Black Lives Matter movement, Juneteenth 2020 feels even more poignant than in recent years.Stars such as Michelle Obama, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Taylor Swift and Usher have used their platforms to honor the date and educate their followers about it’s significance.Juneteenth – aka June 19 – is the date which marks the official end of slavery in the USA, when black people in Texas finally learned slavery had been abolished in 1865.

And this year has seen an increased in calls for the day to become a national holiday, while others are using the day to encourage people to support Black businesses.Michelle Obama took to Twitter and wrote: ‘Most of us were taught that slavery came to an end when President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Dollywood offers to pay tuition for employees

according to the website. "The education benefit package is available to all team members on the first day of their employment. It will allow employees at all levels to pursue their personal and professional dreams," the website said.The resort will also cover any additional fees and textbook costs. "Our goal at Dollywood Parks and Resorts is to provide the best possible experience for both our guests and our hosts," Eugene Naughton, president of The Dollywood Company, said in a news release.

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Trudeau slams Canada trucker protests, police threaten arrests

Canadian police have threatened to arrest trucker-led protesters who have shut down central Ottawa and disrupted cross-border trade in anger at Covid health rules, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lambasted the movement as "unacceptable."

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Fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine ‘conceivable’ to protect against Omicron variant: Fauci

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Alberta parents, school officials react to COVID-19 masking changes

Alberta students will not have to wear masks in schools come Monday — and parents are split on their feelings about the changes. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau says government has helped people grappling with demonstrations in Alberta, Ottawa ‘every step of the way’

During Tuesday’s session of question period, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau what concrete steps the government has taken to help people grapple with the Coutts, Alta. trucker convoy and Ottawa anti-mandate protests.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains timing of vaccine passport ending

Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program is no more and soon, other COVID-19 health restrictions will also be lifted. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joined Gord Steinke to talk about the timing and where the province goes from here.

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Edmonton exploring its own municipal restrictions exemption program

Edmonton city council is weighing its options when it comes to introducing its own COVID-19 health measures. Councillors voted in favour Wednesday of exploring a municipal proof of vaccination program. Kim Smith explains.

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COVID-19: City committee votes against exploring vaccine passport program just for Calgary

The City of Calgary will not be implementing its own COVID-19 vaccine passport program — at least for now — after a city committee voted against exploring the idea on Wednesday. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination

It was designed to curb spiking COVID-19 case rates and to encourage vaccination, but Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the passport program has done its job. Some businesses are applauding the move while others say it’s far too premature to eliminate the provincial restrictions exemption program.

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Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media on February 09, 2022 at the NFL Network's Champions Field at the NFL Media Building on the SoFi Stadium campus in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Under a baking California sun, Roger Goodell knew the heat was coming.At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.

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Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records, label that launched his career

Snoop Dogg of hip-hop supergroup Mt. Westmore performs at Rupp Arena on November 20, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES (AP) - Snoop Dogg has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career.The rapper-mogul acquired Death Row Records’ brand from MNRK Music Group, which is controlled by a private equity fund managed by Blackstone, the i nvestment firm announced Wednesday.

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Central Bucks West choir director charged with recording former student as he undressed

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Central Bucks West High School choir director has been charged with hiding cameras inside a bedroom in his home in order to record a former student as the student undressed.Joseph Ohrt, a Buckingham Township resident, faces one count of interception, disclosure or use of a wire, electronic or oral communications and four counts of possession, sale, distribution, manufacture or advertisement of electronic, mechanical or other devices and telecommunication identification interception devises, all felonies in the third degree.An investigation began May of 2021 by Central Bucks Regional Police Department and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office after receiving a Childine tip of an alleged sexual assault of a former student by Ohrt.MORE HEADLINES:The victim, a 2016 graduate of Central Bucks West, was a member of the choir. He stated that in his junior year, Ohrt mentored him in music composition.

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Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47

FILE - Outfielder Jeremy Giambi #7 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a studio portrait during Spring Training Photo Day in Phoenix, Arizona. Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi has died, the Oakland Athletics confirmed on Wednesday.

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Kanye West's Mental Health Does Not Excuse This Behavior! | Perez Hilton

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More than 56,000 boosters given yesterday; 306 community cases; 12 in hospital

The Big Boost Week is now in full swing with 56,257 booster doses administered across New Zealand yesterday, bringing the total so far to more than 1.7 million.

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Almost all restrictions affecting Alberta children gone soon

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Windsor asks for help to end protest

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You might be surprised by this decision that was just made for the 2022 Oscars ceremony on March 27.

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What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?

Sale stickers on a store shelf. A seven percent increase in the consumer price index (CPI) over the 12 months to December was the highest since 1982.

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Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer announced it is selling prickly valentines to send to a special ex-someone. "Bolder (and sharper) than your typical bouquet of flowers, each Prickly Valentine comes with a mini-cactus and commemorative card," the seltzer brand revealed in a press release.There is currently a limit of one cactus per customer, and an alcohol purchase is required. You can make a "point" to that lousy person and order here.With a $10 donation this Valentine's Day, The Florida Aquarium will also let you name a roach after an ex.Those who participate will receive a certificate commemorating the occasion and a photo of the roach. Participants will also be able to send a message with "words you wish you had said" or a "funny revenge confession." The aquarium said amusing, family-friendly confessions will be posted with anonymity on The Florida Aquarium’s social media. An, don't worry – they'll never "Hiss & Tell" who sent them! You can get started here.Meanwhile, the San Antonio Zoo will also host its Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser for its third year, where funds raised support the zoo’s vision of securing a future for wildlife. The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.

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Road closures put in place around Queen’s Park ahead of possible protest

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Rapid tests to be made available for free at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies

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B.C. bringing in vaccine mandate for all remaining health-care workers

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2 men charged in string of New Castle County residential burglaries

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in New Castle County arrested two men they say are behind a string of home burglaries. Police say the men chose their victims because of their ethnicity.They say crimes similar to these have been reported to multiple police agencies from outside the state, including as far south as Georgia.Watches, jewelry, designer bags and sneakers.

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Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations

FILE - Crowds fill Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Vacation photos have a new use.The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.

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Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

Man holding a crack pipe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Following outrage on the political right, the Biden administration said Wednesday that a grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth."No federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits," Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House drug policy adviser Rahul Gupta said in a statement.White House press secretary Jen Psaki said separately that was never the intention, complaining that impression was created by "inaccurate reporting."Monday was the deadline for service organizations and state and local governments to apply for a share of $30 million in federal money for "harm reduction" efforts intended to prevent disease, injury and other collateral trauma to people addicted to illicit drugs.RELATED: 93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new recordThe original request for funding proposals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had listed "safe smoking kits/supplies" among the items that could be purchased with taxpayer money.

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COVID-19: Ontario health minister says ‘not in the clear’ yet to end proof of vaccination, masking

As Alberta and Saskatchewan drop most COVID-19 restrictions, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Wednesday there was no plan to drop the proof of vaccination or masking requirements yet as the province is “not in the clear” to do so.

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The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

CHICAGO - When friends Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith invited a few Black men to take part in a yoga class in Chicago in 2020, they didn’t know it would spur a nationwide movement.The two men created The Healing, a nonprofit aimed at promoting mental health for Black men and offering resources for improvement. Services include events where participants can share with each other about various struggles or sessions with mental health professionals.Most notably, the organization offers virtual yoga classes for Black men with the next one scheduled to place on Feb.

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Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC

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Camden officials distribute KN95 masks, as slow rollout of free masks nationwide begins

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The Bachelor‘s Madison Prewett & Selena Gomez’s Friendships Is All About God!

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Michelle Obama Gushes Over How Barack Loves Their Girls Malia Sasha In Sweet Father’s Day Post

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The Roots to stage virtual festival with Michelle Obama

Hip-hop stars The Roots are taking their annual music festival, Roots Picnic, online and turning it into a voter registration drive with the help of former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama.Frontman Questlove, otherwise known as Ahmir Khalib Thompson, and his bandmates had to postpone the summer event in their hometown of Philadelphia due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Roots and Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote registration initiative have announced that they will partner on the 13th annual ‘Roots Picnic’.The music festival, which is the brainchild of the Philadelphia rap group, is usually held in their hometown at Fairmount Park.

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Michelle Obama joins The Roots for digital music festival to encourage people to register to vote

The Roots are teaming with former first lady Michelle Obama to help encourage people to vote in the upcoming election. Obama will co-host the 13th annual Roots Picnic, which will go live virtually this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic on June 27 on YouTube.The digital music festival-style show will be in partnership with Obama’s national nonpartisan, nonprofit When We All Vote organization, according to Billboard.

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Todrick Hall praises Taylor Swift for ‘using her voice’ to call out injustice

Todrick Hall has praised Taylor Swift for speaking out against systemic racism and injustice.The 35-year-old star is glad the Look What You Made Me Do hitmaker is using her platform to raise awareness of certain issues because she’s in a position to change the minds of people ‘who feel very differently’.Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, he said: ‘I’m glad that she has gotten to a point now where she is sharing that with the world.‘I think that a lot of people who would initially gravitate towards her might be people who have very different political views.’Hall continued: ‘And very different views on the world in like, what should happen with the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Roots Picnic partners with Michelle Obama's "When We All Vote" organization for virtual festival

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The Roots Teaming With Michelle Obama's When We All Vote For Virtual Festival

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Taylor Swift and Caitlyn Jenner lead stars praising Supreme Court ruling giving LGBTQ workers protection

Taylor Swift and Caitlyn Jenner were among the celebrities celebrating a new Supreme Court ruling in the US that gives the LGBTQ community protection in the workplace. On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that federal law, prohibiting discrimination based on sex, should also include sexual orientation and gender identity – meaning gay and transgender employees are now protected from being fired or discriminated against at work.

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Todrick Hall Praises Taylor Swift for 'Using Her Voice' to Support Social Activism (Exclusive)

Todrick Hall is excited to see Taylor Swift using the power of her stardom to help fight injustice.

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