Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Ross, was a child of the slave quarters on the Bro

VIDEO: Donald Trump Jr. set his sights on big tech months before his father’s feud with Twitter

Months before President Donald Trump signed his May 28 executive order targeting social media platforms, the White House and members of the Trump family were debating how to battle the tech

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Source: South Florida Times

Virginia state senator becomes second Black woman to declare for governor's race

Confederate statues are coming down in Richmond, Virginia, among many Southern states that still have

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Source: theGrio

Prince George’s Police Chief Resigns in Wake of Lawsuit Alleging Departmental Racism

Hours after a virtual press conference revealed white Prince George's County police officers allegedly used racial slurs and retaliatory methods against fellow Black and Latino officers, police Chief Hank Stawinski resigned

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Source: The Washington Informer

Check It Out: Outside agitators are old news, but should have been the story

by J. Pharoah Doss, For New Pittsburgh Courier

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VIDEO: Activists demand D.C. ‘Defund’ police amid peaceful protests after city renames street ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’ | Afro

Washington — Thousands marched and protested against police brutality in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, keeping the May 25 death of George Floyd on the White House’s collective mind by demanding the city defund its police

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Congressional Leaders To Vote for D.C. Statehood | Afro

June 26 will be a historic day in Congressional and District of Columbia record, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D- California) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D- Maryland) announced that is the day when the House will vote on

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African American History and Women Timeline 1900-1919

[Previous] [Next] • (September) Nannie Helen Burroughts and others founded the Womens Convention of the National Baptist Convention • Regina Anderson born (librarian, Harlem Reaissance figure) • Local white protests of the appointment of Minnie Cos as postmistress of Indianola, Mississippi, led to P

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New Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case Refutes Conflict of Interest Complaint

In a recent report published by Law.com, Cobb Judicial Circuit District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes, the fourth DA to be assigned the Ahmaud Arbery case, said that questions had been raised about a possible conflict of interest for her – although she made it clear she will proceed with the

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Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

US legislatures slow to pass laws limiting use of force

A wave of police killings of young black men in 2014 prompted 24 states to quickly pass some type of law enforcement reform, but many declined to address the most glaring issue: police use of

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

African American Women In Their Own Words: Quotes

This collection of quotes from African American women are on quite a variety of topics. Some women speak about their philosophy of life, or about their perspectives on their field -- art, sports, politics. Some quotes are on racial and gender equality. Some are motivational and about

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Source: ThoughtCo

Virginia city removes 176-year-old slave auction block

This May 5, 2005, file photo, shows the historic pre-civil war auction block for slaves and property at the corner of Charles and William Streets in downtown Fredericksburg, Va. (Reza A Marvashti/The Free Lance-Star via

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WATCH: What You Need To Know — June 5, 2020: Remembering George Floyd — Slavery Reparations — Drew Bees Apology

Memorials and Funerals for George Floyd

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Colorado Mesothelioma Victims Center Appeals to the Family of a Person with Mesothelioma in Colorado to Call for Direct Access to Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste to Discuss Compensation-Please Don't Wait

DENVER, COLORADO, USA, June 22, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Colorado Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “We Are appealing to the family of a person was just diagnosed with mesothelioma in Colorado to please call 800-714-0303 for direct access to attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von

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Source: African Americans News Monitoring Service & Press Release Distribution - EIN News

Cicely Tyson Quotes on Life, Acting and More

Cicely Tyson, a stage and film actress, is known for roles in such projects as Roots, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Sounder (which won her an Oscar nomination), Fried Green Tomatoes, The Help, King (in which she played Coretta Scott King), A Woman Called Moses (where she played Harriet

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Analysis | The Daily 202: D.C. surpasses 500 coronavirus deaths; nearly 3 in 4 have been African American

Public health experts say the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on communities of color should be seen as an exclamation point in the national conversation about the systemic barriers to racial

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Source: Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis - The Washington Post

Hosanna School Museum’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Commemorates 400 Years of Perseverance Through History, Culture and Achievement | Afro

Hosanna School Museum’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Commemorates 400 Years of Perseverance Through History, Culture and Achievement

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Voices of the Civil War Episode 7: "The Day of the Big Gun Shoot"

Voices of the Civil War Episode 7: The Day of the Big Gun Shoot - YouTube

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George W. Bush: George Floyd's Death Means It's Time To Listen, Not Lecture

Former President George W. Bush released a statement Tuesday about the police killing of George Floyd but emphasized it wasn’t his place to say how the country should handle its systemic racism

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Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0

Meet the Catwalk Innovator Anifa Mvuemba Who Stopped the Fashion World in Their Tracks With a 3D Runway Show

Three-dimensional headless/limbless figures “walked” an invisible runway showcasing pieces from the Pink Label Collection, the lastest colletion from her

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Source: Houston Forward Times - Reporting The Truth | Affecting Change | Moving Forward

Amelia Etta (A.E.) Hall: Minister & Children’s Author

Hall moved to Baltimore, MD in 1874 where she met and married activist, author, and pastor of Union Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Harvey

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Source: Black Then

Moving Forward: Graduate Scores Academic Victory, Pursues Success Despite COVID-19 Delays

Former forward on SC State’s men’s basketball team, David Bottenberg, is proof that commitment survives

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Source: The Charleston Chronicle

Oldest African-American Owned and Operated Nursing Home in Maryland Reports Zero Covid-19 Deaths and Not a Single Case of the Virus | Afro

Oldest African-American Owned and Operated Nursing Home in Maryland Reports Zero Covid-19 Deaths and Not a Single Case of the Virus

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

New prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery case refutes conflict of interest complaint

In a recent report published by Law.com, Cobb Judicial Circuit District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes, the fourth DA to be assigned the Ahmaud Arbery case, said that questions had been raised about a possible conflict of interest for her – although she made it clear she will proceed with the

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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

I Am Tired…The Pandemic Of Racism | Afro

Tired of the media-driven, negative stereotypes that shape the dangerous narrative surrounding young Black

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Coronavirus Update: Black Mom to Sue City After Violent Arrest Over Face Covering

After the violent arrest of Kaleemah Rozier was caught on video by a bystander in New York City, the 22-year-old mom says she plans to file a $10 million lawsuit against police for excessive force after the arrest for improperly wearing a face

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Source: Black America Web

DOJ Spreads Bogus Claim About Maryland Protest In Letter Defending Religious Liberty

The U.S. Department of Justice published a passionate defense of Americans’ right to worship during the coronavirus pandemic in a letter to county officials in Maryland on June

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Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0

Remembering Wes Unseld by CP Time’s Chris Paul

And in a typical Black DMV household we cherished three things: God, hard work, and

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Op Ed Submission: “Why We Must Resist Our Hatred of Candace Owens: An open letter to Dave Chappelle…and every anti-racist” | Afro

I was one of maybe five Black students in my Stilwell, Kansas high

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`Qualified Immunity’ and the Baltimore Police Strike of 1974 | Afro

“Qualified immunity,” is the modern day legal doctrine that has shielded law enforcement officers and other government officials for decades against lawsuits over their

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Colorado US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Urges a Navy Veteran or Individual with Mesothelioma in Colorado to Focus Compensation-And to Call for Direct Access to Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste-Get Better Results

DENVER, COLORADO , USA, June 3, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Colorado US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are urging a Navy Veteran or person with recently diagnosed mesothelioma in Colorado or their family to call us anytime at 800-714-0303 for direct access to attorney Erik Karst

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