A Message from Black and Clark (video)

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Source: East Texas Review | The Community Paper Everyone Should Read

Maynard, Robert C. (1937-1993)

Robert C. Maynard, the first African American editor and owner of a major daily newspaper in the United States, was known as a trailblazing journalist who led efforts to desegregate newsrooms and educate minority students to pursue careers in

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Source: Black Past

Aug

19

1993

Rwanda Drone Engineers Help Zipline Find Foothold in U.S.

Drone firm Zipline is among players that have received a green light to operate drone flights to deliver much needed supplies and personal protective equipment in the US, a country where the company has struggled to find a commercial

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Source: allAfrica.com

The Liberator

While The Liberator newspaper (1831-1869), founded by the militant white abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, was an anti-slavery organ, it was also a journal for Black Americans throughout Boston and the East. The paper provided a network with its listing of death notices and social

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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years

A robot walks into a bar, helps make a cocktail

One robot makes cocktails from 25 bottles hanging upside-down from the ceiling, another carves perfect ice balls in the fraction of the time it takes a human with a knife and an ice

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Source: The East African

TSD Nets $50,000 Facebook Journalism Project Grant | Afro

PULL QUOTE: NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Our selection largely reflects the dedicated work of our boots-on-the-ground staffers, freelancers and contributing

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Kenya: Manage COVID-19 Funds Transparently

Early this month, the International Monetary Fund approved disbursement of $739 to Kenya to address the impact of the Covid-19

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Source: allAfrica.com

Donna Summer

Name at birth: LaDonna Adrian Gaines

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

'Real Housewives' star Garcelle Beauvais reveals she dated Will Smith right in front of his ex-wife

Garcelle Beauvais and Will Smith (Credit: Getty

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Source: theGrio

Chris Rock

Chris Rocks no-holds-barred approach to comedy -- and his extraordinary work ethic -- have earned him comparisons to Richard Pryor and George Carlin and made him one of the most successful stand-up acts in the world. Brooklyn-raised Chris Rock got his start in New York nightclubs in the late

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Gary Housing Authority and FAITH CDC team up with a Host of Community Partners for COVID-19 Food Relief Initiative | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Thanks to a program through the USDA, the Gary Housing Authority’s (GHA) EnVision Center and FAITH Community Development Center have teamed up to spearhead the COVID-19 Food Relief

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

'I Did It': Fan Calls Out Kandi's Mother Mama Joyce After Watching Todd Tucker's Sweet Moment with Son Ace

Father’s Day is right around the corner, but for “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member Todd Tucker, housewife Kandi Burruss’ husband, Father’s Day is every

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Uganda: COVID-19 Frontline Workers At Jinja Hospital Strike Over Allowance

Jinja — The discharge of the first COVID-19 patient from Jinja Hospital on Thursday was marred by a strike that was staged by 40 health workers who are demanding their unpaid daily

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Source: allAfrica.com

Buy Black Friday: Black Owned Goodies From Bifties Gifts

If you’re interested in people and companies that uplift Black people, then you should check out Bifties

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Source: MadameNoire

Drew: Caring and Keeping Children Safe During Coronavirus

For middle school and high school age children COVID – 19 can be used as a teachable

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Source: The Birmingham Times

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Requires Businesses To Deny Shoppers Without Masks

As spotted on Raw Story, New York State has a plan in mind for flipping the switch on The Big

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Source: The Urban Daily

Kenya: You Now Risk Arrest for Not Wearing Face Mask Properly

Mr Barmao has instructed officers to immediately arrest members of the public who fail to wear masks or those who wear them without covering the mouth and

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Source: allAfrica.com

Physician, Dr Miles V Lynk, publishes the first Black medical journal, 1892

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Dec

30

1892

Most US States Fall Short Of Recommended Testing Levels | Afro

By MATTHEW PERRONE, BRIAN WITTE and NICKY FORSTER, Associated Press

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Lewis Latimer - Death

Lewis Latimer died on December 11, 1928 and left behind a legacy of achievement and leadership that much of the world owes thanks.

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Source: Black History Resources

Dec

11

1928

First issue of Journal of Negro History published

First issue of Journal of Negro History published.

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Jan

1

1916

Nigeria: Filmmaker's Video Explains COVID-19 to Children

Famous Nigerian filmmaker and director Niyi Akinmolayan has created an informative 90-second animation video that explains Covid-19 to

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Source: allAfrica.com

Nigeria Is Finished If Governors Take Over COVID-19 Battle - NMA

He said President Muhammadu Buhari should not devolve such powers to the state governments "because apart from Lagos and maybe one or two other states, the commitment is, to say the least, very

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Source: allAfrica.com

Kendrick Lamar Reveals the Artwork for “i”

Kendrick Lamar continues to build anticipation for his upcoming sophomore

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Source: Savoy Network

Freedom’s Journal (1827-1829)

Freedom’s Journal was the first African American owned and operated newspaper in the United States. A weekly four column publication printed every Friday, Freedom’s Journal was founded by free born African Americans John Russwurm and Samuel Cornish on March 16, 1827 in New York City, New York. The

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Source: Black Past

Mar

16

1827

The Fly Jock: Black Twitter Gives Strong Salute To The Legend Tom Joyner

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty

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Source: Black America Web

Sony’s ZV-1 Camera Is A Godsend For Vloggers, Aims To Make Life Easier For Content Creators

Source: Sony / Sony Electronics

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Source: The Urban Daily

Social Work Manager at The Capuchin Soup Kitchen

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Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

NDG Mourns the Passing of Long-time Editor and Friend

For many years now, Ruth Elaine Ferguson has been a conduit of news and information to the African American community, as well as others, through her work as the editor of the North Dallas

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Source: North Dallas Gazette

Kenya: Motorists in Personal Cars Exempted Form Mandatory Mask Requirement - Oguna

Nairobi — Government Spokesman Colonel (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna Monday waded into the on-going public debate on whether motorists can be arrested for failing to wear a face masks while in their private

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Source: allAfrica.com

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