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It seems ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule will not be abiding by the Integrity Commission’s recommendation that he step aside but will rather leave his fate in the hands of the National Executive Committee (NEC)
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Rena Lalgie becomes first first Black woman governor of Bermuda - Voice Online
RENA LALGIE has made history by becoming the first Black and female governor in Bermuda's... The post Rena Lalgie becomes first first Black woman governor of Bermuda appeared first on Voice Online.
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Negotiators near agreement on long-delayed COVID-19 aid bill - Black News Channel
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional leaders are nearing agreement on a long-delayed COVID-19 relief package, hoping to seal a deal as early as Wednesday that would extend aid to individuals and businesses and help ship coronavirus vaccines to millions. Sen. Joe
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CNN's Don Lemon Has a Message for White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany: 'Girl, Bye'
An exasperated Don Lemon criticizes White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnamy for spreading misinformation, says, "Girl, bye!"
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Ghana’s economy falls into recession for the first time in 40 years - Face2Face Africa
Ghana’s economy has slumped into recession following the contraction of the economy in two consecutive quarters, according to a Ghanaian business newspaper, citing data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. The Ghanaian economy contracted by 3.1 percent in the second quarter of 2020 and
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2021 school year: Learners expected back on 27 January
The Department of Basic Education said the sector is ready for the 2021 school year. All provinces have also finalised admission processes.
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Biden to tap Deb Haaland as first Native American interior secretary | The Atlanta Voice
President-elect Joe Biden has selected New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to serve as interior secretary, three people familiar with the matter tell CNN. If confirmed by the Senate, Haaland would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary. Haaland was picked, in part, because she is someone who has
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The gun industry is killing Black America. It's time we do something about it
Last month, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the indictment of an alleged gun trafficking ring that sought to illegally... View Article The post The gun industry is killing Black America. It's time we do something about it appeared first on TheGrio.
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Texas man charged with killing wife, two kids after being found in bed with bodies - Face2Face Africa
A 27-year-old Texas man has been accused of killing his wife and two children after he was found lying next to their bodies. Bryan Richardson has been charged with three counts of murder in the deaths of his wife, Kiera Michelle Ware, and their two young children, whose names have not been
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Coronavirus: Gorillas at San Diego Zoo test positive for COVID-19 | L.A. Focus News
A pair of gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for COVID-19, and a third is symptomatic, in what scientists are investigating as a possible case of human-to-animal transmission, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday. Gorilla Troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Test
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Advises People NOT To Attend The Inauguration
In light of COVID and the recent domestic terrorist attacks, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser advises people to stay away from the inauguration this year.
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China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined BEIJING (AP) — Experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive in China this week for a long-anticipated investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the government said Monday. The experts will arrive on Thursday and meet with Chinese
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Biden picks North Carolina environmental chief to lead EPA - TheGrio
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday offered the leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency to Michael S. Regan, a North Carolina... View Article The post Biden picks North Carolina environmental chief to lead EPA appeared first on TheGrio.
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Leonard Roberts Exposes Ali Larter For Mistreatment On Set Of Heroes : “I Couldn’t Help Wondering Whether Race Was A Factor”
If you ever wondered what happened to "Drumline" actor Leonard Roberts, an essay he recently penned for Variety.com sheds a disturbing light on his disappearance from the big and small screen and Ali Larter's involvement.
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US officials report 3,500 new Covid-19 deaths, a new record | The Atlanta Voice
Wednesday brought more bad and good news as the US endures the 10th month of the coronavirus pandemic. There was a trio of all-time highs in the data. A record number of new deaths - more than 3,500 - was reported Wednesday and there were more than 240,000 newly reported coronavirus cases. And the
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Popcorn with Zenger: ‘Ava’ would be more believable as a cartoon but we’re stuck with live action – The Wilmington Journal
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Rundown: Sometimes the story behind a movie is far more entertaining than what’s on the screen. “Ava” made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Actress Jessica Chastain announced the first film [...]
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio: Another Coronavirus Shutdown Is Imminent - The New York Beacon
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said a second shutdown of non-essential businesses “right after Christmas” is all but imminent. More than 6,000 residents are currently sitting in hospitals across the city infected with the coronavirus, a number the state hasn’t seen since
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French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19 - The New York Beacon
Paris (CNN)French PresidentEmmanuel Macronhas tested positive forCovid-19after experiencing symptoms and will self-isolate for a week, his office said Thursday, The Elysee Palace said in a statement that Macron, 42, was diagnosed after he was tested 'at the onset of the first symptoms.' 'In
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As coronavirus hospitalizations stabilize in LA County and state, officials brace for new surge | L.A. Focus News
Coronavirus hospitalizations in both Los Angeles County and across the state have stabilized amid the pandemic’s worst surge yet — but officials don’t believe that will remain the case for long. There were 7,926 LA County residents being treated in hospitals for the virus on Monday, Jan. 11
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US cybersecurity agency warns of 'grave' threat from Russian hack | The Atlanta Voice
Federal authorities expressed increased alarm Thursday about an intrusion into U.S. and other computer systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers. The nation’s cybersecurity agency warned of a “grave” risk to government and private networks. The Cybersecurity
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The African American Wellness Project Partners with VNR1 Communications in PSA Campaign to Combat Health Disparities in the African American Community | Dallas Weekly
“We are at an unprecedented time in our nation’s history. Racism is an omnipresent public health burden,” said Dr. Michael LeNoir, one of the nation’s top Black physicians and AAWP’s founder. “We believe that health disparities will exist if we allow them to continue and that through partnerships
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Scott funds give wings to HBCU visions | Afro
By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Three of Maryland’s HBCU’s were transformed this week after receiving early Christmas gifts from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.  Bowie State University ($25 million), Morgan State University ($40 million) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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FBI Memo warns of possible armed protests in all 50 state Capitols - TheGrio
The FBI is warning police that armed protesters are planning to attack all 50 state Capitols leading up to President-elect... View Article The post FBI Memo warns of possible armed protests in all 50 state Capitols appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mayor Turner announces Vision Zero Action Plan to end traffic deaths - DefenderNetwork.com
Mayor Sylvester Turner recently announced the Vision Zero Action Plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Houston by 2030. After more than a year of extensive data analysis, community engagement and multiagency collaboration, the City of Houston has launched the Vision Zero Action
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Morehouse School of Medicine partners with CommonSpirit Health to train more Black physicians | The Atlanta Voice
Two of the nation’s leading health organizations are responding to the dual pandemic of COVID-19 and racial injustice with a 10-year, $100 million partnership to develop and train more Black physicians, helping address the underlying causes of health disparities. Morehouse School of
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Bad to worse: Bheki Cele may face Parliamentary grilling for 'beach fiasco'
Bheki Cele stopped short of kicking over a few sandcastles on Wednesday - but his visit to Camps Bay beach has caused a huge amount of drama.
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'Cele wanted to be the big man': Minister faces legal action over beach visit
Minister Bheki Cele and City of Cape Town representative JP Smith butted heads on Camps Bay beach yesterday - and the fallout has been nuclear.
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Texas officials expect it to take months for coronavirus vaccine to be available to anyone who wants it | Dallas Weekly
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has not yet gotten the vaccine but will “at the appropriate time.' Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the day's latest updates. Sign up here. Texans can expect to see “widespread distribution” of COVID-19
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A Kenyan man was training in Philippines to carry out 9/11-style attack in U.S., officials say - Face2Face Africa
A Kenyan man has been charged with trying to stage a 9/11-style attack on the United States on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab, according to federal prosecutors in court documents unsealed Wednesday. Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 30, was arrested in the Philippines in 2019 and had been in the
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Autistic man whose sentence is being questioned tests positive for COVID-19 - TheGrio
In Virginia, Lavern Rushin has worked hard to get her son Matthew Rushin out of prison. She believes the Virginia... View Article The post Autistic man whose sentence is being questioned tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on TheGrio.
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