This Week In Black History November 23 - November 29, 2022 | Atlanta Daily World
Berry Gordy November 23 1897—Self-educated engineer Andrew J. Beard is awarded a patent (#594,059) for an automatic railroad car coupling device—the Jenny Coupler. Prior to this device rail cars were joined manually and hundreds of workers lost fingers, hands and arms. Beard eventually sold rights
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Chance the Rapper Speaks on New Single, Collab with Mia Lee and Upcoming Festival in Ghana | Atlanta Daily World
This past October Chance the Rapper and artist, Mia Lee, announced their collaboration surrounding Chance’s new single, “YAH Know.” Chance describes the single as being, “a representation of our year of  travels and all the stories of traveling that our ancestors gave to us, and elders gave to us
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Biden Administration Invests $981 Million to Expand Market Opportunities For Rural Businesses in 47 States, Guam and the USVI – Virgin Islands Free Press
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack Tuesday announced that the Department is investing $981 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses...
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Black College Football Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023 | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images The Black College Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2023. On Thursday (December 8), eight new inductees including Leslie Frazier (Alcorn State University), Henry “Killer” Lawrence (Florida A&M University), Albert Lewis (Grambling State University), Jim Marsalis (Tennessee
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The National Black Caucus of State Legislators elects Laura Hall as 15th president
By Catherine Pugh, Special to AFRO Laura Hall was recently elected the serve as the 15th president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). The decision was made […] The post The National Black Caucus of State Legislators elects Laura Hall as 15th president app
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Activist: addressing violence in schools requires a comprehensive approach
By RayJaun Stelly, Word in Black Over the last eight years, safety at many schools in the state of Washington has come into question. During that time, there have been […] The post Activist: addressing violence in schools requires a comprehensive approach appeared first on AFRO
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This Week In Black History November 23 - November 29, 2022 | Chicago Defender
Berry Gordy November 23 1897—Self-educated engineer Andrew J. Beard is awarded a patent (#594,059) for an automatic railroad car coupling device—the Jenny Coupler. Prior to this device rail cars were joined manually and hundreds of workers lost fingers, hands and arms. Beard eventually sold rights
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CDC Urges Masking Return As Tripledemic Surges - The Oklahoma Eagle
www.thehill.com The CDC is asking the public to wear face masks indoors. 13.7 percent of Americans now live in communities now rated “high” COVID-19 Community Levels. A number of major cities are now mulling a return to masking measures. Concerns are growing nationwide for rapidly increasing
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Walmart shooter a person of color; left 'death note'
By Ben Finley and Matthew Barakat, The Associated Press The Walmart supervisor who fatally shot six co-workers at a store in Virginia bought the gun just hours before the killings […] The post Walmart shooter a person of color; left 'death note' appeared first on AFRO American N
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Justice Alito Joked About Black Kids in KKK Robes & Twitter Isn't Having It | Chicago Defender
Photo: Getty Images Justice Samuel Alito is facing backlash after making a joke about Black children wearing Ku Klux Klan outfits during Supreme Court oral arguments. On Monday (December 5), the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of a Colorado Christian graphic artist who objects to
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The time is now for increasing diversity in American media ownership
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Several months ago, I co-wrote an op-ed with my long-term friend and national media colleague, Jim Winston. Our commentary emphasized why 'Diversifying American Media […] The post The time is now for increasing diversity in American media ownership
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NAACP Urges Advertisers To Cut Ties With Twitter Amid Trump Reinstatement | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images The NAACP called on advertisers to hit pause on their relationship with Twitter after the platform moved to reinstate former President Donald Trump's account, HuffPost reports. The return of Trump's Twitter account on Saturday (November 19) sparked backlash among a number of
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This Week In Black History November 30 - December 6, 2022 | Atlanta Daily World
LITTLE RICHARD November 30 1912—Legendary filmmaker and photographer Gordon Parks is born in Fort Scott, Kan. In addition to his pioneering work in film and photography, Parks wrote 12 books and authored a ballet entitled “Martin” in honor of civil rights legend Dr. Martin Luther King
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Navigating ‘unprecedented times’: Carver Bank’s CEO advises how to cope with the Fed’s climbing interest rates
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com With inflation and interest rates at an all time high, one thing is clear for Carver Federal Savings […] The post Navigating ‘unprecedented times’: Carver Bank’s CEO advises how to cope with
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Dr. Tanya Wiley-Brown recognized with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award - WS Chronicle
Dr. Tanya Wiley-Brown recognized with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award The post Dr. Tanya Wiley-Brown recognized with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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VP Harris meets with China’s President Xi to underscore importance of stable US-China relations | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Bibhu Pattnaik President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit Nov. 14 to keep U.S.-China relations on track. Days after their extensive talks, Vice President Kamala Harris met with Xi to follow-up on assurances that the two nations would sustain dialogue. The two
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Brittney Griner Freed - DW
The deal to release Griner was consummated a week ago in the United Arab Emirates. Biden said Griner’s expected home within 24 hours. “It’s a good morning,” the president exclaimed at a news conference where Vice President Kamala Harris and Griner’s wife, Cherelle, stood close. “After months of
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Jaylen Smith becomes youngest Black mayor in America at 18-years-old | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Jaylen Smith Facebook An Arkansas city has just elected the youngest Black mayor in America. On Tuesday (December 6), citizens of Earle, Arkansas voted on the city's next mayor in a runoff election, per THV 11. 18-year-old Jaylen Smith was elected over Nemi Matthews, making him the
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Census data hides racial diversity of US ‘Hispanics’ – to the country’s detriment | New Pittsburgh Courier
President Biden Joe Biden speaks at a Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 reception at the White House. Just who counts as ‘Hispanic’ in the U.S. is an open question. Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images by Ramona L. Pérez, San Diego State University As I opened a recent email from my local
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2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring: Conscious Automotive Poetry | Atlanta Daily World
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins The origin stories behind the branding of electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors are fascinating. For proper understanding, I had a chance to visit headquarters in Newark, CA to meet with designers, engineers, software developers, and communications executives as
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This Week In Black History December 7 - 13, 2022 | New Pittsburgh Courier
Comer J. Cottrell (Los Angeles Sentinel Photo) DECEMBER 7 1931—Comer Cottrell is born. Cottrell founds the Pro-Line hair care products company. He also becomes the first Black to own part of a professional baseball team when he buys into the Texas Rangers in 1989. 1941—Dorie Miller shoots down
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The kids are not alright: addressing student trauma
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black There’s a new incident every day. Most recently, it was three Black football players being shot to death following a school field trip. Right […] The post The kids are not alright: addressing student trauma appeared first on AFRO American Newspape
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Democrats Usher in a New Generation of Leadership - The Madison Times
By Karen Stokes The mood was jubilant on Wednesday when the House Democrats elected a new generation of leaders to take the mantle from the three senior representatives who have led them for two decades. With this new group of leaders, it’s the first time in congressional history that includes no
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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper
The Nonprofit Doctor: Maryland business woman helps spot pain points and solutions for local organizations
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com After 30 years of dedicating her life to serving nonprofit organizations, Maryland native Jaye Matthews is launching her […] The post The Nonprofit Doctor: Maryland business woman helps spot
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Georgia Black voters turnout for high-tension Senate race
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Georgia residents went to the polls in large numbers in advance of a Dec. 6 special election day. […] The post Georgia Black voters turnout for high-tension Senate race appeared first on
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How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree | New Pittsburgh Courier
The pagan tradition of celebrating the winter solstice with bonfires on Dec. 21 inspired the early Christian celebrations of Christmas. Gpointstudio/ Image Source via Getty Images by Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas Each season, the celebration of Christmas has religious leaders and
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Obama Drags Herschel Walker Over Vampire; Werewolf Talk: Video | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Former President Barack Obama poked fun at Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R) over his recent discussion of vampires and werewolves during a campaign appearance. On Thursday (December 1), Obama attended a rally to help garner votes for incumbent Georgia Senator Raphael
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Brittney Griner Touches Down In San Antonio Following Russian Prisoner Swap | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images WNBA star Brittney Griner has landed safely on American soil following the prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia. According to the Associated Press, Griner was seen getting off a plane at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas on Friday (December 9). “So happy to have
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Suspect in the Colorado LGBTQ shootings faces hate crimes charges – what exactly are they? | New Pittsburgh Courier
Club Q co-owners Nic Grzecka, left, and Matthew Haynes listen during a police news conference on Nov. 21, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Scott Olson/Getty Images by Jeannine Bell, Loyola University Chicago The 22-year-old suspected shooter at a gay night club in Colorado Springs, Colorado, who
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Raphael Warnock wins Georgia’s U.S. Senate Runoff Election - The Madison Times
By Karen Stokes Raphael Warnock has won a full six-year term representing Georgia in the U.S. Senate, fending off Republican nominee Herschel Walker in Tuesday’s runoff. “After a hard-fought campaign — or, should I say, campaigns — it is my honor to utter the four most powerful words ever spoken in
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