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Please, Help Me Get Out’: ICE Reportedly Torturing Cameroonian Immigrants at Detention Centers, Many Taken to Rooms Without Cameras

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Posted byBy Matt Bruce – Deportations from the United States have ramped up in lieu of the Nov. 3 presidential election, according to humanitarians who allege that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has targeted immigrants from African nations with abuse […]

Entertainment

Lenny Kravitz Credits His Vegan Diet for Keeping Him Healthy at 56

October 29, 2020 admin 0

By Audrey Enjoli – STAFF WRITER | LOS ANGELES, CA – Lenny Kravitz credits his vegan diet for his longevity. The singer eats a plant-based diet from fruits and veggies grown in his own garden. […]

Business

‘I Was Stumbling On My Words’: 14-Year-Old Entrepreneur Went from Bombing ‘Shark Tank’ Presentation to Selling Out His Hot Dogs In First Week After Launching

October 29, 2020 admin 0

Posted by By Ashley Williams  – Mason Wright, a 14-year-old entrepreneur who reportedly is Georgia’s youngest restaurant owner, says he’s settling in at his new business, the hot dog joint he operates. On Oct. 17, the entrepreneur […]

Business

Military Veterans Find Plenty of Opportunities and Camaraderie at Wells Fargo

October 29, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By @StacyBrownMedia – Wells Fargo has increased its infrastructure to include recruitment, engagement, development and retention of military talent within Wells Fargo by incorporating two teams who are solely dedicated to this […]

News

Jury: Arizona Deputy Not at Fault for Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Man

October 29, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off on Jury: Arizona Deputy Not at Fault for Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Man

PHOENIX — A jury in Phoenix found that a sheriff’s deputy was justified when he shot a Hispanic man in the back as he surrendered with only his rosary in his hands, a verdict that […]

International

Gang Illegally Selling ED Drugs Online Busted

October 29, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off on Gang Illegally Selling ED Drugs Online Busted

MUNICH—A major illegal distributor of erectile dysfunction drugs on the internet has been busted in a joint operation involving Spanish, pan-European and U.S. authorities. The raids took place a variety of cities in Spain, where […]

National

Trump’s Latest Executive Orders Seen as Attempts to Sabotage a Biden Administration and Eliminate Diversity and Inclusion Programs

October 28, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair of the House Financial Services Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, recently introduced a bill (H.R. 8595) to invalidate Executive Order 13950 and preserve […]

International

Egypt Archeologists Discover Tomb Of Royal Treasury Official

October 28, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off on Egypt Archeologists Discover Tomb Of Royal Treasury Official

AL-GHURAIFAH, Egypt—The tomb of a Royal Treasury supervisor has been discovered by Egyptian archeologists in a 33-foot well leading to a decorated chamber. The tomb of Badi Est was found by archeologists at the Tuna […]

Business

Entrepreneur Launches New App to Empower Foodies to Support Black-Owned Eateries

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NATIONWIDE — Finding and supporting the best Black eateries is now a lot easier thanks to entrepreneur Braxston Richmond’s launch of the new app, Black Foodie Finder. Touted as the ‘Best Urban Foodie App’, Black Foodie Finder […]

Entertainment

Esther Rolle 100 A Virtual Celebration Honoring Her Centennial Birthday

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BROWARD COUNTY, FL By Carma Henry – Join the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) November 7th & 8th for a virtual celebration on Facebook Live  honoring the centennial birthday of Emmy Award-winning actor and […]

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