27 Rarely Seen Photos Of 'High-Society' Black Women During The Victorian Era

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27 Rarely Seen Photos Of 'High-Society' Black Women During The Victorian Era

From debutantes to philanthropists, these "Black Victorias" made a name for themselves in the United States and England despite the pervasive racism and sexism of their time.

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By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Soldiers used boats to rescue residents as floodwaters flowed down streets in southern Japan towns hit by heavy rains expanding across the region Tuesday. At least 55 people have died and a dozen remain missing. Pounding rain since late Friday in the

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Protective Gear for Medical Workers Begins to Run Low Again - Black News Channel

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press/ BNC Contributor The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients

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Justices rule states can bind presidential electors votes - Black News Channel

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White woman charged after racist Central Park confrontation - Black News Channel

AP/ BNC Contributor NEW YORK (AP) — A white woman who called the police during a videotaped dispute with a Black man over walking her dog without a leash in Central Park was charged Monday with filing a false police report. In May, Amy Cooper drew widespread condemnation for frantically calling 911

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BNC EXCLUSIVE: COMEDIAN RICKEY SMILEY DAUGHER DEALS WITH PTSD AFTER SHOOTING - Black News Channel

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Bethune-Cookman Moves to SWAC - Black News Channel

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Officers in deadly Breonna Taylor raid thought she was alone - Black News Channel

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New rules: Foreign pupils must leave US if classes go online - Black News Channel

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Confirmed Coronavirus Cases are Rising in 40 of 50 States - Black News Channel

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Herman Cain Treated for COVID-19 after Attending Trump Rally - Black News Channel

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NY count: 6,300 virus patients were sent to nursing homes - Black News Channel

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Rayshard Brooks struggled in system but didnt hide his past - Black News Channel

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Black-owned, Simply Wholesome market thrives during a pandemic - Black News Channel

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Kanye West Breaks with Trump, Claims 2020 Run is not a Stunt - Black News Channel

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