(CALMATTERS) - Laphonza Butler — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pick to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein — will be sworn in today, making history as the first openly LGBTQ person and the second Black woman to represent California in the Senate. But how long does she want to keep the job? She isn’t saying, […]

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By Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor President Joe Biden announced that he is taking executive action to relieve the burden of simple marijuana convictions, currently affecting the everyday life of […]

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The demographic distribution remained consistent over the two years, with 32% being Black, 31% white, 23% Hispanic, 10% multiracial or of another race, 2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and […]

Lawmakers are to debate a proposed customs law to replace legislation in place since 1941, following the House of Representatives’ approval of the report and recommendations of a joint select committee on Tuesday.

By Donald Hunt For The Birmingham Times There should be a lot of exciting football in the Birmingham area this weekend. The fans will have a chance to see great football from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). Miles College (4-1 overall, 3-0 league) will host defending conference champions Benedict College (5-0 overall, 3-0 league), […]

[New Times] All the 27 juveniles who sat for the national examinations passed, with four from O'Level passing in first division.

Reigning NBA MVP and Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has turned down France and Cameroon and opted to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. According to ESPN, sources said the 29-year-old notified Team USA executive director Grant Hill of his commitment on Thursday. The two had also initially met to discuss Embiid representing...

With a new introduction, epilogue, interview, and accompanying study guide, the 10th-anniversary edition of Hillbilly Nationalists, Urban Race Rebels and Black Power: Interracial Solidarity in 1960s-70s tells the little-known story of poor and working-class communities coming together across racial divides to fight for social justice. In addition, the book discusses how unlikely alliances were not … Continued

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The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News A 55-YEAR-OLD Arima man is thanking his nephew who risked his own life to pull him out of raging floodwaters. Two video clips, 14 and 12 seconds long, which were posted to social media, showed Derick Pollard being swept away as he desperately tried to hold on to any and everything to keep from being swallowed by an overflowing river. At one point he is seen trying to hold on […]

Mason, Tennessee has become a political hotspot for more than the nearby highly anticipated Blue Oval City auto plant. In the last week of August, four candidates had qualified to appear on the ballot for mayor this November: the incumbent Emmitt Gooden, Vice Mayor Virginia Rivers, Alderman Eddie Noeman, and Thomas Burrell. On Sept. 9, […]

Companies around the world are bracing themselves for a looming recession and have subsequently taken steps to cut costs. It looks like Meta is no exception. Employees of theFacebookparent company […]

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By Adriana Arvizo Women, regardless of their race and ethnicity, and Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and Asian American small business owners in Oakland will have the opportunity to apply for a $10,000 grant from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will issue grants totaling $1 million. Eligible businesses can apply online at http://www.ComcastRISE.com from Oct. 3 through Oct.16, […]

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President Biden criticises the latest production cut by OPEC, and orders the release of more oil from the U.S. reserves.

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(New York, NY) – October 5, 2021 – This year the 2021 BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” brought the hottest names in Hip Hop back to Atlanta, GA for the annual taping. Comedy supergroup 85 South (Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean) hosted this year’s awards from The Cobb Energy Centre which premiered on Tuesday, October 5 on BET, BET Her, MTV2 and […]

[New Zimbabwe] SELF-PROCLAIMED Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu, has labeled the party a clique of self-righteous and filthy rich politicians, who manipulated the candidate selection process ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections.

THE TEACHER APPRECIATION INITIATIVE CONTINUES ON FRIDAY, OCT. 7.

[Daily Maverick] In October 2022 a shootout occurred outside a Cape Town restaurant that previously cropped up in an organised crime court case - the violence left a gunman dead. It now turns out that a motorist assassinated in the city on Wednesday may be the gunman's cousin.

By Cody D. Short | cshort@al.com Roy Wood Jr. commented on the news of his departure from “The Daily Show” Thursday, posting on X a quote attributed to Doug Herzog, “You don’t own these jobs. You rent them. They are not yours. Ultimately, no matter how long you are there, you’re just passing through.” Herzog is former president of Viacom […]

[Monitor] While the government has a commitment to have all elderly persons above the age of 80 get a decent living under the elderly persons grant, a section of the stakeholders want fast-tracking of the curriculum for elderly care courses.

[Premium Times] The Super Falcons lost their third friendly game ahead of the World Cup.

Lauryn Hill's Daughter Selah Marley Gets Backlash For After Wearing Kanye’s ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt

(The Center Square) – An annual summary of crime for 2022 shows that while rates have declined slightly from the year prior, crime remains high and some areas of the state are seeing significant increases. It’s a trend law enforcement leaders contend is tied to the defund the police movement that has taken a toll […]

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Press Release - U.S. humanitarian assistance is a vital lifeline for millions of people in need around the world facing drought, food insecurity, conflict, and violence. We place the highest priority on ensuring we and our partners use funds wisely, effectively, and for their intended purpose.

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Watson Duke - PROGRESSIVE Democratic Patriots (PDP) political leader Watson Duke has rejected the government’s plan to raise the retirement age from 60 to 65. In the 2024 budget on Monday, Finance Minister Colm Imbert told Parliament there would be more consultations on actuarial recommendations to defer the retirement age to 65, to narrow the gap between contributions and claims on the National Insurance Board (NIB) pension fund. But speaking […]

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has been recognised as a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory body to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of vaccines manufactured, imported or distributed in the country.

By Special to the AFRO I watched the Tulsa Massacre documentary last Monday;  it was a tragic, shameful page in America’s history. May 31, 1921 was on a Wednesday, the rampage ended on Thursday June 1; these were good, God fearing Christian people, we can presume that they went to church on Sunday. Two years […]

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Wondering what the day has in store for your star sign? Here's a quick glance at your daily horoscopes, motivational quote and more!

[New Times] Rwanda Medical Supply (RMS) has made a procurement of over 150,000 doses of antimalarial medicines, Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACTs), valued at more than $370,000 (over Rwf450 million).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Haley DiFonzo 214-413-3958 | 817-832-9054 hdifonzo@broadwaydallas.org Dallas, TX (October 6, 2022) – Broadway Dallas, Broadway Across America (BAA), and the producers of the PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL announced today that single tickets for the upcoming tour engagement in Dallas will go on sale Friday, October 7.  Tickets will be available at BroadwayDallas.org or by calling 800-982-2787. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 214-426-4768 or emailing Groups@BroadwayDallas.org.  PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will play the Music Hall at Fair Park January 24 - February 5, 2023 as part of the Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. PRETTY WOMAN: THE

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The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is pleased to announce that it has successfully hosted a five-day Forensic Science Techniques and Crime Scene Management Workshop, which was held from Monday, September, 25th to Friday, September 29th, 2023. This workshop was held at the Police Force Academy and it targeted Crime Scene Officers and Investigators. Twenty-three […]

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Last month, only hours after Prime Minister Ariel Henry said fuel subsidies would be abolished and prices would quadruple, daily life in Haiti started to spiral out of control. As demonstrators blocked roadways with iron gates and mango trees, gunshots could be heard. The most powerful gang in Haiti then took extreme action, digging trenches to block entrance to the […]

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[Vanguard] Before the electioneering season, Peter Obi had been underestimated in the pres- idential race and called a loser. The establishment, made up of ruthless political class who do not want their boat of milking Nigeria and its future dry to be rocked by Peter the Rock, taunted him.

Le prix Nobel de littérature 2022 a été attribué, jeudi, à la Française Annie Ernaux, "pour le courage et l'acuité clinique dont elle fait preuve pour révéler les racines, la distanciation et les contraintes collectives de la mémoire personnelle", a déclaré l'Académie de Suède. 

[Premium Times] The winners who were drawn from different public and private primary and secondary schools across the country won cars, motorcycles, generators and other items.

Cheers, applause, fond memories and best wishes were constantly repeated during the celebration for the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, who retired from the University of Southern California after 17 years.

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In a story posted on Instagram, the world No.7 screenshotted his negative test as well as saying: "Wanted to update everyone that I have again tested negative for Covid.

"I wasn't 100% yesterday and will now take a few days to recover. Also wanted to say full credit to Jannik (Sinner) for a great match. Best of luck the rest of the way," added Zverev, referring to the Italian teenager who beat him in four sets on Sunday at Roland Garros.

Afterwards, the German told reporters that he played despite feeling sick and having a high fever. He admitted that he "shouldn't have played" because of how he was feeling.

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"I'm completely sick. I can't really breathe, as you can hear by my voice," the 23-year-old told reporters at the post-match press conference.

"I had fever, you know, as well. Yeah I'm not in the best physical state, I would say. I think that had a little bit of an effect on the match today. I warmed up today; I shouldn't have played."

Zverev said that he had a 100.4° temperature following his victory over Marco Cecchinato in the third round on Friday.

The US Open runner-up, who was not wearing a mask during the match against Sinner, was inspected during the first set of the match by medical officials and was given nasal spray for which he used on both of his nostrils.

Last month, during the trophy presentation at the US Open, Zverev revealed his parents had tested positive for Covid-19 and couldn't be with him during that tournament.

Per the French Tennis Federation (FFT), any accredited person showing symptoms including a fever or breathing difficulties, should "report to the stadium infirmaries" for a test in a dedicated room, according to the New York Times.

In a statement sent to CNN from the FFT, it confirmed that Zverev "did not consult the tournament doctors before his match."

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"Zverev is up to date on his tests, which have all been negative. His last test was on September 29, with results received on September 30. Today he received a reminder for his next test, to be carried out within 5 days of the previous results. He did not consult the tournament doctors before his match."

Later on Tuesday, Sinner plays 12-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals.

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The gesture was part of the activities marking the 2022 World Teachers Day.

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Without a clear political heir, President Uhuru Kenyatta has left a political vacuum in Central Kenya.

The deal is estimated to be worth $50 million.

The governor said he has employed 1,000 teachers as part of his administration's efforts to address the teachers gap in the state.

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[GroundUp] Judge Mngqibisa-Thusi has not yet delivered a judgment she reserved in February 2021

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson Loice Matanda-Moyo has been appointed Prosecutor General with immediate effect.

Protests During a Pandemic

Around 400 to 500 demonstrators took to the streets of Algiers on Monday in defiance of a nationwide ban on protests to demand democratic change as they also called for the release of over 60 members of the Hirak anti-government movement that saw president Abdelaziz Bouteflika step down last year.

The weekly demonstrations that followed the event came to a halt earlier this year due to coronavirus prevention restrictions in light of the pandemic.

Mohammed, 37 and a gainfully employed local shared his stance as he marched in protest, "We do not recognise this system in power and this constitution, and if it is passed (ed: a constitutional referendum is to be held at the end of the month), it will plunge us into the abyss, just as the predecessors of those in power plunged us into the abyss: we do not recognise them."

The demonstrators could be heard chanting in unison, "The people want the fall of the regime" and "Yes to a civil state, no to a military state," according to the CNLD and social media.

Another protester, Ali, a 41-year old artist, was impassioned, "I swear that whatever they do, we will not stop until we achieve independence, and I swear that we will continue to fight until this regime falls and the country achieves independence."

1988 Pro-democracy Protest Anniversary

The protests resulted in the arrest of over 20 people; according to a prisoners support committee, the CNLD. The event is reminiscent of the coincidental anniversary of the October 1988 demonstrations that had Algeria declare a state of emergency — leaving hundreds of citizens dead but also ushering in political reform that ended a single-party system. A resurgence of rallies in Algeria is expected with less than a month to go before a key referendum on constitutional reform — a vote the government hopes will meet protesters' demands.

My Day by Dr. J. Ester Davis  (esterdavis2000@gmail.com) Is an ‘old boys network’ still holding women back?  Or do you agree with some that the playing field is level?  On the other side of the coin are women tired of the traditional structures of top-down hierarchy and due to such placing their talents to work […]

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, affecting approximately 17 million people yearly, and African American men face several risk factors but use mental health services less, making it challenging to diagnose and treat depression in the Black community.

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The terrorists and their collaborators were arrested in the North-east region in the last two weeks.

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The venture capital firm owned by Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, Marcy Venture Partners, has invested $16.5 million into Stellar Pizza

President Lazarus Chakwera has asked Malawians to work together and embrace the spirit of self-reliance for the development of the country. He made the remarks at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe during the inauguration of the 2023 Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) flag week. 'Malawi is in transition and, as such, we need to take necessary […]

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CPF Financial Services has proposed a change in the tax regime, citing shortfalls in the government's current revenue collection structure.