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Eleanor Holmes
Eleanor Holmes (later Eleanor Norton) is born in Washington, DC. A graduate of the Yale University School of Law, Norton will become chairperson of the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and a Georgetown University law professor before being elected a non-voting delegate to Congress
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Jun
13
1937
Newborn baby found dead in plastic bag in Johannesburg | News24
A newborn baby boy has been found dead in a plastic bag next to a block of flats in Turffontein, Johannesburg.
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Elias Neau, a Frenchman, opened school for Blacks
Elias Neau, a Frenchman, opened school for Blacks in New York City.
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Feb
28
1704
Blaks Declare Segregation a Violation
A mass meeting of blacks in Boston adopted a resolution declaring that segregated public schools in that city violated the State Constitution. Their request was denied.
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Aug
22
1844
Congressman Thaddeus Stevens offered an amendment
Congressman Thaddeus Stevens offered an amendment to Freedmens Bureau bill authorizing the distribution of public land and confiscated land to freedmen and loyal refugees in forty acre lots. The measure was defeated in the House by a vote of 126 to 37. A Black delegation, led by Frederick Douglas
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Feb
5
1866
Police release image of suspect in driver's licence fraud
The Westmoreland police are seeking the help of the public to identify and find the man pictured above who is a suspect in a fraud investigation. He has been linked to a case of obtaining money by false pretence. Investigators say a...
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Desi Giles, a black man, receives death threats after portraying Jesus in the the Park Theater Performing Arts Center's annual production of the "Passion Play"
Desi Arnaz Giles says he's starring in the role of his life, but the black actor's portrayal of Jesus Christ comes at the expense of ticket cancellations and death
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Mar
5
1997
Lusignan prison officers under close arrest over ganja - Stabroek News
Two prison officers attached to the Lusignan Prison were placed under close arrest after they were allegedly found in possession of a quantity of cannabis on Tuesday night. The article Lusignan prison officers under close arrest over ganja appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Suspects in La Grange granny’s murder believed to have fled to Suriname - Stabroek News
Investigators probing the murder of 85-year-old Bibi Nasmonisha Ramjit, who was found dead at her La Grange, West Bank Demerara home last month, are collaborating with their counterparts in Suriname in a bid to apprehend persons of
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The AME Zion Church is dedicated in New York City
The AME Zion Church is dedicated in New York City
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Sep
9
1800
Coleman Young was elected mayor of Detroit, becoming one of the first two Black
Coleman Young was elected mayor of Detroit, becoming one of the first two Black mayors of citys with over a million citizens, 1973
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Nov
6
1973
Portsmouth (Ohio) Blacks forcibly deported
Portsmouth (Ohio) Blacks forcibly deported by order of city officials.
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Jan
21
1830
Las Vegas woman killed her two daughters and said their ‘organs were worth a lot of money’ - Police - Face2Face Africa
A 26-year-old Las Vegas woman has been charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of her two infant daughters. According to Fox 5 News, the father of the girls, Jaykwon Singleton, found the bodies of one-year-old Rose and two-month-old Lily, piled on top of each other in a bassinet in their
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African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AMEZ) Church
African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AMEZ) Church formally organized at meeting in New York City.
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Jun
21
1821
School girl allegedly raped by sangoma she turned to for help | News24
A 33-year-old Limpopo sangoma was arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping a 20-year-old high school pupil.
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Doris A. Davis of Compton, California becom
Doris A. Davis of Compton, California becomes the first African American woman to govern a metropolitan city.
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Jun
5
1973
Aussie cops arrest 76-year-old mom for murder of son 50 years ago
Police in Brisbane are using ground-penetrating radar to search for the body of the autistic child they believe died in the late ‘60s.
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Jazz musician, Charlie "Bird" Parker was born in Kansas City, 1920
Jazz musician, Charlie Bird Parker was born in Kansas City, 1920
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Aug
29
1920
Actress Shari Belafonte born
Actress Shari Belafonte, daughter of singer Harry Belafonte, born in New York City.
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Sep
22
1954
Update| Four die in fiery crash in St Ann
Four people have died in a crash along the Discovery Bay main road in St Ann.  The police say the incident happened about 7:50 this morning.  Those dead have not yet been identified. The St Ann Police are investigating.  The Gleaner...
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St Ann man in custody over fatal stabbing
The Browns Town Police in St Ann are preparing to lay charges against a man over the fatal stabbing of another man on Saturday. The deceased is 39-year-old Gawayne White. The police report that about 9:00 p.m., White, a higgler of Stand Fast, Brown...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
On this day, Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun'opened at the Ethel Bar
On this day, Lorraine Hansberrys A Raisin in the Sun
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Mar
11
1959
Brazilian wanted after killing miner, wounding other at Cuyuni backdam - Stabroek News
A man is now dead while another is critically injured after they were reportedly both stabbed by their drinking buddy during an argument at Balamani Backdam, Cuyuni River, on
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Death of Walter White
Death of Walter White (61), New York City. Roy Willkins succeeded him as NAACP executive, April 11.
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Mar
21
1970
First Black Elected Mayor of a Major City
Being elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio made Carl Stokes the first Black to be elected mayor of a major city.
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Nov
13
1967
Couple held at Mahdia hotel over ganja - Stabroek News
Police have arrested a man and a woman who were yesterday morning found in possession of narcotics at a Mahdia hotel. The article Couple held at Mahdia hotel over ganja appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Lori Harvey Sentenced In Hit & Run Case
The model has had her day in court.
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#Election2020: Activists move from 'protests to the polls' in a push to shape a slew of local races on Election Day | The Atlanta Voice
Progressive activists are working to turn this year's nationwide protests over police brutality and racial injustice into results at the polls on Election Day, as they push to drive turnout and influence contests that will determine criminal justice policies at the local level. The groups engaged
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Morocco: Nador - 3 Nabbed for Fraud and Organization of Illegal Immigration Operation - Police
[MAP] Rabat -- Policemen on Saturday arrested three people in Nador for fraud and organization of illegal immigration operations.
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Eastern Cape woman, 65, bites off tongue of man who attempted to rape her | News24
A 65-year-old Eastern Cape woman reportedly bit off the tongue of a 33-year-old man accused of attempting to rape her.
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