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Source: allAfrica.com
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Health Insurers Must Answer Disparities Devastating Black And Latino Communities - The Seattle Medium
In New York state, for example, African-Americans make up 14 percent of the population, but have experienced 26 percent of all deaths. In Virginia, 49 percent of coronavirus cases come from the Hispanic and Latino community, which makes up 10 percent of the
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Source: https://seattlemedium.com
Diabetes Association of Atlanta partners with New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to curb food insecurities in DeKalb County | The Atlanta Voice
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church continues to support families in need during their weekly food pantry that feeds 8,000 individuals each week. During the Sept. 26 food distribution, the King’s Table food pantry will receive supplementary food packages from the Diabetes Association of Atlanta for
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
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CHTA engages online round tables to rebuild tourism in the region
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has said that it will be engaging the use of online roundtable discussions as part of wider efforts to accelerate the rebuilding of the Caribbean's tourism sector. This as the organisation seeks to ensure that the region emerges from the novel
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Kenya: Covid-19 - We're Beginning to Flatten the Curve - CS Kagwe
[Nation] The Ministry of Health said Tuesday the country is beginning to flatten the Covid-19 curve of but insisted that Kenyans must continue to guard against complacency to avoid a second wave of the deadly disease.
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McDonald's 'Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour' To Air On BET.com
Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp and many more will participate.
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Man 'asleep' in speeding self-driving car charged
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) - A driver who allegedly set his car to autopilot and then took a nap as it broke the speed limit on a rural Canadian highway has been charged with dangerous driving, police said.The incident took place near the town of Ponoka in Alberta province, the local force said in
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Breonna Taylor Protests: Militarized Police And Armed Right-Wing Militia Confront Demonstrators
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Why We Should Be Aware Of Anti-Black Choices That Are Often Presented To Us - Blavity
White supremacy is not above inducting Black people into its service.
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Fraud fright: IMF wants strict controls on countries’ COVID-19 spending - Stabroek News
With reports of spending by some countries on materiel linked to their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic already tainted by irregularities, including major fraud, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking the implementation of measures by countries to offset what it describes as risks of
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Sharkies Seafood wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award | New York Carib News
Sharkies Seafood owner Mr. Alwyn Brown is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Best in St. Ann, Jamaica Based on Outstanding 2019 Diner Reviews.
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Prioritise learners: Child President
CHILD President Mukudzeishe Madzivire yesterday called on government to ensure that schools are adequately prepared to fight COVID-19 when schools reopen next week.In a virtual meeting, Madzivire and his junior Primary and Secondary Education minister Tanaka Wayne Matiza told the Priscilla
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Facebook allowed hundreds of misleading ads about Biden, mail-in voting - TheGrio
Facebook has been no stranger to political controversy and now it's now been revealed that the social media juggernaut allowed... View Article The post Facebook allowed hundreds of misleading ads about Biden, mail-in voting appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mumbai on Yellow Alert as Heavy Rain Lashes India’s Financial Capital
Mumbai, India's financial capital, received one of the heaviest showers of this year's monsoon on Sept. 23, recording 286.4 mm (11 inches) of rainfall. Rain ...
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20th Amendment to Sri Lankan Constitution Challenged in Supreme Court
The20th Amendmentto the Sri Lankan Constitution, which gives exclusive powers to the president, is mired in controversy hours after its first reading on Sept. 22. ...
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NCRM, Keepers of 306 to host virtual economic justice town hall - TSDMemphis.com
Keepers of 306, an action initiative of the National Civil Rights Museum that engages civic-minded young leaders, will host a live-streamed town hall entitled “Where Do We Go from Here? Economic Justice” next week. The town hall event will broadcast on the museum’s website and Facebook Live on
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Private Sector budget assessment - Stabroek News
The National Budget for 2020, referred to as an ‘emergency’ budget, encompassed a variety of fiscal measures designed to quickly revamp the economy. The article Private Sector budget assessment appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Africa: WHO Director-General's Opening Remarks At the Member State Briefing On Covid-19 - 24 September 2020
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Remove those who are COVID-positive but no need to close business, companies urged
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Michelle Obama Opens Up About Sasha and Malia’s Remote Learning During Pandemic
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FDA issues Benadryl warning as it investigates reports of teen injuries and deaths linked to TikTok challenge - L.A. Focus Newspaper
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Award-Winning Journalist Farai Chideya Launches “Our Body Politic” Podcast Centered on Black Women and Political Events (LISTEN)
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Nicole Ari Parker to tackle police reform on 'Chicago P.D.' : TheGrio
Nicole Air Parker will tackle police brutality in her new recurring role on the upcoming eighth season of NBC’s Chicago... View Article The post Nicole Ari Parker to tackle police reform on 'Chicago P.D.' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Winter bookings point to tourists keeping faith with Caribbean destinations: CTO Head - Stabroek News
If it may still be a tough trek back to anything resembling normalcy for the Caribbean tourist industry, some of the earliest indications are that what the region has to offer in terms of tourist attractions remains highly favoured by the international
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US parents delaying preschool and kindergarten amid pandemic - Black News Channel
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Claire Reagan was feeling overwhelmed as her oldest child's first day of kindergarten approached and with a baby on the way. The 5-year-old boy has autism, and she worried he would struggle with juggling in-person and virtual
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AUTONETWORK: 2020 Hyundai Venue
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Venue’s design was comprised of small body forms, mostly squares. But it looked measurably better than that sounds. Its side profile featured solid and full volume wheel arches, strong character lines, while the front cascading grille included Hyundai’s the new signature face.
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