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Ella Jones Makes History As The First Black Mayor In Ferguson – Free Press of Jacksonville
Ella Jones
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Marion Jones
Marion Lois Jones, also called Marion Jones-Thompson is a respected retired American athlete and basketball player. She was born on October 12, 1975 Los Angeles, California and specialized in track and field races. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches and weighing 68 kilograms, Jones is most often
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I Have a Dream
I Have a Dream is a public speech delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, in which he calls for an end to racism in the United States and called for civil and economic rights. Delivered to over
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Charles Booker Suddenly Has Progressives Excited About Kentucky
But in the last three weeks, progressive state Rep. Charles Booker, the youngest Black state lawmaker elected in Kentucky in nearly a century, has interrupted McGrath’s quiet stroll to the
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Lisa Harris Jones
Lisa Harris Jones is a Founding Member, Attorney at Law of Harris Jones & Malone LLC. Jones is the first and only African-American female in the State of Maryland to operate her own legal practice with a focus in lobbying, government relations and procurement at both the state and local
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Jones, John Melvin (1944- )
John Melvin Jones was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Guyana in 2008.  Nominated by President George W. Bush on June 30, 2008, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and arrived in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, on October 8 of that year.  Due to health issues, the result of injuries sustained while
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How messaging technology is helping fuel global protests
Protesters are using a variety of technology tools to organize rallies, record police violence and communicate during the marches sweeping the U.S. and other countries following the death of George
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James, Makila (1957- )
Makila James is currently serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Swaziland.  James was nominated by President Barack Obama early in 2012.  Following confirmation by the U.S. Senate on July 31, 2012, James arrived in Mbabane, the capital of Swaziland and presented her credentials to the King of Swaziland
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Some principals say yes to July exams
Some local high school principals are adamant that students should be allowed to sit their secondary level exit exams in July, as determined by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), or risk adverse impact on matriculation to tertiary institutions, particularly those
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Cops bring relief to destitute senior citizen
Eight-six-year-old Lucius Nathaniel Binns was a picture of happiness after receiving a mattress, courtesy of the St Catherine North
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Greene County High students show noted progress in ACT scores
*Resignations: Brittany January, Math Teacher, Robert Brown Middle School, effective May 22, 2020; Toice Goodson, Principal, Greene County Alternative School, effective May
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Fudge, Marcia (1952 - )
Democrat Marcia Fudge is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 11th Congressional District of Ohio since November 2008. She was the first female African American mayor of Warrensville Heights, a predominantly middle-class black suburban city outside of Cleveland.  She
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Quincy Jones' $9.4 Million Verdict Against Michael Jackson Estate Overturned
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court on Tuesday overturned most of a 2017 jury verdict awarding Quincy Jones $9.4 million in royalties and fees from the Michael Jackson estate over the use of Jones-produced Jackson hits in the concert film “This Is It” and two Cirque du Soleil
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CNN Analyst Van Jones Helped President Trump's Order On Police Reform
According to a new report, CNN Analyst Van Jones was instrumental in President Donald Trump’s executive order on police
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President Bill Clinton and Foundation Executives Welcome Southern Bancorp's New Leadership
Former President Bill Clinton and leaders from of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation welcomed Darrin Williams, Speaker Pro-Tem of the Arkansas General Assembly, and Dr. Glendell Jones, Jr., President of Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, as the respective
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(1968) Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co.
No. 645 Argued: April 1-2, 1968 --- Decided: June 17, 1968
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Africa: Shortlist for 2020 AKO Caine Prize Announced
London — The shortlist for the 2020 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing has been announced, featuring five stories that “speak eloquently to the human condition” through a diverse array of themes and
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Food Pantries Struggle To Feed The Hungry Amid Protests. Here’s How You Can Help.
Dedication Prevails Over Disruption
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Black church
The term black church or African-American church refers to Protestant churches that currently or historically have ministered to predominantly black congregations in the United States. While some black churches belong to predominantly African-American denominations, such as the African Methodist
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Michelle Obama Presented DJ D-Nice With The 2020 Webby Artist Of The Year Award For Club Quarantine - Blavity
“With his Club Quarantine parties, Derrick has created a space where folks can come together from living rooms and basements all over the world to let off some steam, dance it out and just enjoy each other’s company,” Obama, who referred to Jones as her
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Senator Doug Jones urges Governor Ivey to establish an Alabama Health Care Manufacturing Task Force
Senator Jones’ proposal would utilize existing infrastructure to create jobs in Alabama, provide a supply chain for vital COVID-19 supplies, reduce dependence on foreign health care suppliers, revamp Alabama’s manufacturing
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Teen Stock Prodigy Truth Jones Nets $18k in 72hrs on his Juneteenth Mission | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
USA… Teen stock market prodigy Christon ‘The Truth’ Jones is the perfect example of reaching for the moon and falling amongst stars. On June 17, 2020, the 13-year-old set out to empower 200 people with his firsthand knowledge of investing in stocks and earn $100,000 in 72 hours. The event would
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Op-Ed: Is The About-Face Ny Roger Goodell and The NFL Believable?
After nearly four years since Colin Kaepernick took his first knee, and several more high-profiled deaths of unarmed black Americans by white police officers, the National Football League––in a roundabout way––has finally admitted their
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Protesters Support Floyd, Black Lives Matter on 3 Continents | Afro
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5 Things To Know About Ella Jones, The Woman Who Just Became Ferguson's First Black Mayor - Blavity
As the city's first Black mayor, Jones said she will be required to do
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Nurse ‘Karen’ Fired After Calling Black Lives Matter A ‘Political Trick’ Meant To ‘Terrorize’
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Julius Jones Seeking Clemency While Serving Out Death Row Sentence for Murder He Says He Didn’t Commit
Despite having an alibi, not matching the DNA found at the crime scene, and having tons of celebrity support in receiving his freedom, Julius Jones is still serving a death row sentence.
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Quincy Jones
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22-Year-Old Black Iowa Man Allegedly Beaten By 3 White Men: ‘We’re Going To Get All Of You Out Of Here’ - Blavity
The group issued the release on Sunday just one day after 22-year-old DarQuan Jones was beaten while on his way to his
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