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Julian Dixon

  • Aug 8, 1934
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Julian Dixon, elected to Congress representing California's 28th District in 1978, born

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Rodney King
Rodney Glen King (April 2, 1965 – June 17, 2012) was a taxi driver who became internationally known after a tape was released of him being beaten on March 3, 1991, by Los Angeles Police Department officers following a high-speed car chase. A witness, George Holliday, videotaped much of the beating
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Source: AA Studies Research Guide
Robert H. Jackson
Robert H. Jackson , in full Robert Houghwout Jackson (born February 13, 1892, Spring Creek, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died October 9, 1954, Washington, D.C.), associate justice of the United States Supreme Court
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Source: Brittanica
Oct
9
1954
Observer Connects Webcast: Distance Learning: Are Black Students Being Left behind?
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered public education in California for the foreseeable
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Bradley, Tom (1917-1998) - Birthday
Tom” Bradley, five-term Mayor of Los Angeles and the first major black candidate for Governor of California, was born in Calvert, Texas, on December 29, 1917, the son of Lee Thomas Bradley, a railroad porter, and Crenner Bradley, a maid.
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Source: Black Past
Dec
29
1917
Father Divine
Father Divine (c. 1876 – September 10, 1965), also known as Reverend M. J. Divine, was an African American spiritual leader[2] from about 1907 until his death. His full self-given name was Reverend Major Jealous Divine, and he was also known as the Messenger early in his life. He founded the
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Recycling Company Provides Critical Protein Items to Seniors | Post News Group
In response to the growing need as a result of COVID-10, California Waste Solutions will provide the East Oakland Senior Center’s food giveaway with critical protein items over the next three
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Sponsored by APEX Museum
Newcomers elected to Congress
Five newcomers elected to Congress: William Gray III (Pa.) Bennett Stewart (III.), Melvin Evans (R., Virgin Islands), Julian Dixon (Calif.) and George Leland (Tex.).
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Nov
7
1978
Black Panther Party
Black Panthers redirects here. Black nationalism
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Michelle Howard
Michelle Howard , in full Michelle Janine Howard, also called Michelle J. Howard (born April 30, 1960, Riverside, California, U.S.), U.S. military officer who was the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy. She also made history as the first African American woman to captain
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1
2014
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg , original name Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955, New York, New York, U.S.), American comedian, actress, and producer known for her work in theatre, film, television, and recordings. An accomplished performer with a wide repertoire, her work ranged from dramatic leading
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Sep
11
2001
Florida Teen Earns Highest GPA In High School’s History, Named First Black Valedictorian
Timi Adelakun is South Broward High School’s first Black valedictorian and earned the highest grade point average in the
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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information
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Dwyane Wade urges Sports Academy keep 'Mamba' name to honor Kobe
(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty
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Sponsored by Prospanica Boston Professional Chapter
Rihanna Living In The U.K. During COVID-19 Pandemic, Pushes Back Trial With Dad
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week | The Atlanta Voice
In reality, the House bill would give $100 billion to local organizations, such as community health centers or nonprofits, to help with testing and contact tracing by funding door-to-door outreach, the purchase of testing supplies and the hiring and training of people to run mobile testing
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Ntozake Shange
Ntozake Shange , original name Paulette Linda Williams (born Oct. 18, 1948, Trenton, N.J., U.S.), American author of plays, poetry, and fiction noted for their feminist themes and racial and sexual
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Biography and Personal Life of Oprah Winfrey
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Apple acquires virtual reality firm NextVR
Apple confirmed it acquired NextVR, a start-up that provides sports and other content for virtual-reality
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Slave states and free states
An animation showing the free/slave status of U.S. states and territories, 1789-1861 (see also: separate yearly maps below). The American Civil War began in 1861. The 13th Amendment, effective December 1865, abolished slavery in thje
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Sponsored by Greater Boston Veterans Collaborative
Early Numbers Show New COVID-19 Syndrome May Place Black Children at Higher Risk | Black Voice News
Where the nation once believed children were rarely impacted by COVID-19, this mysterious COVID-19 related illness has touched children in every age group beginning with five percent of the cases impacting children under the age of one; 15 percent were between the ages of one and four years; 29
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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
Sponsored by National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Boston Professional Chapter
Billy Wilder - Birthday
Billy Wilder , original name Samuel Wilder (born June 22, 1906, Sucha, Austria [now in Poland]—died March 27, 2002, Beverly Hills, California, U.
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Jun
22
1906
Abe Attell - Birthday
Abe Attell , byname the Little Champ (born February 22, 1884, San Francisco, California, U.
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Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
Feb
22
1884
Mervyn LeRoy
Mervyn LeRoy , (born October 15, 1900, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died September 13, 1987, Beverly Hills, California), American motion-picture director whose wide variety of films included dramas, romances, epics, comedies, and musicals. He also produced films, including the classic The
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Sep
13
1987
Gleaton, Tony (1948-2015) - Death
Leo Antony Gleaton died on August 14, 2015 in Palo Alto, California and was buried in the Sacramento Valley National Cemetary in Dixon, California with full military honors.
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Aug
14
2015
Tucker, Walter R., III (1957- ) - Birthday
Tucker was born in Compton,California on May 28, 1957 to awell established political family.
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May
28
1957
Lloyd Bacon
Lloyd Bacon , in full Lloyd Francis Bacon (born December 4, 1889, San Jose, California, U.S.—died November 15, 1955, Burbank, California), American director who made some 100 films and was known for his efficiency and businesslike approach; his popular movies included 42nd Street (1933) and It
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Sponsored by Diversity In Action
Nov
15
1955
How Is COVID-19 Coronavirus Testing Really Going? What You Need To Know
Although this may sound like an ad for standardized test scores, it is presumably referring COVID-19 coronavirus testing, claiming that the U.S. is leading the world in such
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Source: https://www.forbes.com
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Schools, Health Face Deep Cuts In California’s $203 Billion Budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom revised California’s budget down to $203 billion Thursday as the coronavirus pandemic batters the state with record job losses and
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Coronavirus Update: Economy or Public Health? Reopening States During the Pandemic Has Polarized Us
As the U.S. experiences increases in the numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths, leaders remain divided on how to define and implement the way business and life should be conducted going
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Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder , original name Samuel Wilder (born June 22, 1906, Sucha, Austria [now in Poland]—died March 27, 2002, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.), Austrian-born American motion-picture scenarist, director, and producer known for films that humorously treat subjects of controversy and offer
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Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Mar
27
2002
Crusader evaluates Top 5 Prospects 2020 NBA Mock Draft | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The 6-foot -3 star out of Georgia is known as a powerful guard with elite length and explosiveness, according to pro
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