Thurgood Marshall

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Thurgood Marshall - Birthday

Thurgood Marshall, born ‘Thoroughgood Marshall’, was born on July 2, 1908 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Jul

2

1908

Former Baltimore Mayor Pleads Guilty to Perjury Charge

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore’s disgraced former mayor pleaded guilty to a state perjury charge Friday for failing to disclose a business interest relating to her “Healthy Holly” children’s books on her financial disclosure forms when she was a state

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Mayor Young Announces Extension of Grocery Access Pilot Program in West and South Baltimore Through August | Afro

Mayor Young Announces Extension of Grocery Access Pilot Program in West and South Baltimore Through August

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Clarence Thomas

Clarence Thomas is a renowned personality, currently serving as a Conservative Associate Justice in the American Supreme Court. Born in Pin Point, Georgia on June 23, 1948, Thomas served as a law-abiding judicial nominee under the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. What

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Moving Forward: Graduate Scores Academic Victory, Pursues Success Despite COVID-19 Delays

Former forward on SC State’s men’s basketball team, David Bottenberg, is proof that commitment survives

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Source: The Charleston Chronicle

Man drives his car into Seattle protest for George Floyd, shoots man

(credit: screenshot) A man drove a car into a Seattle crowd of protestors angered over the death of George Floyd and shot one of the marchers over the weekend. READ MORE: White police wash Black faith leaders, protestors’ feet Police detained an unidentified man on Sunday after he u

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A Tribute to my Friend | Afro

She is known on the airwaves as Tyra Philips, radio announcer with Gospel Grace, on WEAA 88.9FM, where she has done the church announcements for over 30

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William Monroe Wells: One of the First Black Doctors in Orlando, Florida

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10 Black Scholarship Programs in 2020 That Are Still Open Despite COVID-19

Learn more at – Walmart Foundation First Generation Scholarship For HBCU Students: Offered through Walmart’s foundation, the program specifically helps students who are enrolled at any HBCU or PBI (Primarily Black Institution) across the

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ella baker

Born: 12/13/1903 Norfolk, VirginiaDied: 12/13/1986 New York City, New Yorkella baker was an African-American civil rights and human rights activist. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned over five decades. She worked alongside some of the most famous civil rights

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Mayor Young Announces Virtual YouthWorks Summer Jobs Program | Afro

About 4,000 previously registered youth and young adults, ages 14-21, will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual work and educational experience gaining job readiness, career exploration, academic enrichment, and essential skills

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Thurgood Marshall, dies

First Black Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall, dies, 1993

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Jan

24

1993

How To Find A Therapist Who Focuses On Black Mental Health

With virtual therapy appointments, phone calls and even text services, it’s not hard to find time in your life for therapy — the bigger challenge can sometimes be finding a therapist who fits your

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

New Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case Refutes Complaint of Conflict of Interest

In a recent report published by Law.com, Cobb Judicial Circuit District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes, the fourth DA to be assigned the Ahmaud Arbery case, said that questions had been raised about a possible conflict of interest for her – although she made it clear she will proceed with the

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Source: The Washington Informer

Coronavirus Update: Black Mom to Sue City After Violent Arrest Over Face Covering

After the violent arrest of Kaleemah Rozier was caught on video by a bystander in New York City, the 22-year-old mom says she plans to file a $10 million lawsuit against police for excessive force after the arrest for improperly wearing a face

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Haley, George (1925- )

Ambassador George Williford Boyce Haley served as the U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Gambia from 1998 until 2001. Haley was nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1998 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He then traveled to Banjul, the capital of Gambia to assume his post as head of the

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Source: Black Past

Aug

28

1925

Dudley, Edward Richard (1911-2005)

Edward Dudley was the first black American to lead a U.S. Mission abroad with the rank of Ambassador. Dudley was born on March 11, 1911 in South Boston, Virginia to Edward Richard and Nellie (Johnson) Dudley. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Johnson C. Smith College in Charlotte, North

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Source: Black Past

Feb

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2005

Smythe-Haith, Mabel Murphy (1918-2006)

The daughter of college graduates, Mabel M. Smythe-Haith is so far the only black American woman who was named a U.S. ambassador after her husband had earlier served in the same capacity. Mabel Murphy was born into a family of four siblings on April 3, 1918 in Montgomery, Alabama. At age 15 she

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Source: Black Past

Apr

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1918

Wallace Announces Independent Campaign for Mayor | Afro

The process of counting the votes to determine who the Democratic nominee to be the next Mayor of Baltimore officially begins with the primary election on June

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Thurgood Marshall is sworn in, and becomes the first Black Suprem

Thurgood Marshall is sworn in, and becomes the first Black Supreme Court Justice, 1967

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Oct

2

1967

Editorial Commentary: Trump Cheers on Governors, Ignores WH Guidelines | Afro

While individual states’ decisions to move more quickly than recommended under the White House guidelines are regularly discussed during coronavirus task force meetings, those decisions are not seen as defiant toward the Trump administration, the official

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Nick Cannon Earns Degree From Howard University

Among Howard University’s graduating class of 2020 was entrepreneur and actor Nick

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Source: NewsOne

Meet the Pageant Queen | Afro

AFRO: What made you originally want to compete for Miss DC Teen USA and was this your first time competing in the pageant (or any pageant for that

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Reopen Maryland Co-Founder Says He Has COVID-19, But Wont Aid States Contact Tracers

A co-founder of the Reopen Maryland movement said on social media he has been infected with the coronavirus but will not aid state health officials in contact tracing efforts.

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Source: The Washington Informer

This Day in Black History: June 13, 1967

Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the United States Supreme Court by President Lyndon Johnson, becoming the first Black U.S. Supreme Court

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New Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case Refutes Conflict of Interest Complaint

In a recent report published by Law.com, Cobb Judicial Circuit District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes, the fourth DA to be assigned the Ahmaud Arbery case, said that questions had been raised about a possible conflict of interest for her – although she made it clear she will proceed with the

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U.S. Marshal Luke Moore at Ole Miss, 1962

Many Americans are familiar with the now iconic images of James Meredith, the black student who desegregated the University of Mississippi in October 1962, surrounded by white U.S. marshals assigned to protect him and ensure that a U.S. Supreme Court desegregation order be enforced. Few of us are

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Amelia Etta (A.E.) Hall: Minister & Children’s Author

Hall moved to Baltimore, MD in 1874 where she met and married activist, author, and pastor of Union Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Harvey

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Alpha Phi Alpha Just Donated $25,000 to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. put their money where their mouth is when it comes to supporting HBCUs today when they donated $25,000 to the Thurgood Marshall College

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