonna Taylor’ TV Special
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HED: A $7 million facelift will transform South Dallas MLK school into an arts academy | Dallas Weekly
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Michael V. Drake named first Black UC president in 152-year history : TheGrio
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T.I. Responds To Snitch Allegations After His Old Crime Stoppers Video Resurfaces [Video]
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