Epidemic Of Black Trans Killings Continues To Rise At Disturbing Rate
Written by Tomas Kassahun Published on 14th June 2021 The protest proceeds from Wellington Arch down Piccadilly during a march in support of the Black LGBTQ+ community / Photo Credit: Guy …
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Tanzania yields to UN, lenders calls on Covid data
Written by Luke Anami Published on 14th June 2021 People queue at the Kimara Bus Station in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania last reported its Covid numbers in April 2020. PHOTO …
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Zambia’s former president Kenneth Kaunda dies aged 97
Written by Michael Chawe Published on 17th June 2021 Zambia’s former President Kenneth Kaunda in 2012. PHOTO | AFP Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s founding President and one of the pioneers …
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Biden, Harris Sign Law Establishing Juneteenth Federal Holiday
Published by the Tennessee Tribune on 17th June 2021 President Biden receives hearty applause at the signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. (Carlos Barria/Reuters) President Biden and …
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FAMU mourns the loss of former MLB pitcher and rattler Jim “Mudcat” Grant
Published by the AFRO News – The Black Media Authority on 15th June 2021 Florida A&M University (FAMU), Rattlers everywhere, and Major League Baseball mourn the death of Jim ‘Mudcat’ …
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Goldsmiths to allow students suffering racial trauma to apply for deadline extensions after union campaigning
Written by Leah Mahon Published on 18th June 2021 Goldsmiths, University of London is the first higher education institution recognise racial trauma as impacting students’ work. Picture: Tolga AKMEN / …
Notting Hill Carnival cancelled for second year in a row due to COVID, says organisers
Written by Leah Mahon Published on 18th June 2021 Notting Hill Carnival attracts huge annual crowds to West London. Picture: PA.# NOTTING HILL Carnival has been cancelled for a …
Meet the father of Juneteenth
Published by the African-American News & Issues Newspaper on 14th June 2021 Photo credit: texasobserver.org Albert Ely Edwards is the pioneer who fought and introduced the bill to make …
Hamilton’s Creator Admits His New Movie Whitewashes Black Latinos Out of The Picture
Published by Pride Magazine on 17th June 2021 Macall Polay/Warner Bros. Pictures. Anthony Ramos, left, and Melissa Barrera in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘In the Heights.’ The arrival of In the …
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