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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was a former slave who became one of the great American anti-slavery leaders of the 1800s. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland but in 1838, at age 20, he escaped to freedom in New York. A few years later he went to work for abolitionist William Lloyd
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Barnes, Emery (1929-1998)
Social worker, politician and professional football player Emery Barnes spent much of his life helping the disadvantaged in society and working for worldwide human rights and world peace.  Barnes was first elected to the British Columbia legislature in 1972 and was elected Speaker of the
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Watchdog Calling for Reform During National Minority Mental Health Month
African American children make up about 33% organization, “in the United States, African-American and Hispanic children in predominantly psychotropic drug.” [7] Given that “African American children make up approximately 33%
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Black Women Are Calling Out Their Employers, But There’s Still Work To Be Done
Apologies are not enough. Things need to change internally — here’s how.Continue reading on ZORA »
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White People, ‘Black’ Is Not A Bad Word - Blavity
A discussion on why Whites take issue with the use of the word "Black."
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(1890) Joseph C. Price, “Education and the Problem,”
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Spotlight on police unions puts labor community in a tough spot
The Boston Teachers Union drew fire from the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association in February over their support for the Black Lives Matter
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Keep Your Statues And Movies- Give Us Our Reparations Now – Your Black World
The paper says, “HBO Max temporarily removed the epic from its service after the surge of Black Lives Matter protests across the country and a re-energized discussion about racial inequality” ) But While Hollywood copes with their conflicts and contradictions for promoting White supremacy in their
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In the news: Krystal Prime Banfield - The Bay State Banner
The Boston Arts Academy has named Krystal Prime Banfield as vice chair of its board of trustees. The post In the news: Krystal Prime Banfield appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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Jack and Jill of America Foundation Partners With Natural Grocers to Donate $133K to HBCU Students
Natural Grocers, Together With Its Customers, Donated $133,000 to Eliminate Student Debt for Graduates at Prairie View AM University and Huston-Tillotson during the Inaugural Year of the JJ College GAP Fund for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Who Is Black|African American|Afro American|Negro|Colored|Black History Month 2014|Darlene Dancy
http://blackhistorymonth2014.com There is much debate about how people of African descent, whose progenitors were slave, identify themselves. Negro, Black or African-American. Which is the correct term and if how do you define yourself within the
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Kanye West's most controversial policies as he runs for president
As the rapper and fashion mogul presses ahead with his Presidential bid following a tearful rally, his positions have raised eyebrows with some and been lauded by others
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Beyoncé’s Message to America: “Vote Like Your Life Depends on It” - Voice and Viewpoint
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “You’re proving to our ancestors that their struggles were not in vain,” Beyoncé said as she accepted the award, adding, “I’m encouraging you to continue to take action, continue to change and dismantle a racist and unequal system. We have to vote like our life depends on
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How White Parents Can Talk About Race With Their Children Of Color
Here's some expert-backed advice to guide conversations about racism in multiracial families.
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Searing anthem on racism draws wide acclaim
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Best known for “Some Kind of Wonderful,' the feel-good hit he penned more than 50 years ago that put Grand Funk ...
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Check It Out: The guns of August or the ‘woke’ side of history | New Pittsburgh Courier
by J. Pharoah Doss, For New Pittsburgh Courier I noticed a recent CNN headline that said: What is Black August and how is it different from Black History Month? I … Continued The post Check It Out: The guns of August or the ‘woke’ side of history appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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The Myth of the Buffalo Soldiers
Nineteenth Century African American soldiers who served in the Western United States have generally been known a “Buffalo Soldiers.”  In this article, however, military historian Frank N. Schubert, challenges modern popular perceptions of the soldiers, among them the significance of
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Duo brings COVID-19 awareness and changes to lifestyle – Daytona Times
Lawrence Green and Linda Epps are casting the spotlight upon being stuck inside and flattening the curve of the coronavirus. Green mostly lays low, taking it easy, reeling from losing friends and family because of the virus. “The best cousin in the whole world” passed way, exclaimed Epps, who can
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Black History Month Creation and Overview
Black History Month is a month set aside to learn, honor, and celebrate the achievements of black men and women throughout history. Since its inception, Black History Month has always been celebrated in February. Find out how Black History Month originated, why February was chosen, and what the
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9
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Charities to benefit from supermarket sales, thanks to ‘The Black Farmer’ deal - Voice Online
MAJOR SUPERMARKETS and their customers will have the opportunity to show support for change in... The post Charities to benefit from supermarket sales, thanks to ‘The Black Farmer’ deal appeared first on Voice Online.
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INTERVIEW: “Motorsports in America: Do Black Lives Matter?”
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The NNPA is the global media partner for the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN), an advocacy and marketing partner of the United Nations, and we had an opportunity to interview an African American leader in motorsports, Chris Miles, Global Motorsport Marketing Advisor
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Howard University (1867– )
Howard University has been labeled “the capstone of Negro education,” because of its central role in the African American educational experience.  Among historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) Howard has produced the greatest number of graduates with advanced
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How Hennessy Found a Home in the Black Community
Does the French cognac brand love Black people as much as we love it? Continue reading on ZORA »
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (1911- )
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, one of the five fraternities for African American men, was founded on November 17, 1911 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. It is the firs…
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TMBDLF Diversity Charity and Hogan Lovells team up for Inclusion and BlackLives Matter

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The Changing Definition of African-American History
Since the origins of the field in the late 19th century, scholars have devised more than one definition of what constitutes African-American history. Some intellectuals have viewed the field as an extension or corollary to American history. Some have stressed the influence of Africa on
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Why I’m not calling for Black history to be included on the national curriculum - Voice Online
I AM a Black teacher; a first generation born in the UK from the Caribbean.... The post Why I’m not calling for Black history to be included on the national curriculum appeared first on Voice Online.
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Olentangy conducts anti-racism town halls - Delaware Gazette
resistance, achievements, and contributions of African Americans.” However, Cole went on to Wise, the mother of two African American children in the district, spoke
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Lift Every Voice and Sing hymn ignites hope across nation - Voice and Viewpoint
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but the popular hymn within the African American community called Lift Every Voice and Sing has resurrected a beacon of hope during nationwide protests. In recent
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