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Acid Attack Victim Vows: ‘I’m Still a Beautiful Woman’

October 29, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off on Acid Attack Victim Vows: ‘I’m Still a Beautiful Woman’

BONAO, Dominican Republic—A woman whose face was disfigured in an acid attack nine years ago has launched a campaign to lift the stigma surrounding the phenomenon and push for tougher punishments in the Dominican Republic […]

Health

Obesity and Covid-19 a Dangerous Combination, Doctors Say

October 29, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off on Obesity and Covid-19 a Dangerous Combination, Doctors Say

At 162 kg (357 pounds), Mumbai resident Trishala Jain always knew that her weight was a problem. She had tried many exercise regimens and joined gyms to work out but could not stick to a […]

Community

Jacksonville Housing Authority to Renovate Centennial Towers Senior Community  

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By John Finotti, Tucker/Hall  – The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA)  has closed on financing for the renovation of the Centennial Towers senior living community in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood. Financing is being provided by Raymond James and Bank of […]

Editorials

Black Girl Magic and the 2020 Election

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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux – For the sixth year in a row, Essence Magazine and the Black Women’s Roundtable have surveyed Black women about the issues that concern them most.  Melanie Campbell, Convener of the […]

Community

Ex-Jacksonville City Council Members Sentenced to Prison in Fraud Case

October 29, 2020 admin 0

By Ashley Harding, Reporter & Joe McLean, Reporter – Katrina Brown sentenced to 33 months, Reggie brown gets 18 months in prison. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The long-delayed sentencing hearing for ex-Jacksonville City Council members Katrina Brown and Reggie […]

Lifestyle

The White Issue: Has Anna Wintour’s Diversity Push Come Too Late?

October 29, 2020 admin 0

Vogue’s September issue celebrated Black culture and contributors. But some employees say the magazine’s powerful editor fostered a workplace that sidelined women of color. Condé Nast says that 42 percent of its editors in chief […]

Health

Black Americans Are The Most Hesitant to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

October 29, 2020 admin 0

By Karen Weintraub – Black Americans distrust the government so much they’re not participating in large numbers in COVID-19 clinical trials, and many say they won’t get a COVID-19 vaccine – at least not until […]

Business

Veteran Marketing Executive Helps Clients Drive Voter Turnout

October 29, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off on Veteran Marketing Executive Helps Clients Drive Voter Turnout

With Covid-19 limiting in-person fundraisers and door-to-door canvassing, digital tools are more important than ever to organizations trying to reach voters in the 2020 election. That’s where veteran advertising executive D. Benny Bennafield comes in. […]

Editorials

For Black Americans, Trump’s Record is Weaker Than He Pretends

October 29, 2020 admin 0

Apparently seeking to stir greater support for his father-in-law among African Americans, Jared Kushner said Monday that the president’s policies can help “the Black community … break out of the problems that they’re complaining about,” but only […]

Political

In Florida’s Old South, a New Political Battleground Emerges

October 29, 2020 admin 0

By Associated Press – No Democrat for President won Jacksonville since Jimmy Carter. Will that change? The farther north you go in Florida, the saying goes, the deeper South you’ll get. For generations, the Old South […]

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