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Augustine: Tobago’s Carnival must not mirror Trinidad’s
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News In this file photo, Black Indians out in full force for the launch of Tobago's Carnival on January 17, 2020. File photo by David Reid. THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine has said Tobago’s Carnival in October must not mirror
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Kanye West Says He’s “Concerned” Pete Davidson Will Get Kim Kardashian Addicted To Drugs
First, let us all acknowledge that Kanye West has no business opening his mouth to speak on anyone's mental situation or their journey to getting the help they need. As unhealthy as his behavior has been since his separation from Kim Kardashian, and as childish, embarrassing and borderline abusive
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For The Record: Charles Soludo’s inaugural address as Anambra governor
“Now is the time to work, and there is no minute or kobo to waste in fanfare.” The post For The Record: Charles Soludo’s inaugural address as Anambra governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Black teen with sickle cell disease first gene therapy patient at Texas Medical Center
Sickle cell disease had a devastating effect on 17-year-old Helen Nduku's life. The disease often landed her in the hospital, The post Black teen with sickle cell disease first gene therapy patient at Texas Medical Center appeared first on TheGrio.
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Brittney Griner's Arrest In Russia Extended Through May 19
A court in Moscow announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner until May 19 according to Russian state news agency TASS
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Award-Winning Filmmakers Set to Direct 'The Color of Cola' Documentary About Pepsi's All-Black Sales Force In the Jim Crow South
Stanley Nelson and Jacqueline Olive are set to direct "The Color of Cola." The documentary is based on "The Real Pepsi Challenge" following an all-Black sales team in the Jim Crow South.
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First Black Woman Fortune 500 CEO Says ‘Being The Minority’ Can Be A Career Advantage
In 2009, Ursula Burns shattered the metaphorical glass ceiling two-fold when she became “the first African American woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company and the first female to
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Black Women Rally for Jackson’s Supreme Court Confirmation - Texas Metro News
“The U.S. Supreme Court will win,” Eaddy said. “Black women will win. Black people will win. All Americans will win when Judge Jackson gets on the court.” The post Black Women Rally for Jackson’s Supreme Court Confirmation appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Telfar Is Opening Its First Flagship Spot Later This Year In NYC
Telfar Clemens - the 37-year-old NYC-born designer whose "Bushwick Birkin" became the must-have accessory since the pandemic - announced he will officially launch his first brick-and-mortar store in NYC sometime later this year. He also worked on a limited-edition collection with UGG, which kicked
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Russia’s onslaught continues amid optimism over talks - L.A. Focus News
By ANDREA ROSA KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian forces destroyed a theater in Mariupol where hundreds of people were sheltering Wednesday and rained fire on other cities, Ukrainian authorities said, even as the two sides projected optimism over efforts to negotiate an end to the fighting. The airstrike
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Bowser Unveils $19.5 Billion D.C. Budget
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released her $19.5 billion fiscal year 2022-2022 budget proposal on Wednesday that funds an array of city services but doesn’t call for tax increases or layoffs. The post Bowser Unveils $19.5 Billion D.C. Budget appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Arrest of WNBA Star Brittney Griner Extended
Griner was detained at a Moscow airport, reportedly in mid-February, after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges allegedly containing oil derived from cannabis.
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FBI eyeing 6 suspects after bomb threats at Black colleges
By Collin Binkley | The Associated Press (AP) - As the nation’s historically Black colleges remain on edge after receiving dozens of bomb threats in recent weeks, federal law enforcement […] The post FBI eyeing 6 suspects after bomb threats at Black colleges appeared first on Th
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Michael Beasley Tearfully Opens Up About His Mental Health & Personal Experience As A Pro-Hooper
Michael Beasley stopped by The Pivot, the new talk show hosted by former NFL pro-athletes Ryan Clark, former I Am Athlete mainstays Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder for what many call the show's best episode. The former pro-hooper got emotional talking about his mental health struggles.
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Howard University Faculty Set to Strike from March 23-25
Faculty members at Howard University announced Wednesday they plan to go on a labor strike from March 23-25. The post Howard University Faculty Set to Strike from March 23-25 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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A$AP Rocky & Mercedes Benz Collab On New Capsule Collection Exclusively At PacSun
$AP Rocky dropped his first collection as the first guest artistic director of PacSun last July. On March 17, the multiplatinum selling rapper and his design agency AWGE announced a new capsule collection in tandem with one of the most premier brands in luxury autos: Mercedes Benz.
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Is it finally over for Colin Kaepernick?
OPINION: Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, who has a QB opening now that Russell Wilson is gone, once believed Kaepernick deserved a second chance. But his recent comments suggest he’s not going to give him a shot. The post Is it finally over for Colin Kaepernick? appeared first on TheGrio.
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Freddie Freeman, Dodgers reach agreement on 6-year, $162M deal - L.A. Focus News
First, you beat 'em. Then you join 'em. Five months after beating the Dodgers in the NL Championship Series on the way to a World Series title but only days after the Atlanta Braves moved on from him, Freddie Freeman has agreed to sign with the Dodgers. According to multiple reports, the Dodgers
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Russian media: Detention of WNBA’s Griner extended to May 19 - L.A. Focus News
By DOUG FEINBERG Russian media reported that the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner was extended until May 19, a development that could see the two-time Olympic champion being held for at least three months before her case is resolved. The case of the 31-year-old Griner, one of the most
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#BTColumn – Let’s talk Mr. President - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Adrian Sobers In his 2007 speech at the Library of Congress, it was fitting that our late former Prime Minister Mr. Owen Arthur touched on the history of Caribbean
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IN POLITICS 2022: Harris, Moody staking out Democratic Primary ground for Shelby County mayor - TSDMemphis.com
Opening campaign headquarters, executing mapped-out strategy and reeling in endorsements are in high gear as the candidates for Shelby County mayor position themselves for the Shelby County Primary on May 3. With only a month before early voting begins April 13, Ken Moody, who is seeking the
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Positive Psychology Coach ‘The Happiologist’ Explains How to Find Long Term Happiness on International Happiness Day
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 13, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With United Nations International Happiness Day taking place on March 20, 2022, Dal Banwait gives some powerful recommendations on how to become a happier, healthier version of oneself. …
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Nigeria: Allen Onyema's Unnamed 'Conspirator' in U.S. Fraud Case Unmasked
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Zimbabwe: WOZA Take Right to Protest Complaint to African Commission
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Chatham Student “Slave Auction” draws attention to upswing in state racism - Carolina Peacemaker
GOLDSTON - Activists and community leaders in Chatham County are demanding that the Chatham County Board of Education take decisive action to quell an alleged series of racist incidents, which include no less than White students “selling” Black classmates at so-called “slave auctions.” The alleged
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A farmer in Burundi is donating 100kg of maize to Ukrainian refugees
A subsistence farmer in Burundi said he wants to donate 100kg of maize to Ukrainian refugees amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of the European country. According to BBC, Adrien Nimpagaritse, who is also a former refugee, explained his donation was a “token of love” to Ukrainians escaping the violence
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TIME highlights several women of color in annual list
By AFRO Staff Black girl magic was sprinkled all over TIME magazine’s inaugural Women of the Year list which hit newsstands March 4. “When you speak your truth, things happen,” said Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix, one of the 2022 honorees. The list includes 12 women from a cr
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Diva’s Daily Dirt: Kim K Gushes Over Pete on ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ + Pooh Shiesty Legal Update
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Pamela Rene Leak keeps the laughs coming as ‘Ms. Maybelle’
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO Pamela Rene Leak is one of Baltimore’s best entertainers and unsung heroes. She is known for her comedic personality, “Ms. Maybelle”, a hip, older wise-cracking auntie. Leak, as Ms. Maybelle, is a regular on the Larry Young Morning Show on R
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Malawi: Attorney General Chakaka Nyirenda Challenges New Lawyers to Add Value to the Profession
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