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Fayetteville State University (1867-- )

Fayetteville State University is a historically black institution of the University of North Carolina system located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is the second oldest higher education institution in North Carolina and was founded in 1867 as Howard School in honor of General Oliver Otis

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Source: Black Past

Washington Redskins Wide Receiver Cody Latimer Arrested On Assault & Multiple Firearm Charges

Cody Latimer, who is a wide receiver for the Washington Redskins, was arrested on assault and firearm charges on Saturday after reportedly firing shots inside an

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Source: Black America Web

The World of Sports Respond to the Killing of George Floyd

Just in this short year alone, there have been countless incidents that have proven there is a different way in which black people have been treated this

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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

No Video Of NFL’s Deandre Baker & Quinton Dunbar Robbing The Cookout

Multiple people involved in the investigation had told us they were confident there was video from the May 13 incident — but a spokesperson for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office tells us straight-up there’s no video, “not that I’m aware

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Source: Black America Web

Steve McNair

Stephen LaTreal McNair, more commonly referred to as Steve McNair, was an American professional Football Quarterback, born on 14 February, 1973, in Mount Olive, Mississippi. McNair developed early interests in a multitude of sports, such as Football, Basketball and Baseball, but for the 6 foot

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Source: Black History Resources

Walter Payton

Walter Payton was an American footballer who played for the Chicago Bears. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi on July 25, 1953 to Peter and Alyne Payton. He had two siblings and was a member of the Boy Scouts, Little League, and the local church. He also played in the marching band at his high

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Source: Black History Resources

Jan

10

1988

NFL Ambassador and Health Care Advocate Chris Draft Brings Hopeful Message to Lung Cancer Survivors

For the second year in a row, former NFL linebacker and Team Draft Co-Founder Chris Draft served as keynote speaker at the nation’s largest gathering of lung cancer survivors—LUNGevity’s National Hope Summit. At the Summit, Draft shared Team Draft’s mission with hundreds of survivors who gathered

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Source: Savoy Network

Earl Campbell

Earl Christian Campbell is a professional American football player who played for the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints. He was born on March 29, 1955 in Tyler, Texas. He was the sixth of eleven children in his family. Their father died when he was very young. He began playing football at

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Source: Black History Resources

Jul

27

1991

NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong' Commissioner Says

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Source: Stories About Black History

New Orleans Native & Die-Hard Saints Fan Wendell Pierce Not Feeling Drew Brees’ Remarks On Kneeling

Source: John Phillips / Getty

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Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

Fort Valley State University (1939- )

Fort Valley State University, in Fort Valley, Georgia, is a four year liberal arts land grant school that is part of the University System of Georgia. It was formed in 1939 when Fort Valley Normal and Industrial School merged with the State Teachers and Agricultural College of

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Source: Black Past

Jun

12

1996

Quarantine Q & A with Detroit Lions DE Jonathan Wynn

Wynn’s currently in the process of preparing for the book’s Summer

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Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

Steve McNair

Steve McNair , in full Steve LaTreal McNair, byname Air McNair (born Feb. 14, 1973, Mount Olive, Miss., U.S.—died July 4, 2009, Nashville, Tenn.), American gridiron football player who threw 174 touchdown passes during his 13 National Football League (NFL) seasons (1995–2008), primarily while

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Jul

4

2009

Ernie Davis

Ernest Davis commonly referred to as “Ernie” by friends and colleagues, was an American football halfback who passed away at the mere age of 23 due to complications from leukemia. Born in New Salem, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1939, Davis was a popular athlete in his school and college

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“We Have The Right To Fight Back!”: Colin Kaepernick Supports George Floyd Protests

Source: Carmen Mandato / Getty

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Source: The Urban Daily

Investigate Not Just Ahmad’s Death, But The System That Let His Killers Escape

The 64-year-old former police investigator and his 34-year-old son who are charged in his death told police he thought Mr. Arbery looked like a man suspected in several break-ins in the

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Source: The New Journal and Guide

Every Receipt Proving Candace Owens Is A Con Artist Who Is Following The Money

Lawsuit With the NAACP

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Source: NewsOne

Thurman Thomas

Thurman Lee Thomas is a retired professional football player who played as a running back with the Buffalo Bills. He was born on May 16, 1966 in Houston Texas. He started playing football at a young age. He was part of his high school football team at Missouri City Junior High School and

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May

16

1966

'The Beauty Just Jumps Out': Evelyn Lozada's Beauty Wows Fans In Her Flawless Selfie

Fans of reality TV personality Evelyn Lozada can’t seem to get enough of her curly tresses and dazzling good looks as they swoon over her every move on

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Texans Bill O’Brien stands with Floyd family, understands why players kneel

Houston Texans coach and general manager Bill O’Brien spoke Wednesday morning with passion and great empathy about the George Floyd tragedy that has gripped our

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

John Matisonn | Americans set to turn on Trump as SA turned on Zuma

American civil society has turned on Donald Trump just as South Africans turned on Jacob

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Barnes, Emery (1929-1998)

Social worker, politician and professional football player Emery Barnes spent much of his life helping the disadvantaged in society and working for worldwide human rights and world peace. Barnes was first elected to the British Columbia legislature in 1972 and was elected Speaker of the

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Source: Black Past

Dec

15

1929

Student Athlete of the Week: Deondre Francois | Dallas Weekly

Cred: Hampton

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Source: Dallas Weekly

Byron R. White

Byron R. White , in full Byron Raymond White (born June 8, 1917, Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.—died April 15, 2002, Denver), associate justice of the United States Supreme Court

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Source: Brittanica

Apr

15

2002

Shaun Robinson Calls Out Former “Access Hollywood” Co-Star Billy Bush For Newfound Allyship: “I Appreciate You Being An Ally NOW”

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and countless other Black men and women at the hands of police and so-called vigilantes, many white celebrities and enterprises are stepping up to speak out against racial

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Source: MadameNoire

Tony Dorsett

Anthony “Tony” Drew Dorsett is a retired American Football Running Back who is mostly famous for his performances with the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver

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Source: Black History Resources

Apr

7

1954

Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice, born on October 13, 1962 in Starkville, Mississippi is a former American wide receiver. Rice grew up in Crawford, Mississippi and was the son of a brick mason. He attended Mississippi Valley State University as it was the only university that offered Rice a scholarship. As a high school

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Source: Black History Resources

Oct

13

1962

Investigate not just Ahmad’s death, but the system that let his killers escape

The 64-year-old former police investigator and his 34-year-old son who are charged in his death told police he thought Mr. Arbery looked like a man suspected in several break-ins in the

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Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media

NFL Lists Colin Kaepernick As 'Retired' on Its Website, Causes Uproar After His Girlfriend Diab Speaks Out

But the NFL still listed him as “retired” when it recently changed its website, although he’s a free

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

NFL Changes Rooney Rule, But Doesn’t Implement Draft Pick Incentives

In an announcement earlier this week, the NFL introduced new policies that are designed to increase employment opportunities and advancement for minorities and women throughout the league and changes to its Rooney

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Source: The Black Chronicle

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