The Green Pastures opened at mansfield Theater

Meet the Visionary Bringing Aretha Franklin’s Biopic ‘Respect’ to Life

The card-carrying member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences worked several seasons on Queen Sugar, creating the lush sightscapes that distinguish that show from many

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Fields, Green (1840-1914)

Green Fields, former Seattle City employee, early African American resident of the Queen Anne Neighborhood in Seattle, and soldier with the U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War, was born a slave in DeSoto, Mississippi, the son of Fannie Jackson and Richard Fields. In 1864 he escaped slavery and

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Baskett, James (1904-1948)

James Baskett, the first male African American to win an Academy Award, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 16, 1904. After high school Baskett planned to study pharmacy, but after he was offered a small part in a show in Chicago, Illinois his career path was forever changed. Baskett

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Jul

9

1948

Florida cops shot unarmed Black man within seconds during arrest

(Credit: screenshot) A 2014 Florida fatal shooting is under renewed scrutiny after a newly released video showed that police officers shot an unarmed Black man within seconds of the encounter without provocation. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has insisted that the death of Jerry Dwight

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Shares in renewable energy companies outperforming fossil fuel stocks – report

A recent study undertaken by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Imperial College, London, reported in the Business Green on Friday that shares in firms investing in renewable energy not only “significantly” outperformed fossil fuel stocks in some of the world’s richest countries but also

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Jarboro, Caterina (1903-1986)

Caterina Jarboro was born one of three children in Wilmington, North Carolina, to an American Indian mother and a black father who was a local barber. She was christened Katherine Lee Yarborough at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Wilmington. She received elementary school education at

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SHORT STORY: Pride's stroll in pristine Savannah

It was a perfect day out in the national park, and Viv and Doug were thoroughly enjoying themselves

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As Black Lives Matter marches go on, Pittsburgh launches a task force to find “people intent on causing destruction”

Pittsburgh protesters on Friday honored what would have been the 27th birthday of Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot in March by police officers in

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Gabourey Sidibe

Sidibe’s nickname is Gabby… She was born in Brooklyn but raised in Harlem, according to the film’s official site, which also notes that while Sidibe never studied theater, “she has spent time on stage, participating in plays put on by the theater department at Lehman College in the

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'Iconic Hairstyle': Evelyn Lozada's Old Reunion Looks Leave Fans Gushing

Evelyn sported a top knot bun with bangs that flattered her face

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Aretha Franklin Inspired Chaka Khan!

In 1969 when Chaka Khan was on tour with the Shades of Black and The Afro Arts Theater, she was around 15 years old and had to preform in Philadilphia, so she decided to sing like Aretha, give a little hollow and it worked. she has been singing that way since the 60s.{I know I was there with her in

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May

22

2002

Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green Takes Defense Skills to New Arena: Politics - Voice and Viewpoint

Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Draymond Green, 30, who has won three National Basketball Association (NBA) Championships with the San Francisco-based Golden State Warriors, is known to be an agitator on the court. Now, the three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection has mounted an

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Business owners urged to adjust to survive

MANDEVILLE, Manchester — President of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce Kenisha Dwyer-Powell and her predecessor Garfield Green have added their voices to those urging entrepreneurs to find new ways of operating in order for businesses to survive the COVID-19

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Ava DuVernay Starts Initiative To Spotlight Police Brutality

Ava DuVernay wants more accountability in police departments across America, and she’s using her talent and resources to do something about

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THE RUN DOWN – Quaker Oats Rebranding | Afro

Host Micha Green Talks Quaker Oats rebranding and trending topics in the AFRO AMERICAN NEWSPAPER.

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Malcolm X RBG Flag Raising 5-19-20 (Live Streamed)

We will live stream on FaceBook Live. RSVP on FaceBook here:

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The American Negro Theater

The American Negro Theater was organized by Frederick ONeal and Abram Hill.

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Jun

5

1940

Dancer Alvin Ailey dies

Dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey, founder 31 years earlier of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, dies.

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Dec

2

1989

Spingarn Medal: Paul Robeson

Spingarn Medal presented to Paul Robeson for his outstanding achievement in the theater, on the concert stage, and in the general field of racial welfare.

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Nov

3

1945

Katie Beatrice Green Hall: First Black Woman from Indiana to Serve in the U.S. Congress

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THE RUN DOWN – GEORGE FLOYD’S Senseless Death | Afro

Host Micha Green talks about the death of George Floyd and trending topics in the AFRO AMERICAN NEWSPAPER.

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NBCDI Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Going Digital | Black Voice News

The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) celebrated its 50th anniversary the week of May 11 to

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The History Of Juneteenth, And Why It Is Relevant Today

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with poet and lawyer CeLillianne Green about the history behind Juneteenth and what it means at this

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Cinema Chain AMC Warns It May Not Survive The Pandemic

Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the

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Inspired: Together #forStJude Livestream June 18th

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California Legislative Black Caucus introduces Criminal Justice Reform Bills to their 2020 Legislative Package on Juneteenth

Sacramento – The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) announced an expansion to their 2020 legislative package and called for the Capitol Dome to be light up in red, black and

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Rwanda Reports 11 New Cases of COVID-19

Rwanda on Tuesday, May 19 confirmed 11 new cases of coronavirus and six

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Trump administration extends green card ban, adds restrictions on some work visas | New York Carib News

Trump administration extends green card ban, adds restrictions on some work visas

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LETTERS: Why we need 100pc green energy this year

To safeguard the lives of Kenyans and livelihoods from climate crisis effects, in 2018, he announced that Kenya would be moving to 100percent green energy by

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Rwanda Reports 7 New Recoveries of COVID-19

Rwanda has on Wednesday, May 20 reported seven new recoveries and six new cases of

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