WSU students march against police brutality

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WSU students march against police brutality

Wayne State’s Black Student Union held a Black Lives Matter protest on Sept. 1 at 6 p.m., the first day of the fall semester.

Source: thesouthend.wayne.edu | The official student newspaper of Wayne State University since 1967

The country's oldest law school names its first Black dean

A. Benjamin Spencer is nationally renowned civil procedure and federal courts expert and current professor of law at the University of Virginia will begin at William Mary Law School July

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Black Lives Matter Advocates Running for Congress: Stay Engaged

As people take to the streets to demand justice for the killings of unarmed black women and men, Black Lives Matter advocates, some of whom have been on the front lines, are encouraging people to let their voices be heard at the

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Eric Reid Rips NFL Teams For Posting Black Squares On Twitter: 'Hypocrisy'

Eric Reid did not let NFL teams get away with posting black squares on Twitter Tuesday in purported solidarity with the fight for racial justice while quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick remains unsigned in the

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Southeast communities avoid heavy looting

Area cities report few incidents of vandalism following black man’s death

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Los Angeles Residents Read Police Chief For Filth After Controversial Comments On George Floyd's Death

On Tuesday Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore apologized for saying that George Floyd’s death was on

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Column: A glimpse into my first violent protest

The sound of rubber bullets being deployed a block away were very much evident from the Black Lives Matter protest gone violent Saturday

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A Gary Crusader Investigation | The Crusader Newspaper Group

The Crusader also found that under MGT’s leadership, the Gary school district is in worse shape academically now than in 2015 when many Gary schools had higher test scores, graduation rates and less suspensions and unexcused

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Ali Al Amin Mazrui

Ali Al Amin Mazrui , (born February 24, 1933, Mombasa, Kenya—died October 12, 2014, Vestal, New York, U.S.), Kenyan American political scientist who was widely regarded as one of East Africa’s foremost political

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Jackson-Lee, Sheila (1950 - )

Sheila Jackson-Lee was born on January 12, 1950 in Queens, New York. She graduated from Jamaica High School in Queens, New York in 1968. She then graduated from Yale University in Connecticut with a B.A. in political science in 1972 followed in 1975 by a J.D. from the University of Virginia Law

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Source: Black Past

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1950

The summer of COVID: Preparing for school in the fall

Educational consultant Alieshia Baisy-Dyer encourages parents to stay in constant communication with their child’s school leadership teams to ensure they are up to speed on decisions regarding virtual

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Remembering Sidney Barthwell, Jr. | Afro

In 1965, Sidney was one of the first African Americans to graduate from Cranbrook School in Bloomfield

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Walker, Howard Kent (1935- )

Howard Kent Walker is a military veteran, diplomat, and educator who was born on December 3, 1935 in Newport News, Virginia. His father was a high school chemistry and mathematics teacher and his mother a homemaker. Upon graduation from high school Walker enrolled at the University of Michigan in

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Source: Black Past

Dec

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1935

"A Better Chance" Helps Students of Color Attend Top Private Schools

The scholarship organization A Better Chance, founded in 1963, has provided many students of color with the chance to attend college-prep private schools and public schools across the country. Their mission clearly illustrates the goal of the organization: Our mission is to increase substantially

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Donald Julian Reaves

Donald Julian Reaves career in higher education of more than 35 years, started in the classroom and concluded after serving as Chancellor of Winston Salem State

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Source: Savoy Network

Chicago Progressive Caucus Calls for Justice for George Floyd and Demand FOP Contract Reforms to protect Chicagoans. | The Crusader Newspaper Group

CHICAGO (May 31, 2020) – The Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus condemns the killing of George Floyd, and calls for swift justice and accountability for his death by officers of the Minneapolis Police

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

11 Things To Do Besides Say 'This Has To Stop' After Police Brutality

Below, Black community activists and their allies share how to turn your empathy into action in the wake of police

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A shoutout to these high achievers from Flagler high schools –

His mom, Adrienne Harvey, says that Alex is a 2020 graduate of Flagler Palm Coast High School (FPCHS) and a high

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Source: Daytona Times

Viral Clip Of Black Trans Woman’s Brutal Attack Sparks Outrage

Source: Facebook

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Sewell, Terri (1965- )

Terryinca “Terri” Sewell, the current U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 7th district, was born January 1, 1965 in Huntsville, Alabama to Andrew and Nancy Sewell. Sewell grew up in Selma, Alabama where both of her parents were employed by the local school district. Her

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2010

'Thank You': 'RHOA' Stars Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley Help to Bail Out Protesters Standing Against Police Brutality

Atlanta-based couple Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” are putting their time and money where their mouths

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Meet the Founder of Ghana's Newest University For Leadership and Technology

Nationwide — Chief Nana Obokese Ampah, founder and CEO of a Year of Return Legacy Project and The Asebu Pan African Village Project, announces the launch of a new institution in Ghana called the Obokese University of

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Sam Reed, Olympia, Washington

Sam Reed had a 45-year career serving the citizens of Washington State. Most recently, Sam served as Washington’s Secretary of State from 2001-2013. His accomplishments in this role include advocating and implementing the top two primary system, increasing voter participation, creating the

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Wynn, Albert R. (1951- )

Albert Russel Wynn is Democratic representative of the State of Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He is currently serving his eighth term. The district includes parts of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Wynn was defeated in the

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Source: Black Past

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2008

It's back to business, but not business as usual

In Connecticut, restaurants are reopening with outdoor-only dining and tables six feet

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'All Lives Matter' Tweet Costs NBA Announcer Dearly

Grant Napear is no longer the Sacramento Kings play-by-play announcer or a local California radio host after he tweeted “All Lives Matter” in response to a question about the Black Lives Matter

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#NNPA BLACKPRESSA tearful Lizzo speaks out about protests and the fight against racism

Lizzo broke down into floods of tears as she vented about “the real story not being told fully” amid the protests against

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

George Floyd's Brother Says Trump Was Dismissive During Meeting: 'He Didn't Give Me An Opportunity To Even Speak' - Blavity

George died on May 25, after former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin drove his knee into the 46-year-old’s neck until he passed

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Source: Blavity News

“We Still Have Your Back” Brings Communities Together – Voice and Viewpoint

By Barbara Smith

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Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper

D.A. Lacey says video of Floyd’s death made her angry

LOS ANGELES — District Attorney Jackie Lacey said was “angry” and “pissed off” when she saw the video capturing the death of a black man in Minneapolis at the hands of a white police officer, while emphasizing her support for peaceful protests and belief that looters are hurting the wrong

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Azikiwe, Benjamin Nnamdi "Zik" (1904-1996)

Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and wasinstrumental in founding a string of newspapers across

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Source: Black Past

Oct

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1963

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