Lillian Ngoyi: Mother of the Black Resistance in South Africa

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University of Delaware Hosts 'Highlighting Hidden Figures: Exploring Black Women in the Archive'

Photo credits: University of Delaware/20th Century Studios The University of Delaware (UD) hosted a live-online presentation on Wednesday (November 18). The event began at 2 p.m. Monet Lewis-Timmons (pictured left) discussed her passion for Black women’s literature and history through her research

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Meet Peggy Maxie: The First Black Woman Elected to Public Office in Washington State

Photo credits: The Peggy Joan Maxie Election Campaign Peggy Joan Maxie (pictured left) was the first black woman elected to public office in Washington State. She served as Washington State Representative, position no. 2 in the 37th Legislative District in Seattle, from 1971 through 1982. Maxie

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October 19: Today in 1944, The U.S. Navy Began Allowing Black Women to Serve as Ranking Officers

Photo credits: The Naval History and Heritage Command On Oct. 19, 1944, the U.S. Navy began admitting African-American women to serve as administrative officers in theWomen's Reserve of the U.S. Navy. On July 30, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Navy Women’s Reserve Act into

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(BPRW) African-American entrepreneur of Inflownomics &amp; Inflow IQ wants continually to build Black vertical wealth! Strong faith &amp; massive unity is key. - The Black Chronicle

(Black PR Wire) Raleigh, NC - The SCL 1 team quickly delivers powerful & truthful resource 411! Based on two highly super successful black modules and these 3 key outline words,…

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Megan Thee Stallion Shares Moving Letter From Rep. Maxine Waters: 'I Am So Honored'

"I know that Black women and girls everywhere thank you for the way you so fiercely have their back," the representative wrote, adding, "I have your back, too."

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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

… the approved plans to place African-American abolitionist Harriet Tubman on our …

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COMMENTARY: Exhale. Inhale. Roll Your Sleeves Up

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At 11:34 on Saturday morning, the good news trickled down. Biden won. Kamala Harris is Madame Vice President (MVP). People were sending funny and smart text messages. From one friend – ‘ladies keep your shoes on, there is glass on the floor. Exhale. Savor the feeling. Kamala’s win

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Seventh-Grader Prompts Cherry Hill School District To Change How African American History Taught In Schools - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

… way to changing how African American history is taught … and accurate curriculum on African American history. Cherry Hill … more comprehensive and honest African American History curriculum in schools … asked for a mandatory African American history class as …

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Black Abolitionists: William Still “The Father of the Underground Railroad”

By Lestey Gist, The Gist of Freedom William Still was the Black abolitionist from Philadelphia who was described by the New York Times as 'The Father of the Underground Railroad'. He commissioned Harriet Tubman's rescue missions. This famous abolitionist literally wrote the Underground Railroad

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Howard University Receives $1M Gift For The Creation Of Women’s Leadership Center

Howard University received a $1 million gift for the creation of a women’s leadership center.

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Black Women On Roe v. Wade: ‘Now’s The Time To Ensure Equity, Not Just Access’

Despite attacks on the right to abortion, advocates point out that it is still legal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. But being legal alone is not enough to protect access.

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Rams players award $750,000 to social justice programs - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

… aspect.” ___ TEACHING AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY NFL players … to deliver comprehensive African American history learning opportunities … , called 306 – African American History, will offer … who shaped African American History. “306 – African American History will

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ‘respectfully declined’ Biden cabinet spot - DefenderNetwork.com

Keisha Lance Bottoms turned down the chance to serve in President-elect Joe Biden‘s cabinet, one of the Atlanta mayor’s advisers said Saturday. The statement from Rashad Taylor confirmed reports from Friday that Bottoms didn’t accept an offer from Biden. However, it was unclear which cabinet

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Michael Kiwanuka Wins 2020 Mercury Prize For Best British Album

According to theguardian.com, The 2020 Mercury Prize for the year’s best British album has gone to Michael Kiwanuka for his self-titled album, Kiwanuka. The son of Ugandan immigrants to the U.K, Ki…

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Sharpe-Jefferson: Strong Black Women and Redefining Mental Health

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson She is a powerful force. She is emotionally strong. She appears to bear it all. The traditional image of the strong Black woman - is it to be revered or recreated? The image needs to be challenged, at least to a degree. I realize I may ruffle some feathers, but at least

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Source: The Birmingham Times

Female CEO Steers Black Rodeo Movement - Voice and Viewpoint

Bill Picket Invitational Champions Black Women in Rodeo. By Cynthia Yeldell Anderson African American cowgirls do exist. Each year hundreds of Black women travel across the United States to compete in ladies steer wrestling, breakaway roping, bull riding, barrel racing, and other rodeo competitions

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With Georgia’s High Stakes Runoff Elections, A New Poll Suggests Black Women Want To Shift The Power In Congress

A new poll by Higher Heights explores the issues and blind spots perpetuated by the public that Black women routinely face, while also highlighting the issues and topics relevant to Black women voters.

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Confirmed: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ‘Respectfully Declined’ Biden Cabinet Spot, Aide Says

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms turned down the chance to serve in President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet, one of the Atlanta mayor's advisers confirmed.

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Why Black Voters In Milwaukee Deserve More Credit For Biden Flipping Wisconsin Blue

Persuading Black voters to vote despite the pandemic — coupled with the same obstacles that kept Black voting down in 2016 — rendered a numerically flat turnout a victory, local activists said.

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Singer Apologizes For Referring To Candace Owens As ‘Nappy A**’

Singer Noah Cyrus attempted to defend fellow artist Harry Styles but made a mess of it when she called Black political commentator Candace Owens a “nappy ass hoe.” It all started last month when Styles, an ex member of the boy band One Direction, became the first male to appear solo on the cover of

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Happy Birthday to Enolia McMillan, the NAACP's First Woman President

Photo credits: The NAACP Enolia Pettigen McMillan(October 20, 1904 – October 24, 2006) was an African American educator, civil rights activist, and community leader. She was the first woman to become the national president of the NAACP. BornEnolia Virginia Pettigenin Willow

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Biden To Pick Jaime Harrison To Lead DNC As Critics Say ‘Good Riddance’ To Tom Perez

The appointment of Jaime Harrison to lead the Democratic National Committee drew attention to the shortcomings of his predecessor, DNC Chairman Tom Perez.

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Jennifer Farmer, Spotlight PR Founder, Honors Uniqueness of Black Women in New Book

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A former member of the University of Rochester Board of Trustees’ Diversity Advisory Council, and a member of the advisory board for the National Center for State Courts’ Community Engagement in the Courts initiative, Jennifer Farmer said she wrote her new book after realizing that

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Black Inspirations of 2020 - Los Angeles Sentinel

2020 has been a difficult year, but it didn’t stop these Black men and women from making a difference and inspiring those around them through their achievements, perseverance and accomplishments. The post Black Inspirations of 2020 appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

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Policeman Fired in Illinois After Killing Unarmed African-American Man – Reports - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

… after he killed an African-American teenager and injured his … of George Floyd, an African-American male, in the custody … of racism in treating unarmed African-American suspects. According to the … founded back in 2013, African-American communities in the US …

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Symone Sanders And Karine Jean-Pierre Land Key Roles As Biden’s Communications Team Is Revealed

Symone Sanders and Karine Jean-Pierre were part of a historic all-female communications team that will serve Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' administration.

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African American Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman Performs at Inauguration | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “America is messy. It is still in its early development of all that we can become. And I have to recognize that in the poem. I cannot ignore that or erase it. And so, I crafted an inaugural poem that recognizes these scars and these wounds. Hopefully, it will move us toward healing

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Justice For Brittany Kittrell: Black Mother’s Suspicious In-Custody Death Reignites Cash Bail Debate

The recent in-custody death of Brittany Kittrell in North Carolina has prompted more questions than answers and reignited the debate around cash bail and the deadly effect it can have on suspects.

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Meet Kamala Harris’ Unapologetically Black Senior Staff | The Oklahoma Eagle

www.newsone.com By Bruce C.T. Wright Tina Flournoy, Symone Sanders and Ashley Etienne join a steadily browning and diverse Biden administration. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris‘ senior staff is shaping up to be a proper representation of the voters who are largely credited for her and Joe

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