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Move One Million hold mass march to hand over memorandum
Move One Million’s main aim was to hand over a memorandum to remind government of the rights of all South Africans.
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Feeding Houston's hungry: 1M pounds of food daily for needy - DefenderNetwork.com
In car lines that can stretch half a mile, (0.8 kilometers), workers who lost jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic and other needy people receive staggering amounts of food distributed by the Houston Food Bank. On some days, the hundreds of sites supplied by the country's largest food bank
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Pope marks historic moment in naming first Black US cardinal : TheGrio
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory is set to become the first Black U.S. prelate to assume the... View Article The post Pope marks historic moment in naming first Black US cardinal appeared first on TheGrio.
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Senate Democrats hold all-night talk protest of Coney Barrett confirmation - TheGrio
Democrats, who hold the minority in the United States Senate, have staged an all-night “talk-a-thon” to protest the confirmation of... View Article The post Senate Democrats hold all-night talk protest of Coney Barrett confirmation appeared first on TheGrio.
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Wendy Williams staff 'afraid to speak up' on health scares, DJ Boof says : TheGrio
Wendy Williams has a history of health issues that have caused her to time off from her morning talk show,... View Article The post DJ Boof says Wendy Williams staff is 'afraid to speak up' as concerns for her health grow appeared first on TheGrio.
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The Oprah Effect: Mogul To Rally Voters With Town Halls In Battleground States Days Before The Election
Oprah Winfrey will be hosting a series of virtual town hall events in various battleground states that are expected to play key roles in helping to decide who wins the election.
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The Election of 2020 and The Future of America - The Atlanta Inquirer
By Reverend Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. Every day, some speaker, writer, analyst, teacher, commentator or someone in casual conversation quotes the words of Dr. King. However, there are two things we often miss or avoid. The first is Dr. King’s total commitment to non-violence and social and political
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Attorneys for Black woman shot by cop: Firing `a first step' - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Attorneys representing a Black woman who was shot and wounded inside a vehicle by a suburban Chicago police officer who also fatally shot her 19-year-old boyfriend called the officer's firing 'a first step in police accountability' but said they
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Barbados finally sets date to remove 200-year old statue of British slavery sympathizer, Lord Nelson - Face2Face Africa
In a move to leave its colonial past behind, the Barbados government is now all set to remove the statue of Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson from the National Heroes Square in the heart of the capital, Bridgetown. The statue, which has stood in the city for over 200 years, will be removed on
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In pitch for Biden, Obama urges voters to cast Trump out - DefenderNetwork.com
Former President Barack Obama blasted President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus, his culpability in national discord and his overall fitness for the job on Wednesday as he made his first in-person campaign pitch for his former vice president, Joe Biden. With less than two weeks before
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Trump-Kushner might sue The Lincoln Project for 'defamatory' ads - TheGrio
The First Daughter, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, said they may sue an anti-Donald Trump Republican coalition. The... View Article The post Trump-Kushner might sue The Lincoln Project for 'defamatory' ads appeared first on TheGrio.
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Council on Aging to host virtual mental health event – Daytona Times
The Council on Aging of Volusia County is hosting a virtual presentation on mental health presented by Cigna. The presentation will be held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19. Mental health issues are among the most common health conditions in the United States, only to be exacerbated by the current
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Minority communities question election-year push by EPA : TheGrio
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Theresa Landrum lives in southwest Detroit, where residents complain frequently about dirty air. Tree-shaded neighborhoods... View Article The post Minority communities question election-year push by EPA appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mnangagwa’s son loses US$4m
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son, Tarirai David Mnangagwa, was allegedly duped of US$4 million after he was booted out a company which he co-funded. BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE The directors of Hozheri Stone Crushers Private Limited have already appeared in court where they were granted $20 000 bail
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'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer dies at 83 - Black News Channel
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots' and the Prince film 'Purple Rain,' has died. He was 83. Blinn died Thursday of natural cases at an assisting living community in Burbank, California, his
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer Receive Prestigious Detroit Branch NAACP 2020 Mary Church Terrell Freedom & Justice Award | News | The Michigan Chronicle
Governor Gretchen Whitmer received the Detroit Branch NAACP Mary Church Terrell Freedom & Justice Award at the NAACP’s 65th Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Event. The award is presented each year to an individual whose actions, commitment, and integrity reflect the continuous struggle for justice and
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JetBlue bans white man after racist scene on New York-bound flight
A man captured on video disrupting a JetBlue flight and disrespecting a Black passenger and staff has been stripped of... View Article The post JetBlue bans white man, donning Burger King crown, after racist scene on New York-bound flight appeared first on TheGrio.
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How to vote safely during the pandemic | Afram News
Early voting has begun in many states across America, and to date, nearly 35 million people have cast their votes, breaking records from state-to-state.  And Texas was no exception, flooding the polls on the first day of early voting - Oct. 13 - and have not taken the foot off the gas pedal
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Election 2020: The Race For Cook County State's Attorney | Chicago Defender
The State’s Attorney race in Cook County is a hotly contested one. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office serves as legal counsel for the county’s government agencies and public officials.  Prosecuting crimes committed in Cook County, the State’s Attorney’s office is the 2nd largest
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No Boundaries Coalition Takes Voter Education To The Streets | Afro
By David Marshall Special to the AFRO A team of eight community educators moved with tactical precision along the 1100 block of North Stockton Street, Oct. 24. It was the first stop of what would be a three-hour long campaign. They carried big packets of get out the vote door hangers and
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Sprouts of a green recovery plan for South Africa
South African specific climate change risks and social concerns are as important as governance concerns, some believe.
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Where to vote early in Florida – Florida Courier
COMPILED BY ALEXIA MCKAY FLORIDA COURIER Early voting is underway in Florida for the Nov. 3 general election. Here is a list of some polling sites from the supervisor of elections’ offices around the state. For more voting information pertaining to your county, visit the individual
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Recession and automation reshapes future of work, but jobs coming - WEF
The robot revolution will create 97 million new jobs, but communities most at risk from disruption will need support from businesses and governments.
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Zanu PF officials in bribery storm
TOP Zanu PF officials in Chikomba district, Mashonaland East province, have been exposed for allegedly demanding bribes from prospective candidates so they could influence the outcome of the party’s looming district co-ordinating committee (DCC) elections. By Miriam Mangwaya The alleged scam was
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Offset arrested following confrontation with police filmed on Instagram Live
Offset went live on Instagram on Saturday to chronicle a confrontation with police in Beverly Hill. He was allegedly arrested.... View Article The post Offset arrested following confrontation with police filmed on Instagram Live appeared first on TheGrio.
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MOBE Mondays - State of Black Newspapers: Featuring Hiram E. Jackson, CEO, Real Times Media | News | The Michigan Chronicle
On this insightful episode of #MOBEMondays, our host Kevin McFall, Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation and Red Clay Digital, assembled a panel of newspaper, archive and advertising thought leaders for an engaging conversation about the transformative state of Black newspapers and advertising in an
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Voter Suppression Tactics and Long Lines Fail to Quell Resolve of Black Voters | Afro
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The lines are long, but Black voters are demonstrating their will to vote. In Texas, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana, African Americans’ resiliency and resolve have never been as severely tested. They
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November 3: So much at stake in this election - Black News Channel
By Ray Curry, Secretary-Treasurer, UAW Vote! I cannot say it any simpler or say it enough. Vote to restore government for the people, by the people; vote to preserve our threatened middle class; vote for America’s workers by voting for an America that works; vote up and down the ballot and vote
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Pence stays on campaign trail after 'close contact' staff contract virus : TheGrio
While a number of people in Mike Pence's inner circle recently tested positive for COVID-19, the vice president reportedly has... View Article The post Pence to continue campaigning after 'close contact' staff contract coronavirus appeared first on TheGrio.
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Harris calls Trump 'racist' during '60 Minutes' interview: 'It all speaks for itself' - TheGrio
Senator Kamala Harris, who could be the next vice president of the United States, has definitively stated that she believes... View Article The post Harris calls Trump 'racist' during '60 Minutes' interview: 'It all speaks for itself' appeared first on TheGrio.
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