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Keith L. Black, M.D. – A Trailblazer Inspiring the Next Generation of Neurosurgeons
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10 Great Databases for Slave Genealogy
Explore information on more than 35,000 slave voyages that forcibly transported over 12 million Africans to the Americas, including North America, the Caribbean, and Brazil, between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. You can search by voyage, examine estimates of the slave trade, or search
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Chambers, Julius L. (1936-2013)
Julius LeVonne Chambers was a twentieth century African-American civil rights activist and lawyer. Born October 6, 1936, to William and Matilda Chambers in Mt. Gilead, a small town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, he faced segregationist laws from birth. Opportunities for young black people
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The Evolution Of ‘Karen’: From A Simple Name To Privileged White Women Weaponizing Race
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Lawmakers, advocates frustrated with lack of comprehensive COVID-19 racial data
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‘This is a Bond for Life:’ From Sisterhood to the Presidential Race
HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — The women who were initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Howard University in the spring of 1986, they know Kamala Harris as “line sister.” More than 30 of Harris’ sorority sisters celebrated this historical moment. They traveled across the country to
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Barnes, Melody (1964- )
Melody Barnes was chosen by then President-elect Barack Obama to serve as the Director of Domestic Policy Council shortly after the presidential election in 2008, a position she held until her resignation at the end of 2011.  Born in Richmond, Virginia to Charles and Mary Frances Barnes in
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Ethiopia: Opposition Group in Tigray Opposes Referendum Over Occupied Areas, Urge Full Implementation of Peace Deal
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Nelly, Ashanti Confirms Pregnancy Ignite Fans After Sweet Onstage Moment
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This Newspaper Has Never Forgotten The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — And Its Fight Continues | The Oklahoma Eagle
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Police Protect Black Americans?
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Fireworks cruelty of the highest - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THE EDITOR: I sincerely request that the authorities listen to the constant pleas of the law-abiding citizens concerning the uncontrolled sale and use of fireworks and scratch bombs. It’s that time of the year again when the “madness” begins. I shudder at the sight of fireworks tents being set u
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Thomas, Clarence (1948- )
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