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Ferguson, Clarence Clyde, Jr. (1924-1983)

Clarence Clyde Ferguson was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Uganda on March 17, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. He presented his credentials June 30, 1970 and terminated his mission on July 19, 1972. Ferguson was born November 4, 1924 in Wilmington, North Carolina to

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Gwendolyn Brooks

Gwendolyn Brooks , in full Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks (born June 7, 1917, Topeka, Kan., U.S.—died Dec. 3, 2000, Chicago, Ill.), American poet whose works deal with the everyday life of urban blacks. She was the first African American poet to win the Pulitzer Prize (1950), and in 1968 she was named

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Jun

7

1917

African Iron Age - 1,000 Years of African Kingdoms

The African Iron Age is traditionally considered that period in Africa between the second century AD up to about 1000 AD when iron smelting was practiced. In Africa, unlike the Europe and Asia, the Iron Age is not prefaced by a Bronze or Copper Age, but rather all the metals were brought

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Curtis Mayfield, singer born

Curtis Mayfield was born on the 3rd of june 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, where he quickly

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Jun

3

1942

Harris, Patricia Roberts (1924-1985)

Patricia Roberts Harris was born on May 31, 1924 in Mattoon, Illinois. She excelled academically and received a scholarship to Howard University. During her time at Howard, Roberts was elected Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1945. While she was in college Roberts participated in

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Mar

23

1985

Wells, Nathaniel (1779 – 1852)

Nathaniel Wells, a former slave, plantation owner, and businessman who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries, was also the first person of African ancestry to become a High Sheriff in England. Wells was born on September 10, 1779 on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean to William

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May

13

1852

1:33:23 The Politics of Black Women's Hair Symposium - Late Session

Sister Citizen: Shame Stereotypes and Black Women in America - Duration: 58:42. University of California Television (UCTV) 128,000 views

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Kenya: Stewart Hall - Rupia Flopped at Wazito, I Have No Place for Him in My Team

Wazito FC coach Stewart Hall says he is not interested in the services of lethal attacker Elvis Rupia whose loan spell with AFC Leopards ends this

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Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Official Video)

Watch the official video for (Sittin On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding. The video features video clips and photos of Otis Redding in the prime of his musical career. It was released posthumously on Stax Records Volt label becoming the first posthumous single to top the charts in the

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When Blacks Succeed: The 1906 Atlanta Race Riiot

This is part three of the award winning documentary, When Blacks Succeed: The 1906 Atlanta Race Riot

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Source: AA Studies Research Guide

Jul

1

1917

The Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes (1890s-1920s)

Nova Scotia is considered the place of origin of modern icehockey. The quantity of natural ponds ideal for skating, combined with theBritish gaming tradition helped facilitate the geographic and social conditionsnecessary for the development and creation of the game now known as

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Local skincare company now making COVID-19 hand sanitizer

As sanitizing products continue to remain scarce nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, a local skincare company is doing its part to minimize the virus’ spread by shifting its production from bath and body products to hand

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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Founded

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male

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9

1914

Questlove Hosting Food Network Special ‘QUESTLOVE’S POTLUCK’, Guests Include Bun B, Tiffany Haddish, Patti LaBelle & More

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Left of Black with S. Craig Watkins

Season 1, Episode 22

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Bobby Brown on Whitney Houston, the Woman He Loved and Lost | ABC News

Brown opens up about his marriage to Whitney and having their daughter Bobbi Kristina, then losing both of

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AT&T Boss Retires With $274,000 a Month for Life

That is the current story of AT&T (T) honcho Randall Stephenson is retiring with a golden

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Adu, Freddy (1989-- )

Fredua Koranteng Adu, known to much of the world as Freddy Adu was born June 2, 1989 in the port city of Tema, Ghana. Growing up in Ghana, Freddy often received attention for his tremendous soccer skills as a youngster. Even at a young age he was asked by older kids and even adults to participate

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Source: Black Past

Jul

28

2007

Nina Simone - The Legend (part 5 of 6)

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Miguel talks Kaleidoscope Dream, committed relationship, and Michael Jackson

Miguel - Adorn Live on Big Boys Neighborhood - Duration: 3:29. radiobigboy 134,082 views

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Quotes from African American Women

From Toni Morrison: If there is a book you really want to read but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write

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University of Michigan's Fab Five Alumnus Jimmy King Joins Schechter Wealth Strategies

Schechter Wealth Strategies announces the appointment of Jimmy King as Vice President, Business Development in the Birmingham office. Jimmy was a member of the University of Michigan Men’s Basketball Team from 1991-95 and was part of the “Fab Five” – college basketball’s most talented

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Houseparty App Connects With Westside Gunn For “In The House” Campaign

Source: Houseparty

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First Kansas Colored Infantry (1862-1865)

The First Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment was established through the efforts of James H. Lane, the U.S. Senator from Kansas from 1861 to 1866. As Kansas joined the Union on the eve of the Civil War in 1861, Lane recruited African-Americans to fight against the Confederacy. He called for all

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Diana Ross

Diana Ross is an American singer and actress, who is one of the most successful recording artists with record sales exceeding 100 million copies. She was born on March 26, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan. She began singing in high school and formed a band with her friends Mary Wilson, Florence

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Mar

26

1944

Voices of the Civil War Episode 8: "Battle of Antietam"

The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, produced the most casualties of any single day in the Civil War. The battle was a draw and neither the Union nor the Confederacy came out ahead. Nevertheless, this battle gave President Lincoln the fuel and momentum to issue one of the most

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Sep

17

1862

'This is What Class Looks Like': Fans Respond to Kenya Moore Throwing Shade at Porsha Williams in Instagram Post

Kenya Moore still had plenty of shade left to throw after after part two of the virtual “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” reunion, taking aim at fellow castmate Porsha Williams in a thinly veiled Instagram

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Local skincare company now making COVID-19 hand sanitizer

As sanitizing products continue to remain scarce nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, a local skincare company is doing its part to minimize the virus’ spread by shifting its production from bath and body products to hand

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Pamela Culpepper

Ms. Culpepper is responsible for providing leadership in guiding PepsiCo’s global Diversity and Inclusion strategy to bring together diverse strengths, backgrounds and perspectives to achieve our strategic business imperatives, advance our Performance with Purpose goals and drive

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Voices of the Civil War Episode 14: "Detroit Draft Riot"

Voices of the Civil War Episode 14, Detroit Draft Riot, highlights a major riot within Detroit, Michigan, as one of many riots across the country in response to the Enrollment Act of Conscription. Similar to the riot in New York, the Detroit riot was in response to race and class tension

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Mar

6

1863

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