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The Nation has learnt that the Jubilee MPs plan to frustrate government business in both the Senate and the National Assembly as a way of getting back at President Kenyatta for removing Majority Leader and Whip Kipchumba Murkomen and Susan Kihika from the leadership

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Black Fact of the Day: May 22, 2020- Brought to you by Black365

Black Fact of the Day: May 22, 2020- Brought to you by Black365 Poet, essayist, and novelist Langston Hughes passed away in New York City, 1967. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar.

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Richard Allen born in slavery in Philadelphia

Richard Allen born in slavery in Philadelphia.

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Feb

14

1760

Pitre, Clayton (1924- )

Clayton Pitre is a long time Seattle, Washington-based community activist, former Chief Housing Developer for the Central Area Motivation Project (CAMP), and a retired Montford Point

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Source: Black Past

A different kind of camp

The Burke County Recreation Department has been busy delivering summer camp to children across the county over the past few weeks through its camp in a box

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Source: The True Citizen

Walmart Caught Selling Knock Off Lil Baby, 21 Savage And Kodak Black Chains

Yup– Walmart has been accused of selling fake Lil Baby and 21 Savage

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

Al Davis - Birthday

Al Davis , byname of Allen Davis (born July 4, 1929, Brockton, Massachusetts, U.

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Jul

4

1929

Black patriots participated in the first

Black patriots participated in the first aggressive action of American forces, the capture of Fort Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boy.

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May

10

1775

In 14th year, Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion has only gotten bigger

Rarely has an event grown big enough that it has outgrown Walt Disney

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Uganda: Gang Attacks Two Police Posts, Take Three Guns

A gang of suspected thugs operating in Eastern parts of the country raided two police posts and took three

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Source: allAfrica.com

Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Resigns From The Board, Requests For A Black Person To Replace Him - Blavity

Ohanian, who is married to tennis legend Serena Williams, explained that his daughter was one of the reasons why he decided to

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Mass grave found of Sudanese conscripts killed in 1998, says prosecutor

Sudan's public prosecutor announced on Monday the discovery of a mass grave containing conscripts allegedly killed after trying to flee a military camp in 1998 under ousted president Omar

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Dusenbury, Paul R. (1935-1998)

Paul Dusenbury was a multi-talented visual artist, musician, teacher, and proponent of the synthesis of many art expressions. His explorations, infectious inspiration, and originality were well appreciated throughout the Seattle, Washington area where he taught and worked. He expressed caring

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Macon Bolling Allen: First African-American Licensed Attorney

Macon Bolling Allen was not only the first African-American licensed to practice law in the United States, he was also the first to hold a judicial

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Source: ThoughtCo

Jim Austin Online Announces Grown Folks Jazz May Line-Up

Enjoy a smooth night in every Thursday night when Jim Austin Online presents the free online music series hosted by legendary radio personality SAM PUTNEY of the Skip Murphy Morning

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Source: Serving Northeast Texas

Cameroon: A notorious wildlife trafficker arrested

A notorious wildlife trafficker has been arrested for unlawful possession of ivory tusks in

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Source: allAfrica.com

Spike Lee & Ray Allen Eyeing Zion Williamson For A “He Got Game” Sequel

The original He Got Game featured 2-time NBA champion Ray Allen when he was a fresh-faced 23-year-old on the Milwaukee Bucks in

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Contraband Hospital, 1862-1863: Health Care For the First Freedpeople

In the article below Jill L. Newmark, exhibition specialist in the History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, describes thefirst hospital sponsored by the United States government specifically to meet the health care

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Source: Black Past

Who Will Be The Next Supreme Court Nominee? Another Issue Black Voters Must Stay On Top Of

Here’s a reminder: Since the Supreme Court was formed in 1789, it has significantly altered American lives, particularly Black lives, with its decisions on important topics such as segregation and voting

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Source: NewsOne

Camp Atwater (1921– )

Camp Atwater is a cultural, educational, and recreational camp designed for the children of African American professionals. The camp, founded in 1921 by Dr. William De Berry, was located in North Brookfield, Massachusetts. Initially named St. John’s Camp, in 1926 the name was officially changed to

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Feb

26

1999

Gwendolyn Brooks

Gwendolyn Brooks awarded Pulitzer Prize (May 1) for her book of poetry, Annie Allen. She was the first Black cited by the Pulitzer committee.

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Sep

27

1950

Black Fact of the Day: June 18, 2020- Brought to you by Black365

Black Fact of the Day: June 18, 2020- Brought to you by Black365 T.V. host, actor, former defensive tackle, Anthony “Spice” Adams was born in Detroit, Michigan, June 18, 1980. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar.

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First training camp for "colored" officers

First training camp for colored officers is established by the U.S. Army in Des Moines, Iowa

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Mar

14

1917

First National Negro Convention

In Philadelphia Richard Allen chairs the first National Negro Convention, 1830

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Aug

20

1830

Somalia Roadside Blast Kills Five, Wounds 15 Others

At least five people were killed and 15 others injured on Sunday in a roadside blast in Baidoa town in southwest

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Source: allAfrica.com

Texas Pushes For Kids To Return To Normal During Pandemic

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After months of home schooling and lost sports seasons, millions of Texas children may get a taste of a somewhat normal summer after all — if their parents go for

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Source: Black America Web

Debbie Allen, dancer/producer born

Debbie Allen DANCER, ACTRESS, PRODUCER Birthplace: Houston, Texas Debbie has starred in such popular television programs series such as Fame and A Different World. She recently collaborated with movie producer, Steven Spielberg to produce the powerful movie Amistad.

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Jan

16

1950

Black Fact of the Day: May 16, 2020- Brought to you by Black365

Black Fact of the Day: May 16, 2020- Brought to you by Black365 Dr. William Barnes became the first African American Board Certified specialist, 1927. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar.

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Allen, Sanford (1939- )

Violinist Sanford Allen was born in New York in 1939. His musical career began at the age of five with piano study. In 1946 he entered the preparatory program at Julliard to study violin. Allen continued his violin studies at the Mannes College (The New School for Music, in New York) under the

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