November 2021 - Page 15

Rev. Al Sharpton, center, prays with Wanda Cooper-jones and Marcus Arbery Wednesday afternoon November 10, 2021 in front of the Glynn County Courthouse where 3 men are on trial for killing Ahmaud Arbery. Gasav 111021 Rev Al Sharpton Rb 1

Ahmaud Arbery Trial: Witnesses Testify Amid Racial Tension

By Mallika Kallingal, Devon Sayers and Alta Spells, After a day of explosive comments from a defense lawyer about who should attend the murder trial of Ahmaud Arbery, two new witnesses are expected in court on Friday, including a police officer who was in touch with the man who owned a home under construction that has been

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FW de Klerk, Last Apartheid-Era Leader of South Africa, Dies

By Rob Picheta, FW de Klerk, the last leader of apartheid-era South Africa who shared a Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela after working to end racial segregation in the country, has died at 85, his foundation said on Thursday. De Klerk released Mandela, his subsequent successor, from prison and laboriously negotiated with him a transition to

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock (12591952ai) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during the 2021 Republican Jewish Coalition National Leadership Meeting at the Venetian hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 06 November 2021. 2021 Republican Jewish Coalition National Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, USA - 06 Nov 2021

GOP Leverages Vaccine Mandate Backlash Ahead of Midterms

By Maeve Reston, Republicans seeking to energize their core voters and appeal beyond their base to others concerned about the fragile economic recovery are turning to the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates. With more than 70% of adult Americans now fully vaccinated, Republicans are advocating for a slender minority of Americans as they champion the rights of the unvaccinated. It’s

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FAMU’s My Music Film Spotlights Alzheimer’s & Caregiving

Written by Florida A&M University, ‘My Music’ Shines A Light on Caregiving Challenges and Alzheimer’s Florida A&M University (FAMU) Journalism Professor Kenneth Jones will release his third independent movie My Music, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 5-7 at the CMX Cinemas, 147 Vermillion Boulevard, Tallahassee, and will host “Community Conversations” immediately following each showing. The

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Howard Hosts “Race Against Time” King Lecture Series Talk

Written by the Howard University Newsroom, The 2021-2022 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy Lecture Series, chaired by political strategist and author Donna Brazile, returned Tuesday, October 12 at 5 p.m. EDT online via YouTube. This year’s series is themed “Make the Future Your Own: Building Forward Together.” The third virtual event, entitled “Race

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Grambling State, EPA Sign MOU to Boost Student Opportunities

By Grambling State University, EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, EPA Region 6, and historically black university Grambling State University (GSU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pledging to collaborate in preparing students to enter and compete in the federal workforce; providing Environmental Protection Agency’s expertise to review and enhance GSU curriculums; and

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Zendaya attends the "Dune" UK Special Screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Zendaya Named Youngest CFDA Fashion Icon in History

Megan C. Hills, Zendaya has secured her place among fashion’s elite, thanks to a string of eye-catching red carpet appearances and partnerships with brands like Valentino and Bulgari. With outfits from the recent “Dune” promotional tour going viral on social media, the former Disney star has proven herself a sartorial force to be reckoned with — and

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It was announced in September that talk show host Wendy Williams had tested positive for a breakthrough case of Covid-19. Williams is shown here in an interview in 2017.

Wendy Williams Shares Health Update, Misses Her Fans

By Lisa Respers France, Wendy Williams misses her audience. The talk show host recently posted a health update on the “Wendy Williams Show’s” verified Instagram account, writing “HOW YOU DOIN’? I MISS YOU ALL!” “As everyone knows, my health has been a hot topic,” the statement reads. “I’m making progress but it’s just one of those things that’s

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Zynga Donates $1M to Spelman for Gaming Scholarships, Lab

By Spelman College, Zynga, a global leader in interactive entertainment, recently announced a $1 million gift to establish scholarships and implement a pilot gaming program for Spelman College students. “Spelman has a long tradition of expanding the pipeline of talent into areas where Black women have been most underrepresented. To continue this trend for our

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Harris, Macron Boost U.S.-France Ties in Paris Meetings

By Jeremy Diamond and Nikki Carvajal, Vice President Kamala Harris and French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday they look forward to closer US-French cooperation as they sat down for a bilateral meeting at the Elysée Palace aimed at revitalizing US-French ties. Both countries are looking to rebuild trust after the US struck a surprise deal with Australia in

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