Actor Whitman Mayo dies

Burundi's Evariste Ndayishimiye sworn in as new president

Burundi's new President Evariste Ndayishimiye took the oath of office at a colourful ceremony in the capital on Thursday, taking the helm of a troubled nation after the sudden death of his predecessor who left him an isolated nation in political and economic

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Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel was a renowned actress, entertainer and radio performer. She was the youngest of thirteen children born to Henry and Susan Holbert on June 10, 1895 in Wichita, Kansas. Her father was a Baptist minister and minstrel performer, and her mother was a gospel singer. The family moved to

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1895

Mabley, Jackie “Moms” (1894–1975)

Jackie “Moms” Mabley found fame and fortune as a stand-up comedian during the twentieth century. Beginning as a staple on the chitlin’ circuit and late night talk show favorite, she went on to become an internationally known entertainer whose career spanned five

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Source: Black Past

May

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1975

'Please Stick to This One': Nene Leakes Trades In Her Signature Blond Wig, Fans Rave Over New Hairpiece

The original cast member of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” recently hosted the 2020 Critics Choice Real TV Awards and pulled out the perfect hairpiece for the

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

Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking the stigma | The Mississippi Link

According to the ADAA, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults every

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Source: The Mississippi Link

McFerrin, Robert Keith, Sr. (1921–2006)

In 1953 baritone Robert McFerrin Sr. made history as the first African American to win the Metropolitan Opera House’s Auditions of the Air radio contest. On January 27, 1955, in the role of Ethiopian King Amonasro in Verdi’s Aida, McFerrin made history again by becoming the first African American

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Source: Black Past

During COVID-19, St. Pete Timebank offers new ways to consider community economies

She had formerly been a member of the Tampa Bay Time Bank but wanted to do something in

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Source: http://theweeklychallenger.com

Burundi seeking 'compass' to navigate post-Nkurunziza era

Burundi on Thursday convened an extraordinary cabinet meeting to discuss the way forward after the sudden death of long-serving leader, Pierre

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Louis Armstrong - Death

Still hoping to get back on the road, Armstrong died of a heart attack in his sleep on July 6, 1971, a month before his 70th birthday.

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Source: AA Studies Research Guide

Jul

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1971

Amy Klobuchar Didn't Prosecute Cop Involved In George Floyd's Death

KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty Amy Klobuchar, who is currently being vetted as a potential candidate to be Joe Biden’s vice president in the 2020 elections, is facing increased scrutiny in the anger and frustration over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

Burundi's new president to be sworn in today

Burundi's newly elected president Evariste Ndayishimiye will be sworn in today (Thursday), following the sudden death of his predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza who left him an isolated nation in political and economic

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Source: The East African

An Unfamiliar, Rare Disease Associated With Heart Failure In African Americans

By Dr. Kevin Williams, the Chief Medical Officer for Rare Disease at Pfizer

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Source: https://seattlemedium.com

Earl Warren

Earl Warren , (born March 19, 1891, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.—died July 9, 1974, Washington, D.C.), American jurist, the 14th chief justice of the United States (1953–69), who presided over the Supreme Court during a period of sweeping changes in U.S. constitutional law, especially in the areas

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Source: Brittanica

Burundi will respect rights, outsiders must stay off - new prez declares

Burundi’s newly elected president Evariste Ndayishimiye was sworn in on Thursday, after the sudden death of his predecessor who left him an isolated nation in political and economic

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Washington, Harold (1922 – 1987)

Harold Washington, the first African American mayor of Chicago, Illinois, was born on April 15, 1922, to Roy Washington, a lawyer, Methodist minister and one of the first black precinct captains in Chicago. Washington’s mother Bertha Washington was a well-known singer in the

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Source: Black Past

The 40-Year-Old Gantt Report, Authored by Trailblazing Journalist/Entrepreneur Lucius Gantt, is One of the Longest-Running Newspaper Columns in America. In an Exclusive Florida Courier Newspaper Interview, He Tells Readers Why He’s ‘Stayed Black.’ | Afro

Gantt exclaimed in an exclusive interview with the Florida Courier, Florida’s statewide Black weekly

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Thornton, Willie Mae “Big Mama” (1926-1984)

Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was a blues singer and songwriter whose recordings of “Hound Dog” and “Ball ‘n’ Chain” later were transformed into huge hits by Elvis Presley and Janis

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Source: Black Past

Jul

25

1984

Gibbs, Jonathan (1827-1874)

Born a freeman in Pennsylvania in 1827, Jonathan Gibbs was the son of Maria Jackson and the Methodist minister, Jonathan

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Source: Black Past

25 Facts about Marcus Mosiah Garvey – Black History Studies

Marcus Garvey worked at the offices of the African Times and Orient Review journal under the leadership of Duse Mohammed Ali, the famous Black nationalist and

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Source: Black History Studies – Educating the community to educate themseves

Black Workers More Likely to Face Retaliation for Raising Coronavirus Concerns

Gantt exclaimed in an exclusive interview with the Florida Courier, Florida’s statewide Black weekly

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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

Shoeless Joe Jackson

Shoeless Joe Jackson , byname of Joseph Jefferson Jackson (born July 16, 1888, Greenville, S.C., U.S.—died Dec. 5, 1951, Greenville), American professional baseball player, by many accounts one of the greatest, who was ultimately banned from the game because of his involvement in the 1919 Black

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Source: Brittanica

Jul

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1888

Nigeria

As leader of the multination peacekeeping force ECOMOG, Nigeria established itself as West Africas superpower, intervening militarily in the civil wars of Liberia and Sierra Leone. But Nigerias costly war efforts were unpopular with its own people, who felt Nigerias limited economic resources were

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

EXCLUSIVE: Aventer Gray Talks New Podcast, Using Her Voice Away From Her Husband & That Viral Sermon Clip

Now, she wants to share her story as a woman, outside of the just John’s wife and the First Lady of Relentless

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Source: MadameNoire

Eric Garner's widow cries as she 'testifies' in mock TV trial

Esaw Snipes, wife of Eric Garner at the National Action Network (NAN) national convention on April 8, 2015 in New York

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Source: theGrio

Fired! Nurse ‘Karen’ Loses Her Job For ‘Black Privilege’ Video Blaming George Floyd’s Death On Himself

But this time around, Karen — presented in the form of a nurse — seemed to not only be cognizant of her disdain for Black folks, but she also advertised it while recording a selfie video complaining about “Black privilege” (which, of course, doesn’t exist) and suggested George Floyd was to blame

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Source: NewsOne

Winners Announced For SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival

The digital reimagining of the 39th annual SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival, the university’s oldest tradition, featured celebrated judges, a new social media-selected category, and a vibrant virtual gallery on view at

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Source: The Savannah Tribune

'You Stay Oiled Up': Lori Harvey's Bikini Pic Makes Fans Go Insane

It looks like Lori Harvey spent Memorial Day soaking up the

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

White Indiana Nurse Loses Job After Commentary About George Floyd

White Indiana woman went on social media to suggest that George Floyd's death was "probably because he was high on meth, Fentanyl, and positive for COVID

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was one of the most iconic singers of his generation. Born on August 29, 1958, he was the eighth of ten children born to Joseph Walter and Katherine Esther. At the age of 5, he became the lead singer of his family band named “Jackson 5” which included him and his four

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1958

Felix Eboué: First Black Man Appointed Governor in the French Colonies

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