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By Laisha Harris HOUSTON-As of June 8, 2022, there have been more than 250 incidents of mass shootings in the United States – 29 in Texas. Since the shooting at Uvalde Elementary School, the Department of Justice has opened an investigation and state representatives are making their suggestions to citizens. While the issue of gun […]

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Bert Williams--a Leading Comedian

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Frederick Douglass

Born: 2/1/1818 Maryland, United StatesDied: 2/20/1895 Washington, D.C., United StatesA former slave, Douglass became a leading figurehead in the anti-slavery movement. One of the most prominent African American leaders of the Nineteenth Century. His autobiography of life as a slave, and his

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1915

The Baptist Foreign Mission

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(1976) Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, “Who, Then, Will Speak for the Common Good?”

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Daniel Hale Williams

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1940

NAACP attacked issues concerning schools

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1951

Texas constitutional convention

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Gratz et al v. Bollinger et al (2003)

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1969

Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, slavery continued i

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Shirley Chisholm

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Dec

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1942

First fugitive slave law enacted by Congress

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Muhammad Ali convicted in Houston, Texas, federal

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1967

Born on the December 4, 1973, Tyra Lynne Banks is one of the most famous American television personalities. Better known for her flawless career as a model, she has also been a producer, actress and author. She appeared twice on the cover for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and was one of

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Dec

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1973

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1984

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1950

Lawrence v. Texas (2003)

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Miller, Heather

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1933

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1964

Spingarn Medal: Damon J. Keith

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1974

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