Eutaw City Council approves ordinance for wearing face masks in public to reduce spread of coronavirus
By: John Zippert,Co-Publisher After a contentious debate, the Eutaw City Council voted 4 to 2, at its regular meeting on June 23, to support an ordinance requiring people to wear masks when they are in public in the city. The ordinance was supported by Mayor Steele and Councilmembers: Latasha
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Malawi swears in new president Lazarus Chakwera | Africanews
June 28: Chakwera, Chilima sworn in
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Puma Honors Former NBA Player God Shammgod and His Legendary Shammgod Crossover With Signature Sneaker - Black Enterprise
The former point guard solidified a legacy with his savant-like ball-handling skills and, particularly, his Shammgod move, which is now replicated by the game’s biggest stars
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The Most Vulnerable Zip Codes to the Coronavirus
Stay Informed. Stay Aware. Stay Safe. Neighbors in the 75228 ZIP code are among some of the most vulnerable to the coronavirus, according to a map of the most at-risk populations created by the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation. The most vulnerable areas in the city are in South Dallas and
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Colin Kaepernick Could Be Back In The NFL Soon As Multiple Teams Show Interest
Thanks to Mounting Interests From Several Teams Colin Kaepernick Could Be Back In The NFL "Soon"
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High School Senior Overcomes Homelessness, Named Valedictorian
Florida teen Martin Folsom overcame homelessness and was named valedictorian of his high school’s 2020 graduating class.
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NFL to Play Black Anthem Before National Anthem - Black News Channel
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer/ BNC Contributor Lift Evry Voice and Sing will be performed live or played before The Star-Spangled Banner prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey
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Sol Butler: First African-American to Quarterback a Team for All Four Years of College
Sol Butler was a football player who was also known for his outstanding skills in track and field. He was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and was the youngest child of Ben and Mary Butler. His father was from Morgan County, Alabama, and born a slave in 1842; his mother was born in Georgia in 1867. []
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LeBron James and His Business Partner Maverick Carter Raise $100 Million for New Media Company
With three NBA championship rings and a wide acclaim as one of the best hoops players in the world, LeBron James has already been a major success in
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BAME seeks action on Covid-19 reports - African Voice Newspaper
By Emmanuel Urhiofe  Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities need more action on the seven recommendations recently rolled out by Public Health England toward improving the lives of frontline staff against infection by Covid-19.  The second part of the report, which was released this
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The ‘Katrina To COVID Class’: How The Coronavirus Era Affects New Orleans Students More Acutely
Floodwaters and fear shaped the earliest memories of high school seniors in New Orleans. Now they’re graduating in the middle of another major crisis for their city.
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Dak Prescott Responds To Criticism Over Breaking Quarantine Rules To Have Dinner With Dallas Cowboys Teammates
Many accused the NFL quarterback of not abiding by social distancing laws.
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Dak Prescott Signs With Dallas | Dallas Weekly
The Dallas Cowboys has officially signed Dak Prescott to a one year, $31.4 million
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Dallas Cowboys’ New Player Aldon Smith Says He Was Homeless Two Years Ago
The former NFL star fell on hard times and hasn’t played in since 2016.
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Nigeria coronavirus: 24,077 cases; record new cases, UK evacuation | Africanews
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, became the third African country to record over 10,000 cases of COVID-19. The milestone was reached on May 31 when 307 new cases took its tally to
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Malawi's opposition chief now president: Lazarus Chakwera [Profile] | Africanews
Lazarus Chakwera is the latest addition to the list of African opposition figures that have unseated incumbent presidents. He was on June 27 declared winner of Malawi’s presidential election
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Lebron James and Patrick Mahomes Form Alliance to Empower ‘More Than a Vote’ Initiative
Mahomes, 24, has formed an alliance with James to help the future NBA Hall of Famer with his “More Than
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Op-Ed: Is The About-Face Ny Roger Goodell and The NFL Believable?
After nearly four years since Colin Kaepernick took his first knee, and several more high-profiled deaths of unarmed black Americans by white police officers, the National Football League––in a roundabout way––has finally admitted their
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Nearly 500 Small Businesses File Bankruptcy Using Increased Eligibility Limit Since February | Afro
By BlackPressUSA New statistical table and analysis available on the American Banking Institute’s (ABI) SBRA Resources website show that 471 small businesses have elected to file for bankruptcy relief under new subchapter V to chapter 11 of the Code since it was enacted. The Small Business
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Michael Jordan And Jordan Brand Will Donate $100 Million To Racial And Social Justice Organizations
Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand will donate $100 million to racial justice organizations.
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Malika Haqqs Pic with Twin Khadijah Haqq McCray Derails When Fans Notice Height Difference
Malika Haqq and her identical twin sister Khadijah Haqq McCray are undeniably close. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians reality stars share secrets, clothes, and []
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Mark Ingram Jr. on NFL's return: 'We need to find the safest way' : TheGrio
Mark Ingram Jr. is ready to tackle the 2020 season. The Baltimore Ravens running back, 30, revealed that he is... View Article The post Mark Ingram Jr. on NFL's return: 'We need to find the safest way' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Eric Dickerson
Born in a small town of Sealy, Texas, in 1960, Eric Dickerson was raised by his uncle and aunt after his mother decided not to marry his father at the young age of 17. Even though he did not grow up with his father, Dickerson inherited athletic abilities from the former running back of Prairie View
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Morehouse Cancels Fall Sports Due to Ongoing Pandemic
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About Your Hair: Former NFL Player Outshines Alopecia
By Dr. Linda Amersonwww.hairandscalpessentials.com Few people will deny that having Alopecia Areata affects them psychologically. It can also become a social trauma for millions of men, women, and children, affecting
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Kneeling: This is America
Two years ago, the multi-talented Donald Glover, aka “Childish Gambino” made history and controversy with his hit song “This Is
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Coronavirus Update: Black Mom to Sue City After Violent Arrest Over Face Covering
After the violent arrest of Kaleemah Rozier was caught on video by a bystander in New York City, the 22-year-old mom says she plans to file a $10 million lawsuit against police for excessive force after the arrest for improperly wearing a face
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RG III on his time with the Redskins, being an African American quarterback and social change - African American News Today - EIN News
s tough to be an African American quarterback in the NFL. turn the tide, but African American quarterbacks have always been starting quarterback and fellow African American Lamar Jackson, the reigning may or may not be African American,” Griffin said. “Some
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Opportunity Wisconsin Statement on May Jobs Report - Milwaukee Community Journal
Opportunity Wisconsin also releases new graphic outlining the tough choices Wisconsin workers continue to face as corporations get billions MADISON, Wis. — Today, as President Trump took a Rose Garden victory lap on everything from COVID-19, to racial inequality and the economy even going so far
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Africa: Coronavirus May Trigger Debt Emergency Across Africa, New Study Finds
[DW] Many African countries could default on debt payments due to increasing repayment costs, precipitated by weak currencies, a ripple effect of the pandemic. But it may also spark digitalization across the continent.
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