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International Black Aviation Day to honor Black aviators | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Tammy Gibson, Contributing Writer Casey Grant, one of the first African American stewardesses of Delta Air Lines, is on a mission to honor the unsung men and women in aviation, despite the obstacles in their path. Wednesday, February 16, 2022, is International Black Aviation Day to honor black
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America, As Told By Black Teens
HuffPost talked to several Black teens about the issues that matter to them most. They’re creating their own rules in a society with systems that have failed them time and time again.
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February 9: Madam CJ Walker, Self-Made Millionaire - Los Angeles Sentinel
A Self-Made Millionaire: Born on a plantation in Louisiana, Madam CJ Walker gained her success from inventing a line of hair care products for African Americans. The post February 9: Madam CJ Walker, Self-Made Millionaire appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Gary / Chicago International Airport Announces Newest Member of Authority - The Chicago Crusader
The Gary / Chicago International Airport (GCIA) announced the appointment of Tom Collins, Jr. as the Porter County representative on the GCIA Authority, which is the airport’s board of
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Young Woman Dies In Murder-Suicide, Gunman Talks Mental Health On Live In Police Standoff
On Saturday, a young woman was one of three shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend after dropping off their son at his apartment in Milwaukee. According to police, Arieuna Nichole
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GBN Daily Drop Podcast: The Honorable Grace Jones – Quote on How to Break Through Your Limits (LISTEN)
by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) Today's GBN Daily Drop podcast is based on the Thursday, February 10 entry in the 'A Year of Good Black News' Page-A-Day®️ Calendar…
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WEEK TWO Norfolk’s Community Hospital: The Rise of All-Black Hospitals Filled Void In Black Health Care - The New Journal and Guide
Continue reading WEEK TWO Norfolk’s Community Hospital: The Rise of All-Black Hospitals Filled Void In Black Health Care at The New Journal and Guide.
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Recognizing Black History Month: Progressing Forward | New Pittsburgh Courier
A message from Duquesne Light Holdings President and CEO Kevin Walker and Chief Diversity Officer Sara Oliver-Carter Every February, Black History Month provides the opportunity for us to reflect on and expand our knowledge of our nation’s history while recognizing the achievements and successes
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Bantaba wants to help African startups tap into diaspora resources
“We have two value propositions for startups: access to talent and capital,” Lamin Darboe says about Bantaba, a digital platform that wants to help African founders tap into the knowledge and capital in the African diaspora.
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Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot smashes records after receiving 102 patents
To commemorate Black History Month, Disney announced it’ll be highlighting its Black cast members and “celebrating the ways they bring their unique perspectives” to the company. Among them is Lanny Smoot, a seasoned Research Fellow at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Research & Development who
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“60 Minutes Away From Football Heaven:” The Rams Prepare for Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Sentinel
As Super Bowl LVI looms near, Rams linebacker Von Miller has been explaining to his teammates how it feels to prepare for and win a Super Bowl. He called it “football heaven,” reminding them that this is the pinnacle of their
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Wombilee prevents unhealthy wombs with its non-toxic, chemical-free menstrual pads
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Membermsayles@afro.com AFRONews@Noon Sisters C.Nichole and Raffinae LaJuan are on a mission to prove to women that their menstrual cycle is a strength and not something to dread or be embarrassed about. Because it is
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Commentary: Black Woman: We See You
By Rev. Kevin Slayton, Special to the AFRO Ask any religious person of color where their “help” comes from and they will without fail acknowledge that it comes from the Lord. But every other person of color, whether religious or not, would concede that an undisputed primary source
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Peloton CEO John Foley Gets The Boot—2,800 Jobs Nixed
As of this morning, Foley is no longer CEO at Peloton. Barry McCarthy, former CFO of Netflix and Spotify, will be Foley's replacement instead. Furthermore, approx. one-fifth was let go. But they won't be left completely empty-handed: Foley gave them a free 12-month subscription as part of their
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CJN replies Malami on delays of high-profile corruption cases, budgetary secrecy
Mr Malami had about two weeks ago criticised the lack of transparency of the the judiciary's budget, and, on Monday, blamed the third arm of government for the prolonged trials of high-profile
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What If Jamal Murray Returns To Form THIS Season? - The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
By Drew Maresca The 2021-22 NBA season has presented us all with its share of surprises, and chief among them is the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets entered last season with high expectations. They made it as far as the Western Conference Finals in the 2020 playoffs behind superstar-level performances
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The 2022 calendar is a 13-month keepsake collection of student and educator artwork combined with insightful interviews featuring Virgin Islands culture bearers.
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Black woman opening first boutique hotel made of shipping containers in Indianapolis
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Before Robinson integrated baseball and Parks helped desegregate buses, this man did both
Historians say he was short in stature but was large in impact and achieved so much in a very short time. Octavius Catto fought for equality in the streets and on the baseball diamond and pushed for Black voting rights. He worked to desegregate Philadelphia’s horse-drawn streetcars, raised
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JESSE JACKSON: At Black History Month 2022, The Work of Dr. King is Still Not Done - The Washington Informer
As we begin our celebration of Black History Month, we have just completed an extraordinary national tribute to a leader who did not amass a fortune, nor command an army, nor hold elective office, and yet transformed America. In the U.S., we too often love martyrs and not marches.
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Who Is Alexi McCammond? The Fearless Journalist Who’s Still Growing
McCammond would have been the third Black woman to serve as editor-in-chief at Teen Vogue, joining the ranks of both Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Elaine Welteroth, but the critically acclaimed writer's career quickly came crashing down when the past came back to haunt her.
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White Chicago High School Teacher Has Been Dismissed for Using the N-Word in the Classroom
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Former WNBA Star Wendy Palmer Is A Member Of Zeta Phi Beta
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On The Block: Wolves Surging Behind Karl-Anthony Towns-Led Post Attack - The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
By Nekias Duncan You know who has the NBA’s best offense in 2022? Not the Steph Curry-led Golden State Warriors (111.6 Offensive Rating, 15th), who are winners of nine straight and generally the beacon of ball-and-body movement. You’re on the right track if you guessed the Trae Young-led Atlanta
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'You: The Promise of the Diaspora' gives Local Teens The ‘Juice’ of Expression
Seventeen local teens have been meeting at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts after school, three days a week, two hours a day for five weeks under the tutelage of artist-In-residence Chloe Duplessis and speech and drama teacher Sayeeda Carter
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Byron Allen announces plan to bid for NFL's Denver Broncos
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19 Valentine's Day Beauty Sales You're Going To Love
Valentine's day is on the horizon, and even if you've found it a pain in the rear to secure a reservation at your favorite restaurant for the night, there's at […] The post Valentine's Day Beauty Sales appeared first on Essence.
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Leaders Of The Movement: “Ain’t I A Woman” Trailblazers Sojourner Truth, Kamala Harris + Others Advocate For Women’s Equal Rights
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High court’s Alabama ruling sparks alarm over voting rights - The Atlanta Voice
The Supreme Court’s decision to halt efforts to create a second mostly Black congressional district in Alabama for the 2022 election sparked fresh warnings Tuesday that the court is becoming too politicized, eroding the Voting Rights Act and reviving the need for Congress to inter
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