Four more imported COVID cases increase tally to 702

Supreme Court Says Fast-Tracking Deportations Okay

In a blockbuster decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled last Thursday that the government can fast-track deportations of asylum seekers without first allowing them to have their cases heard in

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Miami-Dade Cop Captured On Camera Punching Black Woman In The Face

Twitter least one Miami-Dade police officer is facing discipline after he was captured on body-camera footage brutally striking a Black woman in her face as she yelled at him at Miami International

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'Such Nostalgia': Ashanti Fans Help Her Celebrate Album Anniversary

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California Senate Okays ACA 5: Affirmative Action Decision Moves to Voters - Los Angeles Sentinel

On Wednesday, June 24, the full California Senate voted 30-10 to pass Assembly Constitutional Amendment  5 (ACA 5), an initiative to overturn Proposition 209 and reinstate Affirmative Action in the state after 24

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Fans Swoon Over Steph and Ayesha's Curry 'Black Love'

Ayesha Curry and her husband, Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Steph Curry, shared a recent couple moment, where the two can be seen getting cozy on the

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Indian PM shuts Weibo account after banning Chinese apps

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Black women need to be free

Although the dominant narrative suggests men, more than women, have been more affected by COVID-19 and police brutality, Black women shouldn’t be erased in time, especially if we all want to get

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Source: theGrio

Porsha Williams' Daughter Pilar Jhena’ McKinley 'Actually Keeps Her Mask On,' Fans Beg the 'RHOA' Star for Tips to Help Their Children

Unlike most children her age, Porsha Williams‘ one-year-old daughter Pilar Jhena’ McKinley seemingly is not ripping off her face mask every three

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Fans Crush Over Angela Simmon's 'Unforgettable Beauty'

Angela shared a video on Instagram that showed her getting her hair and makeup done by her glam

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China rejects Taiwan - Somaliland 'bilateral, diplomatic' overtures

Taiwan and Somaliland, Somalia’s northern autonomous region, have agreed to boost diplomatic relations between

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Hot news cycle leads CNN to best ratings in 40 years | The Atlanta Voice

An extraordinary stretch of news with the coronavirus pandemic and racial reckoning triggered by George Floyd’s death has led CNN to its biggest audience for any three-month period in the network’s 40-year

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

African-American Author Releases a Book to Assist Parents in Starting the Conversation on Racism and Police Brutality

The Talk: A Black Family’s Conversation about Racism and Police Brutality, by Ama

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Eskom load reduction: Tshwane power cuts planned for Saturday 27 June

Eskom on Friday evening 26 June posted an urgent notice stating that load reduction will be implemented in Tshwane on Saturday morning.

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One horrifying way COVID-19 could affect you for years, warn doctors - DefenderNetwork.com

Thanks to mounting studies and research, doctors understanding of how to treat severe cases of incoming coronavirus patients is getting better with each passing day. Unfortunately, its also becoming clear that the disease is taking a greater toll on the body than we originally thought in the form

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Australia suspends extradition with Hong Kong and offers path to citizenship for citys residents - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Speaking at a press briefing in Canberra, Morrison said that China's new national security legislation for Hong Kong constitutes a "fundamental change in our circumstances with respect to our extradition agreement with Hong

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Democracies in both India and the US face a similar internal challenge

scenes and in particular, of African-Americans and India’s Muslims. After merely with a wink) to African Americans and also to other Americans

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Greenleaf: OWN Network Hit is the Number One Cable Telecast for Women 25-54

By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Entertainment and Culture Editor

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'Cornbread Thick': Erica Dixon Drives Fans Wild with Her Insane Curves

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'Please Stick to This One': Nene Leakes Trades In Her Signature Blond Wig, Fans Rave Over New Hairpiece

The original cast member of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” recently hosted the 2020 Critics Choice Real TV Awards and pulled out the perfect hairpiece for the

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Rwanda COVID-19: random tests, drive-thru testing at Kigali stadium

The Rwanda Biomedical Center, RBC; tweeted that the tests at the Kigali Amahoro National Stadium is expected to serve 5000 people in all districts of the city and at all its entry

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Everything but the N-word

While speaking at a youth rally in Phoenix, Trump called the coronavirus “kung flu.” BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer Imagine this scenario: A new strain of virus has arrived on these American shores from Africa. After initially downplaying its severity, the President of the United States falsely

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Where to get financial help during coronavirus in California — and is it enough? - Black Voice News

From hotel rooms for people who are homeless to restaurant meals for seniors isolating for their lives, California has rapidly expanded its safety net in an attempt to catch millions of residents impacted by the coronavirus and its economic aftershocks. In daily press conferences during the

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Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency, Calls In National Guard to Atlanta to Protect State Buildings Amid Continued Unrest

Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia has declared a state of emergency and authorized the call-up of as many as 1,000 National Guard troops. The National []

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On Juneteenth, we honored victims of racial violence – Daytona Times

Contrary to recent claims by President Trump, the holiday of Juneteenth was quite well known before this year. It’s true that most people don’t learn about Juneteenth in school. Currently, only Texas recognizes it as a state holiday. But most major cities have held Juneteenth celebrations for

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Source: Daytona Times

Nurse ‘Karen’ Fired After Calling Black Lives Matter A ‘Political Trick’ Meant To ‘Terrorize’

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Will I Find Pride in 2020?

Health restrictions and violence against Black people has made it harder than ever to celebrate Pride this year

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Landmark police reform bill addresses funding, chokeholds and accountability - DefenderNetwork.com

House and Senate Democrats unveiled sweeping legislation Monday to overhaul policing in the U.S., following weeks of national protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died after a police officer held his knee to Floyds neck for more than eight minutes. Clad in Kente

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Anti-Columbus Sentiment Rocks Ohio City Named After The Explorer : NPR

Statues of Christopher Columbus are being dismantled, torn down or removed in cities across the country. That's the case in a city that's named after him.

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Federal judge voids Georgia 'heartbeat' abortion restriction | The Atlanta Voice

A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked Georgia’s 2019 “heartbeat” abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution. U.S. District Judge Steve Jones ruled against the state in a lawsuit filed by abortion providers and an advocacy group. Jones had temporarily blocked the law in

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Supreme Court Rules Trump Cannot Keep Taxes, Records Secret

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump is not immune from the Manhattan district attorney's attempt to get his taxes.

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Source: The Washington Informer

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