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Jun 27, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | Martins Agbonlahor
By Black Economics\Dr. Brooks RobinsonPhotos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia CommonsIn our world aswirl with small wars, skirmishes, rumors of wars, and increasing prospects for widening military conflict, it is not irrational to think the “unthinkable.”By “unthinkable” is meant there could be violent conflict on US soil. Believe it or not, the media and its controlling interests appear determined to pit “conservatives” (Republicans) against “progressives” (Democrats).
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | Martins Agbonlahor
By CARICOMPhotos: YouTube ScreenshotsCaribbean leaders in CARICOM today released the following statement regarding the attempted coup in Bolivia:The Caribbean Community welcomes the restoration of law and order in Bolivia following yesterday’s attempted coup against President Luis Arce and the Government of Bolivia. CARICOM deplores any use of force to overthrow democratically elected governments.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | Martins Agbonlahor
By Martins AgbonlahorPhotos: Facebook\YouTube Screenshots\FacebookTwo events occurred in Kenya recently, and both could aptly be described as having double-edged sword effect: one, controversial, and the other, abominable. I’ll take the controversial one first.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | Martins Agbonlahor
By Zacharia Kanyonyozi Photos: Wikimedia Commons\YouTubeLast Friday, I attended the book launch of Pastor Gary and Marilyn Skinner. The book is titled “Where Faith Lit The Way.”It celebrates the spiritual journey of Pastor Skinner and his wife, a journey which began on April 22nd 1984, when the two founded Watoto Church in Uganda and around the world. Since then, the church has grown leaps and bounds. Watoto Church Ministries is now a sprawling cell-based community church.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | Martins Agbonlahor
By Black Economics Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons One of our most vivid memories of early elementary school is being pleasantly exuberant about having crayon colored a map of the African Continent, only to be told that the effort was subpar because there was “coloring outside the lines.” At a later point, there was a seemingly applauding comment by a teacher’s assessment of academic performance on a six-week report card, which stated that “he colors within the lines.” Was real...
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | Martins Agbonlahor
From Maysles Documentary CenterPhotos: Maysles Documentary CenterThe following are upcoming events at Harlem’s Maysles Documentary Center. + Post-screening discussion with J.M. Harper, moderated by Nia Whitmal!STUDENT SHOWCASE!Tickets: FREE with RSVPSaturday, June 8th at 1PMCome support our talented students on Saturday, June 8th when we will host our annual showcase of films, photos, and art from our three education classes: Teen DocMakers, Teen DocAuthors, and Vanguard DocMakers.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | Martins Agbonlahor
By Cornel West 2024 Press TeamPhotos: YouTube Screeshots[Raleigh, North Carolina] – The independent presidential campaign of Dr. Cornel West faces unfounded legal challenges and misinformation from the Democratic Party. The Justice for All Party (JFA) has complied fully with every state law requirement, leaving no legal or factual basis for these challenges. Assertions made by the Democratic Party misrepresent our party’s adherence to the law and our dedication to principled, progressive policies.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | Martins Agbonlahor
By Martins AgbonlahorPhotos: Facebook\YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia CommonsThe recent parliamentary election in South Africa, where the well-established African National Congress (ANC) lost its erstwhile watertight parliamentary majority, can aptly be described as the piecemeal decimation of a once roaring lion – or for obvious reasons, the scratch of a festering sore without the curative antidote. What happened, you might wonder: was the election rigged? Were the party’s stalwarts unprepared?
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May 28, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams |Martins Agbonlahor
By Photos: FacebookThe West Indies Women’s team will tour Sri Lanka from June 15 – 28, playing three One-Day Internationals (ODI) and three Twenty/20 matches. The teams will compete for International Cricket Council (ICC) women’s Championship ODI points in Galle from June 15 – 21, before contesting the T20 series in Hambantota from June 24 – 28.
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May 28, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams |Martins Agbonlahor
By Office of Council Member Nantasha WilliamsAbove Photo: Office of Council Member Nantasha WilliamsOther Photos: NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection\Wikimedia CommonsJamaica, NY — Council Member Nantasha Williams proudly hosted the first annual “Let’s Go Green Celebration” at Roy Wilkins Park in Jamaica, Queens, in partnership with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, NYS Senator Leroy Comrie, and Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman.
