Why Holness didn’t tighten COVID screws

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Why Holness didn’t tighten COVID screws

With the community transmission phase of COVID-19 in full flight, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has indicated that he has no plans to impose tighter restrictions. Holness’ remarks at a press conference at Jamaica House has resonated with financial...

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On March 2, 1807 Congress enacted a law that banned the external slave trade beginning January 1, 1808. With that act enslaved persons could no longer be brought to the United States. Although the law would be frequently violated until the eve of the Civil War, many black and white anti-slavery

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(1970) Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, “I Am For the Equal Rights Amendment.”

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Gilman, Charlotte Perkins

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Zora Neale Hurston

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