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By JULIE PACE AP Washington Bureau Chief WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama painted a unsparing portrait of American democracy on the brink if President Donald Trump wins in November, warning in a scathing, and at times emotional, address Wednesday that his successor is both unfit for
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Senator Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination for U. S. Vice Presidency (READ FULL SPEECH)
Making history as the first Black woman and nominated by the Democratic Party for Vice President, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris from California accepted the nomination tonight at the Democratic Nation…
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Gauteng disclosure report includes R5m spend on catering - Outa
Outa has raised some concerns regarding the Gauteng disclosure report. It has cited double payments and exorbitant catering bills.
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Pelosi says postmaster has no plans to restore mail cuts - Black News Channel
By Lisa Mascaro and Anthony Izaguirre Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's postmaster general has no intention of restoring mail equipment or funding overtime hours he cut, despite public outcry that operational changes are
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PHOTOS: Scots Head to Space Using Iceland as a Base – The Wilmington Journal
A Scottish-built rocket hurtled 17 miles into the sky from an Icelandic launch site, a test flight for Skyrora's eventual plans to send larger rockets with satellite payloads into outer space. The 13-foot- (4-meter-) tall [...]
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Eskom downgrades load shedding to Stage 1 on Friday 21 August
Eskom have announced that they can now shift to Stage 1 load shedding on Friday between 9:00 and 22:00 after restoring four units to service.
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Tyler Perry To Receive 2020 Governor’s Award At The Emmy’s - The New York Beacon
Once again, the great efforts and accomplishments of Tyler Perry are being recognized. The Television Academy announcedthat the entertainment industry icon and The Perry Foundation will receive the 2020Governors Awardin recognition of his contributions to helping to shape the television
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Watch: Zandile Gumede blames 'sexism' for negative public image
Accountability for who? The controversial Zandile Gumede returned to a cushy job in KZN's Legislature this week - blaming 'sexism' for her recent woes.
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Officer Denies Wrongdoing In Violent Takedown Of Wrong Man
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A white police officer who slammed a Black man to the ground and broke his wrist denies wrongdoing, saying he mistakenly believed the man had an outstanding arrest warrant and used force because the man resisted, the officer's attorneys said in a legal filing. LIKE US ON
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Paul, Hetmyer star as Warriors gets first win - Stabroek News
Guyana Amazon Warriors 131/7 (Hetmyer 71, Hemraj 19, King 10, Rutherford 10; Emrit 3/31, Cottrell 1/24, Drakes 1/28) beat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots 127/8 (Lewis 30, Dunk 29, Emrit 17, Lynn 16; Paul 4/19, Tahir 2/18, Green 1/24) by
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#Election2020: In Obama, Dems see a bridge between Biden and young voters | The Atlanta Voice
Since leaving the White House nearly four years ago, former President Barack Obama has repeatedly called for a new generation of political leaders to step up. On Wednesday, he’ll implore Americans to vote for Joe Biden, a 77-year-old who has been on the national political stage for more than four
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Griselda Records Producer DJ Shay Passes Away Due To Covid-19 | The Urban Daily
With any major movement in music there are always background players who made major contributions. The Griselda family has lost one of their main sound men. DJ Shay, born Demetrius Chawton Robinson, has sadly passed away. The producer has crafted several tracks for his longtime Buffalo, New York
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Houston’s small business owners can apply for up to $50K in relief funds - DefenderNetwork.com
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the launch of Houston’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERB). The application period has begun. The first webinar to assist small business owners understand the grant program will be held Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at 10 a.m. Business owners should
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Zim lawyer ban receives global condemnation
BY MOSES MATENGA THE decision by Harare a magistrate to bar the country’s top human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa from representing incarcerated journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has received global condemnation. Magistrate Ngoni Nduna on Tuesday barred Mtetwa from representing Chin’ono, who is accused
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Accused Of 2013 Rape In New Lawsuit
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Reggie Cannon Receives Backlash Over Kneeling
By Allana J. BarefieldStaff Writer  FC Dallas player Reggie Cannon is getting a lot of backlash on social media. He said that fans are “disgusting” for booing and making racist comments regarding players who have been taking a knee during the national anthem. But MLS and owners of FC Dallas are
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Miocic Outlasts Cormier - The New York Beacon
By Andrew Gutman  It was the third time that saw UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic (20-3) defend his title against Daniel Cormier (22-3)—the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion last Saturday night in Las Vegas.  It was the third time the two have met
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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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India’s Textile Hubs Reel as Laborers Stuck Home – The Wilmington Journal
CHENNAI, India-The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu produces madras cotton, the world-famous textile popular in 18th century Europe and the post-World War United States. Celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher and Jessica Simpson have been [...]
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Pharrell and Jay-Z Dropping New Song This Week, Listen To Preview | The Urban Daily
Pharrell and Jay-Z got back in the studio, and will be dropping a new song this week. The tune, titled "Entrepreneur,"  is being rolled out as part of the Neptunes producer's new TIME magazine cover package titled "The New American Revolution."
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How Advertising Fuels Racist Myths in Sport – Free Press of Jacksonville
A view from Matt Readman - The best and worst of how we deal with race as a society is exaggerated in sport, so the myths surrounding it must be re-examined. If the Black Lives [...]
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Barr announces 1,000 arrests in federal Operation Legend violent crime intervention - TheGrio
When President Donald Trump announced he'd be sending federal agents to several cities experiencing spikes in gun violence this summer,... View Article The post Barr announces 1,000 arrests in federal Operation Legend violent crime intervention appeared first on TheGrio.
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Billy Goldenberg, TV, Movie and Stage Composer, Dies at 84 - The New York Beacon
ByRichard Sandomir Billy Goldenberg, an Emmy-winning composer who worked with Barbra Streisand and Elvis Presley, scored Steven Spielberg’s early work and wrote the theme music for more than a dozen television series, has died at his home in Manhattan. He was 84. Gary
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Kick It Out’s football leadership learning programme looks forward to another successful year - Voice Online
KICK IT OUT (KIO), English football’s equality and inclusion organisation, is about to launch its... The post Kick It Out’s football leadership learning programme looks forward to another successful year appeared first on Voice Online.
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Jeffreys Bay businessman released on bail amidst R4.5 million fraud case
The businessman's spree of fraud involved the transfer of funds earmarked for the development of low-cost housing in the Eastern Cape.
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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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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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