Remond an anti-slavery agent

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Trinidad woman begs for Jamaican husband

(Trinidad Express) One of the Trinidadians employed with Disney Cruise Line is calling on Minister of National Security Stuart Young to reunite her family after she was allowed to return home yesterday but her husband was

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

African-American History Timeline: 1930 to 1939

In March, nine African-American young men are accused of raping two white women. Their case begins on April 6 and they are quickly convicted of the crimes. However, the case of the Scottsboro Boys soon receives national attention and will help pave the way for the civil rights movement.

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Source: ThoughtCo

Kenya: What's It Like to Be a Female Photographer Today

Caroline Murang'a, 31, is a lifestyle photographer and the owner Murash Media

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Source: allAfrica.com

Impact The Federal Government Had on The Civil Rights Movement

In the midst of crisis, President John Kennedy reportedly worked the phones with key industrial leaders and won the agreement that a civil rights bill was

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Source: Black Then

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute: A Brief History

In the account that follows, Lawrence J. Pijeaux, Jr., the President and CEO of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute describes the museum’s origins in the powerful and poignant story of the struggle for racial justice in Alabama’s largest city in the

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Source: Black Past

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Extends Lockdown Indefinitely

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the National lockdown indefinitely with regular two week reviews to assess

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Source: allAfrica.com

Migos’ Quavo is Now a High School Graduate

Quavious Keyate Marshall better known as rap group Migos’ Quavo, can now be referred to as a high school graduate according to The

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Source: The Black Chronicle

Sarah Parker Remond, African American Abolitionist

Known for: African American abolitionist, women’s rights advocate

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Source: ThoughtCo

Expert talks intellectual property concerns amid COVID-19

Dr Natalie Corthésy, a lecturer at The University of the West Indies, Mona, who heads of the law faculty's intellectual property stream, is of the view that one challenge that could arise is the “ownership of employee works, where teachers are asked to deliver online classes, where to do so

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Women's Anti-Slavery Organizer

Born in Salem, Sara Remond (1826-1894) was a leading organizer of women for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society in the 1840s and 1850s. Protesting segregation in churches, theatres, and other public places, she won a civil court suit after being ejected from the Howard Athenaeum in Boston, which

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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years

Grist, Reri (1932--)

Reri Grist is an internationally acclaimed lyric and coloratura soprano noted for her “silvery tone, flawless technique and stupendous acting.” Beginning her singing career as Consuelo in Leonard Bernstein’s musical “West Side Story” in 1957, she introduced the song

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Source: Black Past

Feb

29

1932

U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, formerly president of Morehouse College of Medicine, was appointed by President George Bush in 1989 as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Dr. Sullivan graduated from Boston University's School of Medicine and spent the early years of his career as a medical

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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years

Normality returns to Annotto Bay as St Mary quarantine expires

As residents of the northeast town of Annotto Bay emerged from their homes at the end of a 14-day quarantine, there are calls for caution amid the new-found

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

COVID-19 lie lands man in trouble

Because Davis said he'd tested positive, his employer had to shut down its plant for sanitising and put several other employees on paid leave while they quarantined, causing the company a loss of more than $100,000, prosecutors

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Marcus Jordan Shares The Story About Beating His Dad, Michael Jordan, In 1-ON-1

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty

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Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

Zimbabwe: Deputy Minister Mutodi Fired

In a statement last night, the Permanent Secretary for Presidential Communications in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mr Regis Chikowore confirmed the dismissal saying: "The Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr MJM Sibanda, has announced the termination of employment by His

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Source: allAfrica.com

Pioneering Teacher of Reading

Wilhelmina Crosson, one of the first African-American teachers in the Boston Public Schools (1923-1949), started her career at the Hancock School in the North End. Working in the Italian-American community with first-generation Italian children, she instituted the first remedial reading program in

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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years

Rwanda: Rayon in Race to Re-Sign Sarpong

Michael Sarpong could return to Rayon Sports if negotiations go well with the club management as foreign teams also race to secure the Ghanaian

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Source: allAfrica.com

Smith, Bessie (1894-1937)

Along with Ma Rainey and Mamie Smith, singer Bessie Smith helped pioneer the genre of blues music and propel it into popular culture. Her early death at the age of 43 cut short a career that influenced the direction of American music and contributed to the success of African Americans in the

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Source: Black Past

Sep

26

1937

54th Massachusetts Regiment - 1st Picture

The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was the first Black unit organized in the North during the Civil War. Led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, member of a prominent white abolitionist family, this unit displayed heroism unsurpassed by any fighting group, North or South, most notably during the assault of

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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years

Overtime: Gatorade Hosting Livestream Watch Party of Michael Jordan’s Final Game On The Chicago Bulls

Source: ROBERT SULLIVAN / Getty

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Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

Mushingi, Tulinabo Salama (1957 - )

Dr. Tulinabo S. Mushingi is currently the U.S. Ambassador to the West African nation of Burkina Faso. After nomination by President Barack Obama and his confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Mushingi arrived in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, and began serving as ambassador on August

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Source: Black Past

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2013

Ex-Boyfriend of ‘Black-ish’ Star Jenifer Lewis Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

“On September 11, 2015, only hours before my mother passed away, I learned that the man I planned to build a life with was a convicted felon and con artist whose criminal career spans more than 25 years, with a special skill in swindling women,” she wrote on Instagram back in

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Source: Black America Web

54th Massachusetts Regiment - 2nd Picture

The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was the first Black unit organized in the North during the Civil War. Led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, member of a prominent white abolitionist family, this unit displayed heroism unsurpassed by any fighting group, North or South, most notably during the assault of

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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years

Morgan Park’s legendary coach Nick Irvin heads to college ranks | The Crusader Newspaper Group

After leading the Morgan Park Mustangs to four IHSA State Titles in 12 seasons, Coach Nick Irvin, along with his strong resume, is taking his coaching talents to Western Illinois University in the Fall of

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Covid-19: EAC ministers meet to resolve border cargo delays

EAC transport ministers meet today to resolve border cargo delays

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Source: Business Daily

Julius Erving

Name at birth: Julius Winfield Erving II

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Stephanie Spann Named Principal at Simmons-Pinckney Middle

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces and welcomes Stephanie Spann as principal at Simmons-Pinckney Middle

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Source: The Charleston Chronicle

Bob Watson, All-Star Slugger and Executive, Dies at 74 | Afro

Bob Watson, an All-Star slugger who became the first Black general manager to win a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1996, has

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

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