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Rev. Marvin Hunter to host Town Hall Forum on the 1967 Kerner Report Focusing on The Causes of Racism Then And Now | The Crusader Newspaper Group

What did America learn from the Kerner Report's study of the civil disorder from the 60s Rev. Marvin Gaye Hunter, pastor of the Grace Memorial Church, 1457 So. Kenneth Avenue in Chicago, is hosting and chairing a panel and town hall discussion 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 15th, streaming live from his

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Pro-Trump Republican Candidate Kimberly Klacik Wins Primary, Will Run Against Democratic Rep. Kweisi Mfume

Congressional candidate Kimberly Klacik, who describes herself as pro-Trump, has won the Republican primary in a bid to represent the Maryland district that was once held by the late Elijah Cummings according to The Washington

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Source: The Black Chronicle

Usain Bolt, Kasi Bennett make ‘thank you’ donation to Nuttall Hospital

Sprinting legend Usain Bolt and his entrepreneur girlfriend Kasi Bennett have donated medical equipment and a television to the Nuttall Hospital in St

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Phoebe Robinson Amplifies Diverse Voices With New Book Imprint

Instead of just complaining about the lack of diversity in publishing, comedian and actress Phoebe Robinson, one half of 2 Dope Queens, has partnered with Plume to launch an imprint. [] The post Phoebe Robinson Amplifies Diverse Voices With New Book Imprint appeared first on Essence.

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

Practical Tips for Caregivers Facing a Pandemic

Whether your role as a caregiver has you looking out for an elderly relative, children or both, chances are good that you’ve worried about how the COVID-19 pandemic may continue to affect your ability to provide necessary

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Source: The Dallas Examiner

Mariah Carey To Release Memoir 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey'

Mariah Carey is honoring the 30th anniversary of her debut album by releasing her memoir. The Meaning of Mariah Carey will be released in print and on Audible on September [] The post Mariah Carey To Release Memoir 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey' appeared first on Essence.

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

Burundi court rejects bid to annul poll results

Burundi's constitutional court on Thursday rejected an opposition bid to overturn the results of last month's contested election, declaring the ruling party's presidential candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye the

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Source: The East African

Remembering the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education

May 17 marked the 66th anniversary of the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision, Brown v. the Board of

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Source: The Dallas Examiner

OWN celebrates Juneteenth with special programming June 19

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday with slate of special encore airings of programming on Friday, June 19 beginning at 3 p.m. ET/PT starting with the evocative original documentary “Dark Girls,” followed by “Light Girls” at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT, “Oprah

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Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder is an internationally renowned singer, song writer and musician. He was born on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. His birth name was Steveland Hardaway Judkins and as a result of being born premature, he was kept in the incubator where an over exposure to oxygen caused him to lose

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Source: Black History Resources

May

13

1950

If You’re a White Woman and You’re Uncomfortable Right Now, That’s a Good Thing

But if you haven’t, let me explain: In a video posted to Twitter, a white woman calls the cops on a Black bird-watcher after he asks her to leash her unleashed dog in Central Park, which mandates

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Source: Cosmopolitan.com - The Women's Magazine for Fashion, Sex Advice, Dating Tips, and Celebrity News

Spike Lee on honorary Oscar: 'This came out of nowhere, but that's how blessings often come'

Spike Lee was surprised to learn that he was being honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — a group he hadn’t been afraid to criticize in the past for its lack of

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Source: Savoy Network

Covid-19: New infections emerge in Eritrea

Eritrea says two people have tested positive for Covid-19, three weeks after the nation announced all its confirmed patients had recovered from the virus, and made it the first country in the region to bring number of infections down to

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Source: The East African

Ray Charles

Ray Charles , original name Ray Charles Robinson (born September 23, 1930, Albany, Georgia, U.S.—died June 10, 2004, Beverly Hills, California), American pianist, singer, composer, and bandleader, a leading black entertainer billed as “the Genius.” Charles was credited with the early

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Source: Brittanica

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10

2004

SA court rules lockdown restrictions 'irrational'

The High Court in Pretoria has ruled as "unconstitutional and invalid" alert levels four and five lockdown regulations imposed by the South African government in the fight against the coronavirus

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Source: The East African

Birmingham protests peaceful by day; turns unruly Sunday evening

With the historic Sixteenth Street Baptist Church and the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum on each side, Kelly Ingram Park in downtown was filled Saturday and Sunday with a diverse group of elected officials, activists and citizens from all over to protest police brutality and voice their anger at

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Source: The Birmingham Times

COVID-19 Not the Only Health Threat in Town

“The number of trauma cases we are seeing now are down some 10-12 percent from last year,” said Jeffrey Kerby, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Division of Acute Care Surgery in the UAB Department of Surgery, part of the School of

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Source: The Birmingham Times

CORONA-NNOUNCEMENTS

The six-week sessions beginning June 15 and continuing through Aug. 14 are available to 1,000 eligible economically disadvantaged Miami-Dade and Monroe County high school

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Source: South Florida Times

Sharing our communal grief and never losing hope

When it

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Source: The Dallas Examiner

ULIMWENGU: Profiteers on the prowl as mass ‘blindness’ is loosed

The traffic jam is building behind the first commuter, until somebody from the long line behind the first character moves over to the car causing all the blockage, and discovers in horror that the man they have all been hooting at is blind as an owl, and is totally

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Source: The East African

Campbell, Buchanan deny Phillips ouster plot

With loyalists of People’s National Party (PNP) President Dr Peter Phillips now on edge and preparing for another round of internal schism, two signatories of a controversial letter are insisting that the correspondence is not a launching pad for

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

DAVID MACK: A lifetime of Selfless Service

Learning the system to improve it, to be effective, and be a reliable public servant is what State Rep. David Mack, III has done for 24 years on behalf of his constituents in House District 109 and the greater community at

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Source: The Charleston Chronicle

Actor Louis Gossett Jr. born

Actor Louis Gossett, Jr. was born in Brooklyn, NY. Gossett won an Academy Award for his role in the movie An Officer and a Gentleman.

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Source: Blackfacts.com

May

27

1936

Mary J. Blige Launches Her Own Brand Of Wine

Now, the Grammy-winning singer is expanding to the wine and spirits industry with a collection of wines just in time for

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Halle Berry Apologizes For Considering Role As A Transgender Man In A Upcoming Film

The Acadamy Award-winning actress revealed during an Instagram Live interview with hairstylist Christin Brown that she was potentially going to take on the role of a transgender man in an upcoming movie role. She was immediately met with criticism and swift backlash from the transgender community

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Source: Black America Web

Kenya woos future travellers with virtual safari

Last week, Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism through the Kenya Tourism Board launched a six-week virtual

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Source: The East African

Mo'Nique

Mo’Nique is a renowned contemporary African American actress, comedian, talk show host and author. She is best known for her role in the UPN series The Parkers as Nikki Parker. Moreover, she has hosted a number of shows as a stand-up comedian like Showtime at the Apollo. Later in her professional

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Source: Black History Resources

Dec

11

1967

Michael White Named Principal at Morningside Middle

White joins the district from Dorchester County School District 4 where he has served as principal at Woodland High School for the past three

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Source: The Charleston Chronicle

Health care equipment shortages lead to innovation, conflict | Afro

At one point, more than 30% of U.S. healthcare workers had two weeks of N95 face masks, considered the standard for protection, remaining, and 22% had none at all, according to GetUsPPE.org, a grassroots organization working to source personal protective equipment for U.S. healthcare

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Beyoncé Teaming Up With The Obamas For Virtual Graduation Special

‘Dear Class of 2020’ airs June 6 on Youtube.

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

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