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Governor Kemp defends coronavirus response after White House report | The Atlanta Voice
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended his administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic in fiery remarks Wednesday after a report from the White House coronavirus task force said Georgia led the nation last week in new cases per capita. The White House report, dated Aug. 16, recommends several
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Council Member Moreno Introduces Measures to Lower Taxes for Consumers and Homeowners During Pandemic Economy - New Orleans Data News Weekly
City of New Orleans NEW ORLEANS- Recently, Councilmember-At-Large Helena Moreno, in partnership with the Cantrell Administration, filed a millage resolution lowering the overall ad valorem, or property, tax rates for New Orleanians. This is the
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Young Indians Propelling Private Space Tech – The Wilmington Journal
Anirudh Sharma, an alumnus of relatively new private university Lovely Professional University, was 19 years old when he began working on a satellite project. The year was 2017, and he and a small team of [...]
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Kamala Harris says 'there is no vaccine for racism' in rousing DNC speech
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday night as she accepted the Democratic vice-presidential nomination, becoming the first Black woman and... View Article The post Kamala Harris says 'there is no vaccine for racism' in rousing DNC speech appeared first on TheGrio.
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King Keruan Revealed As ‘Madden NFL 21’ Spokesplayer In New AD | The Urban Daily
Social media superstar, actor, avid NFL and Madden fan, King Keruan born Keraun Harris has a new title to add to his growing list of accomplishments, being revealed as the first-ever Spokesplayer for Madden NFL 21. In the new hilarious new clip, Keruan breaks down his new role.
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Breonna Taylor Billboard Vandalized With Red Paint
According to published reports, Almost two weeks after Oprah purchased the billboards advocating for her murderers to be charged and arrested, a red splatter of paint the size of a ball appeared in the middle of her forehead on a billboard in Louisville’s Irish Hill neighborhood.
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PRESS ROOM: U.S. Bank outlines details of $15 million Rebuild and Transform Fund | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are proud to announce this first wave of partnerships in the Twin Cities to help rebuild and transform our communities,” said Andy Cecere, Chairman, President and CEO of U.S. Bank. “While we rebuild, we are investing in leaders who are driving access to economic mobility. This
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Dr. Jesse L. Douglas, Sr, Champion of Civil Rights, turns 90. | Chicago Defender
Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Douglas, Sr. made significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. August 19, 2020, marks 90 years of life for this minister, civil rights activist, and vocalist. … Continued
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Megan Thee Stallion Claps Back At Haters With Graphic Post-Op IG Pic Of Gunshot Wound
On Wednesday (Aug 19) Megan took to Instagram in a since-deleted post and shared a post-op picture of herself in the doctor's office during a check-up in response to trolls claiming she embellished about being shot.
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Belarus leader warns of tough new steps against protesters - Black News Channel
By Yuras Karmanau Associated Press MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian leader threatened Wednesday to take tough new steps against demonstrators challenging the extension of his 26-year rule and accused the West of fomenting unrest as he sought to consolidate his grip on power amid
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Go to hell, ED tells churches
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa (pictured) has challenged churches, which have openly criticised his government’s human rights record, to join politics instead of using “the pulpit to advance a nefarious agenda”. BY MOSES MATENGA He also bragged that his Zanu PF party would emphatically win the 2023
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Ex-FBI lawyer admits to false statement during Russia probe - Black News Channel
By Eric Tucker Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A former FBI lawyer pleaded guilty Wednesday to altering a document related to the secret surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser during the Russia investigation. Kevin Clinesmith, who pleaded guilty to making a false statement, is the first
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Contract-Cheating Companies Tempt Time-Strapped Students | South
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‘Mthuli lying over salary talks’
BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE The Civil Service Apex Council has accused Finance minister Mthuli Ncube of falsely claiming that government was in salary negotiations with its workers. Apex Council chairperson Cecilia Alexander yesterday said they were dismayed over government’s reluctance to engage
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Brace for more protests: Sikhala
BY MOSES MATENGA THE July 31 Movement has set aside August 31 for “more protests” to pile pressure on the government to end corruption, arbitrary arrests and other gross human rights violations against civilians and activists, its spokesperson Job Sikhala said yesterday. Sikhala, who is MDC
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Judges: Evictions Can Resume Sept. 2 - As Lawmakers Push Bill to Protect Renters - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Dufflebag Hottie & Benny The Butcher “Dirty Money,” Nino Man & Dave East “Look At Me” & More | Daily Visuals 8.19.20
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Read Obama’s Full DNC Speech About The Urgency To Elect Biden And Dump Trump
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What we have to lose with Trump from a high school student's perspective : TheGrio
Four years ago, Donald Trump asked Black voters, “what do you have to lose?” Initially, I did not think I... View Article The post What we have to lose with Trump from a high school student's perspective appeared first on TheGrio.
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Obama, in scathing Trump rebuke, warns democracy on the line - TheGrio
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Long Island White Woman Arrested For Hit-And-Run After Striking Young Black Boys
A 31-year-old Long Island, NY white woman was arrested after leaving two boys hospitalized with serious injuries after a hit-and-run accident
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote | The Atlanta Voice
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night, cementing her status as a leader in a party staking its future on building a diverse coalition of voters as the first Black woman on a major party ticket. She addressed the Democratic National Convention’s third
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Brandy Reveals How Her Daughter Helped Save Her From Suicidal Thoughts | The Urban Daily
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Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos - Black News Channel
By Ryan J. Foley Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An aggressive push by Iowa's pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state
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This Nigerian Entrepreneur Is Designing Swimwear For Black Women’s Bodies - The New York Beacon
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Bingo distribution totals $379,643.45 for July 2020
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Houston’s small business owners can apply for up to $50K in relief funds - DefenderNetwork.com
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