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15 Things Invented By Black People

Black people have been changing the game since, well…forever—but so many of our contributions don’t get the shine they deserve. From life-saving inventions to everyday things we can’t live without, black inventors have pushed boundaries, solved problems, and made life better for everybody. Despite the societal obstacles, they still managed to create things that shaped […]

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‘House of the Dragon’ star discusses racist backlash from ‘Game of Thrones’ fans - TSDMemphis.com

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Former tennis pro survives COVID-19, donates blood plasma

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Charles Jackson French, an African American orphan and champion-caliber swimmer, navigated shark-infested waters for about eight hours during World War II on a frigid September 1942 night to pull to safety a raft of 15

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Blood Bank, Malta recognise top voluntary blood donors

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Educator And Author Andrea Stephenson Uses Black History To Help Youth Build Self Efficacy

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O’ Jays Minus Levert Still Rocks The Crowd – Free Press of Jacksonville

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Benjamin Banneker is appointed by Major Andrew Ellicottto help survey and lay

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