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Biden promises to rebuild ties with African Union

US President Joe Biden promised to rebuild his country's partnership with the African Union (AU) moments after he delivered his first foreign policy speech since taking office. His predecessor, Donald Trump, sparked a row in 2018 over his alleged use of the word 'shithole' to describe African

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Lone Star College awarded $750K to support displaced Texas workers | Afram News

There’s good news for Texas workers who need to reskill or upskill to get back into the workforce. Lone Star College has been awarded $750,000 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to provide financial assistance to Texas students to cover tuition and fees.

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In Egypt, a push to get more orphans families, fight stigma - Black News Channel

By MARIAM FAM Associated Press Yasmina El Habbal long dreamed of giving birth to a daughter and planned to name her Ghalia, Arabic for 'precious.' She never got married, and never did. But in an Egyptian orphanage at age 40, she finally found her Ghalia: a fussy baby girl with large brown eyes who

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Lil Yachty Is Working With Mattel To Make An Uno Card Game Movie

Lil Yachty is taking his talents to Tinseltown once again. The Hollywood Reporter broke the story that he is working with Mattel to bring the popular children's game Uno to life as a movie.

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As Trump prosecutor, Rep. Stacey Plaskett gets her say on impeachment

Stacey Plaskett couldn’t cast a vote last month when the House impeached former President Donald Trump. But she can help... View Article The post As Trump prosecutor, Rep. Stacey Plaskett gets her say on impeachment appeared first on TheGrio.

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‘Playing with fire’: Twitter’s India snub sparks debate on compliance, free speech

Twitter Inc’s refusal to comply with an Indian government directive to block more than 250 accounts and posts has put the social media giant at the centre of a political firestorm in one of its key markets. Government officials, business people and ordinary netizens are split over free speech and

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Ethiopian-Born D.C. Businessman, Yimaj “Steve” Kalifa, Helps Howard University Fight The Pandemic – The Wilmington Journal

As an immigrant from Ethiopia, Washington, D.C., businessman Yimaj “Steve” Kalifa is living the American Dream, having built a personal wealth estimated at $100 million. Now at a time when COVID-19 has struck nearly 38,000 [...]

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Ramaphosa says access to concessional loans key to Africa’s recovery

Access to loans on favourable terms will be crucial to Africa’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Saturday. Ramaphosa, who is the outgoing chair of the African Union (AU), told the bloc’s summit that even though the International Monetary

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Benny The Butcher “Trade It All,” Jim Jones & Harry Fraud “Lose Lose” & More | Daily Visuals 2.5.21

From Upstate NY to New York City, Jim Jones keeps Harlem a-rocking and for his clip to “Lose Lose” braves a crazy blizzard and even rides a bike through the snow. That was lowkey random but whatever.

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Tiffany Haddish explains convincing Common to do #SilhouetteChallenge

Comedian Tiffany Haddish made waves on the web earlier this week with her participation in the #SilhouetteChallenge with boyfriend Common,... View Article The post Tiffany Haddish details 'negotiation' to convince Common to do #SilhouetteChallenge appeared first on TheGrio.

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Africa’s pandemic-hit mining sector faces exploration challenge

TRAVEL restrictions, supply chain disruptions and risk aversion since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic have slammed the brakes on mining exploration in Africa, jeopardising the minerals supply pipeline. Inward investment is now a key focus, with companies looking to capitalise on higher metals

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Parents allowed to remove students from Black History Month lessons - TheGrio

A charter school in northern Utah is allowing parents to opt students out of its Black History Month curriculum and... View Article The post Parents allowed to remove students from Black History Month lessons appeared first on TheGrio.

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SafeWalks NYC takes action to protect the Brooklyn community - The New York Beacon

Viviane Faver A Brooklyn-based group called Safe Walks NYC offers safe walking from subway stations in response to violence in the neighborhood. In an exclusive interview for the New York Beacon, founder Peter Kerre -also founder of Street Riders NYC and involved in the Black

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Stacey Abrams, Black Lives Matter are nominated for Nobel Peace Prize | Afro

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Stacey Abrams political activist, voter registration & voting rights advocate has set a national standard for democracy. Her political activism has resulted in a nomination for a Nobel Prize. She deserves it & would become an even bigger voting rights, VR & democracy

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Trump's federal executions may have helped spread COVID - TheGrio

The flood offederal executions that occurred in the last days of the Trump administration were potential coronavirus super spreader events,... View Article The post Trump's federal executions may have helped spread COVID appeared first on TheGrio.

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New Territory | Afram News

When Shepherd Manson Johnson took his rightful place in the Kingdom of Heaven, Pastor Murray G. Martin knew it was time for him to return home. Home was the place where he was groomed and nurtured by his mentor, Johnson, and Martin knew it was his duty to carry the torch the shepherd-less

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Parliament wants military top brass to explain Covid drug debacle

The spending of around R260,59 million on a Cuban drug for use by South African soldiers and other defence force personnel to fight the coronavirus will be the subject of a thorough investigation.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Georgia U.S. House Rep Clyde fined $5,000 for not completing security screening to enter House floor | The Atlanta Voice

Two Republican lawmakers are the first members of Congress to be fined for violating the new security measures off of the House floor since the fines were instated earlier this week, CNN has learned. Republicans Reps. Andrew Clyde of Georgia and Louie Gohmert of Texas have both been fined $5,000

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Zanu PF bigwigs jostle for Matiza’s posts

BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA THE death of Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza two weeks ago has plunged Mashonaland East province into election mode, with Zanu PF party members reportedly jostling to take over his parliamentary seat as well as provincial chairmanship. Matiza is one of the four ministers

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Hundreds protest coup in Myanmar as resistance spreads - Black News Channel

By Associated Press Undefined YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Hundreds of students and teachers took to Myanmar's streets on Friday to demand the military hand power back to elected politicians, as resistance to a coup swelled with demonstrations in several parts of the country, even in the tightly

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Investigation, prosecution missing link in corruption fight: TIZ

Corruption has become endemic in Zimbabwe in both the private and public sectors. Zimbabwe ranks 157 out of 180 countries in the 2020 Transparency International corruption perceptions index (CPI). Last week, NewsDay (ND)’s Cliff Chiduku caught up with Transparency International Zimbabwe

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Struggle For Black Head Coaching Opportunities Continues In NFL – The Wilmington Journal

Lost somewhere behind the battle between the two quarterbacks, there will be another that may do more to define the outcome of Super Bowl LIV: Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is charged with the [...]

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Nelly Responds To Ali’s Claims He Finessed The St. Lunatics

Even some of the best of Hip-Hop crews go through their ups and downs. Nelly is attempting to remove the smut put on his name placed by a former collaborator. As spotted on Complex former St. Lunatic member Ali had criticized the 'Hot In Herre' rapper for allegedly leaving the group behind once he

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Why Aaron Donald’s visual vulnerability was important for men.

Aaron Donald’s tears were characterized as “indicative of a player who gave everything he had” and that he “left it all on the field”.

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The Caucasity: Insurrectionist Jenny Cudd Asks For Permission To Vacation in Mexico Despite 5 Federal Charges

According to published reports, in a court filing Monday (Feb 1), lawyers for Jenny Louise Cudd requested the court's blessing to allow the attempted coup participant to travel to Mexico's Riviera Maya from Feb. 18-21 for a prepaid "work-related bonding retreat" with her employees and

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Kapenta catches decrease

BY OBERT SIAMILANDU The Kapenta Producers Association (KPA) has bemoaned low kapenta catches in Lake Kariba against increased demand. Association chairperson Nesbert Mapfumo said the sector had of late experienced low catches due to various factors such as over-fishing, climate change and turbid

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Health Policies In Mexico City’s Subway System – The Wilmington Journal

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of millions of people living in Mexico City. The subway became one of Mexico City’s hotspots in terms of health and safety due to the influx of passengers [...]

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Skwatta Kamp's Nish dies of COVID-related complications

Skwatta Kamp group member Musawenkosi 'Nish' Molefe passed away from COVID-related complications on 5 February after a lengthy hospital stay.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Black woman who used Gorilla Glue in hairstyle mishap goes viral - TheGrio

A Black woman has gone viral for sharing a TikTok video of her using Gorilla Glue to secure her low,... View Article The post Black woman who used Gorilla Glue in hairstyle mishap goes viral appeared first on TheGrio.

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The Insurrection Was a Return to Jim Crow-Era Violent Voter Suppression - The New York Beacon

On January 6, our nation experienced a brazen and violent attack on our democracy by domestic terrorists intent on overturning a fair and legal election. In the aftermath, many have said that “this is not America.” When in fact the rallying cries used by these insurrectionists were

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