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Milwaukee Rep Hosts Virtual Conference with MKE Black Theater Festival - Milwaukee Community Journal
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Hosts 20/20 Vision For Milwaukee Arts A One-Day Conference in Partnership with Milwaukee Black Theater Festival September 9, 2020 August 31, 2020 (Milwaukee, WI) – In partnership with the first annual Milwaukee Black Theater Festival, Milwaukee Rep will host the20/20
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Jennifer Hudson's Performance Of 'A Change is Gonna Come' During The DNC Gave Us Chills
The Democrats came out swinging during the virtual Democratic National Convention and Jennifer Hudson’s mighty rendition of Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come” delivered a powerful blow.  On the third night
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Founded
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the first organization of black Greek sisterhood was founded on this date at Howard University in Washington, D. C. by Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle).
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FAMU Alumna Named to Oscars Panel – Free Press of Jacksonville
ANDREW SKERRITT NEWS - By Michael Moore - Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna Staci R. Collins Jackson will be among those judging entrants for the Oscars.The Chicago was recently named as a voting member of
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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly
Annual Katie Hall luncheon canceled because of COVID-19 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report The annual Katie Hall Public Service Awards Luncheon has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizer Junifer Hall announced on Monday, July 6. The event, originally scheduled for April 3, was postponed to August 21 because of the pandemic. Organizers had hoped
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Michelle Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born on January 17, 1964. Brought up in Chicago, Illinois, she comes from a multiracial family. She started her school life in Chicago, more specifically in Whitney Young High School and was on the honor roll for four years as well as serving as treasurer for
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HOPEFUL Organization hosting Alzheimer's and Caregivers' Symposium | Dallas Weekly
St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, Shreveport, LA, will present the 9th annual HOPEFUL “Alzheimer’s & Caregivers’ Symposium” as a virtual, 3-part series. The virtual sessions will be presented via ZOOM  from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (CST) on Saturdays,  September 12, 19, & 26. Registrants will receive the ZOOM
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BUFI Remembers Founding Board Member Rita Wilson | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Known for her dedication and professionalism, Rita Wilson—one of the four, original founding members of the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI)—has made her transition. “On behalf of the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) it is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of former
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Area AKA Members Proud of the ‘Great Heights’ Achieved by Sister Kamala Harris
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times When Gaynell Hendricks met U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris in Birmingham during a fundraiser last year, Hendricks knew that Harris was more than capable to serve as the nation’s next vice president. “I supported her when she was running for president [during the
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Source: The Birmingham Times
TSU analysts: Harris VP selection likely to power two-pronged boost | New Pittsburgh Courier
NASHVILLE – Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s selection of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate will not only further energize young voters, but also renew interest in historically … Continued
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Monday Night Politics: Meet the Candidates
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Dr. Glover: TSU methodically moving toward fall semester - TSDMemphis.com
A month out from the projected Aug. 17 start of Tennessee State University’s 2020 fall semester, Dr. Glenda Glover was asked if she would open the state’s only public HBCU that day given the COVID-19 status of Metro Nashville-Davidson County. Her answer – yes –  came with amplification. “Two weeks
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Howard U. Grads In Birmingham Elated With Rise of Alum Kamala Harris
By Sydney Melson The Birmingham Times The historic nomination of Kamala Harris as a candidate for vice president of the United States couldn’t have come at a better time, said Courtney Howard, a graduate of Howard University, the same Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Harris
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (1908- )
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), the oldest Greek-letter organization established for African American women, was founded on January 15, 1908, on the campus of Howard University in Washingto…
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization of nine historically African American, international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities. The nine NPHC organizations are sometimes collectively referred to as the Divine Nine. The member/partner organizations have not
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2020 Democratic National Convention Rewind Featuring BlackGirlMagic
The overall theme for the 2020 Democratic National Convention was 'Uniting America.'  It ran four days from Monday, Aug. 17th to Thursday, Aug. 20th. It was, of course, mostly virtual and originating from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The kickoff and Monday's program theme was 'We the People.' There was
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror Provides More than 500, 000 Meals To Detroit Residents During Pandemic
22-year-old member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Chanel Taylor, created Detroit Benevolent Society, a nonprofit that is providing an average of 50,000 meals each week to those in need. Chanel recognized that many people were facing food insecurity due to unemployment and safety concerns
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City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. (1989)
? APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT No. 87-998. Argued October 5, 1988 Decided January 23, 1989 Appellant city adopted a Minority Business Utilization Plan (Plan) requiring prime contractors awarded city construction contracts to subcontract at least 30%
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How Harris' Sorority Helped Shape Her Leadership - The Seattle Medium
CNN's Kyung Lah takes a look at how Kamala Harris' sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, helped her become the first Black woman to be the vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket. The post How Harris' Sorority Helped Shape Her Leadership appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Voter Discussion Scheduled — The Sacramento Observer
With the “most significant elections of our time” coming up on November 3, the Zeta Beta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosts a virtual conversation with California Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Tuesday, September 1. The “A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People” discussion
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Harris Selection Energizes D. C. Leaders, Residents
From D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick, leaders across the District of Columbia and from all stations of life are expressing excitement over Joe Biden's selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate in the 2020 presidential campaign.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Service to All Mankind Since 1908
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The Top Alpha Kappa Alpha Graduation Photos of Spring 2020
Graduation season this semester has looked a lot different because of COVID-19 but it has not stopped members of Black fraternities and sororities from celebrating each other and their accomplishments. We at Watch The Yard have been getting thousands of submissions from D9 members who want to
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Democratic Convention: Say That, Work That
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Provides Scholarships For George Floyd’s Family To Attend HBCUs
Photo: Stephen Jackson Kappa Alpha Sorority announced on Friday that the organization founded on the campus of Howard University by Black collegiate women will provide scholarships to the daughter and granddaughters of George Floyd to attend an HBCU of their
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