Big Bird Backlash: Vax Lands Even Muppet In Political Flap
In 1972, Big Bird lined up on 'Sesame Street' to receive a measles vaccine as part of a campaign to get more youngsters inoculated against the disease. When that same iconic, 8-foot-tall children’s character tweeted that he had been vaccinated against COVID-19, conservative politicians immediately
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Happy Veterans Day! 15 Famous Black Folks Who Served In The Military
From comedians to rappers, many famous Black people have served in the United States military.
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Source: Black America Web
Eastern bloc will help produce State House winner, says Kalonzo Musyoka
The former VP called for political tolerance and condemned the stoning of Deputy President William Ruto’s motorcade in Kisumu.
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Democrats Face Prospect of Losing Long-Standing Black Voter Base
… on major legislation to protect African-American citizens and voters, like the … association of more than 230 African American-owned newspapers and media companies … and candidates trying to reach African-American voters should first seek out …
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Source: The Washington Informer
Veterans Day: 100 Vintage Photos Of Black Soldiers Fighting Foreign Wars For America
The role that Black soldiers have played while fighting foreign wars on behalf of the United States has been sorely understated.
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Source: NewsOne
Baby Born At 21 Weeks Earns Guinness World Record For Worlds Most Premature Infant To Survive - Blavity
Michelle Butler of Alabama was just 21-weeks into her pregnancy when she prematurely gave birth to twins on July 5, 2020. Curtis Means and his sister C'Asya weren't expected to survive, doctors said. His sister died one day after birth, but the 15-ounce baby boy held on and surprised everyone
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Africa: Gbajabiamila Advocates Common Passport for Africa's Integration
[This Day] Abuja -- The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has advocated for Africa to have a common passport, a single customs and monetary union.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Why Nicaragua’s slide toward dictatorship is concern for the region, US | New Pittsburgh Courier
Nicaragua’s power couple, Vice President Rosario Murillo and husband President Daniel Ortega. INTI OCON/AFP via Getty Images by Kai M. Thaler, University of California Santa Barbara Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega “won” a fourth straight term on Nov. 8, 2021 – the second in a row with his
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Libya: World Leaders Bolster Troubled Libya Ahead of Key Election
[VOA] France is hosting an international conference on Libya on Friday as the North African country heads into long-awaited elections next month, a vote that regional and world powers hope will pull the oil-rich nation out of its decade-old chaos.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee says she was pepper-sprayed in a racist attack in LA
The all-around champion, who is Hmong American, says she was with a group of friends of Asian descent in Los Angeles when people in a passing car yelled at them to "go back to where they came from."
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Meghan Markle recommends Instagram 'dislike' button to curb online negativity
Meghan Markle believes she’s found an easy solution to the social media hate speech and bullying problem – a dislike The post Meghan Markle recommends Instagram 'dislike' button to curb online negativity appeared first on TheGrio.
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R. Kelly’s former cellmate creates comic book showing their life behind bars
R. Kelly’s former cellmate at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center has created a comic book portraying their conversations and some of the activities they did together while sharing the same cell. Brendan Hunt was arrested for allegedly threatening the lives of Democratic Congress members after
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Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Pay Families And Descendants Of Black Soldiers Who Fought During WWII - Blavity
According to WBTW, Democratic lawmakers are seeking ways to financially compensate families, descendants and spouses of Black veterans who fought during World War II. The legislative efforts will benefit spouses and the living offspring of those who were unable to obtain opportunities to build
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Source: Blavity News
Dave Chappelle's high school cancels fundraiser for theater named in his honor
Duke Ellington School of the Arts in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., has canceled a planned fundraiser with alumnus The post Dave Chappelle's high school cancels fundraiser for theater named in his honor appeared first on TheGrio.
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Russia, Mali vow to deepen ties | Africanews
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said his country was prepared whatever necessary to defend Mali's statehood
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Maryland teacher Keishia Thorpe wins $1 million global educator prize
A high school teacher in Bladensburg, Maryland has been honored with a $1 million Global Teacher Prize.  The annual award is presented The post Maryland teacher Keishia Thorpe wins $1 million global educator prize appeared first on TheGrio.
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5 Things Black Families Should Talk About At Thanksgiving Dinner
It's that time of year when your family gathers together for the Thanksgiving holiday to enjoy a good meal. Here are a few topics that won't stir the pot and that are super important to the black family.
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Source: The Urban Daily
She’s Charting A Path To Improving Quality Child Care
By Evan T. Henerson By her own admission, Tamika Farr is every inch a 'glass half-full' person. That's an important mindset to have when leading a 43-year-old nonprofit, whose mission is to bring quality child care and educational services to disadvantaged communities. Farr, who took over as
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Migrants describe brutal journey through forests on Belarus-Poland border | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: CNN Hundreds of migrants have been trying to cross into Poland from Belarus, where authorities appear to have facilitated their passage into the European Union country. Many have been stranded in the border area in freezing conditions. Youssef
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
Texas Principal Forced To Resign After Being Suspended For Allegations Of Pushing Critical Race Theory On His Students
James Whitfield, a black principal in Texas was forced to resign this week after months of controversy surrounding accusations that he forced critical race theory onto students
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Source: Black America Web
Kenya: Sections of Lang'ata and Mombasa Road to Be Closed Sunday
[Nation] The Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha) has said that two major roads in the city will be closed on Sunday to enable completion of the Nairobi Expressway.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Meet Jada Dabney: Ramsay High School’s Drum Major of Excellence
By Haley Wilson The Birmingham Times For Jada Dabney, a senior at Birmingham’s Ramsay High School, music is therapy. “I feel like people don’t really realize how music has an effect on your life,” she said. “You listen to music in your car, you hear it in commercials and movies, … but it does
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Source: The Birmingham Times
MAGA Twitter Desperately Tries To Paint President Joe Biden As Racist #RacistJoe
On Thursday (November 11), Biden delivered remarks at a public ceremony where he stumbled on his wording by saying the words "the great Negro" as he honored former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, Donald M. Blinken.
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Source: The Urban Daily
Africa: Placing Gender On the Front Burner of Climate Change Action
[This Day] Glasgow, Scotland -- There is a commitment from member countries at the ongoing Climate Change Conference (COP26) to promote gender-responsiveness programmes in climate change related activities.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Crisis Intervention Police Officer Is An Instrument Of Change Against A Sea Of Troubles
By Lem Satterfield, Zenger News Carlyle Riche Jr. is a passionate advocate for mental health and an active agent of the change he envisions. The 30-year-old crisis intervention police officer in Baltimore County, Maryland, aims “to help and protect those who can’t protect themselves.” Named
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Malawi: MEC Engages Cmd, PAC Board On Boundary Review - Malawi Electoral Commission
Press Release - The Malawi Electoral Commission on Thursday, 4th November, 2021 engaged the leadership of the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) and the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe regarding the determination on the number of constituencies for the 2025
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Source: allAfrica.com
Former Murang'a MCA and reforms advocate elected to newlook Tea Board
Former MCA Charles Kirigwi was yesterday elected as the East of the Rift Valley smallholder tea farmers representative.
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Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Bye-Bye Lying Brian! The Worst of the Outgoing MSNBC Anchor’s Career
On Tuesday, MSNBC 11th Hour anchor Brian Williams announced he was not renewing his contract with the network at the end of the year as he stated: “This is the end of a
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Source: Newsbusters | Exposing and Combating Liberal Media Bias
Oversight Committee Finds Trump Administration Officials Showed Willful Disregard for Hatch Act
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett issued the following statement after the Office of Special Counsel found 13 senior Trump Administration officials, including top White House aides and cabinet members, violated the Hatch Act.
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Apartheid president de Klerk portrayed as South African hero is classic whitewashing
Oppressors will always try to rewrite history to make themselves seem better. They’ll justify slaughter by calling the victims “savages” The post Apartheid president de Klerk portrayed as South African hero is classic whitewashing appeared first on TheGrio.
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