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Lucky Montana lays into Zondo in fiery letter: ‘This doesn’t make you God’

Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana said Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is not committed to hearing the facts or the truth.

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

Tamron Hall denies firing 20 employees, shares email sent to staff

Talk show host, Tamron Hall, posted a video on Instagram where she denied that she “fired” 20 employees. She says she has the right to change staff. The post Tamron Hall denies firing 20 employees, shares email sent to staff appeared first on TheGrio.

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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Donates $50,000 to National Urban League | Dallas Weekly

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will donate $50,000 to the National Urban League to aid the civil rights organizations youth programming, the fraternity announced today. The fraternitys International President, Micheal E. Cristal, made the announcement during a video interview with National Urban

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Source: Dallas Weekly

Klan Cops and `The Wilmington Massacre’ | Afro

By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@yahoo.com In Wilmington, N.C. recently it was revealed some White members of the Wilmington Police Department are just itching for America’s mythical race war much ballyhooed by some for decades to begin. “We are just going to go out and just start

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Zanu PF fissures laid bare in Mash East

Tension is brewing within the Zanu PF Mashonaland East province women’s league after the league reportedly refused to hand over a party vehicle to the recently reinstated chairperson Nyarai Tsvuura. BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA Tsvuura was reinstated to the position by the politburo after she was suspended

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday 3 July

We’ve got you covered for all the latest news in South Africa: Take a look at the stories set to dominate headlines on Friday 3 July.

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

Complex Suspends Akademiks For Remarks Against Chrissy Teigen

Akademiks made some vile and misogynistic comments against Chrissy Teigen. As a result, Complex has suspended him from two upcoming "Everyday Struggle" shows. You can check out his apology inside.

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Source: MadameNoire

LA Oscars Diversity - Black News Channel

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences which hands out the Oscars says it has made major progress in its efforts to increase diversity in the group. On Tuesday, the Academy announced it invited 819 new members to join, saying that fulfills its quest to double the number of women and

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Confirmed Coronavirus Cases are Rising in 40 of 50 States - Black News Channel

By JAKE COYLE and TERRY SPENCER undefined/ BNC Contributor FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Four U.S. states — Arizona, California, Florida and Texas — reported a combined 25,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday as the infection curve rose in 40 of the 50 states heading into the July Fourth

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Coronavirus: Texas governor mandates wearing of face masks - DefenderNetwork.com

The directive applies to counties with 20 or more Covid-19 cases, which covers most of Texas 254 counties. Texas hit a record of more than 8,000 virus cases in a day on Wednesday, up from about 2,400 two weeks ago. Americans are about to mark the Fourth of July weekend, with some beaches coast to

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Essence responds to Toxic Culture allegations; names new interim CEO - DefenderNetwork.com

Black-owned media giant Essence Communications, which publishes Essence magazine, has responded to allegations made by an anonymous group of women that it created a toxic work culture for employees with the announcement of an independent review and a new interim CEO. In a post on Medium titled “The

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Ziggy Marley Will Receive the Black Press 2020 Global Icon Award and Make a Virtual Appearance at the 2020 NNPA Convention | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Ziggy Marley, the oldest son of the Reggae Icon Bob Marley, recently appeared on a livestream interview with the Black Press that was reached more than 1.7 million people around the world. The socially conscious singer is being honored for his outstanding achievements in the

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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

Rihanna Demands Justice In Breonna Taylor Case, Calls Out Kentucky’s Attorney General - The New York Beacon

Many have been blasting Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron since the three Louisville police officers who shot and killedBreonna Taylorin her home this past March remain free of charges in connection with her death. Rihannais one of the latest people who took Cameron to

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

As Numbers Spike, California to Begin “Smart Testing” for COVID-19

During Gov. Gavin Newsom’s daily COVID-19 update to Californians on June 26, he announced that the state will begin “smart,” or “targeted” testing, for the disease. He announced the plan after health officials released data last week showing a sharp upturn in the numbers of infected people. “The

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COVID-19 on the rise; Los Angeles City Mayor Issues a ‘Hard Pause’ on Reopening Anymore Businesses - Los Angeles Sentinel

L.A. has seen a resurgence of outdoor activity, there has been added testing sites to handle the projected rise in positive cases. Gradually, Los Angeles has been opening different sectors in the work industry with the modified health directives. They serve as the armor against the spread of

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Governor Kemp extended COVID-19 executive orders through August | The Atlanta Voice

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Tuesday he will extend his coronavirus executive orders through August 11th. From June 16th, Georgia has 24,084 documented new cases of the coronavirus, resulting in a 30% spike in total cases. The Governor has since began pleading with fellow conservatives

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Commentary/Opinion: Atlas Must Go/ #CancelAtlas | Afro

By Sen. Jill P. Carter As a child, I awoke some mornings to news that police had arrested my father, Walter P. Carter, for sitting in protest in restaurants and apartment buildings that refused to serve and house Black people. Even after the passage of laws ending legal segregation, a fair number

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Court finds JHB clean up cruel, humiliating, degrading and invasive

Between June 2017 and May 2018 police raids were conducted under Section 13(7) of the SAPS Act, which gave police intrusive powers.

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

EFF calls for Gordhans retirement over alleged doctored report

Pravin Gordhan's desire to 'alter' a report into corruption at Eskom has put the EFF on high-alert, and they're asking the minister to call it a day.

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

Florida Cop Relieved Of Duty After Punching A Black Woman In Miami Airport

The assault was filmed on an officer’s body camera.

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Dallas Weekly News: Ep. 58- Texas Lt. Governor criticizes Fauci as cases surge | Dallas Weekly

Today in Dallas Weekly News, Texas Lt. Governor criticizes Fauci as cases surge, Dallas Women sued city and county over Texas anti-rioting laws and the Dallas city hospital report.

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Jaime Harrison Senate ad focuses on community and police accountability - TheGrio

Jaime Harrison has released an ad about the need for police reform and accountability, addressing it to his sons as he seeks to unseat Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) in their South Carolina Senate race. READ MORE: Sen. Lindsey Graham outraised by Dem challenger Jaime Harrison The “My Community” ad is

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Source: theGrio

2020; Proud To Be an American.

While our imperfect system of government might cause some not to feel proud of our country, I take pride in the fact that our structure of government allows each of us to participate in the governing of our country; we just have to step up and make sure our voices are heard. Today, when many are

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Black Republican Sheriff Threatens to Deputize Gun Owners If Protesters Come to His Florida County: ‘You’ve Been Warned’

A Florida sheriff threatened to deputize armed civilians if protesters come to his county to cause trouble. Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels issued his warning []

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THE RUN DOWN - August Alsina and Jada Pinkett Smith | Afro

By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Host Micha Green touches on the murky relationship between August Alsina and Jada Pinkett Smith and the trending stories in this weeks AFRO American Newspaper. The post THE RUN DOWN August Alsina and Jada Pinkett Smith appeared first on Afro.

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Called The BLM Movement A Marxist Group

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani called Black Lives Matter a “Marxist organization” that “has been planning to destroy the police for three years.”

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School admission deadline for Western Cape schools fast approaching

The deadline to accept the placements offered to successful candidates through the school admissions process is on Friday July 3.

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

Florida Cops Laugh About How They ‘F*ck Up’ Protestors In Bodycam Video

Former police officers criticize the behavior.

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Source: The Urban Daily

Jada Pinkett-Smith Is Bringing Herself To The Red Table

After news about her relationship, romantic or not, with August Alsina made national headlines, Jada Pinkett-Smith said she's bringing herself to The Red Table.

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