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Death of Charles R. Drew
Death of Charles R. Drew (45), surgeon and developer of the blood bank concept, after an automobile accident near Burlington, North Carolina.
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Apr
1
1950
CELBRATING BLACK HISTORY: The Wilmington Ten, Fifty Years Later – Arizona Informant Newspaper
On Feb. 6, during an uncharacteristically frigid night for a southern city like Wilmington, a bomb was set off in the popular neighborhood grocery. As police and firefighters arrived on the scene, gun fire could be heard above the siren squeals and activity. Sniper fire, which was intended for the
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OP-ED: Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Much of the public outrage has been directed at the officials who have been unable to prevent the fatal spread of COVID-19 in jails and prisons throughout the country. But in addition, there were too many governors who were unwilling to reduce prison populations by releasing
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North Carolina enacts a law that grants slave owners absolutepower and authori
North Carolina enacts a law that grants slave owners absolutepower and authority over enslaved blacks.
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0
1669
Mississippi Constitutional Convention began
Mississippi Constitutional Convention began systematic exclusion of Blacks from political life of South, August 12-November 1. The Mississippi Plan (Literacy and understanding tests) was later adopted with embellishments by other states: South Carolina (1895), Louisiana (1898), North Carolina
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Aug
12
1890
Michael Jordan gives $10M for North Carolina health clinics - Black News Channel
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Basketball legend Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to launch two medical clinics in underserved communities near his hometown in North Carolina, a regional health care system announced Monday. The Novant Health clinics are set to open in early 2022 in New Hanover
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'The truth is, our elections are very, very secure' | Winthrop professor debunks basis for restrictive voting laws
Flashpoint hears from a professor who maintains that elections in the U.S. are very secure.
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Colorado US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Recommends Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran or Person with Mesothelioma or Their Family-Compensation Might Exceed $1,000,000
DENVER, COLORADO, USA, April 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Colorado US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are urging a Navy Veteran or person with recently diagnosed mesothelioma anywhere in Colorado to get …
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“Women, Can We Adjust the Blindspot in America?” A Verdadism Art Exhibition for Women’s History Month by Soraida.
… . Systemic racism has kept Latinos, African-Americans and other groups invisible by … by not honoring or acknowledging African-Americans and other oppressed communities for …
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Death of John W. Davis
Death of John W. Davis (92), civil rights activists and former president of West Virginia State College, in Englewood, New Jersey.
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Jul
12
1980
New Mexico US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Recommends Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste for a Veteran with Lung Cancer in New Mexico Who Had Navy Asbestos Exposure-Compensation Might Exceed $100,000
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, USA, February 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New Mexico US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate has endorsed attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste to hopefully get significant compensation for a Navy …
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People tested for virus at NJ lab urged to take new test after FBI raid - TheGrio
A laboratory in New Jersey was raided by the FBI, and the agency is urging people who were tested for... View Article The post People tested for virus at NJ lab urged to take new test after FBI raid appeared first on TheGrio.
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Julius Tillery, the farmer destigmatizing cotton farming through his Black Cotton - Face2Face Africa
Julius Tillery, a Black entrepreneur who believes there is a future for Black people, wants to erase the stigma associated with cotton farming with his Northampton County farming initiative, Black cotton. For the average Black person in the United States, cotton farming, which otherwise is a very
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White conservatives suppressed Black vote
White conservatives suppressed Black vote and captured Tennessee legislative in election marred by assassinations and widespread violence. Campaign effectively ended Radical Reconstruction in North Carolina. The conservative legislature impeached Governor Holden on December 14.
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Aug
6
1870
Race Riot, Jersey City, New Jersey
Race Riot, Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Aug
2
1964
Tabitha Brown on Sleep Stories with Calm and Tapping Her Power Within • EBONY
Yes, every person has a story. Storytelling, now, that’s an art form-one born in absorbing your surroundings, colorful transparency, and the deliverance of soul. Tabitha Brown, winner of the first Social Media Personality 2021 NAACP award, nourishes America daily with her brand of soul food in the
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Original Sit-In Revisited
In Greensboro, North Carolina, Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair), Franklin McCain and David Richond repeated the original sit-in of 30 years prior, by having breakfast at the Greensboro Woolworth store.
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Feb
1
1990
Juanita Hall Singer & Actress dies
Juanita Long Hall was born November 6, 1901 (or 1902) in Keyport, New Jersey, and died February 29, 1968, in Bayshore, New York. This singer, actress, and choral director was best-known for her role as Bloody Mary in the 1949 Broadway stage production of South Pacific.
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Feb
29
1968
State Troopers Called in to Stop Racial Incidents
State troopers mobilized to stop disturbances in Wrightsville, Georgia. Racial incidents were also reported in 1980 in Chattanooga, Tenn., Oceanside, Calif., Kokomo, Ind., Wichita, Kans., and Johnston County, North Carolina.
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Apr
8
1980
Arkansas Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst of the Law Firm of Karst von Oiste to Ensure the Best Compensation Results for a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma Happens-It Might Exceed $1,000,000
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, USA, April 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Arkansas Mesothelioma Victims Center, "We do not want a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in Arkansas to get shortchanged because they hired an unqualified local …
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New York and New Jersey legally recognize the institutionof slavery.
New York and New Jersey legally recognize the institution of slavery.
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Jan
0
1664
After 44 Years In A North Carolina Prison, Wrongfully Convicted Man Only Receives $750,000
Ronnie Long says, "Hell no, I ain’t satisfied."
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The right to vote is under siege - Carolina Peacemaker
The fundamental right in a democracy — the right to vote — is once more under siege. In state after state, Republican legislators have introduced literally hundreds of bills designed to suppress voting. Their passion is fueled by Donald Trump’s big lie that the presidential election was
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Scores injured in Klan-related incidents
Scores injured in Klan-related incidents in Georgia, Tennessee, California, Indiana and North Carolina, in March and April.
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Mar
15
1980
Oregon US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste-To Get a Much Better Compensation Result for a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Oregon-Don't Settle for Less
PORTLAND , OREGON, USA, March 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oregon US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are passionate advocates for Navy Veterans with mesothelioma in Oregon and nationwide and our top priority for people …
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Michigan US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Recommends the Lawyers at Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran who Has Lung Cancer-and Who Had Asbestos Exposure in the Navy-Compensation May Exceed $100,000 - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
DETROIT , MICHIGAN , USA, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Michigan US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "We recommend the lawyers at the law firm of Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran who has recently been diagnosed with …
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Davis begins process of putting own touches on UNC program - Los Angeles Sentinel
Hubert Davis understands the challenge ahead of him in taking over at North Carolina. The post Davis begins process of putting own touches on UNC program appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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NC leads nearby states in vaccine distribution to African-Americans - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Black people in North Carolina have received the COVID-19 vaccine at a rate twice as high as several other nearby states that disclose their demographic information. The state Department of Health and Human Services says 10 percent …
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — January 13, 2021: Donald Trump Speaks — FBI Warns All 50 States and D.C. — Lawmakers Test Positive For Covid-19 After Capitol Attack
1. Donald Trump: House-Led Impeachment Puts U.S. in Danger What You Need To Know:   Ahead of the House vote Tuesday calling for the Vice President to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office, a growing number of Republicans are backing impeaching the president.   2. FBI Warns
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Wisconsin US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste to Ensure A Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Wisconsin Gets the Best Compensation Results-They Might Exceed $1,000,000
MILWAUKEE , WISCONSIN, USA, April 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wisconsin US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We have endorsed, and we recommend attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran with …
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