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In the news: Chelsey Green and Terri Lyne Carrington - The Bay State Banner
The Recording Academy’s national board of trustees now includes two Berklee faculty members and a Berklee Online student. The post In the news: Chelsey Green and Terri Lyne Carrington appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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Cops Now Think Megan Thee Stallion Was Targeted, Tory Lanez Under Investigation
Tory Lanez has all the explaining to do. In a story that gets stranger with every new piece of information, the police now believe Megan Thee Stallion was attacked, and they have their eyes on Tory Lanez as the perpetrator.
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Military Medics Deploy in California, Texas as Virus Surges - Black News Channel
By FREIDA FRISARO and DAVID CRARY Associated Press/ BNC Contributor  MIAMI (AP) — Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts
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Remodeling work completed on two Downey fire stations -
DOWNEY — Remodeling the city’s four fire stations has reached the halfway mark as the Downey City  Council July 14 formally accepted work done at Stations 1 and 3 and reviewed a contract for renovations at Stations 2 and 4. The council delayed a decision until its July 28 meeting on a proposal
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The 3 Vigilantes Arrested In The Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery Plead Not Guilty
Arbery's mother Wanda Cooper Jones made a victim impact statement pleading that the men be denied bail based on their gruesome actions on February 23.
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'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams facing 5 years in prison over Breonna Taylor protest arrest - TheGrio
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams made news over the weekend after she and several other high profile activists were arrested at... View Article The post 'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams facing 5 years in prison over Breonna Taylor protest arrest appeared first on TheGrio.
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Another South African makes it big in the US - TechCentral
Another South African is making headlines in the US. Pierre Naudé is the CEO of the global fintech company nCino, which listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Tuesday.
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Minister Cele on killing of ANC's Mapiti Matsena: 'It might be hit'
Police intensify the manhunt for the killer of former Tshwane ANC deputy chairperson
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City of Oakland Restores Parking Meter Operations Citywide Effective July 6
As Oakland businesses continue work to safely reopen under the terms of Alameda County’s shelter-in-place order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Oakland offered a reminder that it will continue supporting economic recovery and enable easier access for patrons of local businesses by
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and husband recover from COVID-19
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and her husband Charles Nqakula continue to self-isolate even though their COVID-19 symptoms have cleared.
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South African-made ventilators go into production - TechCentral
As the number of Covid-19 cases continues to increase, South African-made ventilators have gone into production, with the life-saving machines expected to be ready in a few weeks.
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Chicago mayor responds to WH press secretary: 'Hey Karen watch your mouth'
Kayleigh McEnany referred to Lori Lightfoot as “the derelict mayor of Chicago,” accusing her of not doing enough to solve the gun violence in her city. The post Chicago mayor responds to WH press secretary: 'Hey Karen watch your mouth' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Federal judge sides with Mo'Nique in Netflix discrimination lawsuit : TheGrio
U.S. District Court has ruled that Mo'Nique’s allegations against Netflix are probable enough to go to trial. She filed claims of discrimination. The post Federal judge sides with Mo'Nique in Netflix discrimination lawsuit appeared first on TheGrio.
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City of Oakland Affordable Housing Development Projects Awarded $90 Million from State Climate Action Programs
Three affordable housing developers were awarded a total of nearly $90 million, from two extremely competitive State of California funding programs, intended to develop green, resilient affordable housing in Oakland.  These three new construction developments will provide 462 units of affordable
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HISD opening 12 strategically located curbside summer meals sites on Monday - DefenderNetwork.com
When the Houston Independent School District reopens its curbside summer meals program on Monday, July 20, it will do so with 12 sites strategically located throughout the city. Seven of those locations will be operated in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, allowing families to pick up several
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First Traveller joins Irish Senate
Eileen Flynn has made history by becoming the first member of the Traveller ethnic minority to join the Irish Senate. And she's hit the ground ...
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Porsha Williams Facing 5 Years in Prison For Breonna Taylor Protest
Real Housewives of Atlanta personality Porsha Williams is facing 5 years on a felony charge for participating in a protest in Louisville, Kentucky
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Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, dies at 80 - TheGrio
Congressman John Lewis has passed away at the age of 80 after battling pancreatic cancer on Friday night, according to... View Article The post Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, dies at 80 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kansas congressman forced to leave committees after charges - Black News Channel
By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer/ BNC Contributor  TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A freshman Kansas congressman facing felony criminal charges  over previously listing a UPS Inc. postal box as his residence on a state voter registration form has been forced to temporarily give up his House committee
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Tennessee woman warns of deadly COVID-like pneumonia in video : TheGrio
A Tennessee woman is warning others about her diagnosis with unknown pneumonia. The woman says that she has all the symptoms of COVID-19. The post Tennessee woman warns of deadly COVID-like pneumonia in video appeared first on TheGrio.
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'No studies or evidence' to link cigarettes with COVID-19 infections
According to an NICD professor, smoking cigarettes can't be directly linked to COVID-19 infections. But she does have a warning for tobacco enthusiasts.
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Rain expands its 5G network to Cape Town - TechCentral
Rain, the first telecommunications operator in South Africa to launch a commercial 5G network, said on Friday that it is expanding the network to cover the country's second largest city.
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Gardee calls for removal of Eastern Cape Cogta MEC: ‘Fire this Palooka’
Eastern Cape MEC Xolile Nqatha has come under fire for his comments on corruption. Godrich Gardee has called for the ANC to intervene.
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Alcohol ban: SA tavern owners request R20 000 once-off relief payment
Following the return of the alcohol ban, the National Liquor traders Council is requesting financial relief for 34 500 tavern owners.
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COVID-19: SA now has more cases than these badly-hit countries
South Africa, now with the sixth-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world, has overtaken some of the worst hot-spots on the planet.
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'Black Women Are So Unprotected' Megan Thee Stallion Speaks To Those Who've Made Light Of Her Being Shot
Megan Thee Stallion speaks to people online who've used her being shot as a way to make memes and jokes.
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Voters to get say in dropping 'plantations' from R.I.'s name - Black News Channel
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Voters will get another chance to strip the words 'and Providence Plantations' from Rhode Island's formal name after lawmakers approved a joint resolution to put the question on the November ballot. Although the word 'plantations' in Rhode Island's name does not specifically
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Georgia mask debate ensnares Trump as Kemp battles Atlanta - Black News Channel
By JEFF MARTIN and BEN NADLER undefined/ BNC Contributor  ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's governor and the mayor of its largest city accused each other of playing politics Friday amid an escalating fight over face masks intended to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The battle over masks in a state
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Stalker Problems: A$AP Rocky Seeks Restraining Order Against Woman Who Thinks She’s His Wife
A$AP Rocky has one hell of a problem. The Harlem rapper is seeking a restraining order against a woman who has been allegedly stalking him for a cool two years.
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'The Governor Is Putting Politics Over People': Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Responds To Gov. Kemp's Bizarre Lawsuit Over Mask Order
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms doubled down on an earlier tweet where she spoke out against the troublesome lawsuit filed against her and several city council members on Thursday.
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