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'Do Right By Us': Black 'Survivor' Alums Say The Reality Was Harmful Stereotypes
Alums of the unscripted CBS hit say the show routinely stereotypes Black contestants. They state its production is hampered by systemic racism that makes it tougher for Black participants to succeed.
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Source: Stories About Black History
Many unknowns make 2021 budgeting a challenge in Lewis County; property tax increase anticipated | Lewis County
LOWVILLE Lewis County residents are welcome to share their ideas on the almost $50.7 million tentative 2021 county funds in a public listening to on Nov. 19. The proposed funds…
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Source: The Black Chronicle
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Healing the Caregiver: Betty Cotton is a Survivor - Free Press of Jacksonville
By: Tracy Collins - When an aneurysm threatens her life, a special needs caregiver fights back with the help of family and friends. At first glance, you would never know Betty Cotton had a sick [...]
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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly
Mike Epps at 50: "I'm a Survivor of Life" | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
You never know what you're going to get with comedian and actor Mike Epps. He could be funny, serious, inspirational and down right hilarious. But one thing is for sure, he's entertaining. The Indianapolis native had to go through a lot to get to Hollywood: from dropping out of school, being
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Hal Singer, Saxophonist and Tulsa Massacre Survivor, Dies at 100
He worked with Duke Ellington and others, and his honking tenor saxophone contributed to the birth of rhythm and blues and rock ’n’ roll.
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Wisc. man accused of killing girlfriend while she called 911 for help - TheGrio
In another terrifying act of domestic violence, a 26-year-old Wisconsin woman was killed while on the phone with a 911... View Article The post Wisc. man accused of killing girlfriend while she called 911 for help appeared first on TheGrio.
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Black News Channel’s Kelly Wright interviews President Trump | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a surprise, President Donald Trump sat down with the Black News Channel to discuss a wide range of topics, including the … Continued
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Democrats Announce Inspiring Lineup of Americans Who Will Speak at the 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America” - Milwaukee Community Journal
Convention to feature individuals from all walks of life, political affiliations and every corner of the country who support Joe Biden’s vision to lead us out of Trump’s chaos and crises MILWAUKEE, WI—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced that an unprecedented lineup
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
HHW Gaming: The Ladies of ‘Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath’ Don Klassic Looks With Femme Fatale Skin Pack
NetherRealm Studios announced today (Aug.25) that the Klassic Femme Fatale Skin Pack is now available for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One PC and Stadia.
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TV ONE SPREADS CHEER THIS SUMMER WITH AN ALL-DAY CHRISTMAS IN JULY MOVIE MARATHON ON SUNDAY, JULY 12 - Milwaukee Community Journal
Marathon Features Fan-Favorite Holiday Films COINS FOR CHRISTMAS, MISS ME THIS CHRISTMAS, YOU CANT FIGHT CHRISTMAS, DEAR SANTA, I NEED A DATE and Many More Christmas In July on TV One (SILVER SPRING, MD) July 7, 2020  Christmas comes early this year with TV Ones festive Christmas in July movie
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‘Go Kelly and Baby’: Kelly Rowland Hits Choreography Moves While Almost Nine Months Pregnant, Blowing Fans Away
Singer Kelly Rowland danced her way into her followers' hearts on Dec. 30 after posting a video showcasing her moves to her single "Hitman." The expectant
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Congo-Brazzaville: "It Weighs You Down," Congo Covid-19 Survivor Recounts
[WHO] Yaffa Fatoumata hoped that the fever and the sore throat she was suffering were just signs of a passing flu. However, when the symptoms persisted, the26-year-old legal assistant in Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Communication decided to get tested for COVID-19. Two days after the
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Michel'le: A Survivor at 50, 30 Years In The Making | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Michel'le Denise Toussaint, better known simply as Michel'le is the platinum recording artist, songwriter, and author you probably remember during the early to mid 90's. During the height of her success, she had hits with N.W.A., Ruthless records and by herself like, 'Nicety' and 'Something In My
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Survivor’s benefits should also be for widowers - Stabroek News
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Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater
While some agencies are focused on restoring and regrowing coral on land-based nurseries, others are taking the battle directly beneath the sea. Among them is Frank Cummings, a leader of the St. John Strike Team.
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Anatomy of a Breast Cancer Survivor: The Blessings In Having A Tribe
The African proverb says “it takes a village to raise a child.” Well, it also takes a village to support a woman through her breast cancer journey, as there are […] The post appeared first on Essence.
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PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 WREAKS HAVOC ON SICK KIDS, CAR PARADE SPARKS JOY
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Nobody documented Black life in Cleveland from the 1920s until the 60s like Allen E. Cole - Face2Face Africa
Very much like John W. Mosley’s documentation of African-American life in Philadelphia and Atlantic City through photos, Allen E. Cole was a Black photographer who documented the lives of Black Cleveland, Ohio residents from the 1920s to the early 1960s. He was so significant that Samuel Black and
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Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent
A cluster-related incident, followed by private functions and parties during the longer Carnival weekend, caused a spike of COVID-19 cases on St. Thomas, helping to bring the territory’s weekly positivity rate to 3.33 percent.
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(BPRW) HBCU HEROES HOSTS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL ESPORTS TOURNAMENT FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON JULY 5 IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE FILM CALL-TO-ACTION TO INCREASE STUDENT VOTER PARTICIPATION The Black Chronicle
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NASHVILLE ARTIST DEBUTS POP SINGLE TO WORLDWIDE RADIO
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Chad: The Death of Deby - All Change in Chad?
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas is a new section that aims to reflect the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It will offer debates and
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Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
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A Guide To Understanding Narcissistic Abuse
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Born to a maid and shoeshiner, Octavia Butler won the first $295k MacArthur Fellowship prize - Face2Face Africa
How did a girl born to a shoeshiner and a maid have the presence of mind to write and warn about where the US and humanity in general might be heading if socio-political action is not taken in the interest of the masses? The answer lies in Octavia Estelle Butler’s fertile mind and choosing
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Were Social Security Spousal Benefits Really Eliminated In 2016?
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Travel Writer Touches Hearts with an Inner Journey
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'I've Been Trying For Years': Survivor Of 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing Continues To Seek Justice - Blavity
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Shatter the global cloak of silence – UNFPA, EU
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