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The Slogan ‘Black Lives Matter’ Is Right and Exact
The organization of Black Lives Matter started out as a hashtag on the social media website called Facebook by a Black woman named Alicia Garza on July
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The U.S. is “going in the wrong direction” with the coronavirus surging badly enough that Dr. Anthony Fauci told senators Tuesday some regions are putting the entire country at risk — just as schools and colleges are wrestling with how to safely
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Federal government extends COVID-19 testing support for City of Dallas | Dallas Weekly
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced that the federal government would continue its support for COVID-19 testing in Dallas beyond
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YMCA of Greater Houston releases swim safety virtual resources for families
In an effort to eliminate drownings and keep children safe this summer, the YMCA of Greater Houston is launching free virtual swim, learn to swim and water safety videos as part of its Safety Around Water
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Marin Youth Court is Now Youth Transforming Justice
Marin Youth Court, a restorative justice program, was established in 2004 at the YMCA San Francisco-Marin. MYC has worked with nearly 1,300 teens and their families, helping young people take accountability for their poor choices while keeping them out of the juvenile justice system. More than
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What's on Miles' Mind?: Jack | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
“Don’t let the Nigger knock him out,” the sold-out crowd shouted desperately. It was deep into the 15th and final round of the heavyweight championship bout between contender Jack Johnson and former champion, and Great White Hope, Jim Jeffries, and the champ was about to go down. The fight took
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Fauci warns Congress that new US coronavirus cases could rise to 100,000 a day | The Atlanta Voice
Coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci issued a stark warning on Tuesday to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, telling them he wouldn’t be surprised if the US sees new cases of coronavirus rising to a level of 100,000
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Black COVID-19 Patients Have Died Disproportionately in Hospitals
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Shepherd Manson B. Johnson II, pastor of Holman Street Baptist Church, has died
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Johnson Smith refutes claims that SOEs/ZOSOs not working
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Los Angeles City Mayor Announced 10-million dollars will be added towards the L.A. Regional COVID-19 Team Recovery Program - Los Angeles Sentinel
With recent shutdowns, small businesses are at high risk of closing for good during this time. Garcetti announced another step forward in helping local businesses and their staff by providing funds, to help solidify their footing during the waves of closing and reopening of the economy. The mayor
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Federal government extends COVID-19 testing support for City of Dallas | Dallas Weekly
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced that the federal government would continue its support for COVID-19 testing in Dallas beyond June. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been supplying the capacity to conduct 2,000 tests each day
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Coronavirus spurs crackdown on Nigeria Quran schools where children fend for themselves | News24
Two dozen boys read verses of the Quran aloud on the dilapidated veranda of one of the thousands of informal Islamic schools studding northern Nigeria's biggest city Kano.
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Rare Air: Anthony Turner Appointed Global Commercial Banking Market Executive by BOA - Black Voice News
On Thursday, July 9, 2020 Bank of America announced the appointment of Anthony Turner as Global Commercial Banking Market Executive for the Greater Los Angeles and Inland Empire markets. In his new role, Turner will lead a team of 17 commercial bankers covering Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in
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Gucci Mane ft. Key Glock, Foogiano & Ola Runt “Lifers,” Blueface ft. Coyote “Yea Yea” & More | Daily Visuals 7.10.20
Coming through with some new visuals for “Lifers,” Gucci links up with Key Glock, Foogiano and Ola Runt to show off some big boy toys and an iced out grill. No, we don’t mean diamond encrusted fronts, we mean diamonds on his actual teeth.
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Mayor Eric Johnsons statement on new statewide mask policy | Dallas Weekly
Mayor Eric Johnson issued the following statement Thursday in response to Gov. Greg Abbotts latest executive order: I am pleased to see Governor Abbott take statewide action to mandate masks and social distancing, both of which have proven to be effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Mask
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1,000 Died Of Covid-19 In 1 Day. U.S. On Track To Hit 1 Million New Cases In 2 Weeks - The Seattle Medium
The U.S. is heading in the wrong direction with Covid-19 numbers, and it's doing so with astonishing speed. The post 1,000 Died Of Covid-19 In 1 Day. U.S. On Track To Hit 1 Million New Cases In 2 Weeks appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Janette Robinson-Flint was one of six enthusiastic and determined women who co-founded Black Women for Wellness because they were concerned about the health and well-being of Black babies. That was back in the 1990s when the original focus was to team up with the Birthing
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L.A. DIGEST: Museum to offer virtual tour of shuttle
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer The U.S. is “going in the wrong direction” with the coronavirus surging badly enough that Dr. Anthony Fauci told senators Tuesday some regions are putting the entire country at risk — just as schools and colleges are wrestling with how to safely reopen. With
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