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Lions Club of St Andrew: Committed to improving Portmore residents’ health
FOR THE last 25 years, the Lions Club of St Andrew has provided dental services to the residents of Portmore, St Catherine, through its clinic, as part of its commitment to improving the health and well-being of residents in the municipality. The...
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COVID Prison Release to Start With Non-Violent Inmates Over Age 30
Prison officials announced July 10 that an estimated 8,000 incarcerated individuals will be eligible for early release by the end of August in order to stem the COVID-19 outbreak in California’s prison system.      “These actions are taken to provide for the health and safety of the incarcerated
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Trinidad nurse, 22, in critical condition after hammer attack from ex-boyfriend - Stabroek News
(Trinidad Express) A 22-year-old nurse remained in critical condition at the San Fernando General Hospital yesterday after she was beaten with a hammer by a former
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Murray, Jokic help Denver stun Clippers 104-89 in Game 7 - Black News Channel
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Nikola Jokic picked out two birthday presents for his coach. He just didn't know which one he would be wrapping. 'Before the game I told him, 'Coach, I'm going to give you a really good present — I'm going to get you home or I'm going
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Former MPD officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd
After four days of public outcry and social unrest following the fatal arrest of George Floyd on Memorial Day, fired police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second degree
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Trump Takes No Questions From Press Amid Nationwide Protests On Police Violence
President Donald Trump took zero questions from reporters Friday after three days of escalating nationwide protests over police violence and the death of George
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Violence, arrests in New York City amid wave of protests
Thousands of activists and protesters took to the streets of New York City on Friday to speak out against police brutality and to show solidarity with George Floyd, the Minneapolis man choked to death earlier this
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In the Weeds: Detroit City Council Approves Recreational Marijuana Sales, Community Responds | News | The Michigan Chronicle
The Detroit City Council on Nov. 25 voted yes for an ordinance that will now permit recreational marijuana sales made by adults. Social equity components tied to the ordinance will also yield favorable results for Detroit residents interested in entering this high-profit industry. The Council
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John Lewis: Civil Rights Pioneer (1940-2020) - Dallas Post Tribune
My Day By Dr. J. Ester Davis We knew it was coming.  We wanted to delay every moment, but we knew what the legendary congressman had made us aware of several months ago. John Lewis died this week.  The 5’6” tall giant of warrior status succumbed to that place we all have a date with. […]
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'That Thang Dangling': Safaree Samuels' Weight Loss Pics Go Left After Fans Zoom In on His Sweatpants
It seems Erica Mena's husband, Safaree Samuels has fans hot and bothered with a recent Instagram snap. The couple launched an online fitness plan last […]
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Dodger Stadium COVID-19 testing site to close over weekend for restructuring; Hansen Dam site to open | L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES — The Dodger Stadium COVID-19 testing site, which is the largest in the U.S., will close Saturday and reopen Monday for restructuring to alleviate traffic in the area. The site has administered 1 million COVID-19 tests since May, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti. Residents in the area
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Vaccine comes too late for the 300,000 US dead - TheGrio
When Brittany Palomo was hired as a nurse in March, her parents tried to talk her out of it, fearful... View Article The post Vaccine comes too late for the 300,000 US dead appeared first on TheGrio.
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(BPRW) First Ever Minority Owned Stock Exchange - Dream Exchange - The Black Chronicle
(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Dream Exchange and Cadiz Capital Holding LLC have partnered to create the first-ever minority-owned stock exchange in the history of America. The Dream Exchange will…
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Lenox Square robbery victim arrested by Atlanta police - TheGrio
During a failed robbery attempt inside the Neiman Marcus at Lenox Square on Friday afternoon, Treonta Deon Williams, 30, was... View Article The post Lenox Square robbery victim arrested by Atlanta police appeared first on TheGrio.
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Zimbabwe is not 'America's adversary' - US envoy summoned over George Floyd comments
Harare – Zimbabwe summoned its US ambassador on Monday over remarks by a senior American official accusing the southern African country of stirring anti-racism protests over the death of George Floyd, the government
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Black Saints Waiting Outside the Pearly Gates | Afro
But Baltimore City because of its other public health plague—unceasing crime and violence—could doubly use a patron saint, And who better than Mother Mary Lange, foundress of the Oblate Sisters of Providence to fulfill that
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At least 23 dead in clash between gangs and police in Venezuelan capital - Stabroek News
CARACAS,  (Reuters) - At least 23 people died over the weekend in a clash between police and gangs in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, according to news reports and human rights activists, as the government faces international scrutiny for killings by security
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Cathy Hughes Recognized By Congress For 40 Years Of Groundbreaking Work In Media
Urban One's founder and chairperson received a once in a lifetime acknowledgement honoring her trailblazing leadership spanning 40 years, during a congressional hearing on Dec. 8.
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Weinstein reaches tentative $19M deal with accusers : TheGrio
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein and his former studio’s board have reached a nearly $19 million settlement with dozens of his sexual misconduct accusers, New York state’s attorney general and lawyers in a class-action lawsuit said Tuesday. The agreement was announced by New York Attorney General
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Couple, 2-year-old son found dead in St Thomas
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Eskom implements load reduction in Gauteng to prevent network overloading
Eskom said on Friday 26 June that it would be implementing load reduction in Gauteng to prevent the network from overloading. Here's what you need to know.
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Jesse Collins Named The First Black Producer Of The Super Bowl Halftime Show
While Colin Kaepernick still doesn’t have a job within the NFL, the league is still making strides to further its diversity problem—thanks in part to JAY-Z. This year, for the […] The post Jesse Collins Named The First Black Producer Of The Super Bowl Halftime Show appeared first on Essence.
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Goodell: NFL committed to finishing regular season on time - Black News Channel
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday the league remains committed to finishing the regular season as scheduled. Goodell also said on a conference call that while the NFL is considering a bubble format for the playoffs, it wouldn't necessarily resemble
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Trump's Not A Fan Of Twitter's 'Unfair' And 'Illegal' Trending Section
Donald Trump is upset that no one on Twitter seems to like him, blasting the social media website for allegedly only pushing negative trends about his name. 'So disgusting to […] The post Trump's Not A Fan Of Twitter's 'Unfair' And 'Illegal' Trending Section appeared first on Essence.
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Chicago Fashion Designer Stevie Edwards makes history in Vogue Magazine. | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Danielle Sanders , For the Chicago Defender Chicago Fashion Designer, Stevie Edwards is making Vogue Magazine history as the first Black local fashion designer to be featured with a … Continued
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Here’s how you can maintain Solidarity and Support when protesting is no longer popular on social Media
A beautiful movement that calls for a pause from normal engagement, branding, and any other obligatory posting to honor, grieve, and focus on ways to insight true change in the wake of the passing of George
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Jacob Blake's dad says son left paralyzed by police shooting - DefenderNetwork.com
The father of Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, says his son was left paralyzed from the waist down. Blake's father told the Chicago Sun-Times that he was told his son was shot eight times during the Sunday evening confrontation with police, which was captured
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Twitter suspends tens of thousands of accounts dedicated to sharing QAnon content
Twitter Inc said it has suspended more than 70,000 accounts since Friday that were primarily dedicated to sharing QAnon content after last week’s violence in Washington when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. “Given the violent events in Washington, DC, and increased
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Man in police custody following brother's death
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Eskom reduces load shedding to Stage 1, system remains 'unpredictable'
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