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The members of the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans are preparing the pretext for recommending a modern-day Freedmen’s Bureau that will be critical for compensating descendants of enslaved Blacks for the injustices of slavery and Jim Crow
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Cal. Black Caucus Black History Month Event Celebrates Business Owners - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media The California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) recognized the success of 16 thriving Black-owned businesses at […]
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Violence in Freetown as police fire bullets and tear gas at crowds celebrating the return of APC presidential candidate - Welcome to the Sierra Leone Telegraph
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 February 2023: Several opposition supporters have been seriously injured, including the newly elected National Secretary General of Sierra Leone’s main opposition APC party – Lansana Dumbuya and his driver, when heavily armed soldiers stopped their vehicle in a convey
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Dallas Sisters, Meshell Baker and Daphne Baker, Organize Marathon Event, Organization for Entrepreneurs Who Are Also Family Caregivers - Garland Journal
Caregivers United Resourcing Entrepreneurship Community (The C.U.R.E. Community) Launches on National Caregivers Day Today, National Caregivers Day, co-founders Meshell Baker and Daphne Baker launched the Caregivers United Resourcing Entrepreneurship Community (The C.U.R.E. Community). The network
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The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. was honored on the SMU campus - Dallas Weekly
In 1966, Dr. King spoke at McFarlin Auditorium, where a plaque was unveiled Tuesday.R. Gerald Turner, SMU president, said his speech was a balance between hope and reality. The SMU […] The post The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. was honored on the SMU campus appeared first on
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An Evening of Black History at the Chrysler Museum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] NORFOLK The Chrysler Museum hosted “Reflections:  A Conversation on Civil Rights Photography” in its Kaufman Theater on Feb. 16 in partnership with the New Journal and Guide (NJG) and the Virginia African-American Cultural Center (VAACC). The evening in
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Meet the Author Behind the Educational Workbooks Aimed at Filling the Gap on Black History
A veteran educator with over 19 years of experience as a public school teacher, assistant principal and educational consultant, Joseph Edelin, M.Ed. is more than aware of the shortcomings of US curricula. He has dedicated his career to ensuring that Black and Brown students are given the tools th
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Birmingham Teens Use Poetry to Speak Against Gun Violence During CBS42 Special
By AJ Holliday, Sherri Jackson This is another installment in The Birmingham Times/AL.com/CBS42 joint series “Beyond the Violence: What can be done to address Birmingham’s rising homicide rate.” Sign up for the newsletter here. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — CBS 42 hosted a “Community Conversation” on
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Some of History’s Most Memorable Speeches by Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass and More
Times staff report Some of the greatest individuals in Black history have delivered some of the most significant speeches in American history. Their names and words are iconic. In the 1800s, Sojourner Truth—born into slavery, and dedicated to the causes of abolition and obtaining equal rights for
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Heirs of Bruce’s Beach Finalize Sale of Property Back to LA County | Post News Group
On Jan. 30, the heirs of Bruce’s Beach finalized the sale of the land they just reclaimed last year back to Los Angeles County for $20 million. But the news of the sale was somewhat disappointing for those who reveled in the victory of justice carried out more than 100 years and hoped the Bruce
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Mayor Fires Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong | Post News Group
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced this week that she has fired Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, who had been on paid administrative leave pending results of an investigation into allegations that he mishandled two internal affairs misconduct cases against a police sergeant who was involved in
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Alabama Star Brandon Miller Provided Gun Used In Shooting Death Of Young Woman
According to the latest from Carol Robinson of AL.com, Alabama law enforcement officially testified that Crimson Tide basketball player Brandon Miller was the person who brought the gun used in last month's death of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris. The firearm belonged to former Univiversity of
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Amanda Gorman Writes Children's Book 'Something, Someday' - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Gorman's next literary project is a collaboration with a prize-winning illustrator for a children's book coming out this fall. Viking Children's Books […]
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Political contestation usually revolves around attempts to manipulate electoral processes and results – says former president Koroma - Welcome to the Sierra Leone Telegraph
Sheriff Mahmud Ismail: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 February 2023: The Head of the ECOWAS Elections Observer Mission (HoM) to the Federal Republic of Nigeria arrived this morning at the ECOWAS HQ, in Abuja. Received by the President of the Commission, Dr Umarr Alieu Touray, and the vice
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Jennifer McClellan Elected As Virginia's First Black Woman In Congress | Atlanta Daily World
Nothing like Black history being made during Black History Month! On Tuesday (February 21), Virginia Democratic state Senator Jennifer McClellan overwhelmingly won Tuesday's special election for Virginia's 4th Congressional District, making her the first Black woman to represent the state in
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Black History: Harry McAlpin Of 'Atlanta Daily World' Became 1st Black White House Correspondent | Atlanta Daily World
Harry McAlpin made history in 1944. The reporter of the 'Atlanta Daily World' became the first reporter to cover the White House. Although the enslaved labor was used in every aspect of White House construction in the 1700s, Black journalists were not provided credentials to the White
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‘Dilbert’ Comic Creator Calls Black People A ‘Hate Group,’ Urges Segregation So Whites Can ‘Escape’
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Readjusting Our Historical Perspective Can Guide Us Today | Post News Group
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to try to elevate his presidential chances while doubling down on banning Black history. Meanwhile, the rest of us would be better served by reading more of it. The post Readjusting Our Historical Perspective Can Guide Us Today first appeared on Post News Group.
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COMMENTARY: Attacks on Assemblymember Bonta’s Appointment to Committee Chair Is Bad Journalism | Post News Group
The press could focus on covering priorities set by Attorney General Bonta for his office. Among his priorities are combating hate crimes and protecting civil rights, advancing criminal justice reform, protecting consumers, defending California’s environment, and enhancing public safety. These are
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Lawmakers Push Bill to Grant Prisoners Right to Vote | Post News Group
Last week, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) the chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Elections introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4 (ACA-4). The legislation proposes amending the California Constitution to allow felons serving time in state and federal prisons to
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Rihanna, Wealthiest Super Bowl Entertainer Ever! | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a net worth of $1.7 billion, Rihanna, who was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, sits at the pinnacle of a Super Bowl list that includes Dolly Parton, Jennifer Lopez, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Beyonce, Madonna, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Gloria Estefan, Alicia
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Making Black History Month Truly Meaningful - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By Dr. John Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper It's not enough that Black History Month is the shortest month in the year; or that many capitalize on […]
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The Black Girl Magic Museum In Dallas Will Honor Black Women Who Made History - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
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Status Update on Bay Area Public Health Developments | Post News Group
Marin County has launched a newer version of its COVID-19 dashboard, which provides residents with data and information relating to the virus, the county announced on Friday. Marin Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis introduced the new launch on a YouTube video, which can be seen at
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