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Open Forum: First African Woman Canonized a Saint in the Catholic Church
As we begin the month of February, “Black History Month,” how coincidental is it that the first African woman saint should be celebrated in the Catholic Church worldwide on what is the date of her passing- Feb. 8?
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The states that celebrate both MLK Day and confederate holidays
Confederate holidays include Robert E. Lee’s birthday, Confederate Memorial Day, Confederate Heroes Day (Texas), Nathan Bedford Forrest Day (Tennessee), Jefferson Davis’ birthday; Data: State government calendars, Axios research; Cartogram: Shoshana Gordon and Jacque Schrag/Axios Visuals Ten states
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Will high court candidate EVERETT MITCHELL make Black History on April 4? (He will if you VOTE for him on Feb. 21!) - Milwaukee Community Journal
It didn't take but a few moments to ascertain that Madison Judge Everett Mitchell and I shared a worldview.  I made that discovery during an impromptu interview Monday with Mitchell, […]
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Police Killing Of Anthony Lowe, A Double Amputee, Sparks Dialogue About Excessive Force - Blavity
The Huntington Park Police Department in California has come under intense criticism for the Jan. 26 shooting death of Anthony Lowe during a confrontation. Lowe, a double amputee who used a wheelchair, was shot 11 times and died after allegedly threatening police officers with
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TikTok Foodie Keith Lee Helps Surprise Brooklyn Bakery With $10,000 | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Keith Lee, who's become a viral sensation on TikTok for his food content, teamed up with Good Morning America to surprise a Brooklyn bakery owner with $10,000. On Thursday (January 26), Lee and GMA gifted $10,000 to the owner of Bakery on Bergen, Akim Vann, in an effort to bring
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Pretty Ricky's Baby Blue Released From Prison Early Under Trump Act, Changes His Name To 'Bigg Money Blue' - Blavity
Pretty Ricky’s Baby Blue was released Tuesday after serving time in jail for a $24 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan scam. As  Blavity  covered, on Dec. 16, 2021, Blue, whose legal name is Diamond Blue Smith, was sentenced to 20 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to
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NBA Brawl At Orlando Magic And Minnesota Timberwolves Game Results In 5 Ejections, Triggered By Austin Rivers And Mo Bamba Altercation - Blavity
It was chaos when the NBA ‘s Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves faced off in a matchup on Friday. The mayhem broke out at the end of the third quarter when Minnesota’s Austin Rivers got into a confrontation with Orlando’s Mo Bamba, who was sitting on the bench.
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New Advanced Placement African American Studies course is a watered down version of itself | New Pittsburgh Courier
Black students are underrepresented in Advanced Placement courses. Hill Street Studios / Getty Images by Suneal Kolluri, University of California, Riverside On February 1, 2023– the first day of Black History Month – the College Board released the framework for its new Advanced Placement African
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Shilo Sanders Trolls Student Pretending To Be His Brother Deion Sanders Jr. At University Of Colorado Boulder - Blavity
While walking across campus, Deion Sanders‘ son, Shilo Sanders , had a funny moment when he encountered a student impersonating his brother and caught it all on camera.
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Celebrate African American Educational Excellence: Support BHM Awards - Yellow Scene Magazine
… and celebrate the contributions of African Americans in education. The school board … support the educational success of African American students. We believe that honoring … recognize the important role that African Americans play in education. We hope …
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Making Black History Today: Top 5 Millennial And Gen Z Changemakers - Blavity
This February, we are highlighting a few bold and youthful trendsetters who have refused to conform to the implicit biases in the world, discover and listen to others’ stories and provide resources to elevate their communities. The world is always rapidly changing, making wanting to make
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Jill Biden And Kamala Harris' Husband Doug Emhoff Kissing On The Lips Goes Viral And Folks On Twitter Can't Contain Themselves - Blavity
First Lady Jill Biden and her male counterpart Doug Emhoff greeted each other with a kiss on the lip before Tuesday night’s State of the Union . The greeting has quickly gone viral, and Twitter is blowing up with hilarious responses.
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TSU Aristocrat Of Bands Makes History With Grammy Win For Best Roots Gospel Album - Blavity
The marching band at Tennessee State University has made history as the first HBCU to earn Grammy award. The Aristocrat of Bands not only achieved their goal of winning the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album with 'The Urban Hymnal,' they also won for their appearance on J. Ivy's 'The Poet Who
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Google Honors Model Mama Cax With Doodle During Black History Month | Atlanta Daily World
In honor of Black History Month, today's Doodle celebrates Haitian American model and disability rights advocate Mama Cax. Illustrated by Brooklyn-based guest artist Lyne Lucien, Mama Cax is best known for shattering expectations around beauty. The model and advocate proudly strutted down catwalks
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5 Takeaways From President Biden’s State Of The Union Speech - Blavity
President  Joe Biden  delivered the 2023 State of the Union Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress and other government officials and honored guests. With Vice President  Kamala Harris  and new Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy behind him, it was the first time Biden had given the
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Smokey Robinson's Album Title 'Gasms' And Its Colorful Tracklist Ignite Twitter Firestorm: 'Not This Being Real?' - Blavity
The internet is reacting to Smokey Robinson wildin' because of the name of his new album, Gasms. Why? Because of 'gasms,' not to mention its song titles. Twitter had a field day when music fans saw the nearly 83-year-old's song titles, which include 'How You Make Me Feel,' 'I Wanna Know Your
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Motivated Mondays: Ways to Improve Yourself - Milwaukee Community Journal
Happy 4th Monday of the year! I hope you’re kicking your new year off the right way. I hope you’re noticing some change within yourself. I hope you can see […]
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Janelle Monáe Hilariously Says 'No New Music' After Fan Says She Used To Dress Like 'The Monopoly Man' - Blavity
Janelle Monáe  is known for her killer pipes and eclectic style. However, her acting talent has opened up more opportunities to shine on the big screen. She gained critical acclaim and nominations for several major awards for her role in  Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.  Over the last few
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Black-Focused Organizations To Support During Black History Month And Beyond | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images While impactful organizations like Black Lives Matter and the NAACP have become household name organizations, there are hundreds of other Black-focused groups fighting for equality, justice, mental health access, voting rights, criminal justice, history
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Lizzo Wins Record Of The Year And Thanks Beyoncé In Searing Speech, Kendrick Lamar Nearly Sweeps Rap Categories - Blavity
Lizzo and Kendrick Lamar won big at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Kendrick Lamar's record Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers won the award for Best Rap Album at the Grammys. During this year's ceremony, the rapper was given the award over fellow nominees DJ Khaled's God Did, Pusha T's It's Almost
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Republicans Oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee - Milwaukee Community Journal
The resolution to remove the Minnesota Democrat from the panel was approved 218-211 along party lines with one Republican member voting “present.” By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National […]
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Head of the College Board says new AP curriculum for African American Studies "hides from nothing"
… African American studies course revealed College Board officials reveal controversial African American … Placement course in African American Studies.  The … 300 professors of African American Studies from … Director of AP African American Studies Brandi Waters …
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Amber Rose Explains Why She 'Desensitized' Her 9-Year-Old Son To Stripping, Periods, And Her OnlyFans Account - Blavity
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We Remember: Mama and Daddy King - The Atlanta Voice
The love story of King Sr. and Alberta King began on "Sweet" Auburn Avenue. Alberta Williams would sit on the porch of 501 Auburn Avenue reading or enjoying the day when one day Michael King met her for the first time. After eight years of courtship, the couple married on Thanksgi
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Black Women In Music Get Their Flowers At 2nd Annual 'Grit Before The Gram' Event For Grammys Weekend - Blavity
On Thursday, the exclusive yet inclusive second annual celebration Grit Before The Gram   (GBTG) dinner highlighting Black women in music took place, and let’s just say it’s here to stay. Founder of the Vanity Group, Karleen Roy speaks on stage during the Grit Before The Gram event ahead of the
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The Dolphland Pop-Up Museum Honors The Late Young Dolph's Rap Career And Journey - Blavity
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Black History Month: Business Profiles - Los Angeles Sentinel
Maggie Lena Walker (1864-1934) - Maggie Lena Walker was the first Black woman to charter a bank in the U.S., opening St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, The post Black History Month: Business Profiles appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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How the first Black woman to help discover an element 'claimed a seat at the periodic table' - The Atlanta Voice
(CNN) - As a kid, Clarice Phelps often turned to one image for inspiration. While other seventh graders hung '90s pop band and movie posters on their walls, Phelps put up a poster ofMae Jemison, the first Black female astronaut to launch into space. 'Mae started it all for me,' sa
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California Substitute Fired For Slamming Student To Ground After Being Called The N-Word - Blavity
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Biggest Texas Universities Block Students From TikTok on Campus WiFi
Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin have blocked TikTok from campus WiFi. Texan universities are also banning TikTok from devices under Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent directive. Abbott claimed the app offers a “trove of potentially sensitive information to the Chinese
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