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Just last week, US intelligence analysts had predicted it would likely take several more weeks before Afghanistan's civilian government in Kabul fell to Taliban fighters. In reality, it only took a few short days. On Sunday, Taliban militants retook Afghanistan's capital, almost two decades after
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The 2021 Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival Celebrates Black Film, Culture, and Excellence
Hollywood stars, filmmakers, and movie lovers gathered at the annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival presented by General Motors.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH MILWAUKEE CLOTHING MOGUL AARON CHRISTIAN - Milwaukee Community Journal
  By Quardeay Julien The city of Milwaukee has a lot of amazing talents and when thinking of the fashion industry in particular, the name Aaron Christian is making amazing strides. The creator of the widely popular Voler clothing brand, Aaron is on the fast track to providing a must need in fashion
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Rescuers race to find Haiti quake survivors as death toll hits 1,297 - Stabroek News
PORT-AU-PRINCE,  (Reuters) - The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Haiti rose to 1,297 yesterday as neighbouring countries rushed to send aid and rescuers scrambled to find survivors buried beneath the rubble before a tropical storm
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End the Real Estate racket, as we know it. : ThyBlackMan.com
There are some hopeful signs of chinks in the real estate agent cartel's armor.
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More than 45 dead after Ida’s remnants blindside Northeast - L.A. Focus News
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, DAVID PORTER and JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) - A stunned U.S. East Coast faced a rising death toll, surging rivers and tornado damage Thursday after the remnants of Hurricane Ida walloped the region with record-breaking rain, drowning more than 40 people in their homes and
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Series Continued: Part 18 Bessie Coleman Flying the Blues: The Life and Times of Pioneering Aviatrix Bessie Coleman
Presented by Dr. Beverly Kee | Contributor The Florida Star/ The Georgia Star This week we begin getting into the action of flying. From the previous chapters, we learned that Bessie received her pilot’s license from a topflight school in France. However, she still could not make use of her new
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Sports Betting in Florida a Step Closer to Reality - But Online Casinos "Remain Illegal"  | PensacolaVoice Magazine 2021
Florida is on the cusp of becoming the largest state in the USA to legalize sports betting if the new gaming compact passes through the last two steps in the legislative process. Assuming there are no hitches, it will make the Seminole Tribe of Florida the exclusive operator of digital sports books
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Questions abound dramatic arrests at Mombasa
The Caucasian men were arrested at the Likoni mainland when they tried to enter the ferry to cross to the island. A woman who was with them escaped.
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Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson, Denzel Washington & Will Smith Amongst the Top Earners in Hollywood • EBONY
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Denzel Washington, and Will Smith are among the top-earning actors in Hollywood, according to a report by Variety. Per the report, movie streaming has dramatically increased the salaries for the top film stars. Streaming services such as HBO Max, Disney +, and Netflix
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Steph Curry’s Parents Face Divorce After 33 Years Of Marriage
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Bootsy Collins on James Brown, Bernie Worrell and Why He Quit Drugs
As Bootsy Collins releases his new album, 'World Wide Funk,' the bass superstar opens up about James Brown, Bernie Worrell and why he quit drugs.
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OP-ED: This Ain’t Your Grandma’s Black Wall Street
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 2020 alone, we lost 41% of Black businesses between the months of February-April. Many of our brick-and-mortar mainstays didn’t survive the economic shutdown, particularly those who weren’t sufficiently tech-enabled. Many of those mom-and-pop shops or small-to-medium size
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Footage shows police officer shooting man who was asleep
Video footage from a D.C. police body camera shows a police officer shooting 10-rounds into a man found asleep at The post Footage shows police officer shooting man who was asleep appeared first on TheGrio.
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USVI Businesses Benefit From Virtual Training on Google Business Tools
More than 150 individuals from across the territory participated in the free Zoom sessions, which were sponsored by the USVI Department of Tourism and led by representatives from Miles Partnership.
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Randy Bess was an anchor for trade unionists in the diaspora - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, Saturday last two ladies drove to my home to bring bad news. The article Randy Bess was an anchor for trade unionists in the diaspora appeared first on Stabroek News.
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High school football Week 1: Live updates from Thursday’s games - L.A. Focus News
The high school football season continues in Southern California, but the season remains uncertain this fall, too. Coronavirus has forced some cancellations for a second straight week. Follow along tonight for live updates from Southern California News Group reporters including scores, stats, video
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The Haunting Of Lake Lanier And The Black City Buried Underneath
There’s a city buried under Lake Lanier (Georgia’s biggest lake), and submerged with it is a secret: An American horror story filled with terror, death, genocide, and ghosts.
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Corey Bojorquez’s punts are the high point for Rams - L.A. Focus News
After one last awesome audition to be the Rams' punter, Corey Bojorquez might have his big left foot in the door. Bojorquez made punts the most memorable plays of the Rams' 17-12 loss to the Broncos in the preseason finale Saturday night, beginning when he blasted a ball 80 yards through the light
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EBONY Rundown: Doja Cat to Host MTV VMAs and More • EBONY
Doja Cat will host the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, Chlöe Bailey is preparing a solo album, 13 killed in bombing near Kabul airport, and more in The Daily Rundown.
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East Africa: Keep Close Eye On Cx As Covid-19 Drives Digital Transformation in EAC
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z making more history | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Leave it up to Beyoncé and Jay-Z to captivate social media and much of the world with more historic firsts. The power couple stars in Tiffany’s latest advertising campaign, and the company calls it a celebration of modern
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White House: US has capacity to evacuate remaining Americans
The United States has the capacity to evacuate the approximately 300 U.S. citizens remaining in Afghanistan who want to leave The post White House: US has capacity to evacuate remaining Americans appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kenya: It's Crash Calendar in Kenya After 'Failed Online Programme'
[East African] Kenya's education sector was hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic that paralysed learning in all levels, from primary school to universities in 2020.
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Some of Milwaukee’s Best On Display - Milwaukee Community Journal
The FireHouse Night Market is a FREE family friendly event! Happening at the historic FireHouse venue to celebrate the essence of Milwaukee The event will feature local food vendors, drinks, live music, and shopping opportunities from places like: James Steeno Gallery Cadorah For the Love of Drax
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Nigeria: The Vindication of Atuwatse II
[This Day] Despite the five-hour time difference between Boston and Warri, I followed last Saturday's coronation of Ogiame Atuwatse III, the 21st Olu of Warri. That a blindfolded monarch picked that title (from the 20 ceremonial swords bearing the names of his predecessors) could not have been
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Meet 12-Year-Old Celina Smith Who Will Play Lead Role In Annie Live! NBC's Holiday Musical
Celina Smith of Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan has landed the role of Annie in NBC’s upcoming Annie Live! Holiday musical.
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