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Who Is Black|African American|Afro American|Negro|Colored|Black History Month 2014|Darlene Dancy
http://blackhistorymonth2014.com There is much debate about how people of African descent, whose progenitors were slave, identify themselves. Negro, Black or African-American. Which is the correct term and if how do you define yourself within the
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T.M. Aluko - Birthday
Aluko , in full Timothy Mofolorunso Aluko (born June 14, 1918, Ilesha, Nigeria—died May 1, 2010, Lagos), Nigerian writer whose short stories and novels deal with social change and the clash of cultures in modern Africa.
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14
1918
Through the darkness we see a glimmer of light on the far northwest side
The New 9th District, its residents and the city received a welcome and bright ray of light and good news yesterday when a judge ruled that the demolition of the former Northridge Mall should proceed
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Brazil
Throughout June 2013, nationwide protests were held over increases in bus fares. The protesters were mainly part of an organization called the Free Fare Movement and included students and political activists from leftist parties. The Free Fare Movement had been pushing for either decreasing public
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Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Jun
25
2013
TIAA Virtual Commencement Celebrates Difference Makers
As a part of the efforrt to uplift the community, TIAA celebrated individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on society and on the lives of others who they consider to be next generation of difference-makers last week during their virtual commencement in partnership with Facebook and
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Dimension Data is set to retrench 480 employees
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Burundi
President Nkurunziza ran for a second term in 2010. He ran unopposed as the opposition boycotted the race, claiming there were irregularities in earlier local elections. The opposition formed a new party, the Alliance of Democrats for Change (ADC-Ikibiri). Nkurunziza announced in June 2014 that he
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Source: Fact Monster - Black History
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Amadou Toumani Touré
Amadou Toumani Touré , byname ATT (born November 4, 1948, Mopti, French Sudan [now in Mali]), Malian politician and military leader who twice led his country. He served as interim president (1991–92) after a coup and was elected president in 2002. In March 2012 he was deposed in a military
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Paul Cuffe
Name at birth: Paul Slocum
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France arrests fugitive Rwandan genocide 'financier'
Felicien Kabuga, once one of Rwanda's richest men, was living under a false identity in the Paris suburbs, the public prosecutor's office and police said in a joint
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Jamaican pastor: No dominoes at church!
(Jamaica Observer) Pastor of the King’s Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Salem, Charles Brevitt, yesterday warned members of his congregation to “cease and desist” from playing dominoes on the compound, arguing that if the Government is not allowing it to be played in bars, then members must
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Storm of '28 Heros
In an effort to pay honor where it is due, West Palm Beach, Florida, City Manager A.E. Parker yesterday paid tribute to two laborers who served throughout the trying period of intern here as volunteer workers. W.A. Watts, he said, worked 18 hours a day making coffins, and M.W. Stark supervised the
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Shelby Davidson
While Shelby Davidson could not viewed as a prolific inventor, he is significant in that he served as a great example of education, determination and
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First Black Corporate Presidents
Black Corporate Presidents of New England, Inc., was formed and incorporated in 1973 by a group of Black manufacturers concerned about the existing barriers which prevented their businesses from full access to public and private sector contract opportunities. Today BCPNE represents a regional
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Sam Cooke - I'll Come Running Back (cover by Alex Serra)
Sam Cooke - Bring it on Home (cover by Alex Serra & Karol Green) - Duration: 2:38. Alex Serra 100,612 views
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Ware, Flo (1912-1981)
Florasina Ware was the quintessential activist, known in Seattle for raising a strong voice on behalf of children, the elderly, and the poor.  Dissatisfied with the quality of the Central Area schools attended by most of the city’s black students, she pressed school officials for academic
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Frederick McKinley Jones
Frederick McKinley Jones (1892-1961) - Frederick McKinley Jones built the first automatic refrigeration system for long haul trucks. Later, the system was adapted to various other carriers, including railway cars and ships. Mr. Jones new method initiated a change in the eating habits and patterns
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What Does It Take? Rev. Dr. L.E. Bennett.
Rev. James Reeb, while other clergy and church people initially rejected King’s mission and message, a white, Unitarian minister accepted it with open
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Deep Soul The Up Rising Of Sam Cooke Part 5
Sam Cooke is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. Bobby Womack was upset when his hit song was given to the Rolling Stones. Later Sam Cooke remembered how many roads must he walk down before you can call him a man! Buy on http://tiny.cc/i0t1r http://tiny.cc/fqb7w
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Tunisia: 'Amal' for Small Government of National Competence
Tunis/Tunisia — The Amal political grouping pleaded, on Monday, for the establishment of a coherent roadmap with the help of national organisations, the presidency of the Republic and the parties represented in parliament for the formation of a small government with national
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Spingarn Award: Richard Wright
Spingarn Medal presented to novelist Richard Wright, one of the most powerful of contemporary writer, for his powerful depiction in his books, Uncle Toms Children, and Native Son, of the effect of proscription, segregation and denial of opportunities to the American Negro.
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Barbados
On October 23, 2010, Prime Minister David Thompson died of pancreatic cancer. Thompson was succeeded by his Deputy Prime Minister Freundel
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Gov. Evers announces another turn of the dial for Wisconsin businesses
On Monday, May 11, 2020 Gov. Tony Evers announced another turn of the dial on Safer at Home to add even more opportunities for Wisconsin businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible
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Left of Black with William Jelani Cobb and Bassey Ikpi
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GECOM cannot escape the accusation of fraud and must investigate
This large grouping (which includes all the contesting parties, local and international observers) has provided videos and other evidence that shows how Mingo added votes for APNU+AFC and reduced the votes cast in favour of the
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Judy Smith
Ms. Smith is responsible for identifying and qualifying new business opportunities and ensuring strategic alignment with the business portfolio and financial objectives – from pursuit, to bid opportunity, to contract signing, through building and maintaining customer relationships. She consistently
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KRA takes Ndii to court in Sh2.8 million tax row
KRA takes Ndii to court in Sh2.8 million tax row
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Sandra Altiné
Sandra Altiné is the Managing Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion for
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Mozambique
On October 21, 2013, the Renamo opposition movement announced it was abandoning the 1992 peace treaty with the governing FRELIMO party. The opposition and government troops had been battling for about a year. Renamo made the announcement after government troops attacked a Renamo base where Afonso
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2013
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, Texas (1868- )
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the first African American Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, was organized in January 1866 by former slaves.  These individuals were assisted by white missionaries from the First Baptist Church and the German Baptist Church.  Antioch’s members worshiped at the two
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