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Artist Toyin Ojih Odutola in drawing intricate portraits of black life

Artist Toyin Ojih Odutola in drawing intricate portraits of black life

Written by Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Nigerian-American artist Toyin Ojih Odutola is known for her rich and textural portraits of black life, layered through intricate pens, charcoal, and pastel. Born in 1985, Ojih Odutola is primarily a narrator, influenced by the narrative traditions of her childhood. His 2017 exhibition at the Whitney Museum, his first solo exhibition in New York, developed …

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Joshua Kimmich says Bayern Munich plans to join English protest by George Floyd

Joshua Kimmich says Bayern Munich plans to join English protest by George Floyd

Jadon Sancho, Achraf Hakimi, Weston McKennie and Marcus Thuram all protested during the Bundesliga matches Over the weekend, Kimmich says that all players have a “responsibility” to face the scourge of racism, not only in soccer but also in society. “I think it’s good that it’s not just a player [protesting] and maybe it’s also an option to say something …

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Concerned about Congress in Gujarat, 2 exits just before Rajya Sabha polls

Congress accused the BJP of trying to divide its ranks. New Delhi: Two Gujarat members of Congress have resigned before Rajya Sabha’s elections on June 19, making it difficult for the party to win more than one of the state’s four seats. The BJP, with 103 members in the 182-member state assembly, can easily win two of Rajya Sabha’s four …

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The Duchess of Sussex speaks: “George Floyd’s life mattered”

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Lora King, the daughter of Rodney King, whose brutal beating by the white police sparked the Los Angeles riots 20 years ago, spoke Wednesday about her father’s case and the death of George Floyd. When asked if he felt we would see justice for Floyd’s death, he said, “I don’t want to be negative, but I don’t.” “I still don’t …

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Additional legal issue needs to be resolved

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Vijay Mallya lost his appeal against extradition last month. (Proceedings) New Delhi: Business magnate Vijay Mallya cannot be extradited unless “a legal problem is resolved,” the British High Commission told NDTV, stressing that the “problem is confidential.” “Vijay Mallya lost his appeal against extradition last month and was denied permission to appeal further to the UK Supreme Court. However, there …

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Modi Hug, Gujarati Khichdi at Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Virtual meet with Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Modi held a video conference with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison this morning. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video conference with his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison this morning ended on a cheery note when the Australian Prime Minister mentioned Prime Minister Modi’s signature hugs and a staple of his home state of Gujarat: Khichdi. The video conference …

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Maesaiah Thabane: The wife of the former Prime Minister of Lesotho was arrested again for the murder of the husband’s ex-wife

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Thabane will remain in custody until June 16, after her bail was revoked on charges that due process was not followed during her first court appearance in February when she was charged with murder, the police commissioner told CNN. Holomo Molibeli. Molibeli said the former first lady is back behind bars on a technicality because the prosecution was not allowed …

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