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AOC calls for expanding court, slams Trump for 'classist, disgusting' comments - TheGrio

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez used her Twitter account to respond to recent shots aimed at her creditability by President Donald Trump.... View Article The post AOC calls for expanding court, slams Trump for 'classist, disgusting' comments appeared first on TheGrio.

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Challenging the model minority myth: Asian-American students divided over affirmative action - Black Voice News

Breaking Down Asian American Perspectives on Prop 16. Audio by KQED The moment he stepped into Clovis High School, Chali Lee - now a first-year at Clovis Community College - left his Hmong identity outside its doors. Other students, he said, saw him as just another Asian male, another model

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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

N.J. GOP Official Quits After Posting Offensive Images Of Kamala Harris, Then Backtracks

Former Upper Township Committeeman Hobart Young says he didn't really resign and he'll go to court to get his seat back.

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Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0

Student loan debt adds to racial wealth disparities, research finds

Whereas the pandemic has pressured some to take a break from school to cut back bills or lower your expenses, the burden of rising scholar debt was a problem lengthy…

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Wrongfully Convicted under Pat O'Brien, Omar Muhammad, One of the "Roscetti Four" Speaks. | Chicago Defender

Omar Muhammad, formerly known as Omar Saunders, is one of the now exonerated Roscetti Four. Omar and three others were convicted of rape, kidnapping, and murder of medical student, Lori Roscetti. Sentenced to life in prison, they were forced to confess to the crime. After it was determined DNA did

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Source: Chicago Defender

Thousands Of Young Women From Middle And High Schools In Southern California And Across The U.S. To Launch Effort To Mobilize Voters In Their Communities

Los Angeles, CA– In what will likely be the most important presidential election of their generation, more than 5,000 young...

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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Honors Our Nation’s Veterans, Service Members and Their Families with a Congressional Memorial Day Ceremony

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee honored the nation’s veterans, service members and their families on Memorial Day during a ceremony at the Houston Heights World War II

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Why Manley said Pearnel Charles was locked up - Former politician yet to be paid for nine-month blackhole hell

In his dying days, Michael Manley gave Pearnel Charles Sr a reason why he was locked in a blackhole at the army’s Up Park Camp base for more than nine months in the election year of 1976. The now-retired Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) politician said...

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Sitcoms, Stars and Civic Duty: The Black Creatives Getting The People To The Polls

Margaret Thatcher famously once said, “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” For a well-connected group of Black women in

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

Zimra targets $172bn after forecast-busting show

ZIMBABWE’S revenue collector said on Monday it was projecting to collect $172 billion this year following a third quarter forecast-busting show that was underpinned by the resumption of operations by businesses across sectors. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI Provisional forecasts had placed this year’s target

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Counties must invest in the needs of girls - Black Voice News

In summary To make California stronger, we need to invest in girls and gender-expansive youth, and we need to amplify their leadership potential. By Desiree Victor Desiree Victor is Santa Clara County site director with the Young Women's Freedom Center, desiree@youngwomenfree.org. Haleema

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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

This Viral List Captures Just A Few Reasons Why Amy Coney Barrett Maybe Wasn't The Best SCOTUS Pick - Blavity

For weeks, there has been widespread outcry over the decision by Republican lawmakers to push Amy Coney Barrett onto the Supreme Court just one week before a pivotal election. On top of the fact that Republicans are breaking their own rules to appoint Barrett and that the ceremony to announce her

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Covid-19 corruption: The political hyenas are never far from the door - Steenhuisen | News24

DA interim leader John Steenhuisen says Covid-19 looters were like a pack of hyenas feeding off the helpless and needy.

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‘black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris To Write, Direct Richard Pryor Biopic

After a major film rights auction won by MGM, black-ish creator Kenya Barris has been tapped to write and direct a biopic on arguably the funniest comedian of all-time, Richard Pryor.

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Knives out for violent Jah Master after fan assault

DANCEHALL chanter Jah Master has come under fire for violently kicking a fan off stage, leaving him injured during his live performance in Chinhoyi over the weekend. BY KENNEDY NYAVAYA Jah Master fell from hero to villain after the needless violent behaviour that has seen music lovers baying for

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Kenya Barris to make directorial debut with Richard Pryor biopic - The New York Beacon

‘I am excited that the mystery of his genius is finally going to be explored.’ Black-ish creator Kenya Barris will make his feature directorial debut with a biopic about late-great comedian Richard Pryor. Barris will direct the project for MGM and produce along with Pryor’s widow Jennifer Lee Pryor

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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

Observer MD hails ‘Butch’ Stewart as a true son of Jamaica

With much regret, we learned of the death of our chairman, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, OJ.News of his death reached our Jamaica Observer family late last night.Our first response is to offer our sincerest condolence and heartfelt regrets to our Deputy Chairman Adam Stewart and all the family members.

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Jay-Z ventures into America's $130bn cannabis industry with his own brand - Face2Face Africa

The marijuana industry in the U.S. is booming and attracting some of the world’s renowned celebrities and business owners. The industry is estimated to pomp up to $130 billion on an annual basis into the U.S. economy by 2024, according toMarijuana Business Factbook. Marijuana Business Factbook

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Respected community figure Virglee Feazell passes at 90 | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Virglee Feazell, a longtime Chicago resident passed suddenly at her Southside home the morning of October 2. She was 90. Services for the neighborhood activist were held at Rayner Funeral Home on October 10. Feazell had lived in Chicago since the 1950s, moving here from Detroit to join her

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

'Ride The Wave': Masika Kalysha Flaunts Toned Body In New Beach Shoot

Masika Kalysha hypnotized many fans on Sunday by uploading a stream of images from her beach-themed photo shoot. The 'Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood' star […]

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Gianna Bryant Will Be Honored By The WNBA In The Most Amazing Way

The league will pay tribute to Kobe’s late daughter, along with her teammates who died in the helicopter crash.

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

The anti-racist revolution -

American racism isn’t simply the result of bad people doing bad things. It’s structural. This is the world we’ve created. Source

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‘And THAT’S That!’: Alicia Garza On The Importance Of Power

The hosts talk with one of the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement about the 2020 election.

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‘Threat to health care and civil rights’— Judge Barrett confirmed by GOP Senate -

'After refusing a Democratic nominee to the Supreme Court because an election was eight months away, they will confirm a Republican nominee before an election that is eight days away,' said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, who is a Democrat. Source

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Los Angeles Dodgers Player Pulled Mid Game For COVID-19 As Team Goes On To Win Historic World Series Series

Justin Turner left Game 6 of the World Series after a confirmed positive test. He returned to the field to celebrate the Championship

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US Ambassador Tapia says sorry for controversial tweets

United States (US) Ambassador Donald Tapia has apologised for controversial tweets made from his official Twitter account on Tuesday. Tapia found himself in a Twitter storm that saw Jamaica's Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Kamina...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Man shot dead in attack on taxi

An August Town, St Andrew man has been killed while three other men are treating gunshot injuries following a daylight attack on Phoenix Avenue off Hope Road in St Andrew on Thursday. Rohan Hall Snr and the other victims had just got...

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MLB Great Bob Gibson Dies at 84 – Free Press of Jacksonville

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Gibson emerged as a raw, but immensely talented rookie who would not be denied stardom. He became a full-time starting pitcher in July 1961 and earned his first All-Star appearance in 1962. [...]

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Sammie says he never wanted to be just a “singer, songwriter, [or] performer” – Music News – The Black Chronicle

Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesR&B singer and now business owner Sammie says he's always wanted to expand his career beyond just music. Earlier this year, the 'I Like It' singer launched his candle line, Simply Naked…

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Source: The Black Chronicle

Virtual Rally Tonight with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Common, Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms and more to Encourage People to Vote | Chicago Defender

Tonight, October 29th, the Multi-generational Black Women for Change (Bipartisan Organization) will host a 30-minute virtual “rally” at 6 PM CT for Black Millennials, offering inspiring words and resources to encourage people to go to the polls on Nov. 3rd. Speakers will include

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