Rwanda: Insurers Petition Supreme Court Over Minimum Wage
Local insurance companies have filed a public litigation case at Supreme Court in which they contest the lack of minimum wage, arguing that such a situation is against public interests as well as threatens the profitability of the
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Source: allAfrica.com
Law Matters: Celebrating African-Americans' contributions to Missouri's justice system
Walter Farmer was the first African-American to serve in a judicial capacity in Missouri when he was appointed special judge in the St. Louis municipal court at the beginning of the 20th
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How to put on and take off a face mask
Nurse Charmaine O'Reilly, the in-service education officer at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), is responsible for training more than 800 hospital staff who are at the forefront of the COVID-19 fight, in the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment, including
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Meet The 25-Year Old South African Lawyer Who Runs Her Own Law Firm
Becoming a lawyer is no easy feat and thousands of dedicated students around the world work tirelessly to gain entrance into a promising law
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Desoto City Hall & Some Facilities Set For a Limited Reopening on May 18th: Safety Restrictions & Modified Rules In Place
On Monday, May 18th, in conjunction with Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas, DeSoto’s City Hall, and some other important City facilities will reopen to the public on a graduated
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CWI audit report raises questions about money laundering, conflict of interest with ex-employee
An audit report on Cricket West Indies (CWI) has raised serious concerns about a financial transaction that could appear to be money laundering and a conflict of interest with a loan pertaining to an employee  no longer with
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
BCPS News Release – New Teacher-Produced Instructional Content to Air on BCPS-TV Beginning Wednesday, May 20 | Afro
New teacher-produced instructional content to air on BCPS-TV beginning Wednesday, May 20
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November initiative that would bring billions to California schools and communities is an easy decision | Black Voice News
Even before the crisis, Oakland, like many cities across the state, struggled with limited revenue and tight budgets to address critical needs like affordable housing and homeless
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Bowser Releases Budget Amid COVID Crisis | Afro
Despite the economic concerns surrounding the Mayor’s emergency shutdown in response to COVID-19, which has affected the finances of D.C. businesses and residents, the FY 2021 budget offers investment in education, transportation, environment, healthcare, housing, jobs and public safety by
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16 HBCUs Have Been Granted A Total Of $1.76 Million From The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation - Blavity
The money will help stabilize enrollment for the upcoming school year and aid in addressing technology needs, tuition and bill assistance for students and other
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'Beans Is Literally You': Tamar Braxton Reveals Her Son's Birthday Demands, Laughing Fans Say He Acts Like the Singer
Tamar Braxton had to be breaking out in a sweat on Thursday, May 14, because she recently admitted that her 6-year-old son, Logan Vincent Herbert, was putting her to
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RJRGLEANER implements cuts owing to impact of COVID-19
THE RJRGLEANER Communications Group says that as a result of the significant negative impact of the economic circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it has become necessary to implement a range of measures internally to reduce
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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Announces Emergency Grants to a Grouping of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | Black Voice News
NEW YORK, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation today announced $1.76 million in emergency grants distributed to 16 Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Magoha accused of sidelining teachers
Knut Secretary General Wilson Sossion accused the ministry of having a habit of sidelining the union from major task forces on education
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Black Fact of the Day: May 16, 2020- Brought to you by Black365
Black Fact of the Day: May 16, 2020- Brought to you by Black365 Dr. William Barnes became the first African American Board Certified specialist, 1927. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar.
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She Represents: Dr. Candice Dawson | Dallas Weekly
Dr. Candice Dawson and along with the original Prideful Kids, Caylee and Donovan, began an educational toy company in February
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Yatani disbands Wekesa team in bid to calm storm at NCPB
Yatani disbands Wekesa team in bid to calm storm at NCPB
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Uganda: Increase in Government Capitalisation Pushes Up Udb Profitability
Increased government capitalisation has helped Uganda Development Bank (UDB) to register growth in profitability to
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Source: allAfrica.com
India extends nationwide lockdown
India extended its coronavirus lockdown to the end of May on Sunday as it reported its biggest single-day jump in cases, but said some sectors would be permitted to open up as its economy takes
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Celebrating Bro. Malcolm X, A Warrior and Master Teacher
That’s why I believe that the best way to celebrate Brother Malcolm’s 95th birthday on May 19, 2020 is to honor his role as a superb deliverer of
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Beaton donates food hampers in Essequibo
Out-of-favour West Indies fast-bowler Ronsford Beaton has joined a list of people on the Essequibo Coast sharing out food hampers during this time of uncertainty owing to the COVID-19
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CBC to Host First All Digital Legislative Conference – Free Press of Jacksonville
Attracting more than 30,000 people to Washington, DC each year, the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is CBCF’s leading public policy convening on issues impacting African Americans and the global black
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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly
NAACP Launches #WeAreDoneDying Campaign, Empowering Black and Brown Communities to Take Action Against Senseless Killings of African Americans
The NAACP, the nation’s foremost social justice organization, has launched a campaign entitled #WeAreDoneDying, aimed at exposing the inequities embedded into the American healthcare system and the country at
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Magufuli's bold plan to reopen colleges
Tanzania President John Pombe Magufuli on Sunday said he was ready to open schools, sports leagues and airlines as the country continues to fight
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Source: Daily Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME
NCEL to launch new online course for principals, vice-principals
The National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) is now accepting applications for its Virtual Instructional Leadership (VIL) online course that will be launched within
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Desoto City Hall & Some Facilities Set For a Limited Reopening on May 18th: Safety Restrictions & Modified Rules In Place
On Monday, May 18th, in conjunction with Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas, DeSoto’s City Hall, and some other important City facilities will reopen to the public on a graduated
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Somalia Confirms 34 New COVID-19 Cases
Somali Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 34 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total tally of infections to
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Ghana: 'Don't Ignore Athletes in COVID-19 Times'
Former Chairman of the Ghana Athletics Association (GAA), Mr George Haldane-Lutterodt has asked sports federation heads to support athletes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic which has rendered athletes
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Source: allAfrica.com
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Re-Opens Schools for Examination Classes
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the re-opening of schools and colleges for public examination classes and final year students respectively in his Covid-19 national address at State
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