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2026 Might be a Big Year for Dallas Hosting the World Cup
By Allana J. BarefieldStaff Writer The Dallas Sports Commission, the Dallas Cowboys, and FC Dallas recently announced that Dallas will be bidding to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event will have a total of 80 matches which will include 60 in the USA, 10 in Mexico, and 10 in Canada. The event
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Court bars top lawyer Mtetwa
BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE HARARE magistrate Ngoni Nduna yesterday barred top human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa from representing investigative journalist Hopewell Chin’ono, who is accused of inciting public violence ahead of last month’s foiled protests. Nduna ruled that Mtetwa scandalised the court
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Rioters Deck Cop With Skateboard in Violent Chicago Protests – Dallas Post Tribune
Chicago's summer of unrest because of strained relations between the police and minorities continued unabated this past weekend, with protesters clashing with authorities and police releasing videos of those who looted high-end stores in the city's core earlier in the week. The latest dust-up took
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Among Obama summer playlist picks – Bob, Koffee, Popcaan | New York Carib News
44th president of the United States, Barack Obama shared his annual summer playlist yesterday and again it includes songs recorded by Jamaican reggae artists.
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Tiffany Haddish Receives Dozens Of Letters From Foster Kids After Emmy Nomination
The actress was raised in the foster care system.
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AOC gets just 60 seconds to make her progressive case as second day of Democrats' convention starts
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez used her one-minute speaking slot during the second night of the Democratic Convention to nominate progressive Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders as president.
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Tavis Smiley Ordered To Pay Back PBS $2. 6 Million For Being A Creep
Initially, the jury awarded PBS $1.5 million, which also included the costs and underwriting revenue for the last two seasons of Smiley's now-defunct talk show. Following the trial, the network said aht aht aht and argued that Smiley should also be entitled to additional damages under the morals
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Letter: Racism and privilege - African American News Today - EIN News
… , like a cancer, held back African-American success. For the past 50 …
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Monica Gave Up Her Favorite Lemon Pepper Wings And Now Her Body Looks Like This
Monica stripped down to her underwear and confidently showcased a lean look, opening up to fans about all the work she's been doing both personally and professionally over the last few months.
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LeBron James unveils brand new Space Jam 2 uniform - African American News Today - EIN News
LeBron James has given Space Jam fans a sneak peek at his brand new uniform, which he’ll be wearing in a sequel to the beloved 90s classic. James is set to star in Space Jam: A New Legacy as a member of the Tune Squad, following in the footsteps of Michael Jordan. 
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ACLU report shows despite COVID-19, fatal police shootings continue | New Pittsburgh Courier
Today, the American Civil Liberties Union released “The Other Epidemic: Fatal Police Shootings in the Time of COVID-19.” The report finds fatal shootings by police are so routine that, even … Continued
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‘Memorial Drive’ an intimate account of love, loss, grief and guilt – Florida Courier
BY DR. GLENN ALTSCHULER SPECIAL TO THE FLORIDA COURIER In May 1985, 19-year-old Natasha Trethewey had a dream. Natasha and her mother are walking side by side, neither of them speaking. Out of the darkness, Joel Grimmette, Natasha’s former stepfather, walks toward them. “Do you know what it means
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James Corden Has A Problem With Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist
"I get it. If I got asked to do a Spotify playlist, I wouldn’t give them my actual playlist," said "The Late Late Show" host.
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#Election2020: Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention | The Atlanta Voice
Sustaining energy through four days of a political convention is never easy. It’s even more challenging during this, the first virtual convention. On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future. Here are key takeaways from night
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L.A. COUNTY ACTIVATES AND EXTENDS ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS TO OFFER HEAT RELIEF DURING EPIC HEAT WAVE - Los Angeles Sentinel
With temperatures in parts of Los Angeles County soaring and remaining in the triple digits for several days in a row, the County of Los Angeles is activating additional Emergency Cooling Centers this week and extending others to help residents beat the
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Vice President Biden, Senator Harris and The Black Vote – Dallas Post Tribune
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Vice President Biden did the right thing both for himself and for the country in selecting Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Although she was not this paper’s first choice, the choice was not one based on a question
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L.A. Controller Reports Nearly $6 Million Small Business Microloans Distributed by City During Pandemic - Los Angeles Sentinel
L.A. Controller Ron Galperin, in cooperation with the City’s Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), updated his interactive map and microloan tracker displaying the microloans funded by the City of Los Angeles to help small businesses get the assistance they need during the COVID-19
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‘Karen And Ken’ Couple Who Aimed AR-15 And Pistol At BLM Protesters To Speak At RNC
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Commentary: The Biden-Harris ticket is historic so let us get busy! - WS Chronicle
Commentary: The Biden-Harris ticket is historic so let us get busy! The post Commentary: The Biden-Harris ticket is historic so let us get busy! appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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It’s now payback time for the Americans - Stabroek News
Dear Editor,  In the early period of our protracted election crisis US Ambassador, the Honourable Sarah–Ann Lynch, put in the public record, her and the US government’s position on Guyana’s election crisis. The article It’s now payback time for the Americans appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Places to explore and social distance in ATL | Atlanta Daily World
The “Summer of Social Distancing” is upon us and Atlantans looking to adventure safely within the Peach State are in luck. Unbeknownst to many, DeKalb County offers plenty of located … Continued The post Places to explore and social distance in ATL appeared first on Atlanta Daily World.
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Will Smith, Kevin Hart to star in 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' remake - TheGrio
Will Smith and Kevin Hart will star in the new movie, Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Their film will be a... View Article The post Will Smith, Kevin Hart to star in 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' remake appeared first on TheGrio.
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Rioters Deck Cop With Skateboard in Violent Chicago Protests
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Golden Jaguars `Road to Qatar’ to be known today - Stabroek News
The ‘Road to Qatar’ for a place in the prestigious 2022 FIFA World Cup will be clearly defined today, as regional confederation CONCACAF, will stage its official qualifying draw for its respective member associations from
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Deltas Recognize Outstanding Women In The Community | The Savannah Tribune
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Savannah Alumnae Chapter recognized several women who have made significant contributions in the community as a part of its annual May Week Celebration. Several outstanding women were recognized “virtually” on the chapter’s website in lure of the chapter’s annual
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Jason Wright Named First Black Team President In The NFL
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'I Meant It with Love': Toni Braxton Responds to Backlash After Telling a Fan to 'Start Saving' If She Wants Her to Perform at Her Wedding
Toni Braxton is responding to criticism over two words she tweeted to a fan that some found to be "rude." On Monday, Aug. 17, the "Living Legend"
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Standards in Sierra Leone’s judiciary fall to an all-time low – lawyer Margai speaks out in court
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 August 2020: Veteran lawyer and one-time presidential aspirant – Barrister Charles Francis Margai lashed out in Magistrate Court No. 1 last Friday, August 14th 2020, at the deplorable decline in judiciary standards and increasing sloppiness and recklessness of Sierra
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LisaRaye McCoy Says She Wants an 'Entanglement' with Will Smith After Blasting Jada Pinkett Smith's Relationship with August Alsina
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