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The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) Releases New Report on the Reconstruction Era / Video

The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), founded by Bryan Stevenson, released a new groundbreaking Report on the Era of Reconstruction and the violence that defined that period of time – an era from which our nation has yet to

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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

National Black Chamber of Commerce

The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) was incorporated as The National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., in 1993. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of African American communities. Additionally, the organization indicates that it

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Carter, W. Beverly (1921-1982)

Ambassador William Beverly Carter is the first Ambassador-at-Large, and the second African American, to be appointed an ambassador by three Presidents. In 1972, President Richard M. Nixon appointed him ambassador to Tanzania. Four years later, President Gerald R. Ford named him ambassador to

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Source: Black Past

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1981

NBA Legend Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand Pledge $100 Million to Racial Equality, Education and Social Justice Organizations

According to ESPN.com, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand are pledging $100 million over the next 10 years to nationwide organizations “dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to

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Source: GOOD BLACK NEWS

William "Willie the Pro" Thrower (1930-2002)

William ‘Willie the Pro” Thrower was the first African American to play as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Thrower was born on March 22, 1930, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Although his statistics as a college and high school football player are good, and his pro

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Mar

22

1930

First African-American Dean at B.U.

Hubert (Hubie) Jones became the first African-American dean at Boston University when he was appointed to head the School of Social Work in 1977. Since 1980 he has served also as a distinguished social commentator on public affairs every Sunday morning on the Channel 5 TV program, 'Five on Five.'

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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years

Campbell, Bertha Pitts (1889-1990)

Bertha Pitts Campbell was an early Seattle civil rights worker, a founder of the Christian Friends for Racial Equality, and an early board member of the Seattle Urban League. She was also one of 22 young women at Howard University in 1913, who founded the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, one of the

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Source: Black Past

Michael Jordan Pledges To Donate $100 Million To Racial Justice Efforts

Basketball legend Michael Jordan committed to donating $100 million over 10 years to organizations advancing racial justice amid protests nationwide over systemic

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Kenny Washington

Kenny Washington , byname of Kenneth S. Washington (born August 31, 1918, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died June 24, 1971, Los Angeles), one of the first African American college gridiron football stars on the West Coast and one of two black players to reintegrate the National Football League

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Juneteenth takes on added meaning: A tribute to George Floyd

So the mighty Archangel Michael was commissioned to gather and present beings of hue to the Holy

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Thurman Thomas

Thurman Lee Thomas is a retired professional football player who played as a running back with the Buffalo Bills. He was born on May 16, 1966 in Houston Texas. He started playing football at a young age. He was part of his high school football team at Missouri City Junior High School and

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1966

Union Mission Receives $7,500 Donation From Gulfstream Due to COVID-19

In addition, this funding supports access to mental health counseling (to the underinsured and uninsured) not only to Union Mission clients but also to the community at

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Source: The Savannah Tribune

Nigeria: NCDC Warns Against Self-Medication

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has kicked against self-medication of any kind by COVID-19 patients in the

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Source: allAfrica.com

Has privilege caused white supremacists to be crybabies?

And why are so many people refusing to wear masks, citing a violation of their First Amendment rights, as reported by CNN and

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Source: The Dallas Examiner

Hundley, Walter R. (1929-2002)

Walter R. Hundley, minister, sociologist, civil rights worker, and administrator, served in a number of important offices in Seattle government. Hundley was born in Philadelphia on March 8, 1929, and raised there in a black neighborhood which he recalled as being pretty rough. He graduated from

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Source: Black Past

Mar

8

1929

Afro-Colombian Leaders: Recognition of Race and the Struggle to Realize Change

This article is part of the Leaders of Social & Political Change series from the Fall 2012 issue of Americas

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Source: Americas Quarterly

Paterson, David A. (1954- )

David A. Paterson, sworn in as Governor on March 17, 2008, is the first legally blind American Governor, the first black Governor of New York State, and only the fourth black Governor of any

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Source: Black Past

Mar

17

2008

Uncle Ben’s, Aunt Jemima’s to remove racial stereotypes

It is now time to say goodbye to “Aunt Jemima” and “Uncle

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Source: African American News | Black News | Afram News

Crossing Boundaries of Race, Crossing Boundaries of Love

In the following article, Dr. Gary B. Nash, Director, National Center for History in the Schools and Professor Emeritus of History at the University of California, Los Angeles, describes his new book, Forbidden Love: The Hidden History of Mixed-Race America. His book provides a counter narrative

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Source: Black Past

Detroit's Top CEOs Speak Out Against Racial Injustice

In response to national outrage regarding George Floyd’s murder, various companies such as Nike, Apple, and Ben & Jerry’s have issued statements calling for racial

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Harrison, Samuel (1818-1900)

Samuel Harrison, a minister, political activist, and former slave, became one of Berkshire County, Massachusetts’s most ardent abolitionists. Harrison was born enslaved in Philadelphia in 1818 but he and his mother were freed in 1821. Shortly afterwards the widowed mother and her son moved to New

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Source: Black Past

Aunt Jemima Brand Retired Due to Racial Stereotype

NEW YORK (AP) — After more than 130 years, Aunt Jemima is being removed from packaging for syrup and pancake

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Source: Black America Web

RJRGLEANER implements cuts owing to impact of COVID-19

THE RJRGLEANER Communications Group says that as a result of the significant negative impact of the economic circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it has become necessary to implement a range of measures internally to reduce

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Texas Southern University offers online advising in age of coronavirus

In addition to self-directed online enrollment for students, the Student Academic Support Services (SASS) department provides advising resources to incoming and first-time freshman with the help of Enrollment and Completion Advisors (ECAs) who can serve students

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Barnes, Emery (1929-1998)

Social worker, politician and professional football player Emery Barnes spent much of his life helping the disadvantaged in society and working for worldwide human rights and world peace. Barnes was first elected to the British Columbia legislature in 1972 and was elected Speaker of the

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Source: Black Past

Dec

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1929

Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers’ Quest For Racial Equality Still Resonates

UPDATED: 3:25 p.m. ET, June 12, 2020

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How Social Media Users Forced Quaker to Retire Its Racist Aunt Jemima Brand

By Wednesday morning, the internet erupted in a social media firestorm as the racist true story behind Quaker’s stereotypical Aunt Jemima brand made its rounds on

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RLJ Entertainment Announces Launch Of UMC - Urban Movie Channel

RLJ Entertainment, Inc., created by Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and The RLJ Companies and Chairman of RLJ Entertainment, today announced the launch of UMC – Urban Movie Channel (“UMC”), RLJE’s proprietary digital channel. UMC will feature

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America's Sweethearts! 'Love Is Blind' Couple Cameron And Lauren Speed Hamilton Drop Jaws In Glam Home Photoshoot

Captured onsite at Atlanta’s upscale atelier Hideoki Bespoke, the newlyweds appeared to be very much in love as they posed for their very first fashion photoshoot dressed in luxe designs selected by stylist Ms. Amy

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

LeBron James And Other Stars Form A Voting Rights Group | The Oklahoma Eagle

Invoking the names of an earlier generation of athletes who called for social justice, Mr. James, a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, said he wanted to be a model for future

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