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Ethiopia's women's minister, the first federal official to acknowledge rape had taken place during the Tigray war, announced her resignation Monday, without specifying a reason.
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Spanish Town father arrested for beating mentally ill son
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Home for children with disabilities opens in Penn Hills | New Pittsburgh Courier
A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY OFFICIALS AND LEADERS, including Allegheny County Chief Executive Rich Fitzgerald, second from left, celebrate the opening of a new home for children with disabilities in Penn Hills, June 14. The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that thanks to the nonprofit organization
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Black Google Employee Says He Was Unjustly Stopped By Security | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Earlier this month, a Black employee at Google shared a detailed account of his experience with the company's security team. Angel Onuoha, an associate product manager at Google, tweeted that he was stopped by two security guards while riding his bike and asked to verify his ID
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'I Was Heartbroken': Serena Williams Opens Up About Her Injury Leading Her to Withdraw from Match, Fans Send Show Their Support
Serena Williams is 'heartbroken' about having her time at Wimbledon suddenly cut short following an injury during her first match. Williams was unexpectedly forced to […]
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John Legend Unveils Initiative Aimed At Creating Equitable Communities
Singer and activist John Legend recently unveiled a project designed to support communities that have been significantly impacted by systemic racism.
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Peace Corps Announces New Peace Corps Prep Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | The Madison Times
The Peace Corps announced the launch of Peace Corps Prep, an undergraduate certificate program, today at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Scheduled to kick off Spring 2022, the program will combine targeted coursework with hands-on experience, building the competencies needed for students to be
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Uganda: I'm Not Dead - Museveni's Son
[Nairobi News] Uganda President Yoweri Museveni's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba has come out to deny reports he is dead.
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First Black-owned television streaming channel debuts | Atlanta Daily World
Polaris, the 100% black-owned television, digital and social media platform, today announced the launch of its first free ad-supported streaming TV channel (FAST), to debut on VIZIO’s SmartCast platform. Created by digital media pioneer and legendary journalist, Rahman J. Dukes, Polaris exists to
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'You’ve Got This': Simone Biles Gets Down on Herself After a Personally Disappointing Olympic Trials, Fans Send Words of Encouragement
Just as expected, Simone Biles secured her spot in the 2020 Summer Olympics at the second U.S. trials during the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials […]
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Jodie-Turner-Smith Is Part Of The Reason Janicza Bravo Directed 'Zola' - Es
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Michigan Nonprofit Association Announces CEO Transition | The Michigan Chronicle
When Donna Murray-Brown joined the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) 12 years ago, she's steadily made her mark - especially as the first woman to lead MNA when she became CEO eight years ago. As the organization's first woman (and woman of color) at the helm, Murray-Brown continues to make huge
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NEW American Family Insurance Amphitheater Renovation Complete - Milwaukee Community Journal
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Olympian Gwen Berry insists national anthem is ‘disrespectful’ to black Americans
… the anthem is “disrespectful” to black Americans. “If you know your history … it does not speak for black Americans.” “It’s obvious,” she added …
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Kenya Set to Preside Over UN Security Council for the Month of October
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya will preside over the affairs of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in the month of October 201 as the country takes up the rotational Presidency of the council.
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Nigeria: Pandora Papers - Inside Peter Obi's Secret Businesses - and How He Broke the Law
[Premium Times] Peter Obi serially violated the law by failing to declare to the Code of Conduct Bureau the companies and assets he tucked away in secrecy havens.
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What You Need to Know as California Eviction Moratorium Ends - Voice and Viewpoint
The California eviction moratorium ends after Sept. 30, but tenants still have some protections and can get help paying the rent. Here’s a FAQ. By Manuela Tobias, CalMatters After more than a year of waiting, landlords in California will once again be allowed to take their tenants to court over
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Space shortage impacts file storage at Supreme Court
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Former policeman to challenge revocation of firearm licence
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New TV Network Features Caribbean News, Entertainment and Marketing Opportunities
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FBI Joins Search For Missing 19-Year-old Miya Marcano | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Orange County Sheriff's Office Federal agents have joined the search for 19-year-old Miya Marcano who has been missing in Florida for a week. Orange County Sheriff John Mina said Thursday (September 30) that the FBI is assisting local police by lending technology support in locating Marcano
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Women’s Human Rights Activists Receive Urgent Action Funds | Post News Group
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SERHA completes probe into claims mom delivered baby on hospital floor
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One on One with Cook County State’s Attorney, Kim Foxx | Chicago Defender
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is the first African American woman to lead the second-largest prosecutor’s office in the country. An advocate for criminal justice reform, Kim Foxx has implemented policies to create equity within the legal system.  Her critics have accused her of being soft
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PSOJ urges Jamaicans to act responsibly to avoid COVID spike
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Bryan Meets With Interior Secretary Deb Haaland
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Nnamdi Kanu: Nigeria to try Biafra separatist leading secession efforts
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Kenyan Universities Face Big Challenges Going Digital. but It Can Be Done
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