By-election autopsy: Here's what the DA blame for their poor performance

Famed sculptor looking for help to cast a bronze bust of the late civil rights activist, C.T. Vivian | Chicago Defender

Artist Preston Jackson is working on a bust of the late minister, civil rights activist and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s field general during the Civil Rights Movement, Cordy Tindell (C.T.) … Continued

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Forte courts trouble - J’can Bar Association, Knight on the attack, attorney general says comments misinterpreted

The Jamaican Bar Association has chastised Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte over comments she made in the wake of a court ruling attributed to Justice Bertram Morrison but she has hit back at her critics. Earlier this week, it was reported in...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Religious faith was lifelong constant for John Lewis

Birmingham, Ala. (AP) – From his childhood, when he preached to chickens in the dirt-poor South, to his decades as a moral force in Congress, ...

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Source: South Florida Times

Silvera wants greater JamaicaEye presence in Montego Bay

Western Bureau: Janet Silvera, who was given her own mandate to serve as president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) last Wednesday night, says one of her first missions will be to secure a meeting with JamaicaEye with a...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Millions of American Struggling To Pay August Rent Due To Coronavirus

With the enhanced unemployment benefit and a federal eviction moratorium now expired, 24 million Americans say they will not be able to pay rent in August due to the coronavirus…

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Source: The Black Chronicle

South Africa crosses 400,000 mark; schools closed amid virus 'storm' | Africanews

South Africa has become a COVID-19 model for the continent in many ways since it confirmed its index case on 5th March, 2020. From the area of testing through to record number of recoveries, South Africa has been praised for pro-activeness in combating the

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Rwanda: Probe Strated On Genocide Suspect, Aloys Ntiwiragabo, in France

[New Times] Preliminary investigation over crimes against humanity started in France on Friday, July 24, in the case of a man who allegedly played a central in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, hiding in a city in north-central France.

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Source: allAfrica.com

150 Jamaicans to be repatriated from T&T

FOREIGN Minister Kamina Johnson Smith says steps are being taken to organise a repatriation flight for 150 Jamaicans in Trinidad and Tobago, although the borders in the twin-island republic remain closed.

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Police looking for controversial East London pastor in intimidation case | News24

Eastern Cape police are looking for self-confessed fake prophet pastor Jay Israel in connection with an intimidation charge, with the pastor seemingly no longer at his East London home.

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Ethiopia COVID-19: record 760 new cases, death toll hits 200 | Africanews

Ethiopia is one of East / Horn of Africa’s least impacted nations as compared to rate of COVID-19 case growth and infection of its

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Emancipation Park reopens

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says Emancipation Park in St Andrew has reopened to the public. Parks were among venues allowed to reopen for an initial period of two weeks, beginning June 15. However, Emancipation Park had remained...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Police bust Eastern Cape man with cigarettes, tobacco worth more than R700 000 | News24

A 41-year-old man has been arrested after being found in possession of cigarettes worth R716 000 in Steylerville, Eastern Cape police say.

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Klopp hits out at Lampard for continuing rant after final whistle

Jurgen Klopp has hit back at Frank Lampard following the Chelsea manager's 'arrogant' accusation aimed at Liverpool's coaching staff.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Two Chinese Teens Drop Dead While Wearing Masks During Gym Class

By Victor Omondi Two teens in China collapsed and died while wearing masks during a gym class. The two boys, who were both 14 years old, were running laps for a physical examination test when they dropped dead on the track. It’s believed the students had trouble breathing during the exercise due to

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Source: Your Black World

Africa: "Who Said Oppressive Gatekeepers Can't Come From Within?" 2020 Ako Caine Prize Nominees (Part II)

[African Arguments] Welcome to Part II of our interviews with the 2020 AKO Caine Prize nominees. You can read Part I, on joy and writing, here.

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Source: allAfrica.com

PODCAST | THE STORY: Remembering the life of anti-apartheid struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni | News24

In this week’s episode of The Story, we reflect on the life and times of anti-apartheid struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni, who died in Pretoria.

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Kenya: Where Are Women in 2022 Presidential Race?

[Nation] No woman has explicitly expressed interest in the top seat while men are already two years ahead in race

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Source: allAfrica.com

Patricia Duncan Sutherland is the 'Real Deal'

PATRICIA Duncan Sutherland does not believe her boycott of the March 2 by-election in Clarendon South Eastern will in any way ruin her chance at political office when Jamaicans go to the polls in the near future.

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Jamaicans urged to taste, see, feel, and enjoy country's tourism

JAMAICA Tourist Board (JTB) on Wednesday launched its Rediscover Jamaica campaign to encourage Jamaicans to taste, see, feel, and enjoy the country's tourism product.Launched at the Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston, the Rediscover Jamaica campaign is aimed at generating interest in and use of the

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Cautious approach as south coast reopens

Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth - Easily among Jamaica's most popular nature-based attractions, YS Falls in northern St Elizabeth reopened to visitors last Tuesday, after a near four-month break triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. As was expected by the attraction's management, there has been

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Steve Biko Hospital trauma data shows the impact of lockdown levels on healthcare system | News24

The months of April and May saw fewer than 100 cases.

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TGR COMMENTARY: Good But Dead | The Orlando Advocate

The Gantt ReportBy Lucius Gantt People of goodwill all over planet earth are mourning the passing of two civil rights legends. Congressman John Robert Lewis died at age 80 after a battle with cancer and Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian died at age 95 of natural causes. Television news channels and

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Source: The Orlando Advocate

Churches vandalized across the US

A rash of vandalism at churches has left a statue of Jesus Christ headless and some set ablaze. The reports come amid a national debate over what to do about … Source

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FF Plus thanks Cele for rural safety strategy | News24

FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald thanked Police Minister Bheki Cele for the police's national rural safety strategy, while the DA claimed the government is not doing anything about farm attacks.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Covid-19 cases surge by 11 233 as cases hit 445 433, death toll at 6 769 | News24

Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize announced that, in the last 24 hours, an additional 11 233 infections were recorded, taking the total confirmed Covid-19 cases to 445 433.

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Kenya: Uganda Confirms Second Coronavirus Death

[Nation] Kampala. Uganda's Ministry of Health officials have confirmed the second coronavirus death in the country as cases on Sunday rose to 1,115.

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Source: allAfrica.com

20-Year-Old Black Texas Woman Found Hanged In Her Garage By Roommate, Internet Speculates Foul Play - Atlanta Black Star

Gloria Bambo, a 20-year-old South African national living in McKinney, Texas, was found hanging in her white roommate's garage, reportedly on July 12. Police say […]

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Feel-good movies are making me feel real bad - L.A. Focus Newspaper

But on my latest dive into familiar (and supposedly romantic) films of the past three decades, I can hardly see their leading men for all the red flags flapping around them. Watching these films has suddenly become less escapist -- and more reflective of our current

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Source: La Focus Newspaper

ANALYSIS | Why going into debt to give civil servants an increase is unjust and immoral | News24

The staggering cost of the public sector wage bill has long been a bone of contention, with the ANC government erring towards satisfying the demands of organised labour.

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Mkhwebane doesn't understand basics of the legal system, says her own lawyer | News24

Advocate William Mokhari claims Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane does not know the basics of the legal system because she asked for a judgment to be rescinded.

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