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Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Kate Hudson is an American singer and actress. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 1981 to Darnell Donnerson and Samuel Simpson. She started singing in her church choir as a child and also performed in community theatre. She graduated from high school in 1999 and enrolled at
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African American History and Women Timeline 1980-1989
[Previous] [Next] Angela Davis ran for Vice President on the Communist Party ticket.  She became Professor of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University, a position she held until 1984. Janie L. Mines graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis. She was the first African American
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Beyoncé drops surprise single 'Black Parade' on Juneteenth | The Atlanta Voice
Beyoncé did not let Juneteenth pass without dropping one of her signature surprises — a new single called “Black
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Senegal: Nigeria's Think-Tank Hails Faye's Election, Urges Fair Leadership
[Leadership] A political think-tank, #FixPolitics Africa, has applauded the election of President Bassirou Faye of Senegal, describing it as the triumph of the democratic spirit and collective will of the Senegalese.
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Walker’s Legacy Introduces “Ask a Boss” Masterclass Series with Featured Speaker Ivy McGregor
In partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency, Walker’s Legacy presents  “Ask a Boss”, a digital masterclass series featuring women of influence who have achieved success in business and
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Haïti, premier pays de la Caraïbe à intégrer le Circulo de Bellas Artes en Espagne - Haiti24
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Largest cities in US request $5 billion for ‘overwhelming’ migrant inflow
Chicago Mayor Johnson. (Courtesy: Mayor Johnson's Facebook page) The mayors ofNew York City,Los Angeles,Chicago,HoustonandDenver– all either known as or explicitly declaring themselves as “sanctuary cities” that minimize cooperation with federal immigration officials – issued aletterrequesting to
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Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Flood the Polls Convoy - Free Press of Jacksonville
The Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority held a 'Flood the Polls” event at the newly re-opened early voting site at Edward Waters University (EWU). Chapter members left in a convoy from
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Jay-Z
Jay-Z is an American rap musician, producer and entrepreneur, and one of the most commercially successful recording artists in America. He was born as Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969 but is better known by his stage name of Jay-Z. His beginnings were humble as he lived in a housing project
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Beyoncé Releases Single 'Black Parade,' Creates Campaign in Support of Black Business
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Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability, with nearly 800,000 Americans having a stroke each year. Making matters worse, Black/African American men are at substantially higher risk for high blood pressure and
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Beyonce Releases Trailer For New Disney Visual Album, ‘Black Is King’
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Social Media Unites Celebrities and Common Users to Fight for the End of Police Brutality, Racism, and Injustice Against Black Lives
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Beyhive stings Trick Daddy after he says Beyoncé can't sing
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DJ Zernell Gillie Gives Hip Hop a New Scent
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Alzheimer’s Association Announces Milestone of $100 Million Invested In Research In 2023 - The Madison Times
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Beyoncé’s Message, Epic Performances Stand Out at BET Awards
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Authors Of George Floyd Book Say They Were Told Not To Discuss Systemic Racism At Public School Speaking Engagement | Essence
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy Counts As Urgent Call to Dismantle and Repair Centuries of Racism - Greater Diversity News
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Beyoncé Reportedly In Talks with Disney for $100 Million Deal
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Rwanda: Scientists Discover Small Frog Species Found Only in Rwanda
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A Biography of the Recording Artist/ Actress Beyonce
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Moroccan archaeologists unearth new ruins at Chellah, a tourism-friendly ancient port near Rabat | Africanews
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