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Hockey, Rocked by Racist Acts, Embraces Black Lives Matter Campaigns

August 12, 2020 admin 0

By Morgan Campbell – To a degree not seen before, players are kneeling for the United States national anthem and speaking out publicly on fighting racism, with backing from the National Hockey League. Minnesota Wild forward […]

Business

JTA Receives $11.9 Million Bus and Bus Facilities Grant

August 12, 2020 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that the Jacksonville Transportation Authority is receiving an $11.9 million Bus & Bus Facilities discretionary grant. With this grant, the JTA […]

Political

Here Are Some of The Reactions to Joe Biden’s Running Mate Kamala Harris

August 12, 2020 admin 0

Democratic US presidential candidate Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his running mate in the 2020 US presidential election. Harris is a U.S. senator, representing the state of California. U.S. political heavyweights have been […]

Entertainment

ABC Hid This Political ‘Black-ish’ Episode in 2018, But it’s Even More Powerful in 2020

August 12, 2020 admin 0

Kelly Lawler –  In n 2018 there was a storm raging outside the window of the Johnson family home. In 2020, it’s raging even harder.  Two years ago, ABC infamously and mysteriously shelved “Please Baby, Please,” a […]

Business

Stein Mart Files for Bankruptcy and Will Close Most of Its 300 Stores

August 12, 2020 admin 0

New York (CNN Business) By Jordan Valinsky, – Discount retailer Stein Mart has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close most of its nearly 300 stores. The 112-year-old company blamed its failure on changing consumer habits and the […]

News

Justice Dept. Lawyer: Secret Evidence May Have Led Bill Barr to Drop Michael Flynn Case

August 12, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off on Justice Dept. Lawyer: Secret Evidence May Have Led Bill Barr to Drop Michael Flynn Case

U.S. Attorney General William Barr may have evidence that has not yet surfaced supporting his motion to drop criminal charges against President Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn, according to a top U.S. Department […]

National

Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris as Running Mate

August 11, 2020 admin 0

By Axios – Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he has chosen Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) as his running mate — the first Black woman to be named to a major-party U.S. presidential ticket, and potentially the first woman […]

Health

Gene variant linked to higher stroke risk in Black people

August 11, 2020 admin 0

A study has found that a gene involved in diabetes, lipid metabolism, and coronary artery disease may play a role in the increased risk of stroke among people of African descent. Share on PinterestResearchers may […]

National

Georgia Police Officers Put on Leave, Under Investigation after Shooting at Five Black Minors

August 11, 2020 admin 0

By Wilson Wong – Two Georgia police officers are under investigation after shooting at five black minors during a traffic stop on Saturday morning. No one was struck by the gunfire, according to the Georgia Bureau of […]

Lifestyle

Alicia Keys Is Launching a Lifestyles Beauty Brand with E.L.F. Cosmetics

August 11, 2020 admin 0

by Alisa Gumbs – Artist, producer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author Alicia Keys is adding another credit to her already illustrious career. The entertainer, who has become known over the past few years for her no-makeup looks and […]

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