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Grinch scaring Black children for fun and photo ops is actually traumatizing

Most people associate the Christmas holiday with creating warm, happy moments and memories for their children. But it seems that... View Article The post Grinch scaring Black children for fun and photo ops is actually traumatizing appeared first on TheGrio.

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Stocks around the world slump as virus mutation hits economy - Black News Channel

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slumping Monday as a new, potentially more infectious strain of the coronavirus has countries around the world restricting travel from the United Kingdom, raising worries that the economy is about to take even worse punishment. The S&P 500

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Nigeria: Concessions Will Be Granted to Defectors From Rival Parties - APC

[Premium Times] Waivers will be granted to those "who have joined, or want to join the APC," the party said.

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Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine, says ‘nothing to worry about’

NEWARK, Delaware (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe. The president-elect took...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

A year after first death in China, COVID-19 source still a puzzle

WUHAN, China (AFP) - It is the world's most pressing scientific puzzle but experts warn there may never be conclusive answers over the source of the novel coronavirus, after an investigative effort marked from the start by disarray, Chinese secrecy and international rancour.January 11 marks the

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Drew Brees, Saints pull away late for 21-9 playoff win over Bears | L.A. Focus News

NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees will get to celebrate his 42nd birthday by preparing for a playoff game that will also feature the one active NFL quarterback older than him. Brees completed 28 of 39 passes for 265 yards, connecting with Michael Thomas and Latavius Murray for touchdowns, and the New

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Car Bomb Targeting Lawmaker in Afghanistan Kills at Least 9 | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

KABUL - In a third bomb blast in Afghanistan within a week, at least nine people, including women and children, were killed in the capital of Kabul on Dec 20. The blast from the car bomb targeted Khan Mohammad Wardak, a member of parliament, as he was traveling through the Khushal Khan

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Angola: Govt Announces Plans to Acquire 500 Freight Transports

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Executive Friday announced plans to acquire, in a first phase, 500 freight vehicles to support the rural goods transport operators in the country.

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Amber Riley Gives Tips On Sliding In Your Future Husband’s DMs Like She Did: “You Can’t Be Afraid Of Rejection”

We talked to Amber Riley her about that Straight Talk Wireless partnership for the holidays, as well as her new projects, her husband-to-be, and what tips she would offer other women to possibly meet their future husbands through social media DMs like she did.

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Biden Receives Coronavirus Vaccination: ‘Nothing to Worry About’

President-elect Joe Biden publicly received his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine Monday, joining several other political leaders who were vaccinated within the past week.

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65 new COVID-19 cases, no additional death

Jamaica on Sunday recorded 65 additional COVID-19 cases, with ages ranging from seven months to 89 years, pushing the tally to 12,289 with 2,733 being active. Of the new cases, 30 are males and 35 are females. No additional death was recording,...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

True Crime Miniseries On Rick James In Development

Tentatively titled 'Super Freak,' the series about the Buffalo, N.Y. singer and songwriter has the blessing of his daughter, Ty James.

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Source: Black America Web

THE BOGEYMAN IS HATRED | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Everyone has been lamenting how difficult the year 2020 has been and folks are looking forward to the New Year. Though this is understandable, there is no guarantee that the upcoming year will be better than the preceding one. In fact, it stands to get worse if we don’t resolve to look the bogeyman

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In First Act of New Congress, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Reparations Bill - The Seattle Medium

“The impact of slavery and its vestiges continues to affect African Americans and indeed all Americans in communities throughout our nation,” Jackson Lee remarked. “This legislation is intended to examine the institution of slavery in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present, and

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Source: https://seattlemedium.com

CAR President Touadera says election to proceed after coup reports | Africanews

Former ruler Francois Bozize whose presidential bid was rejected by court has been accused of backing a rebel movement seeking to overthrow the government

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Nigeria: Insecurity - Again, PDP Asks Buhari to Resign

[Premium Times] President Buhari had on Thursday admitted that the efforts of Nigeria's security chiefs were not enough.

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Jets Upset Rams in 23-20 Stunner; Picking Up First Win in 51 Weeks - Los Angeles Sentinel

Not many wins or losses can carry the weight as embarrassing just by the sheer result of victory or defeat but that is the reality when facing a winless team. The post Jets Upset Rams in 23-20 Stunner; Picking Up First Win in 51 Weeks appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

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Unsung Presents: Music and the Movement on Monday January 18, 2021 at 8pm E.T/7 Central - Milwaukee Community Journal

(SILVER SPRING, MD) – December 21, 2020 – TV One has announced the premiere date of its two-part documentary special UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT –remembering the artists and songs that have provided the soundtrack to the fight for justice and equality – airing part one on Monday, January

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

Shawna Thomas, an award-winning journalist, producer and program executive, is named executive producer of CBS News’ “CBS This Morning” | Afro

Award-winning journalist, producer and program executive Shawna Thomas has been named executive producer for CBS News’ CBS THIS MORNING. Thomas will begin her new assignment at CBS News’ flagship morning news broadcast with co-hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil on Feb. 1. “Shawna

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

Parler squeezed as Trump seeks new online megaphone

BOSTON, United States (AP) - President Donald Trump has been kicked off of most mainstream social media platforms following his supporters' siege on the US Capitol. But it remains to be seen how fast or where - if anywhere - on the Internet he will be able to reach his followers.

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Alcohol sales ban extended to limit trauma cases at hospitals | Fin24

President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is crucial to protect health services during the pandemic, which is why the alcohol sales ban will continue to limit trauma cases at hospitals.

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Jamaica issues travel ban on UK

Effective immediately, Jamaica has banned all flights from the United Kingdom for a period of two weeks, ending January 4, 2021. However, flights arriving over the next 24 hours and outbound flights to the UK will be allowed up to midnight Tuesday, December 22.

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Footage of Black Men Cleaning Up the Capitol After Mob Mayhem

By Victor Omondi In a short video clip, several Black men are seen sweeping and vacuuming in the Capitol to fix the damage caused by the Trump supporters who rioted to forestall the ratification of President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory. Although the mess was done by a big percentage of Whites, the

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Source: Your Black World

Tucker Carlson: The military goes woke, and the consequences could be disastrous

… will make [these] the sixth African-American members of our cabinet, which …

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Source: Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines | Photos & News Videos

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Hosts President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, 19 Dec

Press Release - Working Visit to South Africa by President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo

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Mine wrangle: Top cop moved

BY RICHARD MUPONDE THE Shamva mine wrangle pitting miner John Maungwa against Chantelle Chikafu, who once masqueraded as President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s daughter, has claimed the scalp of Mashonaland Central provincial police commander, Commissioner David Mahoya, who was transferred for

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

McCarthy defends key decisions as loss eliminates Cowboys – Dallas Post Tribune

By SCHUYLER DIXON Mike McCarthy will take lingering questions about game management into the offseason rather than the momentum of a four-game winning streak to finish a difficult first season as coach of the Dallas Cowboys. McCarthy didn’t challenge a catch that set up a 50-yard field goal by New

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One more COVID-19 fatality, 89 new cases

Jamaica on Sunday recorded an additional COVID-19 fatality, pushing the tally to 313. The deceased is a 64-year-old female from Kingston & St Andrew. Meanwhile, there were 89 new cases with ages ranging from four to 86 years, pushing the total...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Zimbabwe magistrates fear granting bail

guest column:Fidelicy Nyamukondiwa Time and again, magistrates have been lambasted and ridiculed by High Court judges for denying bail in the lower court. The phrase “magistrate misdirected himself” is now a daily routine. Why does one misdirect himself in almost every case brought before him? The

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote Teams Up With New Georgia Project To Host Drive In Concert

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