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The tragic way in which George Floyd was murdered has conjured up so many past and recent memories of Black people that have fallen victim to homegrown, domestic terrorism, at the hands of members of law enforcement or those who just simply despise Black
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Uganda: Why Ministry Is Talking of Another Lockdown
As Covid-19 cases continue to rise, Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng on Wednesday, hinted on the possibility of the country being placed under another lockdown over what is perceived as complacency by the public in the fight against the spread of the
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Gordon Parks
Belonging to Fort Scott, Kansas, Gordon Parks was born on November 30, 1912 to a family whose head was a vegetable farmer. Being black, Parks faced extreme forms of discrimination as a child and was forced to attend a segregated elementary school. His race also prohibited him from active
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Why tax changes may power down green energy investments
Investors in the energy sector enjoy various incentives including a zero rate of import duty and value-added tax (VAT) exemption on renewable energy equipment; exemption from tax on interest paid on loans from foreign sources; exemption from payment of stamp duty in respect of certain
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Pandemic slows down prosecution of graft suspects
Before the Chief Justice David Maraga and the National Council on the Administration of Justice, announced on April 1, the scaling down of court operations, a number of magistrates hearing corruption related cases had gathered speed with some about to conclude testimonies from witness and rule
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Uganda: Beverage Producers Want Govt to Bear Digital Tax Stamps Cost
Beverage manufacturers want the cost of implementing Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) be met by the
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Nigeria: Insecurity - Buhari, Northern Governors Have Lost Control - Northern Elders
Kaduna, Abuja, Jos — Northern Elders Forum (NEF) on Sunday said the rising insecurity in the northern region is strong proof that President Muhammadu Buhari and the northern state governors have lost control in protecting the people, despite swearing to uphold such important constitutional
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Bill Cosby Supports Protestors, Opposes Use of Tactical Gear by Police Officers
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Da Brat Says She Feels ‘Free’ After Opening About Her Relationship With Jesseca Dupart
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South Africa: Ramaphosa condemns surge in violence against women
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned as “inhumane acts” the violence against women which, according to police, have skyrocketed since the relaxation of the containment in his country, the most affected by the coronavirus in
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Brands Must Speak Out Against Racial Intolerance or Risk Losing Customers: Report
Following the police shootings of multiple African Americans, people across the country are fed up with brands and organizations that don’t fight such issues as racism and
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Kenya: 400 Chinese to Flee Nairobi for Home Over Coronavirus Fears
The Chinese have obtained an order from a High Court in Nairobi directing the Kenya government to allow them to leave on June 16, arguing that Kenya's health system does not have the capacity to handle the Covid-19
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Informant Tekashi 6ix9ine Calls Out Meek Mill Says Nicki Minaj “Put Him On”
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LETTERS: Digital lending has great potential in economy
While the government has proactively instituted a broad range of measures, it is important to highlight a few recent developments: the decision to revoke the right of digital lenders to report to the credit reference bureaus (CRBs), and the subsequent offering of what may become a constructive path
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Jordan Peele to Donate $1 Million Across Five Organizations That He Believes Are ‘Essential to the Health and Lives of Black People’
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New memoir reveals that fascinating life of an African American change agent
/EIN News/ -- CHICAGO, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James H. Lowry encapsulated his 30-plus years of experience in the field of minority business development in the book he co-authored in 2011, “Minority Business Success: Refocusing on the American
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Nigeria: Dangote Boosts Diversification With Maiden Clinker Shipment to Senegal
With this historic maiden voyage at the weekend from its Export Terminal located in Apapa Port, Lagos, Dangote has gradually made Nigeria, which until recently was one of the world's largest bulk importers of cement, first self-sufficient in cement production, and now an exporter of cement clinker
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South Africa: From Maternal Health to COVID-19 - How a WhatsApp Service Became Essential for Millions
Cape Town — Covid-19 Connect, a WhatsApp service that provides users with relevant information to help make informed and effective decisions during the pandemic, was developed by Praekelt.org for South Africa, but the organisation's experience with digital health technology like MomConnect allowed
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KARUORO: It is time for in-depth policy on digital trade
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Uganda: Makerere Investigates Nine False COVID-19 Results
Makerere University is carrying out an independent investigation into how nine people tested positive for Covid-19 at the institution's laboratory but turned out negative at Uganda Virus Research Institute
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Uganda: Cabinet Rejects Dead Year, Opts to Buy 10m Radio Sets
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Should They Or Shouldn’t They? NBA’s Elite Divided Over Possible Return Of NBA Season
It was broken by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that there are a significant amount of players in the NBA who are opposed to the league resuming play in light of all the social justice issues that are currently plaguing the country right
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It’s Time We Have Uncomfortable Conversations About Race In America - Blavity
While we can search for more progressive ways to amplify the politics of race and privilege, nothing changes without the acceptance of a few unpopular truths and assuming accountability for that
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Coronavirus: How to be as safe as possible in your house of worship
Unfortunately for millions whose lives are enriched by communal worship, traditional services are ideal places for virus transmission: lots of people, close
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Ghana coronavirus: 11,964 cases; details of prez's 11th address
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Boston Mayor Officially Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis, Diverts 20% Of Overtime Police Budget To Social Services - Blavity
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Angola: UAE Wants to Boost Investments in Angola
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Poll: Black Americans Most Likely to Know a COVID-19 Victim
DETROIT (AP) — African Americans are disproportionately likely to say a family member or close friend has died of COVID-19 or respiratory illness since March, according to a series of surveys conducted since April that lays bare how black Americans have borne the brunt of the
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Visitation Held For Dr. Conrad Worrill, African-American Leader In Civil Rights And Education
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Comedian Jay Pharoah Opens Up About Violent Police Encounter
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