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Ken Frazier, one of few Black corporate CEOs, retiring after 30 years - The New York Beacon
Word of Frazier’s departure from Merck comes as the company stops its development of a COVID-19 vaccine. The longtime chief executive officer of pharmaceutical giant Merck, Kenneth Frazier, one of the few Black CEOs of a Fortune 500 firm, has announced his retirement after nearly 30
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Tudor House Consultants director in US$260 000 fraud
BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE Tudor House Consultants director, Cecil Hondo Madondo (60) appeared in court facing US$260 000 fraud charges in a botched mining deal. Cecil Hondo Madondo (60) who was also the Corporate Rescue Practitioner of Redwing Mining Company after being appointed by the High Court
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Disney’s Luchador Series Stars Blue Demon Jr. And Scarlett Estevez – The Wilmington Journal
Mexican luchadores are all the rage lately, and the Disney Channel is joining the lucha libre craze with its live-action comedy entitled, “Ultra Violet & Blue Demon.” The network has ordered the show’s pilot, which stars [...]
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Nike Unveils the GO FlyEase Sneaker With A Whole Hinge [Photos]
Nike unveiled their new GO FlyEase release. The shoe is a true gamechanger as it allows you to wear it hands-free as it has a patent-pending bi-stable hinge and midsole tensioner.
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Desde botanas hasta creaciones elaboradas: platillos tradicionales de Colima – The Wilmington Journal
La gastronomía mexicana, admirada por el mundo entero, tiene una inmensa variedad. En cada estado, la gente trabaja por dar identidad a cada platillo, lo que genera una experiencia única e irrepetible. La ciudad de [...]
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Should Prez Biden support Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala for WTO top job? - Ex-US officials say yes - Face2Face Africa
The Biden administration has been urged to support the bid of former Nigerian minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to head the World Trade Organization by a group of former government officials. The ex-Nigeria finance minister, who is also a US citizen, was blocked from becoming the first woman to occupy
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HONORING AREA HISTORY MAKERS – Daytona Times
Municipalities celebrate local Black history with banners BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES It’s Black History Month! And although we should always recognize the achievements, accomplishments, lives and legacies of African Americans in this country, February just happens to be the month we do it the
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#MeToo, Time’s Up And More Issue Statement In Support Of “Black Survivors” Following Allegations Against Soulja Boy, TI & Tiny
In response to the recent allegations of sexual abuse surrounding well-known musicians in the Black community, #MeToo has partnered with Time's Up and the National Women's Law Center to release a statement, an open letter, addressed to "Black survivors" who are under scrutiny.
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Ice Cube To Meet With Joe Biden To Discuss “Contract With Black America”
Ice Cube had begun pitching his "Contract With Black America" since before the November elections and it wasn't until the Trump Administration realized they were in dire need of Black support (duh?) that they reached out to Cube. I
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La locura comercial de los pulpos reversibles – The Wilmington Journal
En 2020, un peluche llegó con mucha aceptación entre los consumidores mexicanos. Es un pulpito reversible que muestra dos caritas diferentes, una sonriente y otra enojada. Su popularidad creció de manera rápida debido a que [...]
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“I Am Not Safe” Chad Wheeler’s Girlfriend Responds To Him Being Released On Bond
In court documents, Chad Wheeler's girlfriend, the alleged victim of his violent attack, claimed that with him out of jail on bond, she is not safe.
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Kaiser Permanente Commits $1 Million to Promote Racial Equity in Southern California - Los Angeles Sentinel
Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest integrated, nonprofit health system, today announced it has awarded $8.15 million to support 40 nonprofit and community-based organizations across the nation. This includes $1 million for 10 organizations in Southern California and is part of a $25 million
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Nick Cannon Tests Positive For COVID-19, Niecy Nash To Host ‘The Masked Singer’
Niecy Nash has been tapped to temporarily host The Masked Singer ahead of its upcoming season as Cannon recovers.
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DA gunning for Ramaphosa over ‘ongoing role in state capture’
The DA’s John Steenhuisen isn’t buying President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise to root out corruption, arguing he is just as implicated as his predecessor Jacob Zuma
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African American Stars Discuss "The Culture & Journey of the Black Baseball Player" | BlackPressUSA
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Black Renaissance: Ibram X. Kendi Partners With Time to Claim a New Era for Black Creativity, With Amanda Gorman as Cover Star - The New York Beacon
“This Is the Black Renaissance,” the headline above Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’sbyline for Time magazine proclaims, at once a manifesto and mantra encapsulating what he (and others) recognize as “the third great cultural revival of Black Americans.” Like the Harlem Renaissance and Black Arts Movement
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Britain to test mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines - Black News Channel
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer British scientists are starting a study Thursday to find out if it's OK to mix and match COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccines being rolled out now require two doses, and people are supposed to get two shots of the same kind, weeks apart. Guidelines in Britain and the
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Book talks life from real prodigal son to Pastor | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The Rev. Kevin Hart Sr. pastor of Christian Tabernacle Church of God in Northwest, D.C., may seem like the picture perfect man- with a beautiful family and accomplishments such as being a published author and well-educated church leader. However, in
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officially canceled - DefenderNetwork.com
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced the cancellation of the RODEOHOUSTON® competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival, and other attractions and activities, which were recently rescheduled for May 4 – 23, 2021, due to the ongoing health situation. The Junior
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COVID learning loss may mean a longer school year for South Dallas students | Dallas Weekly
The Dallas ISD board unanimously approved three possible calendars at its meeting last week, and district officials say the final decision rests with staff and families at each campus.
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City of Houston, Mayor Turner, Comcast celebrate Houston History Makers - DefenderNetwork.com
In celebration of this year’s Black History Month, Comcast will honor eight community volunteers for the fourth year since the Mayor’s History Makers Awards presented by Comcast began. This year’s History Makers Award recipients will be celebrated through a series of vignettes tha
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Rihanna’s Tweet Supporting Farmers Draws Ire Of Indian Government – The Wilmington Journal
NEW DELHI – Tweets by Rihanna and Greta Thunberg in support of the ongoing farmers protests around New Delhi have kicked up a storm on social media and prompted pushback from the Indian government. Rhianna’s tweet, [...]
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#MeToo issues statement in support of 'Black Survivors' following T.I. & Tiny allegations - TheGrio
In the wake of recent allegations against rapperT.I.and his wifeTameka“Tiny” Harris,the #MeToo movement has partnered with Time’s Up and the... View Article The post #MeToo issues statement in support of 'Black Survivors' following T.I. & Tiny allegations appeared first on TheGrio.
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Taliban Posts Warning Over ‘Foreign Occupation Forces’ In Afghanistan – The Wilmington Journal
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Halle Berry Says Fighting Sexism Begins At Home With Her 7-Year-Old Son | MadameNoire
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UK's FGM safeguarding policies cause distrust among African communities, says a new study - Voice Online
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