This Day in History — June 24

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This Day in History — June 24

1989: China's Communist Party replaces Zhao Ziyang as party chief, accusing him of serious errors by supporting democratic demands.

2001: Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic lashes out at a decree ordering his extradition to The Hague to stand trial for war crimes, calling it “legal savagery”.

2006: Thousands of protesters demand the ouster of East Timor's prime minister, blaming him for provoking violence and political chaos.

2013: Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's flamboyant former premier, is sentenced to seven years in prison and banned from politics for life for paying an underage prostitute for sex during infamous “bunga bunga” parties.

2014: Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson is convicted of conspiracy to hack phones in the British scandal that led to the newspaper's shutdown, split Rupert Murdoch's powerful media empire and brought an apology from Prime Minister David Cameron, who employed Coulson as a spokesman.

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Documentary Films on Blackpast.org - African American History - Director

A&E Television Americas Black Warriors (on World War II) 1998

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Source: Black Past

East Africa: Fear of COVID-19 Slows Trucking in East Africa

As trucks stacked up for days, Rwanda and neighboring Tanzania worked out a deal that scrapped plans for relay drivers but mandated transferring cargo at the border, “except for trucks carrying perishable goods and petroleum products destined to Rwanda,” the Kigali government said in a news release

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Source: allAfrica.com

Oscar Brown Jr. (October 10, 1926 – May 29, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, civil rights activist, and actor. He ran unsuccessfully for office in both the Illinois state legislature and the U.S. Congress. Brown wrote numerous songs (only 125 have been published), 12

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Source: AA Studies Research Guide

Sol Butler: First African-American to Quarterback a Team for All Four Years of College

Sol Butler: First African-American to Quarterback a Team for All Four Years of College

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Source: Black Then

The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed | An Online Reference Guide to African American History by Professor Quintard Taylor, University of Washington

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Source: Black Past

Feb

14

1936

Niger, in West Africas Sahara region, is four-fifths the size of Alaska. It is surrounded by Mali, Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, and Burkina Faso. The Niger River in the southwest flows through the countrys only fertile area. Elsewhere the land is

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Trotter, William Monroe (1872-1934)

WilliamMonroe Trotter was a major early twentieth century civil rights activist knownprimarily for launching the first major challenge to the political dominance ofTuskegee Institute founder Booker T. Washington and as an inspiration for the formation of theNational Association for the Advancement

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Source: Black Past

Apr

7

1934

COVID-19: Where We Are; What We Must Know; What We Must Do

The COVID-19 virus first hit the United States in January 2020; the first death here was in February; and by March, the virus had hit all 50

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Source: The Sacramento Observer

Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard born

Sugar Ray Leonard

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Source: Blackfacts.com

May

17

1956

Real Table Talk

For the next few minutes, I will give some helpful insight for self-preservation, and some care tips for your family, your neighbors, and your community circles so that we can get through this

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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

Race riot, Springfield, Illinois

Race riot, Springfield, Illinois. Troops called out. Riot led to the founding of NAACP. (8/14-19).

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Aug

14

1908

FACT CHECK | No, Nigeria has not found Covid-19 vaccine - but the hunt is on

Has Nigeria developed a vaccine against Covid-19, the disease caused by the new

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Nigeria hub: over 15,500 virus cases in June, eased lockdown etc.

Figures as of June 30 vs. June 1 = difference

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

LeBron James & Fellow Basketball Stars Begin ‘More Than A Vote’ Organization

Much to the dismay of Laura Inghram, LeBron James has been one of the sports world most vocal critics of not only “President” Donald “Bunker B*tch” Trump, but also the social injustices that continue to effect communities of

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Source: The Urban Daily

Thousands protest in Hong Kong over security law proposal

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Police fired tear gas and water cannons at thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters who gathered yesterday against a controversial security law proposed by China, in the most intense clash for

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers of all time. He was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali was a fiercely serious child, who had experienced the harsh realities of racism at a very young age. He started training to be a boxer at the age of 12

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Source: Black History Resources

Jan

17

1942

Holder, Eric H. (1951- )

Eric H. Holder, Jr., U.S. Attorney General since 2009, was born on January 21, 1951 in the Bronx, New York to parents of Barbadian descent, Eric, a real estate agent and Miriam Holder, a telephone operator. Holder was raised in East Elmhurst, Queens, a community which included a number of famous

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Source: Black Past

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Will Wind Down CHOP Zone After Shootings

Durkan said the city is working with the protesters to bring the zone to an

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Riot in Milwaukee

Riot, Milwaukee, July 30-August 3. National Guard mobilized. Four persons killed.

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Jul

30

1967

Bank of England says sorry for slave links as UK faces past

LONDON, England (AP) — The Bank of England has apologised for the links some of its past governors had with slavery, as a global anti-racism movement sparked by the death of George Floyd forces many British institutions to confront uncomfortable truths about their

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

The National Civil Rights Museum Plans Freedom Award 30th Anniversary in 2021

Memphis, TN, June 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Civil Rights Museum is canceling the 29th Freedom Award, its flagship fundraising event, as it looks forward to the 30th anniversary next

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

Jewel Scott breaks legal and racial barriers in Georgia

Former Jamaican honorary consul to Atlanta, Jewel Scott, recently created history by becoming the first Caribbean national to be elected to the Superior Court of Clayton County in the southern US state of

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

The overturned draft evasion conviction

U.S. Supreme Court unanimously overturned the draft evasion conviction of Muhammad Ali.

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Jun

28

1971

Sports Icons And Influencers Come Together To Support The Jesse Owens Foundation

NFL athlete and humanitarian Victor Cruz, New York Giants’ Brandon Marshall and Olympian Herbert P. Douglas Jr. celebrate Serena Williams and posthumously honor Muhammad Ali at the 2017 Jesse Owens Awards Gala

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Source: Savoy Network

Larry Holmes is a retired professional boxer who was the WBC Heavyweight Champion from 1978 to 1983. Holmes was also the Ring Heavyweight Champion from 1980 to 1985, and the IBF Heavyweight Champion from 1980 to 1985. Holmes is considered by many to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all

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Source: Black History Resources

Mar

21

1973

COMMENTARY: Real Table Talk

Wash your hands frequently and after touching common areas, follow shelter-in-place orders and travel restrictions, cough in the crook of your elbow, keep your hands away from your face, and call your health care provider if you feel

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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

Egyptian nationalism

Egyptian nationalism refers to the nationalism of Egyptians and Egyptian culture.[1] Egyptian nationalism has typically been a civic nationalism that has emphasized the unity of Egyptians regardless of ethnicity or religion.[1] Egyptian nationalism first manifested itself in Pharaonism beginning in

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Source: ThoughtCo

#FIYAH! — LIVESTREAM WED. 6.24.20 7:00PM ET — ZIGGY MARLEY — CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC APPRECIATION MO

As Ali had done to opponents many times prior, Leonard began a mind war with

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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

Riot prevented Paul Robeson form singing

Riot prevented Paul Robeson form singing at the Lakeland picnic grounds near Peekskill, Weschester County, New York.

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Aug

28

1949

Derrick Smith tells all

The former senator and Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew North Western, who served the people of that Corporate Area constituency for 35 unbroken years, also held Cabinet appointments in National Security; and Mining & Telecommunications in Jamaica Labour Party

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

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