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American Airlines will drop flights to 15 cities in October - Black News Channel
By David Koenig AP Airlines Writer American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller U.S. cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends. The airline blamed low demand during the coronavirus pandemic, which has triggered a massive slump in air travel and huge losses
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Brown, Jill E. (1950- )
Jill Elaine Brown became the first African American woman to serve as a pilot for a major U.S airline when she was hired by Texas international Airlines at the age of 28. Her passion for flying began as a teenager, leading her into the U.S. Navy flight training program where she became its first
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STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
Armani Harvey, a fourth grader at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School, has been named the U.S. Virgin islands winner in the 13th annual Doodle for Google competition. And everyone in the V.I can help him make it to the finals by voting online.
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Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Senator were unanimous Monday in voicing praise for Carlton Dowe, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, while at the same time raising concern about a variety of issues.
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Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater
While some agencies are focused on restoring and regrowing coral on land-based nurseries, others are taking the battle directly beneath the sea. Among them is Frank Cummings, a leader of the St. John Strike Team.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
(BPRW) ONE UNITED BANK’s CHAIRMAN & CEO KEVIN COHEE TO SPEAK AT 10th ANNUAL NATIONAL BLACK ECONOMIC CONFERENCE: THE ROAD TO GENERATIONAL WEALTH | Press releases
(BPRW) ONE UNITED BANK’s CHAIRMAN & CEO KEVIN COHEE TO SPEAK AT 10th ANNUAL NATIONAL BLACK ECONOMIC CONFERENCE: THE ROAD TO GENERATIONAL WEALTH (Black PR Wire) West Palm Beach, FL…
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Bahamas prepares for resumption of international travel | New York Carib News
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC)— The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation says that it is now preparing for the second phase of the Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan, which will begin on Wednesday, July 1, and allow for the resumption of international travel to The
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Chicago Blackhawks Dish Out Assist to Black Businesses | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Patrice Nkrumah If you’ve ever watched a Blackhawks game, you know Patrick Kane can give the prettiest passes in the game that lead to a goal. Which is called an assist. Well now, the entire Blackhawks organization is giving an assist to Black businesses on the city’s West Side and spotlighting
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United Airlines to Offer Coronavirus Testing for Passengers
United Airlines is set to become the first American airline to offer coronavirus testing for its passengers.
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Number of laid-off workers seeking jobless aid stuck at 1.3M | The Atlanta Voice
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, an historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies. The elevated level of applications for jobless aid is occurring as new confirmed
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
New Joburg-New York route set to take-off
United Airlines said it will become the only US carrier to operate between Johannesburg and New York/Newark.
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Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX
In the wake of a flood of reports about a "rotten egg" smell hovering over parts of St. Croix, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Friday that everything possible is being done to “find out what is this strange odor affecting our residents.”
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What you need to know about the new US COVID requirements for travelers | The Atlanta Voice
All air passengers 2 and older must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test result to enter the United States starting at 12:01 a.m. ET Tuesday, January 26. The new rule, announced by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on January 12 and underscored by an executive order signed by
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent
A cluster-related incident, followed by private functions and parties during the longer Carnival weekend, caused a spike of COVID-19 cases on St. Thomas, helping to bring the territory’s weekly positivity rate to 3.33 percent.
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Months after deadly Ethiopia crash, Boeing 737 Max has been cleared to fly again - Face2Face Africa
Boeing's 737 MAX has been cleared by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to fly again, 20 months after the fleet was grounded following the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, which left 157 people dead. That accident came on the back of a similar Lion Air jet crash in Indonesia in October
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Airline news: Airlink rises to new heights on African continent
The carrier is now the second largest in Africa, based on the number of routes it operates.
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Hansel E. Tookes, II was President of Raytheon International for Raytheon. During his career he led in a number of senior executive positions with Raytheon, a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the
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Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX
In the wake of a flood of reports about a "rotten egg" smell hovering over parts of St. Croix, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Friday that everything possible is being done to “find out what is this strange odor affecting our residents.”
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Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater
While some agencies are focused on restoring and regrowing coral on land-based nurseries, others are taking the battle directly beneath the sea. Among them is Frank Cummings, a leader of the St. John Strike Team.
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Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Senators were unanimous Monday in voicing praise for Carlton Dowe, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, while at the same time raising concern about a variety of issues.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
New Online Offerings at NMAAHC Expanded for June
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture has announced online events, engagement opportunities and educational initiatives for the remainder of June, including "Curator Chats," a new video series featuring commentary by museum curators on exhibits, initiatives and
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Brett J. Hart Makes History By Becoming United Airlines’ First Black President
For the first time in United Airlines’ 94-year history, an African American will sit at the helm of the
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Hard hit by virus, airlines push for tests over quarantine
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - What will it take to get people flying again? International air traffic is down 92 per cent this year as travellers worry about catching the novel coronavirus, and government travel bans and quarantine rules make planning difficult. One thing airlines believe could help is
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The Gaming Community Can be Toxic. : ThyBlackMan
There are those that might have questioned the importance or point of gaming and now they find themselves glues to an Xbox, PS4, smartphone, or Nintendo Switch for the sole purpose of gaming, etc.
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Putin’s virile tiger Boris helps boost president’s political status
World leaders have their pet projects-and their pets. In the United States, Donald Trump stands out as the first president in 119 years not to ...
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Twitter Joins 25×25 Pledge on Diversity in Leadership Positions | Post News Group
The 25x25 Pledge challenges companies to increase their diversity in leadership positions in their companies with a goal of filling 25% of leadership positions with hires from underrepresented groups by 2025 or by making a pledge that leadership roles from underrepresented groups will increase by
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FBI investigating after pilot calls in man on jet pack at LAX - TheGrio
The FBI launched an investigation this month after a pilot reported spotting a 'guy in jetpack' flying 3,000 feet in... View Article The post FBI investigating after pilot calls in man on jet pack at LAX appeared first on TheGrio.
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Michigan billboard calls out police for racial profiling : TheGrio
The Livonia Police Department has responded to a billboard in Redford, Michigan, accusing them of racially profiling Black drivers. The... View Article The post Michigan billboard calls out police for racial profiling appeared first on TheGrio.
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Coronavirus Update: New Autopsy Report Reveals George Floyd Tested Positive For COVID-19
George Floyd, whose death has sparked worldwide massive protests, tested positive for the coronavirus in a new autopsy report released on
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If you want to travel next year, you may need a vaccine passport | The Atlanta Voice
Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the US and abroad, many people may be dreaming of the day when they can travel, shop and go to the movies again. But in order to do those activities, you may eventually need something in addition to the vaccine: a vaccine passport
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