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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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Burundi Joins Congo Demanding Nearly $43 Billion in Reparations from Belgium For Its Colonial Past
Burundi joins the Congo in demanding nearly $43 billion in reparations from Germany and Belgium from the long stem effects of their colonization.
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Kamala Harris talks vision for the nation
The Democratic National Convention Committee released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States, Senator Kamala Harris The post Kamala Harris talks vision for the nation appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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ACLU report shows despite COVID-19, fatal police shootings continue | Chicago Defender
ACLU Report Shows Despite COVID-19, Fatal Police Shootings Continue                                    Report Shows Significant Racial … Continued The post ACLU report shows despite COVID-19, fatal police shootings continue appeared first on Chicago Defender.
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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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Chamisa calls out Sadc over Zim crises – NewsDay Zimbabwe
BY BRENNA MATENDERE/ MOSES MATENGA THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has called on the South African Development Community (Sadc) bloc’s incoming chairperson and Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi to put Zimbabwe on the organisation’s agenda in light of the country’ deepening
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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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The Untold Story of the Black Marines Charged With Mutiny at Sea - The New York Beacon
ByJohn Ismay One evening in late August 1972, as the American tank-landing ship U.S.S. Sumter was steaming off the coast of Vietnam, a Marine onboard dropped the needle on the turntable in front of him, sending music to the loudspeakers bolted to the bulkheads
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Picture book on Kamala Harris coming Aug. 25 - Black News Channel
By Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — That didn't take long: Just weeks after making history as the running mate for Democratic nominee Joe Biden, Sen. Kamala Harris will be the subject of a new picture book. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing announced Wednesday that prize-winning author Nikki
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Anti-vaccine group sues Facebook for blocking posts
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Mali coup leaders vow elections amid widespread condemnation - Black News Channel
By Baba Ahmed and Carley Petesch Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The junta that forced Mali's president to resign urged people to go back to business as usual on Wednesday, seeking to normalize their coup amid global condemnation from leaders who feared the power grab would only further mire
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Bingo distribution totals $379,643.45 for July 2020
On Friday, August 14, Greene County Sheriff’s Department reported a total distribution of $379.643.45 from three licensed bingo gaming operations in the county. The bingo distributions were contributed by Frontier, River’s Edge and Palace.The recipients of the July distributions from bingo gaming
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Ex-FBI Lawyer Who Texted ‘Viva le Resistance’ after Trump Victory Admits Falsifying Document
An FBI lawyer famous for texting “Viva le resistance” to a colleague after President Trump’s election victory pleaded guilty Wednesday...
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COVID-19 latest: Cases in SA increase by 3 916, deaths rise by 159
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 596 060 as of Wednesday 19 August 2020.
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L.A. COUNTY ACTIVATES AND EXTENDS ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS TO OFFER HEAT RELIEF DURING EPIC HEAT WAVE - Los Angeles Sentinel
With temperatures in parts of Los Angeles County soaring and remaining in the triple digits for several days in a row, the County of Los Angeles is activating additional Emergency Cooling Centers this week and extending others to help residents beat the
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote - Black News Channel
By STEVE PEOPLES, MICHELLE L. PRICE and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Former President Barack Obama warned that American democracy could falter if President Donald Trump is reelected, a stunning rebuke of his successor that was echoed by Kamala Harris at the Democratic
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Viral Security Guard Sensation Jacquelyn Brittany Endorses Joe Biden at the DNC
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Kamala Harris Juices Up Social Media Excitement for Joe Biden Campaign
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Former president Koroma of Sierra Leone must step down in October
Dr Sylvia Olayinka Blyden: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 August 2020: To solve Sierra Leone's democratic woes, it is not Maada Bio but Ernest Bai Koroma who must go. Sierra Leone's problem is not just with Government. We have absence of an effective Opposition to checkmate the excesses of the
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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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King Drip: LeBron James Reveals ‘Space Jam 2’ Basketball Uniforms | The Urban Daily
One of the most heralded animated movies in history is about to get revisited in a major way. LeBron James has just given the world a sneak peak of the vibes for Space Jam 2. As spotted on Deadline the NBA champion made the news for some of his off the court efforts. On Tuesday, August 18 […]
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Stacey Dash’s Estranged Husband Claims He Was Hypnotized Into Marrying Her
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VanVleet, Powell lead Raptors past Nets 104-99 for 2-0 lead - Black News Channel
By Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Fred VanVleet had 24 points and 10 assists, Norman Powell had a big game off the bench with 24 points and the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors held on to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 104-99 on Wednesday. The victory gave the Raptors a 2-0 lead in
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Postmaster has no plans to replace voting machines, drop boxes : TheGrio
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A challenge in a Charlestown-Chelsea district - The Bay State Banner
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