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Executive director of Eve for Life (EFL), Joy Crawford, told the Jamaica Observer that majority of the incest cases she has interacted with are from the parishes of Westmoreland, St Ann, and St Thomas, however, she stressed that the issue remains an islandwide

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“No, I’m Not Nervous About My Wedding Night”: Kierra Sheard And Fiancé Jordan Kelly Answer Fan Questions

Check out some of the more interesting bits and check out the full interview in the video inside!

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Fairfax, Alfred (c.1843– c.1916)

Elected to the state House of Representatives in 1888, Alfred Fairfax was the first African American to serve in the Kansas legislature. A farmer and pastor, Fairfax represented the 58th District. During his single term in office (1889-1890), he served as chairman of the House Committee on

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Maryland Woman Says She Is Jay-Z’s 1st Daughter

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Miles Bailer Armstead, 45 | Post News Group

Miles Bailer Armstead’s life tragically ended at his property in East Oakland as a result of the all-to-common violence in our

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Tami Roman Honors Daughter Jazz Anderson on Her Birthday, Fans Say They Are Twins

Tami Roman‘s younger daughter Jazz Anderson recently celebrated her 24th

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'Did Y’all Go to the Wedding?': 'Basketball Wives' Star Kristen Scott's IG Post Derails When Fans Bring Up CeCe Gutierrez and Byron Scott's Nuptials

'Baskeball Wives' reality star CeCe Gutierrez and former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott tied the knot over the weekend. The 47-year-old nurse and […]

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The foodie men I miss

Every day I miss the men in my family, for all sorts of

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Civil Rights Act of 1968

The Civil Rights Act of 1968, (Pub.L. 90–284, 82 Stat. 73, enacted April 11, 1968), also known as the Fair Housing Act, is a landmark part of legislation in the United States that provided for equal housing opportunities regardless of race, religion, or national origin and made it a federal crime

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PEP joy turns to sadness

SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth It was supposed to be a celebration for Geovaughn Allen and his cousin, following their success in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) two Fridays ago. But an evening of fun and treat for their academic success quickly turned tragic as the 11-year-old died after being hit by

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(1995) William Jefferson Clinton, “the Job of Ending Discrimination in This Counrt is Not Over”

In July 1995, President Bill Clinton delivered a major speech at the White House in defense of Affirmative Action programs across the nation at a time when many critics were calling for their repeal. He argued that such programs were still needed in a talk he officially titled, The Job of Ending

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‘A Vibe’: Gabrielle Union Shares Pics of ‘Family Time’ With Cousin Saweetie, Dwyane Wade, and Quavo – Atlanta Black Star

Famous cousins Gabrielle Union and Saweetie got together for a family kickback that has everyone wondering whether their invitations got lost in the mail. The […]

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"Racism, in all its forms, will kill. It kills people, it kills communities, it kills dreams, it kills hope."

Alarming because we know the history of systemic inequity that brought us to this point, not only with the recent killing of George Floyd and other African Americans in our country, but also the disproportionate impact the Coronavirus has wreaked in communities of

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Lil Homie Aint Budge: Mendeecees Harris Fans Deem His and Yandys Son a Gangster After They Square Off with a Deer

Mendeecees Harris and his wife Yandy Smith-Harris may have a champ on their hands. Mendeecees took to Instagram on Tuesday, July 7 and shared a []

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Book Review: Motherhood So White By Nefertiti Austin - Los Angeles Sentinel

Motherhood So White is more than a great read, it’s an insider’s view of adoption and foster care from the perspective of an accomplished, unmarried woman of African descent. The post Book Review: Motherhood So White By Nefertiti Austin appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

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‘What has been your biggest challenge during the quarantine?’

“I personally do not feel that the quarantine is difficult. “Separation between me and my family. My family lives out of state and if it wasn’t for quarantine, I would have celebrated my granddaughter’s birthday. … I might have spent Mother’s Day with my daughter.” Same thing every day.

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How Do You Feel About Relatives Taking The Liberty To Discipline Your Kids?

Leaving your child in someone's care is one thing, but having someone take it upon themselves to discipline my kid is a completely different story.

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SBA and Treasury Department Announce $10 Billion for CDFIs to Participate in the Paycheck Protection Program | East Texas Review

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced that it is setting aside $10 billion of Round 2 funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to be lent exclusively by Community Development Financial Institutions

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Tami Roman Honors Daughter Jazz Anderson on Her Birthday, Fans Say They Are Twins

Tami Romans younger daughter Jazz Anderson recently celebrated her 24th birthday. In true motherly fashion, the former Basketball Wives cast member showered her daughter with []

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National Reconciliation Week: For Self & Family | Afro

RECONCILING AND RESTORING FAMILIES

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Implicit Bias a Driver of COVID-19 among African Americans

Dr. Melva Thompson-Robinson knows the data on the disparate impact of the corona virus and COVID-19 on African Americans and other

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Working the Quincy Mill: African American Lumber Mill Workers in Northern California, 1926-1955

Economic opportunity motivated millions of early 20th Century African Americans to leave the segregated South. Most of the people of the Great Migration found better jobs and better pay in northern factories in World War I and western defense industries in World War II. However, at least a few

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Though he is now with the ancestors, “Pop” Holt’s influence and legacy live on - Milwaukee Community Journal

The closing of his casket's signaled the end of an era and a life, both my brothers assessed during last week's homegoing services for my father George Holt. Reflecting on the many joyous experiences they shared with our father, both Wayne and John expressed gratitude and fond memories of Pops, who

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Education is a Big Part of the Solution | Chicago Defender

Written by Bernard Clay The pain of George Floyd’s murder has sent shockwaves through our nation, including right here in Chicago. It was vicious and shocking but, sadly, not surprising. We are right to worry that the events of the last week will too easily pigeonhole the sweeping tragedy of racism

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Kaplan’s 13-Point Agenda for a ‘Just Recovery Plan’ | Post News Group

Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan, who serves as Oakland’s Council Member At-Large, announced a bold, 13-point, “Agenda for Healthy Transition and a Just Recovery

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Scores of Atlantans bid farewell to Marian W. Scott

Marian W. Scott November 5, 1923 – August 30, 2020 Marian Willis Scott, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died August 30, at age 96. She was the widow … Continued The post Scores of Atlantans bid farewell to Marian W. Scott appeared first on Atlanta Daily World.

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‘Helping fathers on their journey’ - Four friends launch podcast on fatherhood

A QUARTET of fathers who have shared two decades of friendship will be launching a podcast focused on fatherhood on June

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‘Will You Adopt Me?’: Young Man Makes Tearful Request to Stepfather In Viral Video

On Father’s Day, in a now-viral video, a 17-year-old from Suffolk, Virginia, named Keon Wiggins-Saunders held back tears as he shakily read his letter to Donzell Powell, the man who stepped up as Keon’s father since he was 1 and married his mother, Keona, when he was

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Grandmother with 173 descendants celebrates 100th birthday with a drive-thru party - Face2Face Africa

A North Carolina matriarch celebrated her 100th birthday over the weekend with a drive-thru party. Julia Lee Kelly has lived to see six generations of her family making 173 descendants in total. She has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 48 great-great-grand children and one

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